Holiday Rambler Tire Maintenance
Every year thousands of people head out on trips in a Holiday Rambler to sightsee at one of the many national or state parks, reacquaint themselves with family and friends, and visit amusement parks of various kinds. For the most part the trips are without major obstacle and the RV proves its worth as a wonderful way to travel and relax at the same time in comfort and style. But, every once in a while some of these Holiday Rambler travelers run into a problem-they get a flat tire. Or maybe their tire does not just go flat--maybe it actually blows causing a much more serious accident. This is not caused by a faulty product offered by the manufacturer. Rather it is a lack of maintenance by the RV owner. The best recreational vehicles on the market, like the Holiday Rambler need to have their tires and other equipment maintained on a regular basis just like any other RV.
If you are a Holiday Rambler owner you probably take care of the obvious things on your RV. You keep the interior clean and you make sure that you have a fresh water supply in your Holiday Rambler. The gas gauge alerts you when you need to fill up and your mileage indicates when you need to have your oil and other fluids changed in your Holiday Rambler. But, sometimes the tires are overlooked. As long as they are not visibly flat or have a bubble on them you may not even notice that the tread is getting low. But, as with any other RV, the Holiday Rambler needs regular tire maintenance. If you keep your tires in good condition, not only will they perform better with traction, but they will also give you better gas mileage-something we are all concerned about.
The first thing that you should do is to check for proper inflation. Every tire that is manufactured for a Holiday Rambler has the proper inflation level labeled right on the tire. If you need to add a little air you can do it at home if you have a pump, or you can go to a gas station. Make sure the nozzle is attached tightly to put the air in and get an accurate reading and replace the cap when you are finished inflating the tire.
The next thing that you should do when you are checking the tires on your Holiday Rambler is to look for an even wear pattern. If the outside, inside or middle tread on the tire is more worn than any of the other parts you may have an alignment problem, or you may simply need to have your tires rotated.
If you are driving in your Holiday Rambler and you feel a “shimmy” or a wiggle in the steering wheel, or if you are pulling to one side, or even if you hear a funny noise coming from your tires this can be an alignment or a tire problem. You should get your Rambler checked out as soon as possible for your safety, the safety of your passengers and the safety of other drivers on the road.
Your Holiday Rambler can be just the thing to get you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can live a lifestyle of freedom and relaxation. If you keep your RV properly maintained with not only the tires, but all of the fluids, the battery, etc. you will find that it will last you for tens of thousands of miles, and will give you lots of satisfaction as you travel worry free along the roads and highways.