RV FEATURE
Think back to the time you were getting set-up with your first caravan and tow vehicle. Can you remember what you were looking for? You probably looked at the accessories fitted, the size and weight of both, the layout and probably a heap of extra gear to carry around on your travels. Now, be honest: did you think about the tyres that were fitted to your car and caravan? I’ ll put money on it, for the vast majority of readers, that the answer is no.
If you purchase a new car or caravan, you may have had no choice about what tyres are fitted by the manufacturer. They are usually a compromise between comfort, safety, load-carrying capacity and, of course, price. They are normally good enough for 90 per cent of the journeys you’ re likely to take, but if you have intentions of taking long-term trips or even venturing offroad into the vast Australian outback, the chances are that the standard rubber fitted to your car and van will be hopelessly inadequate.
This month, we want to talk about tyres. What sort should you fit to your caravan and tow vehicle, what pressure should they be inflated to and, most importantly, how should you take care of them?
All-Terrain tyres are not great performers in thick mud but how often will you be dragging your caravan through this stuff?
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