Do you carry a spare wheel/tyre?
Discussion
There is probably more risk on rarely used caravans and motor homes of a flat tyre than on an ordinary car. I've just changed several tyres on our club's glider trailers due to perished sidewalls, cracked treads and a bulge. The tyres may also be a good deal older than you are likely to have on a frequently used car.
If the tyres were soft, and you inflate them just before a journey, the extra stress could make it crack or bulge en route.
Even if you don't get a puncture, if you find a bulge, cracked tyre or nail in the tread whilst away, you could waste a significant chunk of the holiday getting it changed, whereas popping the spare on gives you the opportunity to do it when it suits you and at a price which suits your pocket.
If the tyres were soft, and you inflate them just before a journey, the extra stress could make it crack or bulge en route.
Even if you don't get a puncture, if you find a bulge, cracked tyre or nail in the tread whilst away, you could waste a significant chunk of the holiday getting it changed, whereas popping the spare on gives you the opportunity to do it when it suits you and at a price which suits your pocket.
Not carrying a spare at all is a question best addressed to your breakdown recovery service, your insurance company and the vehicle manufacturer (given that you may have to drive on the flat to get somewhere safe to leave it).
Personally, given what you must have invested in a 2018 motorhome, I would say its not worth the gamble not to carry a spare, but that's just my opinion. If you get a flat and it causes you to miss a ferry, or you have to leave the vehicle on a busy road where it picks up damage by the time you get back, you would probably wish you had taken a spare.
Have you thought of buying a set of steel rims with winter tyres, that you could sell on after you've used them?
Personally, given what you must have invested in a 2018 motorhome, I would say its not worth the gamble not to carry a spare, but that's just my opinion. If you get a flat and it causes you to miss a ferry, or you have to leave the vehicle on a busy road where it picks up damage by the time you get back, you would probably wish you had taken a spare.
Have you thought of buying a set of steel rims with winter tyres, that you could sell on after you've used them?
biggiles said:
We have the same tyres on our campervan (Michelin Agilis Camper), and they are already marked M+S. They were ok in the snow. Do you need to change the tyres?
I appreciate 3-peak snow tyres are better (I have a set for the main car), but tyres marked M+S are usually sufficient.
I understand that the 3 peaks symbol is a requirement in certain alpine countries. I have played safe and now have some Agilis Cross Climates to fit. Need now to sell 4 nearly new Agilis Campings!I appreciate 3-peak snow tyres are better (I have a set for the main car), but tyres marked M+S are usually sufficient.
For those with Alko spare wheel carriers underneath your caravan, check the spare tyre as you will probably find it now has four nice dents on it from the way it stores the wheel.
First thing I did when I got my caravan was remove the Alko carrying bracket and ditch it. My spare is now kept in a wheel carrying bag and either goes inside the car or caravan when towing, and then underneath the caravan when on site
First thing I did when I got my caravan was remove the Alko carrying bracket and ditch it. My spare is now kept in a wheel carrying bag and either goes inside the car or caravan when towing, and then underneath the caravan when on site
Edited by LeadFarmer on Friday 11th January 04:07
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