Had my BB checked out $$$$

[Pete Masterson]

Between the higher pressure in the bus tires and debris that might be involved, I've found that the schrader valves have a tendency to not completely seal some times.

1. Get some metal valve caps with rubber seals inside. Check the seals regularly to ensure that they are still there and not damaged.

2. Get a valve wrench and a bunch of the valve cores. Replace the leakers.

I found a vendor on the Internet that seemed to have "good quality" valve cores (they were described as "high temperature") and some metal valve caps. They were packaged in bags of 100, but weren't terribly expensive. I bought a bag of each.

I've probably gone through a twenty or more of the valve cores over the past couple of years -- and it's handy when a dropped valve cap disappears far under the coach to just get another one out of the tool box.

Be especially careful of the pass-through valve caps (the ones where you can put air in through the cap). They're usually a recipe for leaks. (Previous owner had them on all tires. I suppose he used 'em because they were also an extension which on my coach is a plus for the steer axle.)

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 8, 2009, at 5:16 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:

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I also took it to the tire shop because I had the valve stems leaking on three of the tires (one front, one inner dual, one tag). They were all fine and had air on Saturday. By Tuesday, those three were leaking. I worry when my tires aren't quite right since my life depends on it. But, that was a cheap, easy fix anyways.

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