I have noticed that the tires and metal wheels on my pop up are hot to the touch after a trip going highway speeds. If there is a braking problem, what is the best way to diagnose it?
First, it is normal for the tires, rims, and hubs to be fairly warm after an hour or more at highway speeds. The test for excess heat is “can you hold your hand on the tire, the rim, and the hub?” (as opposed to a quick touch). If not, then there is a problem. The first possibility, which is the easiest and quickest to fix is to make sure the tire pressure is correct. Tires so need to be checked frequently, at least every month if not used, and at the start of every towing day when used. Don’t forget to check the spare. Only check the pressure when the tires have been stationary for at least a few hours and are “cold”. As you drive, they will heat and the pressure will rise. This is normal and should not be bled out, but it means readings after being on the highway a while are useless. Buy a quality pressure gauge (not one of those pencil things) that can read at least 70 PSI and never, ever trust the gauge on the gas station hose. The second possibility is that the bearings need to be
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