Tyre valve extenders

Hello Apperley. I have used tyre inflation valve extensions for years in my job when I was servicing aeroplanes. Some of the tyre pressures were in a similar bracket to what your motorhome tyres will be so you should have no problems and it will be far less hassle than having to remove and replace hub caps. Hope this helps.

Thanks John that really helps.

I have the Bailey 740 Approach and I have found using a Halford digital pressure gauge I have no problems checking the pressure although I would always suggest using latex gloves as its usually a messy process. 

David

I had some cheap extenders, problem was I could inflate, but not deflate the tyre.

Replaced them with  some metal ones that had a central core that is pushed down to deflate the tyre,

Rgds

Remeber, do use metal tyre valves at all times as the rubber ones for cars are not up to the pressures on a motorhome, after a long run they get very hot and can deflate. So only use metal valves!

...ensure you actually weigh the van, get both axle weights and then you will know (from internet available tables) exactly what your pressures should be, not what the converter sticks on the van.....after all, how can they know what weight you will run your van at....could be half a tonne different from another user

Our jockey wheel valve is very difficult to get at. I use a brass valve extender that screws onto the valve and is about 3 inches long. 

It's only fitted when needed, then removed again, so no problem at all.

Similar to this:

http://www.tyrebaydirect.com/104-Specialist_Valves/212-100mm_Straight_Valve_Extension_Short_Collar.html?si=1

(sorry, can't do links on iPad)

Just fitted a set of these as the metal valves fitted with my new Michelin Agilis tyres are quite short and inflating from garage air pumps difficult. Seem to work fine and at £5 per set of 4 something of a bargain

I didn't even know you could get anything like this but makes sense as twin axial set ups have to extend the inner wheel to check and inflate.

I will give them a try, a lot better than removing the wheel covers and a few layers of skin every time I check the tyres.

I was going on Wednesday to do my usual checks before our Easter getaway on Thursday, I thing I slight diversion to Halfords will be in order and give them a go, this is the sort of thing the forum is really useful for.