Tyres

The advice provided so far is sensible. There is an easy guide from an independent organisation which pulls it all together for you:

https://www.tyresafe.org/tyre-safety/motorhome-tyre-safety/

It includes a tyre pressure calculator but you will need to know your van's individual axle loadings [search and you will find advice on how to get your van weighed] to get the recommended tyre pressures. You can also ring up your tyre manufacturer if you know your axle loadings - Michelin and Continental are used to such requests.

I suggest you get the dealer to provide you with a weighbridge ticket for the overall weight and the loading on each axle. Then you can work out the loading margin you have. Do not overload the van or individual axles.

It might sound like a mind field but take one step at a time and you will be fine. Keep asking questions!

The only way to see if the tyres are ok is to take them off and look for cracks around both walls and inbetween the tread and never believe what a dealer tells you!  he should know about tyres or employes someone who does 

Thank you all for your support and advise,i drive a petrol tanker for a living and as such have to check my tyres every time i start a shift,so i am aware of all the legal stuff and condition of road wothiness,but the thing that that threw me was if the vehicle has been standing for long periods of time,its an 03 with 18500 mls on clock,would the structure of the tyre be weak in one place.

Anyway will give the tyres a realy good look over when we pick it up,and check the age rating on tyre thanks for that info as i was not aware it was on there.

bye for now  martin

It is totally dependant on how long they have stood for. Assuming it gets a good run 4 or 5 times a year then you should have no issues. Van tyres run at high pressure and are usually C rated or 8 ply so are very robust. They do flat spot (particularly in summer) but they soon round off after a few miles.

The age issue is far more important, check the date code.

It may pay to cover the tyres if the vehicle is parked in a way that tyres get full sun in the day.

Put your hand on the side wall of the tyre after it has been in full sun for a few hours, you'll get the message !

You can get tyre covers from silver screen manufactuers such as TaylorMade.(  other makers etc)

Rgds

Only to add that tyres for mhomes can be different from white van man tyres, The mohome stands around for longer periods, is heavier, so flat spots and side wall deformation may take place.

WVMan tends not to have these problems as the tyres are constantly flexed when driving.