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Well, we did it.We bought a 2003 HitchHiker 31.5 LKTG Discover America and a 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins 2500 with just 26,500 miles on it.Wow, we’re pretty excited.Both Truck and 5ver have been checked over by their respective dealerships and we factored repairs and tire replacements into our offer.Both truck and trailer were stored inside so they’re both in great shape.
The biggest question at this point (I’m sure there will be many more) is whether we should put new tires on the truck.We believe they are original to the truck and the records show they were rotated in 2007.The car dealer thinks they look good and should be fine.They show very little wear, no checking and no dry rot.That being said, I suspect that pulling a heavy trailer would put a lot stress on them so I’m hesitant to buy their evaluation.
What do you folks think?
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Judy LeMosy
2007 New Horizons Summit 38' / 2001 Volvo 610 w/ Smart Car on bed
Check the DOT Date Code stamped into he side wall on the tires. Last two digits are the year produced. If 8 yrs. old, I would recommend changing them on the truck. If this date is over 6 year old on the trailer tire, would recommend changing them also. Better safe than sorry, especially on the trailer as a blow out on it can do allot more damage than a blow out on the truck.
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"Bloom where you are planted"
Rick and Janice
2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3, Mor/Ryde King Pin and I.S., 17.5" Wheels w/ H Rated Tires, Automatic Level Up,
2012 Ford F450 Lariet, 6.7 L, CC, 4WD, DRW w/ Air Bags, Reese Signature 25K Hitch
The date on the truck tires is 2003 so it looks like we'll be replacing them. We were told that the tires on the trailer were replaced once but they didn't say how long ago. I'll check the date there too once we get it back from the dealer. It hasn't been used in the last three years so I doubt they have much wear on them.
Thanks for the info!
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Judy LeMosy
2007 New Horizons Summit 38' / 2001 Volvo 610 w/ Smart Car on bed
Mostly truck tires are not looking good because trucks works to run the road every time in a day mostly..in my point of view Good year tires is the best tires of the truck i have experienced of this brand and also i am truck driver...
If you can afford them (they run a little higher than most tires) I recommend Michelin XPS Rib LT Tires for both the truck and trailer.
I did a lot of research on many forums for both RVs and Pickup trucks. The Michelin XPS Rib tires seemed to be the preferred choice with the least amount of problems.
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Larry "Small House, Big Yard " 7 years to go to FT Alfa See-Ya 5'er and 2007 Kodiak C4500 Monroe Pickup
In my opinion your best option is to put new tires on both vehicles. The result is, you will be hitting the road with new tires. Their history will be in your hands.
Tire history is most important for the trailer tires as they are most often more heavily abused. But, the overall welfare of all of your rig’s tires will depend how well they are maintained.
