What size are caravan tyres?
Most caravan tyres have a nominal rim diameter of 13”, or for more recent models – 14”. Heavier duty tyres (designed for small trucks and vans) may have a ‘C’ suffix immediately after the nominal rim diameter. This type of tyre is quite commonly fitted to caravans, especially larger single axle ones.
Are caravan tyres different to car tyres?
There is no basic difference between a car tyre and a caravan tyre. Both can be either cross-ply or radial-ply, but it is illegal to mix the two on the same axle. The load index and speed rating also have a significant bearing.
Where is the spare wheel on a Bailey caravan?
This is located just behind the caravan axle underneath the caravan.
How long do caravan tyres last?
Caravan tyres need regular replacement, irrespective of their visual appearance. We recommend that you replace your caravan tyres when they reach five years old and should never be used when more than seven years old.
Do caravan tyres need to be reinforced?
I like many did not do this, but we now use the van through the year and don’t need to do it. This is why they are heavy duty tyres, often called reinforced and many of them are used on light vans etc. Beware, the size British Caravans may not be available on the Continent, and a spare is essential item of equipment.
Do I need special tyres for a caravan?
As a general rule, it is not a good idea to use car wheels on a caravan, unless you can establish (usually from the wheel manufacturer or supplier) that they are appropriate. Tyres, however, are not specially made for caravan use. All caravans use car or light van tyres.
How do you check TYRE pressure on a caravan?
You simply remove the dust cap from the tyre’s valve and attach the gauge. The gauge will the tell you the pressure in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) or Bar. Here is a video that I thought was really helpful in outlining some important checks you should take before heading out with your caravan.
Do you have to inflated tyres for caravan?
Whatever tyres are fitted to the towing car and caravan or trailer tent, it is essential to the safety and stability of the combination that all tyres are correctly inflated for the applied loading. This is a golden rule of motoring and of caravanning in particular.
Is there a towing limit on a Nissan Qashqai?
The towing capacity is a term used to describe the maximum weight of a trailer a Nissan Qashqai car can tow. There may be certain models of Nissan Qashqai car that cannot be used to tow a trailer. These will be highlighted with ‘N KG’ in the below list of Nissan Qashqai towing weights.
Do you need a RAC licence to tow a caravan?
RAC Arrival offers the best in market breakdown cover in UK and Europe † for caravans, motorhomes and trailers. Can I actually tow a caravan? There is no such thing as a ‘trailer licence’ per se but dependent on the weight of the load you are towing you might need to take an additional category driving test.
What should the tyre pressure be when towing a car?
In the absence of any recommendation in the vehicle handbook regarding car tyre inflation when towing, increase the towing vehicle’s rear tyre pressures by 4 to 7 psi (0.3 to 0.4 bar) to improve the stability of the complete unit.
What should the tyre pressure be on a Bailey caravan?
Bailey Caravan Tyre Pressures. October 27, 2020. September 23, 2019 by Mike. When you buy a caravan, you may be shocked at the amount of tyre pressure needed. Most cars are around 26psi, and if you go to the garage to add air to your tyres, 26 seems to be the default. However, caravan tyres require a much higher pressure, some as high as 65 psi.
Whatever tyres are fitted to the towing car and caravan or trailer tent, it is essential to the safety and stability of the combination that all tyres are correctly inflated for the applied loading. This is a golden rule of motoring and of caravanning in particular.
In the absence of any recommendation in the vehicle handbook regarding car tyre inflation when towing, increase the towing vehicle’s rear tyre pressures by 4 to 7 psi (0.3 to 0.4 bar) to improve the stability of the complete unit.
What are the tyre numbers on a caravan?
They are marked as Trailer Only and have worn far more than I would have expected fro the miles towed. Tyre markings are 185 R14C 104 and these characters do not fit too well with the sizing boxes on the various tyre suppliers websites i have tried, which ask for a ratio or profile number and have confusing characters for speed rating.