Owning and towing a caravan can be a stressful at times to say the least. Your home on wheels has probably been a big investment and protecting it and your safety is obviously paramount. Whether you have a single or dual axle caravan your tyres and their pressures play a huge role in keeping you…
When driving off-road, decreasing your tyre pressures will give you more grip on soft surfaces. Reducing your tyre pressures means more of the tyre surface area will be in contact with the ground, making you less likely to sink in sand or mud. On rocky terrain, a tyre with less pressure will give you more…
The potential issues of not running a TPMS on your 4WD or Caravan way out ways the initial cost. Not only can a TPMS prevent accidents, but it will also notify you if there is a potential problem with your tyres whether it be pressure or temperature related. Using a quality TPMS could be a…
Maintaining optimal tyre pressure enhances the performance of a vehicle in many ways. However, most people use their eye judgement to tell whether their tyres have enough pressure or not. A 40psi and a 20psi tyre visually there is no difference and that’s why running a caravan TPMS is critical. Increases fuel efficiency: You can…
Digital gauges look like analogue gauges, except they have a digital display. The advantage of a digital gauge is that it may show several measurement standards. Digital gauges may also read more precisely and offer readouts to the tenth of a PSI. In addition, an LCD screen display can be easy to read in the…
One of the most important parts of 4WDing is ensuring that you have the right tyre pressure for the speed that you are travelling and the terrain that you are on. For example, when driving through soft sand you want your tyres to be in between 12 and 20 PSI, as a pose to the…
A correctly inflated tyre improves safety, is more economical in use and is better for the environment. By keeping your tyres at their correct pressure, you will reduce your running costs in fuel costs and premature tyre replacement. Underinflated tyres are prone to overheating use more fuel and wear out more quickly. Low tyre pressure…
Perhaps your neighbour has a caravan and is always off exploring Australia, or a friend constantly posts their caravanning adventures on social media. Or maybe travelling with a caravan is something you’ve always wanted to do and you’re finally ready to pursue your dream. Investing in a caravan tpms system is the first thing we…
A 4×4 tyre pressure monitoring system monitors the tyre pressures and temperatures of your 4WD, why is it a good idea to have one? Tyre pressures are so important for a number of reasons. This includes extending your tyre life, improving ride comfort, reducing the risk of blowouts and overall road safety. Knowing your tyre…
Maintaining the correct tyre pressures on caravan is vitally important. If the pressures are too high, or low, the chance of puncture damage is dramatically increased. The caravan can also become less stable. This will create more opportunity for tyre damage and the potential of your caravan swaying and all the risks associated that come…
