Looking after your caravan tyres will help with your caravan’s overall maintenance and reduce the risk of damage to your caravan caused from burst tyres’ as well as helping fuel consumption.

Tyres tend to work very hard on your caravan. They come under a lot of stress when braking, accelerating, steering and cornering.

Caravan tyre damage also tends to occur when the caravan is not in use. This is common over the winter period. When the caravan is left for a long period of time, damage in the form of warped tyres tends to occur from the weight of the caravan and weathering exposure.

Damage to tyres increases the risk of punctures and blowouts; which is the worst case scenario for caravans due to the high amount of caravan write-off’s associated with as blowouts.

Best Practice for Caravan Tyre Maintenance

Do basic safety checks on tyres!

Check to see if the tread depth in the tyres is above the minimum 1.6mm.

Watching your speed limit

UK caravans are restricted to a maximum speed limit of 60 mph (96km/h) on dual carriageways and motorways. However, if you are travelling on other roads, the maximum speed limit is 50 mph (80km/h) unless stated otherwise.

Avoiding the use of puncture sealants

It is not recommended to use a puncture sealant on your caravan as a permanent repair method. You should only use the sealant as a temporary repair method in the case where you need to move the caravan to a safe location or the caravan is stranded.

Check the manufacturing date on the tyre

Caravan tyres should be changed periodically. (Usually a maximum of 5 years after the manufacturer date.)

Check to see if there is any damage on the tyre

If there are any objects embedded or cracks along the sidewall of the tyre, the tyre should be changed as it poses a greater risk of tyre puncture. Ensure that the inflation pressure is proportional to the load.

Check your tyre pressure

Ensure that the caravan tyre is inflated to the pressure according to the recommendation that is provided by the caravan manufacturer. This will reduce the risk of a tyre puncture. Also, when the caravan isn’t being used for a long period of time (For example, during winter), make sure the tyres do not become too underinflated. If a blowout did occur, a crash can be avoided by using Tyron wheel-safety-bands, enabling the driver to stay in control of the vehicle.

Check the Wheels and Nuts

Also check that the wheels and nuts are set to the correct torque on a regular basis.