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Post by carl303 on Jan 16, 2018 9:20:26 GMT -5
Getting ready to buy a Connect travel trailer. This will be our first experience RVing. Dealer is pushing something called Multi-Seal. He gives me the impression that tire blowouts are very common and I should expect to have one. I was not expecting that I would have tire problems on a brand new travel trailer and am not sure if this Multi-seal is something they put in all the tires or is something in a can that you use if you get a flat. Appreciate any advice.
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Post by johnr on Jan 16, 2018 9:54:24 GMT -5
I've never heard of it myself. After doing a little research, it's supposed to be a preventative measure put in your tires before there are any issues. You can't use TPMS systems or other flat fixers if you do get a flat. I'm guessing that whoever needs to change your tire(s) after using this will not be a happy camper. Amazon.com has the RV sealant for $17.99 for 32 ounces. Don't let the dealer charge you much more than that if you go with the option. www.amazon.com/MULTI-SEAL-Tire-Sealant-KEVLAR/dp/B071QWGXW7?ref=ast_p_ep |
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Post by rvdude on Jan 16, 2018 11:00:22 GMT -5
Sounds like another way for the dealer to get more of your $$$...
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Post by NY Camper on Jan 16, 2018 11:05:22 GMT -5
Check the quality of the tires you are getting in the first place. When we purchased our trailer 5 years ago, our dealer recommended we upgrade at the time of purchase. Did we need it? Not sure, but we have had no trouble over the 5 years. At the time the ones offered were known to have problems. Do your research, it was cheaper to trade-out than replace.
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Post by Chuck on Jan 16, 2018 12:40:49 GMT -5
carl303 I agree with NY Camper in most cases it is recommended you upgrade at the time of purchase, like to a Goodyear or Sailun tire  You might think ask the salesman if he would rather have better tires or put Multi-Seal in low grade tires  I think the salesmanl is as rvdude stated is looking for more $$$, as johnr stated you can get RV sealant for $17.99 for 32 ounces on amazon an if the salesman states anything more i'd say thanks but no thanks ...  Safe Travels an welcome to the Kz Family  Don't forget about the Kz national rally in August !!!!! Chuck |
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 16, 2018 13:53:31 GMT -5
Sealant will not prevent a cheap Chinese tire from blowing out. It will let you drive longer with a nail in the tire and delay the inevitable. Get a TPMS, metal valve stems and good tires as soon as you can afford them.
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 16, 2018 14:30:20 GMT -5
That stuffs more for small leaks. I use it in all my ATV tires to seal mesquite tree & cactus punctures. I use Slime, Wally world caries's it and tire shots do not like the mess it makes when they break them open. What lynnmor said, up grade tires.
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Post by kaboom on Jan 19, 2018 16:50:03 GMT -5
X2, upgrade the tires or just run them for little awhile then change them to a better quality tire. Goodyear, Maxxis, Sailun tires.
I wouldn't waste the money on a sealant that will not prevent the types of failures cheaper trailer tires experience. A poorly constructed tire is still poorly constructed no matter what you put inside of it. IMHO.
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 19, 2018 17:53:37 GMT -5
Tire blow outs are common on Chinese tires, do yourself a favor and upgrade to a US made tire. If you go with Goodyear, make it their Endurance line not the Marathons. Lots of choices out there, which ever you choose get them balanced. Happy Campin....
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Post by doublewa on Jan 20, 2018 23:39:25 GMT -5
Not to mention, that sealant stuff just eats aways at your rims and rots them from the inside out. Stay away from that kinda stuff.
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