82 | Section 2 Driving & Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Monarch SE 2004
Load and Inflation Tables:
The load and inflation table helps to determine the correct inflation for the
motorhome tire, after properly weighing the motorhome. All pressures are rated at
a cold psi. Cold conditions are defined as early in the morning before the day's
ambient temperature, sun's radiant heat or the heat generated while driving have
caused the tire pressure to temporarily increase. This means that the pressure
should be checked early and when the motorhome has not been driven more than
one mile. The check interval should be in the morning, before the "drive" trip and
every morning on extended trips. A quality truck tire gauge with a multiple angle
airhead is needed to ensure access to both dual wheel positions of the drive axle.
Ensure the valve cap is replaced on the stem after the inflation is checked. This
guarantees the valve core will remain free of dirt and foreign material. Material
lodged between the valve core and internal stem can cause slow leaks resulting in
tire failure.
Understanding the Inflation Table
• Tire Size is on the left margin of the Table.
• Determine the "Single" inflation reading or "Dual" inflation reading.
This is denoted with a "D" or "S" on the Table. Single is for the Front
axle. Dual is for the Drive axle.
• Find the corresponding psi at the top columns to see the corresponding
maximum weight capacity for that psi.
NOTE: Every load range has a maximum rating as well as a
minimum rating. Do not exceed those ratings.
• Rated load capacities are listed for individual tires in a Dual or Single
position.
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