El Cid Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I have recently started driving a VW Crafter, twin wheeler, what happen if you get a flat, and how do I check them. The place that I work for jut expect you to get on with it, no one has mentioned how to do my regular checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Regarding checking (tyre pressure & inflating) the inner tyre needs to be fitted with an extension on the valve. This means that the valve becomes accessible. As for punctures, I would be ringing the employer to come out and sort it with a trolley jack etc. If you get a puncture too far away from the workplace, there needs to be some provision/arrangement for you to get assistance from some place like a garage or breakdown company. Without those things I would say you will have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Read the manual. The tyre should be rated to carry full load even if the other one bursts, there are probably limits on distance and speed and you might have to increase pressure. I've been on coaches that have lost a tyre, and after checking the driver just carried on to the destination, although we had to walk a little further as he wasn't happy going up a stony track like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Regarding checking (tyre pressure & inflating) the inner tyre needs to be fitted with an extension on the valve. This means that the valve becomes accessible. We do have a number for a mobile tyre repair, and they come to us. Just checking the presure that I am unsure of. And how will I know when I have a puncture, a colleague had a puncture the other day, and only knew because a screw was scrapping the road as it turned, could not tell by looking at the tyre. I will do some reading. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-TWIN-WHEEL-TRUCK-LORRY-VAN-BUS-CAR-190mm-LONG-DUST-CAP-/221116096717 Edited February 13, 2015 by El Cid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 We do have a number for a mobile tyre repair, and they come to us. Just checking the presure that I am unsure of. And how will I know when I have a puncture, a colleague had a puncture the other day, and only knew because a screw was scrapping the road as it turned, could not tell by looking at the tyre. I will do some reading. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-TWIN-WHEEL-TRUCK-LORRY-VAN-BUS-CAR-190mm-LONG-DUST-CAP-/221116096717 This is why you see truckers at service stations walking around feeling the tyres looking for the hot one or the flat one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryBooth Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Regarding checking (tyre pressure & inflating) the inner tyre needs to be fitted with an extension on the valve. This means that the valve becomes accessible. As for punctures, I would be ringing the employer to come out and sort it with a trolley jack etc. If you get a puncture too far away from the workplace, there needs to be some provision/arrangement for you to get assistance from some place like a garage or breakdown company. Without those things I would say you will have a problem. I have a twin wheeler and have problems inflating the inner tyre. Most petrol stations do not have the double ended inflator. Where can I get an extension from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockonvynil Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 remote tyre pressure check is available for cars so should be standard fit on twin wheelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have a twin wheeler and have problems inflating the inner tyre. Most petrol stations do not have the double ended inflator. Where can I get an extension from? Gerry, I would ask around at tyre places or car spare shops. If they don`t supply them, they will probably know where you can get them from. Also, if you don`t mind buying online there is ebay (see link in El Cid`s post above). remote tyre pressure check is available for cars so should be standard fit on twin wheelers Rockon-what is remote tyre check? I`ve not heard of that, how does it work? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockonvynil Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Gerry, I would ask around at tyre places or car spare shops. If they don`t supply them, they will probably know where you can get them from. Also, if you don`t mind buying online there is ebay (see link in El Cid`s post above). Rockon-what is remote tyre check? I`ve not heard of that, how does it work? Thanks. sensor fitted to valves/tyres send info to dashboard display its been out for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 sensor fitted to valves/tyres send info to dashboard display its been out for years Is it an after market gadget? Is it only on commercials or also on cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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