Reading the DOT date code
Every tire has a DOT code on the sidewall ending in four digits — the first two are the week of manufacture, the last two the year. A code ending in “2321” means the 23rd week of 2021. Most tire manufacturers and RV b...
Owner guide
Tire Aging & Dry Rot Guide
RV OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE · TOWING, CHASSIS & ROAD RV tires often fail from age before they fail from wear. A rig that sits parked most of the year can have plenty of tread depth and still be riding on tires that are struct...
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond.
Field notes
RV OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE · TOWING, CHASSIS & ROAD RV tires often fail from age before they fail from wear. A rig that sits parked most of the year can have plenty of tread depth and still be riding on tires that are structurally compromised.
What dry rot actually looks like
Fine cracking in the sidewall rubber, a faded or chalky surface texture, and cracks running between tread blocks are all early dry-rot signs — easy to miss on a quick walk-around, especially on the inner sidewall faci...
Corridor service
Active MT · WY · ID · WA. Case-by-case beyond — trip fee quoted before we roll.
When to book
DIY ends at sealed systems, gas work, and inverter commissioning. Diagnostic $150 applied toward repair.
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Pricing teaser
Trip fee $75 within 30 miles, then $1.50/mi. Labor ~$150/hr (1-hour minimum, billed in 30-minute increments). Diagnostic $150 applied toward repair if you proceed.
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond. Credentials (text): Victron Professional Certified Installer · weBoost Authorized Installer · Peplink Certified Associate · Dometic Professional Certified.