SWharton Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 We have a new 2015 Winnebago Vista with 22.5 wheels. We have a TPMS system we want to put on and are looking for valve extenders for the duallies. From past experience we don't want the flexible extenders but solid ones. Years ago we bought extenders for our MDT at an Escapade but have no idea who we bought them from. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffMan Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 https://www.shinyrv.com/store/c25/Valve_Stem_Extensions_and_Stabilizers_for_Dual_Wheels.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 We use a simple tool made from PVC pipe and a coupler (1") to put the sensors (PP) directly on the stem. We don't like extender. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Great idea, leave it to the Escapees Family to come up with a simple solution.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocroc Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Most Truckstops use to have them. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Look here http://yourtireshopsupply.com/product/273/dl1fc-chrome-duallyvalve-dl1fc These are extended stems that are installed and don't leak. -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 jbh, They are a bit pricey($120). You say they don't leak, is this from personal experience? We really prefer the solid ones which we had on our MDT but can't find any so far. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Since this is our first Class A I find it interesting that more people haven't posted regarding how they addressed the inner tires with extensions. I have posted on this question on other sites and had minimal to no response. Is the worry over tire pressure only and MDT/HDT worry? I personally worry more about the Class A tire pressures than than our previous MDT tire pressures. I knew if I blew a tire on a dually with the MDT the other tire would support the truck, don't know the answer with a Class A. Also, if I don't have a TPMS on an inner tire in a Class A how will I know it lost air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The statement "if I blew a tire on a dually with the MDT the other tire would support the truck" is used by many truckers as a poor reason to stay with dual tires over super singles. The truth is that putting the load of two tires onto one usually destroys the remaining tire but it doesn't show right away. It usually fails on the next route. This is why fleets are having TPMS systems installed on their vehicles. We have found that using a TPMS to monitor tire pressure has meant the need to top off tires is significant reduced. Each time a tire pressure gauge is applied to a tire stem, a small bit of air is released. Since we don't have to top off tires often, we found that using a tool to easily install the TPMS sensor on the inner dual stem directly was the best solution. Stem extenders put strain on the stem connection at the wheel. Having the correct type of air chuck is important too. The end of the chuck should be straight not the typical 45 degree angle to properly connect to the inner dual valve stem. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay L Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I had DuallyValves installed on mine and they work great. The web site is DuallyValve I checked the web site and it seems to be having some issues. Another place that carries them is the TireMan . I liked the first site above better because they had an app that gave you the part number based on your vehicle info. These aren't extenders but are long formed metal valve stems that replace the old ones. They also come with an insert for the hand holes that stabilize the long stems. As of 3:00 pm mst 11 Jun the DuallyValve web site above seems to be up and running. Clay(WA5NMR), Lee(Wife), Katie & Kelli (cats)Full timed for eleven years in our 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N Workhorse chassis. Snowbirds for 1 year. Now settled down in western CO.Honda Accord toad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 We bought our solid ones from the same vendor (Eeztire) of our TPMS. No issues Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks everyone. We need to take the MH to the dealer next week and there are 4 truck stops in the area so we will kill time by visiting the truck stops and checking them out. If we don't have any luck with that, we will go ahead and order some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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