Well be heading from texas to disneyland on a 1000 mile trip each way. Is there anything to look for before we leave? I just replaced my brakes and i will changw the oil before we go. Do you guys think its a bad idea to drive all 1000 miles at once? Or should we stop and let the expy rest? This is on a 07 expy woth 108k miles.
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bedrck46
as far as driving the 1000 miles all at once that would depend on how sore you want your a$$ to be and how safe you feel doing it. if you average 65 mph thatsa little over 15 hrs non stop and you would be stopping for gas meals etc. Still a long time behind the wheel
69Hcode
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Hopefully your kids ride good. 1000 miles is a lot for 1 day with kids. Should be no problem for your expy. Make sure your air filter is clean and all tires aired up. Including the spare of course. I like to run a little extra pressure for road trips. Make sure all the fluids are topped up. Which way are you going? I just drove there in November for my daughters 4th bday.
tallsville
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i've done trips like that no problem. But i hope you have lots of money to afford disneyland. One tip if you want an all you can eat meal. Is eat at storytellers cafe inside the grand californian hotel. Its good food and a nice break from the park.
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/storytellers-cafe/
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/dining/menus-detail.cfm?restaurant.ID=574
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/storytellers-cafe/
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/dining/menus-detail.cfm?restaurant.ID=574
Curious as to why you do that?
montecarlo31
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my guess is weight. The door pressure is based on the as shipped weight however tire manufactures actually publish a load vs psi chart to compensate for weight. IE the door may say 35 psi but the 2,600 lb load rating comes in a 44 so at 35 PSI the tire only has a weight rating of say 2,200 lbs.
69Hcode
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I always seem to get great mileage with a little extra pressure. Have only had the expy for a couple weeks. No road trips yet. Wife's 08 Grand Caravan is rated 23 highway. I get 28 going 85 most of the time.
How much more extra PSI? 5-10 lbs?
69Hcode
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I usually run about 5 extra. Make sure to check with tires cold before you drive it.
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bedrck46
Just curious 5 extra for what you normally run as example If someone normally runs 32 psi 5 extra would be 37 psi but if someone normally runs their tires at max pressure then 5 extra may be too much plus do you account for the tires heating up as you drive thus increasing air pressure or do you keep stopping to adjust for that, thus lowering your pressure.
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bedrck46
that's my point as he doesn't say what he bases his starting point from Not to insult you, but your saying "I think he means" is just a guess on your part.
Again running 5 psi over max and him saying when cold that would mean if a tire has a max of 35 psi then you would be running 40 psi cold.
What happens when the tires heats up from doing 70mph for hours on end. Do you risk possible tire failure due to over temp and high psi?
Again running 5 psi over max and him saying when cold that would mean if a tire has a max of 35 psi then you would be running 40 psi cold.
What happens when the tires heats up from doing 70mph for hours on end. Do you risk possible tire failure due to over temp and high psi?
RI-Matt
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The vehicle maker states the recommended cold pressure on the door jamb (Ex. 35psi. cold ) based on what gives the best balance between comfort, noise and wear for that particular vehicle as it came from factory. It also allows for the variation in pressure when hot and cold.
The tire maker lists the MAX tire pressure on the sidewall of the tire. Most tires for trucks and SUV's have a rating of about 44-50 psi. This is also based on cold temp and allows for flucuations in temperature.
Adjusting the door jamb pressure up 5 lbs isnt going to cause any major problems but adding 5 lbs to the MAX pressure on the sidewall is not recommended.
Matt
The tire maker lists the MAX tire pressure on the sidewall of the tire. Most tires for trucks and SUV's have a rating of about 44-50 psi. This is also based on cold temp and allows for flucuations in temperature.
Adjusting the door jamb pressure up 5 lbs isnt going to cause any major problems but adding 5 lbs to the MAX pressure on the sidewall is not recommended.
Matt
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bedrck46
[QUOTEAdjusting the door jamb pressure up 5 lbs isnt going to cause any major problems but adding 5 lbs to the MAX pressure on the sidewall is not recommended. Matt[/QUOTE]
Thanks Matt
Thanks Matt
69Hcode
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I meant 5 over the door jamb sticker. Never go over max or will come apart on the highway. Pumping it up to max when cold is gonna give you a rough ride but should still be safe. Will probably wear the center of the tire a little more over time.
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bedrck46
that was why I posted as you didn't stat which pressure and it was somewhat misleading glad you straightened it out
Limited'08
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working at a tire store, i can tell you that we always keep psi at what the factory recommends for all vehicles unless the customer specifies different. even with plus sizing, we go by the factory specified psi. if you're worried about the air expanding while driving, i would recommend you get nitrogen put in your tires instead. i run oversized tires in my Expo and also run about 40 psi all nitrogen and don't have any issues with fluctuation. i just made a trip from Memphis to Fort Walton Beach non-stop and had no driveability issues or tire pressure issues at all. i've always heard that running a little more air in your tires gives you better gas milage so i guess that's why i do it. good luck on your trip.
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bedrck46
good information One question? Where would the average driver get nitrogen when on a 1000 mile trip?
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