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Re: New Tires And Extended Valves Question
Reply #50 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 

Just my opinion but one which many forum members would agree with, use solid extended valve stems instead of the flexible extenders which will give you grief over time.  ;)

Very much so, especially if you use a TPMS system.  You want solid, supported single piece extended valve stems.
Re: New Tires And Extended Valves Question
Reply #51 –
Judy, this is the appropriate long valve kit for the wheel configuration on your 2003:

DL1E Brass Duallvalve Kit

It's critical that the tech read the installation instructions carefully and use all the parts in the kit! The large rubber grommets are fitted into a hole in the outside dual to provide support for the long valve coming from the inside dual through that hole. Not reading and following the installation instructions can lead to the these rubber discs being left in the box or thrown out because the installer was unaware of their purpose. Yes, this happens. (RTFM!)

I think that condescension and patronizing attitudes from mechanic/repair/tire/other shops (the 'Don't worry, little lady' crap) are less common than in past years, but I agree that some women (and some men!) can still occasionally experience this from service managers and techs.

A business has a responsibility to treat all customers with respect, honesty, and fairness, but the customer also has the responsibility to educate himself/herself on what's involved in the services/repairs/installations desired before talking with a service writer; a poorly informed customer, man or woman, i.e., one who doesn't understand what's needed, doesn't ask questions that demonstrate that understanding, and doesn't check the job before leaving, is a liability to himself/herself.

Additionally, a good shop will expect communication between the person who writes up the order and the person/people who are doing the actual work, and the customer needs to be involved in this process; if candid, open communication is absent, I suggest looking for a different shop.

If/when one finds a shop or mechanic/tech that performs skilled, conscientious work, establish a relationship with the people with the pen and the wrenches and recommend them to others.

As ever, YMMV.

2003 TK has a new home
Re: New Tires And Extended Valves Question
Reply #52 –
Quote from: Joan  - 
. . I think that condescension and patronizing attitudes from mechanic/repair/tire/other shops (the 'Don't worry, little lady' crap) are less common than in past years, but I agree that some women (and some men!) can still occasionally experience this from service managers and techs. . .

Joan,  if anyone trys to pull that on you,  can I sell tickets and popcorn?
 ;)
Joel
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: New Tires And Extended Valves Question
Reply #53 –
Quote from: joel wiley  - 
Joan,  if anyone trys to pull that on you,  can I sell tickets and popcorn?
 ;)
Joel

I’m sure whomever tries that with Joan will regret doing so.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
 
Re: New Tires And Extended Valves Question
Reply #54 –
Quote from: Joan  - 
Judy, this is the appropriate long valve kit for the wheel configuration on your 2003:

DL1E Brass Duallvalve Kit

It's critical that the tech read the installation instructions carefully and use all the parts in the kit! The large rubber grommets are fitted into a hole in the outside dual to provide support for the long valve coming from the inside dual through that hole. Not reading and following the installation instructions can lead to the these rubber discs being left in the box or thrown out because the installer was unaware of their purpose. Yes, this happens. (RTFM!)

I think that condescension and patronizing attitudes from mechanic/repair/tire/other shops (the 'Don't worry, little lady' crap) are less common than in past years, but I agree that some women (and some men!) can still occasionally experience this from service managers and techs.

A business has a responsibility to treat all customers with respect, honesty, and fairness, but the customer also has the responsibility to educate himself/herself on what's involved in the services/repairs/installations desired before talking with a service writer; a poorly informed customer, man or woman, i.e., one who doesn't understand what's needed, doesn't ask questions that demonstrate that understanding, and doesn't check the job before leaving, is a liability to himself/herself.

Additionally, a good shop will expect communication between the person who writes up the order and the person/people who are doing the actual work, and the customer needs to be involved in this process; if candid, open communication is absent, I suggest looking for a different shop.

If/when one finds a shop or mechanic/tech that performs skilled, conscientious work, establish a relationship with the people with the pen and the wrenches and recommend them to others.

As ever, YMMV.


Thank you, Joan, for your very informative reply. And I love the responses! Reading your posts, I suspected that was the case.

Today, I had a much better experience with the tire shop here in Kingman. Of course, after reading many posts on the Forum last night, I was much better informed. I went in knowing what I want done and how I want it done.

I have a good relationship with a shop at home. The two brothers who own it even came out to my house in the country once to fix a tire they had installed. I will definitely get the extenders you recommend and work with those guys to get them installed. I'm so tired of worrying about those tires!

Recommendations for a TPMS system? I think that will help relieve the stress, also.

One silver lining to this whole fiasco is I learned the ages-old Black & Decker air compressor my late husband included in the "must-haves in an RV" actually works and works very well! Blessings abound.

-Judy
Judy Dewey
2003 26' RK