SAFELY CHANGE A WHEEL

Changing a wheel is something that all motorcaravanners will probably encounter at some point – while many motorhomes are equipped with cans of tyre sealant, these don’t always work and with a blowout, they are of little use.

In the event of a sudden tyre deflation, the key is to get the vehicle somewhere safe so you can work on it or call for help. If you have to drive on the tyre to get somewhere safe, you should do so at reduced speed. But do get somewhere safe – keeping you and your passengers safe is the number one priority.

Any tyre that has suffered a blowout or been driven on while flat must be replaced – even if it looks fine on the outside, the carcass will be damaged.

Whether you’ve just bought a new motorhome or have had one for years, it makes no difference: before you find yourself having to change a spare wheel, it pays to familiarise yourself with how to do it. So before your next trip, take a little time to locate your jack and toolkit, and find out where the spare wheel