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Hello Motor Medics, Hey guys, I have a 2021 GMC Yukon with a tow package. I use the vehicle as an every-day driver and a lot of that time is spent towing a trailer. I have a small construction company and I am always on job sites and picking up nails in my tires. I have become used to the flat tires and all the tire repairs that come with them.
I have a bigger concern though. It’s my trailer. I have plenty of flat tires on it as well and a few times those have been on the road causing an unsafe condition with the trailer.
The truck has a low-tire monitor, but the trailer does not. What is the best way to monitor the trailer tires?
Thank you, Moe in Bowling Green Kentucky Dear Moe, When the tire monitors are working correctly, they are a great safety option but so many get neglected and people end up driving around with a low-tire light on.
On the new Yukons such as yours and the Silverado trucks equipped with a tow package, most have an option to purchase extra tire monitors to be installed in the trailer tires which can be monitored right from the dash screen like the vehicle tires. This makes it very convenient and you can also program in different trailer profiles.
Check with your GMC dealer for information on the sensors and to purchase them. This should greatly help you when trying to make sure that your tires are inflated to a safe pressure.
Take care, The Motor Medics
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