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According to my haynes manual my tyres should be 38 at front and 55 at back - when I checked it was 43/44 on each tyre.

What do people suggest? Lower the front pressures and add to the back??

My wheels are 185R 14 C

Sorry for the simples question

You've answered your own question I think although with a filly laden camper, you may need a little more pressure than standard. In wintry conditions I'd keep them at the spec pressures and no more but most tyres also have a maximum pressure displayed on them too.

With my van the advice has been 39 front and 48 rear. 55 at the back seems a bit high, but I am sure somebody will confirm.

Patrick

That is what I thought - 55 seemed a little high. Thanks for reply, thought I was on the naughty seat for a moment!!

Also, letting air out made me nervous!!

I go 45 at the front, 55 at the back. They haven't exploded yet.

me too
makes steering easier too

Your van will weigh in at over two tons when laden, having sloppy under inflated tyres will wear them out unevenly,, petrol consumption will increase and cornering will get "interesting if you need to turn sharpiish.
The tyres are "commercial" not car tyres, much more reinforcement and plys they are designed to carry heavy loads and not get out of shape, the correct pressures will ensure they do the job

stick to them

Cheers fellas

Just bear in mind what I said regarding maximum pressures for the tyres themselves - it will be written on them. 55 sure is high. Most I've ever gone is 48 on the rear and that is probably excessive in the winter.