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RVF Expert
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2020
- Messages
- 889
- Location
- Cypress Inn, TN
- RV Year
- 2016
- RV Make
- Forest River
- RV Model
- Georgetown XL M-369DS
- RV Length
- 37ft
- Chassis
- F550
- Engine
- Titan V10
- TOW/TOAD
- 2020 Polaris Slingshot
- Fulltimer
- No
With the weather turning nice and things opening up I’m sure everyone is looking at doing some safe traveling. people are checking their rigs, changing oil, loading supplies etc. A couple things to check are your tires and suspension. Check the grease in your wheel bearings, check the springs and mounts for cracks, take your dual axle trailer down and check alignment (yes it can be done), balance the tires, but above all check your tires. Most RV’s, trailers will need to be replaced not because of wear, but because of age. If not covered from the sun and off the ground durning storage the rubber will begin to breakdown and become more susceptible to failure. Some manufactures recommend 6 years, some longer, but keep them cleaned and proper air pressure.
Below is what happened to me when I blew not 1 but 2 tires in one trip. One blew on the left side and one on the right Going down the interstate. Damage like this is common when blowing a tire. In my case by the time I was able to stop the steal belts ripped a hole in the floor of the camper. The metal lower skirts would have cost me $700 until I realized I was buying a 12 ft section boxed and shipped by truck. I convinced the to cut in 2 6ft pieces and box it instead and ship UPS. Saved me $550.
Below is what happened to me when I blew not 1 but 2 tires in one trip. One blew on the left side and one on the right Going down the interstate. Damage like this is common when blowing a tire. In my case by the time I was able to stop the steal belts ripped a hole in the floor of the camper. The metal lower skirts would have cost me $700 until I realized I was buying a 12 ft section boxed and shipped by truck. I convinced the to cut in 2 6ft pieces and box it instead and ship UPS. Saved me $550.
