Rodney Metrejean
RVF Regular
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- Aug 22, 2021
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Just retired and started camping. Made 5 trips so far, total of 1295 miles. We have a 2020 Highland Ridge Mesa Ridge Limited Travel Trailer (34 ft) pulled behind a 2019 Ram 3500 Big Horn Dually. Had our first blowout on Thursday 08/19/21. I've attached 2 pictures. One is the blown tire, the other is the opposite side of the trailer, same axle (rear). I've done a ton of research and it seems that Goodyear Endurance Tires would be one of the best choices, however, they appear to be unavailable. I ordered two of them from the Walmart in McComb Ms, got an email that they would be ready for 8 oclock yesterday morning, and had also scheduled an appointment to have them installed. After an hour drive, a 45 minute wait in the store, they told me that it was a Walmart.com mistake that they didn't have the tires. Got a couple of emails in the store cancelling my install appt. 1st, then a 2nd one a few minutes later cancelling the tire order (even though the website showed 4 available at the McComb Ms. Store.) I've looked on other websites and find long delivery for these tires, up to 02/22. Can I get some advice on other tires that would be equally good. PLEASE, DO NOT RECOMMEND CASTLE ROCK. 1300 miles life is unacceptable. Look closely at the unblown tire, bottom left center side of the pic. There is a small hole (5/16" dia) there with belt exposed that is the beginning of the next failure.
Please help. And YES, I do a walk around inspection before each pull, and check tire pressure. I cant help it. 30 years as a Mechanical Engineer. What I havent done yet, but will before the next trip is get a TPMS. Even though it wont help much with a blowout, the real time monitor should alarm and at least I will know I"ve lost a tire.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
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Please help. And YES, I do a walk around inspection before each pull, and check tire pressure. I cant help it. 30 years as a Mechanical Engineer. What I havent done yet, but will before the next trip is get a TPMS. Even though it wont help much with a blowout, the real time monitor should alarm and at least I will know I"ve lost a tire.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
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