Tire blow out video

funpilot · 05-12-2015, 05:21 AM

Just saw this link on RV Forums. Does this apply to trailers?

http://www.michelinrvtires.com/tires...dle-a-blowout/

Redtail Cruiser · 05-12-2015, 06:42 AM

We had a blowout towing a pop up once and the only way I knew it happened was that another driver pulled up to alert us. I've read similar stories on this forum of drivers not realizing they had a flat on their trailer. That is why so many owners lose their plumbing when they have a blowout and don't know it until the tire completely comes apart.
That's why so many of us have invested in a tire pressure monitoring system. It will alert you when your pressure drops and the 507 system also monitors temperature.

Padgett · 05-12-2015, 07:39 AM

Over the years I've had a number of incidents and always knew it immediately, guess I just have a sensitive butt.

That said I plan to get a TPMS but have so many displays in the dash already that this sounds like a really good idea.

A major thing to look for is replaceable batteries.

mecicon · 05-12-2015, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Padgett

Over the years I've had a number of incidents and always knew it immediately, guess I just have a sensitive butt.

That said I plan to get a TPMS but have so many displays in the dash already that this sounds like a really good idea.

A major thing to look for is replaceable batteries.

Nice find, thanks.

tentcamper · 05-12-2015, 08:19 AM

Never knew to give it gas?? Nice tip.

I also have had flats on trailers that I never felt.

funpilot · 05-12-2015, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tentcamper

Never knew to give it gas?? Nice tip.

I also have had flats on trailers that I never felt.

I had no idea to do that as well.

scrubjaysnest · 05-12-2015, 09:26 AM

Been there done that both with the left front on the TV and the curb side on the TM and yes the video is correct. Momentum is your friend. Guess I was very lucky in high school that we could afford a private driving school instructor besides what they taught at the high school. The second very lucky thing is I reacted correctly many years later without a lot of thought at the time.

Padgett · 05-12-2015, 11:23 AM

If you watch the video, turn on closed captions, they are hilarious.

I use the same rule as in racing: do nothing suddenly and my TVs have a whole lot better power to weight ratios than the RVs shown. No way I'm going to floor it and trigger a downshift. I stay neutral until I can slow but everything is done gently and with no suddent movements of anything unless looking at the grille of a semi.

Redtail Cruiser · 05-12-2015, 02:24 PM

Another important feature to have in your TPMS is an audible alarm. The 507 system emits a loud beep when any tire drops below whatever setting you program into the system. It also beeps if any tires temperature goes higher than the programmed temp. I like the idea of not having to my eye on it all the time.

LoveToCamp · 05-12-2015, 05:40 PM

With the TPMS system Padgett linked, do those throw tires off-balance? I like the concept, but am curious about balance.