Sailun Tire Failure
It was bound to happen, and it did. Any experts want to weigh in? Luckily, no damage to fifth wheel or rim. 2 year old Sailun S637 , inflated to 100 psi.
Forum Discussion
ependydad wrote:
This. In my opinion, this sounds very much like a situation could have been avoided had a TPMS been used. It likely would have alerted to a low pressure situation long before the tire opened up.
They don't protect from every situation, but I've seen enough saves that it's well worth the peace of mine they provide:
http://learntorv.com/how-and-why-to-monitor-tire-pressure/
http://learntorv.com/how-to-use-your-tpms/
I couldn't agree more, not that I scoffed at the TPMS, but having no issues with tires in my 71 years, I pretty much thought I had the bases covered . Checking air pressures frequently, checking torque etc. Well that is all changed ,it only takes once for me.
Having a 3 month Alaska trip planned for the summer of 2020, and much before that I will have a TPMS system on my fifth wheel , no doubt. I believe at what went on with this tire failure, a good chance a TPMS would of helped .
