Way2roll, I must respectfully disagree...
We had a spare, good cell coverage and ERS with a reasonable response time {for a busy interstate} and still spent 2+ hours in the "Dead Zone" as the shoulder is aptly known. Had we not had a spare we would have been there much longer and your chances of having a major disaster go up exponentially every minute you are there.
If you chose not to carry one that is your call but having backup equipment, especially when it comes to safety is for me the only way to travel. Do you have any fire extinguishers? I carry 3 and know how to use them. Ever needed one? Nope. Much like a spare they rarely are needed but when you need one not much else will suffice.
As I often note: "Opinions... and YMMV"
My incident continues to just get better and better...
The GEICO Claims Adjuster met me this morning at our storage yard. In just a few minutes he had completed the requisite paperwork {mostly on his computer} and the damage estimate came in at $704 {less my $500 deductible}. I have an appointment at Freedom RV tomorrow at 9 and they should be able to wrap up the repair {assuming they do not discover any additional damage} in just a few days.
My GEICO guy wrote me a check on the spot for $251.56 to reimburse me for the cost of the blown tire as that expense was covered by my RV policy. I admit to this being a very pleasant surprise.
I will report back when the repair is completed but right now it is looking like I will be out about $250 when all is said and done including my deductible {not counting the two additional tires I replaced just to be on the safe side}.
Oh, I found where the severed wire goes...
It connects to a small amber running light on the side of the coach which ought to take about a minute and half to repair.
:C
