How to handle blowout on Class A
This is just "an opinion" question. If you are driving a class a and have a blow out on the inside tire what would you do? Pull to the closest safe place off the road & wait for road service or limp i...
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First. What to do WHEN the tire goes flat (As in BANG) This is a link to another post in the Beginning RV forum (Top Sticky in case it does not work) Watching this video may save your life
Now, as for what to do if you blow a dual
Park NOW, (Get to shoulder first) if you can do it safely and call Coach Net (If you have it) for assistance. DO NOT DRIVE with one tire flat.
WHY. If you drive with one (either inside or outside) flat the other tire is hauling 2x it's load. ALso there is danger of"Secondary damage" should the flat shread on you.
This means the "Good" tire, is not good any more. It has been damaged.
That said.. If you see a rest area up ahead.. Driving SLOWLY on the shoulder may be safer than hanging your behind in the breeze from passing semi's.
Now, as for what to do if you blow a dual
Park NOW, (Get to shoulder first) if you can do it safely and call Coach Net (If you have it) for assistance. DO NOT DRIVE with one tire flat.
WHY. If you drive with one (either inside or outside) flat the other tire is hauling 2x it's load. ALso there is danger of"Secondary damage" should the flat shread on you.
This means the "Good" tire, is not good any more. It has been damaged.
That said.. If you see a rest area up ahead.. Driving SLOWLY on the shoulder may be safer than hanging your behind in the breeze from passing semi's.
