โAug-13-2016 10:08 PM
โAug-23-2016 04:48 PM
turbojimmy wrote:Executive wrote:2gypsies wrote:
No one knows how one would react to a motorhome blowout until you've been through it. Thankfully, very few experience it.
I simply pulled to the shoulder and called Coach Net. Then proceeded to use rubbing compound and wax to remove the rubber scuffs off the side of the rig while waiting for the tow truck.....:B:B....Dennis
What I worry about most on my "vintage" rig is the height of the sidewalls on the 19.5 rim/tire combo. If one were to blow it would drop significantly which wouldn't be so bad in the back, but in the front I could see how it could cause a loss of control. Hopefully I'll never find out.
โAug-23-2016 02:08 PM
โAug-23-2016 12:55 PM
Executive wrote:2gypsies wrote:
No one knows how one would react to a motorhome blowout until you've been through it. Thankfully, very few experience it.
I simply pulled to the shoulder and called Coach Net. Then proceeded to use rubbing compound and wax to remove the rubber scuffs off the side of the rig while waiting for the tow truck.....:B:B....Dennis
โAug-23-2016 12:23 PM
2gypsies wrote:
No one knows how one would react to a motorhome blowout until you've been through it. Thankfully, very few experience it.
โAug-19-2016 05:24 PM
โAug-19-2016 11:18 AM
โAug-15-2016 06:41 PM
rockhillmanor wrote:Kayteg1 wrote:
It keeps amazing me how "old farts" will keep on selling their agendas regardless posted facts. ...
Other than that being a derogatory comment not needed on this forum. :R
You have NO idea how old a forum member is. Nor would it make any difference.
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โAug-15-2016 02:00 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:2gypsies wrote:
It's good for all of us to freshen our minds on what to do when a blowout occurs.
It makes no difference regarding speed, age, health, skill or whatever you chose to blame the driver for...a blowout needs to be handled properly in a RV or in a car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwOE1yKY5c
This is one of those things that "Ain't going to happen" beside the fact the theory is questionable, just like Michelin theory of putting better tires on rear axle.
Years ago I was practicing ice driving.
This is one of those situation where you need to work against your human instincts. At the moment when you want to go left, you need to steer right.
Similar with scuba diving, when you have to work your instincts against grasping for air when you need it - those things take long hours of training to become natural reaction.
Do you have 200 tires to spare?
โAug-15-2016 01:50 PM
โAug-15-2016 01:46 PM
2gypsies wrote:
It's good for all of us to freshen our minds on what to do when a blowout occurs.
It makes no difference regarding speed, age, health, skill or whatever you chose to blame the driver for...a blowout needs to be handled properly in a RV or in a car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwOE1yKY5c
โAug-15-2016 01:38 PM
โAug-15-2016 12:29 PM
โAug-15-2016 10:14 AM
ferndaleflyer wrote:I hear you on that.
Sister in law hit one of those metal guard rails several years ago with a car and the rail went straight into the front of the car all the way into the trunk. It went through the front and back passenger side seats and a baby seat (empty at the time)in the back seat......I don't like either kind
โAug-15-2016 09:48 AM
lakebum wrote:
I wonder what a slower speed in this instance would have had on the final outcome? I wonder if 10 mph less, 20 mph less would have even made a difference?
For me, and not so much for safety, I drive about 5 -1 0 mph less than the posted limited on the interstate when on the Coach. I like to set my cruise control and just drive. At those speeds I typically do not run up on any traffic and everyone passes me. I get better fuel milage and just not in a hurry....