Watching these videos could save your life!

[My_Roadtrek]

Anyone who drives an RV should have to watch these videos.

RV Tire Information Videos.
http://www.michelinrvtires.com/tires/tires-101/tire-maintenance-and-safety/how-to-handle-a-blowout/
They are about 20 minutes long, so if you have a dial up it may take quite a while. You can request a copy of the video to be sent to you.

[jrallen01]

Thanks, I just purchased an RV and I did not know that although the tires looked great, they were about 5 years old. I drove from Tampa to Omaha this week. After 1000 miles, the RV started a shimmy. This lasted about 1 mile then the outside rear tire blew just outside of St.Louis. Good Sams got us the emergency service for $75 and in 2 hours the spare was mounted and away we went.


Outside of Kansas City, the shimmy started so we started slowing down. Bang, the inside dual same side blew. Too embarrased to call Good Sam again, we limped into a Dodge dealership at 10 miles / hour. They called a service that charged us $150 for the emergency service and $122 for the tire. Away we went.

Today, I upgraded to Firestone Transforce Rating E. I have some confidence now on blow outs but most of all my new tires and checking them.

[rljeffers]

Roger,
Must appreciated as I just bought my RV this last weekend and first time to drive one. Looking for knowledge for safety. Thanks

[lolygag]

Thanks to Michelin for this great info!! And thanks for sending the free videos so promptly !!

[scooterman67]

Good information thanks for the link.

[jsq]

Hi
I am a new RVer and these videos were just what I need to see.
Thanks

[lolygag]

Thanks Rodger, The 1st thing I learned at "Life on Wheels" was safety is paramount to enjoying rv'ing. I appreciate you sharing this opportunity for continuing education. And a big thanks to Michelin !! I replaced my F-350's Firestone's this winter with Michelin products. Though expensive initially, the peace of mind makes them a great value.

[stev_in_niagara]

Sent out a request on their web site contact page. Within two days, two videos arrived and a nice catalog listing RV tires and brands to evaluate. 🙂

I'm pleased!

I drive a 12 passenger Dodge Ram Wagon Van. I tow the TT with it. These videos are packed full of good stuff! I have Michelin tires on the Dodge minivan.

[Irish2]

Thanks Rodger. The main reason I come to this site is for information gathering that hopefully will ensure a safe RVing season. This trend tops the charts & was well worth the time to watch.

Much Appreciated.

[magic43]

After 48 years of driving I thought I knew how to react if a blowout occurred. Apparently I didn't. Great videos....Should be required viewing for ALL drivers....Thanks, Lynn

[pawpawlang315]

thank you very much Rodger for sharing that link with us.i have been driving large vehicles for years,including charter buses and that is the first time that i have ever known that the proper way to control a vehicle with a blown tire is to accelerate.in thinking about the dynamics involved tho,that would be the thing to do,just as accelerating slightly in a curve will help to pull you vehicle through that curve.both vidios were very helpful but i may have to order the one on loading and inflation principals and watch it a number of times.that was a lot of information to absorbe in 10 minuits.everyone who drives,especially the heavier class a's and class c's should take the time to watch these videos.thanks again.that is the spirit of these forums,to try to help your fellow RVers in some way and thanks to trailer life for providing this site.

PAWPAWLANG happy camping

[Xanadu_50]

As a veteran 18 wheel truck driver, I can say without reservation "EVERY RVer SHOULD WATCH THIS!!!" Some of you may not be aware of a wonderful gadget that you hook up to your duallies that will equalize the pressure of the tires as you are driving down the road and will give you the visual readout of them every time you walk by and look at it. It stays hooked up at all times and you can inflate the inside and outside dual at the same time. This cost is about $55 to $75 per dual, but well worth it in the long run. All major truck stops sell them and they are called 'dual tire equalizers'. They can also be purchased on-line at most major truck accessories web sites. If anyone is interested in more information about them I will be happy to post it. Nina

[scraig1184]

Thanks, I had no idea.

[JTMO]

Well, after almost a year, I just now was this as a sticky. I don't go into each forum and llok at thee headers, maybe should.
Great info.
I always stayed off the brakes and gently corrected. Never thought to hit the gas to control it. Same with sway of course.

[5er4ever]

Thanks for posting.

[harlanr3]

I like the idea of checking tire temps but in some cases wont the inner tire get hotter than the outer (from brake heat)?? what we use to do when racing was take three reading across the face of the tire. if the two outer ones were higher than the center you had low air if the center was higher to much air.just my 2 cents worth.