UPDATED - Ran over Gator
Last week we enjoyed a peaceful 5 night stay at Country Acre Campground, Lancaster, PA. On our way home we were travelling the Pennsylvania Turnpike and about 4 miles from our exit, something terri...
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JRscooby wrote:
This is true. But it is the driver that must keep the tires aired up. I did not enjoy the time with gauge and hose, but if a tire failed the cost of tire, damage, and downtime came out of my pocket. Most drivers are only paid for the miles they drive. Time/effort taking care of the rig is unpaid labor.
And I don't know how to prove it, but if you compared total miles truck/RV and total blowouts truck/RV, you likely would not be so tough on the truckers
I didn't think I was being that tough on truckers. I was pointing out that it's not new vs retread but maintenance that can typically be pointed to when there is a tire failure.
Of course, truckers as "professionals" should be held to a higher standard. They drive bigger and heavier vehicles that can do more damage. A gator coming off a super single will do a lot more damage than one coming off your average RV tire (not that anyone should be careless with maintenance).
