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Pull behind RV trailer tires
Posted on 6/21/14 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 6/21/14 at 7:42 pm
Had a double blowout today about 40 miles apart. Tires were in average condition and temp was 91F. Could the heat alone have caused this?
I was running 65mph on the interstate. I took it to an RV center to go ahead and change all 4 tires as a safe measure. Also I wasn't overloaded.
Thoughts? Advice?
I was running 65mph on the interstate. I took it to an RV center to go ahead and change all 4 tires as a safe measure. Also I wasn't overloaded.
Thoughts? Advice?
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Posted on 6/21/14 at 8:22 pm to rattlebucket
Make sure the tires are properly inflated! And don't pull the trailer at 65mph! Repeat! Don't pull at 65mph! Leave a little earlier!
Posted on 6/21/14 at 8:27 pm to Tibadoe
Tires were checked and rechecked for proper inflation. Im a stickler for that.
65 mph too fast? Really? I get buzzed by other trailers and was the tortoise on the road. 60mph ?
65 mph too fast? Really? I get buzzed by other trailers and was the tortoise on the road. 60mph ?
Posted on 6/21/14 at 8:32 pm to rattlebucket
How old were the tires? Was the blowouts on the same side?
Posted on 6/21/14 at 8:33 pm to rattlebucket
Radials?
Posted on 6/21/14 at 8:37 pm to NYCAuburn
Blow outs were same side. Double axle trailer. Steel belted Carlisles. Had very minimal signs of drying out. I keep them covered.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 1:39 pm to rattlebucket
Make and model of the camper? If it's a early- to-mid 2000's (early) model Puma, they have issues with blowouts. When originally built, they put undersized axles on the trailers, causing the wheel alignment to go all wonky. This resulted in rapid, excessive wear on the tires...and a lot of blowouts. Puma was for a long time covering complete axle and tire replacement under warranty, but I don't know if they still do this since I've been out of the RV business since late 2009. In the '04-'06 time frame we did complete axle replacements on a lot of Pumas, many of which had had multiple blowouts within short periods. They had the problem figured out and fixed in the '06 and later models.
Even if your trailer isn't a Puma, keep a close eye on the tire wear. If you're seeing uneven wear, you may need to get new axles. I'd also recommend staying away from Carlisle tires for your trailer, they seem to have more problems than other brands.
Even if your trailer isn't a Puma, keep a close eye on the tire wear. If you're seeing uneven wear, you may need to get new axles. I'd also recommend staying away from Carlisle tires for your trailer, they seem to have more problems than other brands.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 1:55 pm to rattlebucket
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Blow outs were same side
Is that side exposed to more sun that the other? Could dry rot in just a few years with prolonged sun exposure.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:08 pm to rattlebucket
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65 mph too fast? Really? I get buzzed by other trailers and was the tortoise on the road. 60mph ?
Tires that are marked ST (special trailer) are only speed rated to 65mph but you see people pulling them at higher rates of speed all the time. Asking for trouble IMO. Another thing is that most of these RV companies put on cheap tires that are right at the load limit. I had a few blowouts running chinese tires on my 5th wheel. I bit the bullet and put on a set of Michelin XPS rib tires and haven't looked back. they aren't speed rated as they can be installed on commercial trucks and are 10ply tires. They weigh damn near double that of a trailer tire of the same size.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:16 pm to rattlebucket
How many plys? Sometimes they put cheap tires on them before they sell them.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:10 pm to rattlebucket
Sounds like they were too old.
5 is ok, 7 is pushing it.
Anything over 7 is gonna go at anytime.
This assumes tires have been at least coverd.
5 is ok, 7 is pushing it.
Anything over 7 is gonna go at anytime.
This assumes tires have been at least coverd.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:16 pm to rattlebucket
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Steel belted Carlisles
That was your problem in the first place. There tires suck the very big one. I went way to many of them in the past.
Now, I buy 10 ply truck tires and don't look back for all my trailers.
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