Dreamsend
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No, not that kind of nasty! ;D View the pics below to see what can happen to a TT tire, and the driver NOT even be aware of it. Yep, after 6,000 miles of not using my TPMS, and then jumping through numerous hoops to get things all aired up and working (my post from ~12 days ago), I created that pile of rubber, steel, and aluminum that almost resembles a tire last Tuesday. I only had a 175 mile stretch to tow on Tuesday, and had made a stop after about 75 miles and checked the tires at that time. I had also had the TPMS system on for part of that time, but one sensor was not registering and when it kept beeping, I turned the unit off. After all, I haven't had any problems . . . yet!
When I got to the campground on the Grand Canyon North Rim and exited the truck to go register, I saw this mess. Maybe because it's dual axle, or maybe cause it was a slow leak, I had absolutely NO idea what was happening to the tire. No weird handling, no loud bangs, nada, nothing. There is not one speck of damage to the wheel well or the hub. The wheel of course is shot! Don't have any idea how long I was traveling with the tire like that - could have been 5 miles or a 100 miles.
Now here's the good part. Called Coachnet next day and they had a local RV service center in Kanab, UT there within about 2 hours. I was parked in my camp spot so that was a blessing. I needed a new wheel, so I called Outdoors RV Mfg. to find out if I could get one that matched the others. Spoke to one helluva guy in Parts and emailed him pics and VIN# etc. Had already arranged to have the wheel sent to the Kanab service shop, where they could order my same Goodyear tire and mount it. No luck in parts dept -- they changed wheel style at beginning of 2019. So this guy goes out to the Production Department and starts rummaging around! And by whatever luck, he finds ONE complete wheel and tire that matches and was told by the Production guys to "do whatever you have to do to sell it" because in a short while they were gonna have to pay to scrap it! The wonderful parts guy said he cleaned it up and inspected it and there was no damage, and of course it had never been mounted on a trailer.
So I got a complete new wheel and tire that matches, at below dealer cost plus $17 for shipping for a total of $267 that is being sent to Kanab, UT where I was already scheduled to be staying for 11 days cause I'm gonna be doing some volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Divine intervention!
The upshot of the story is - BUY an Outdoors RV Mfg. trailer or 5th wheel. The factory in LeGrande, OR has been fantastic helping me when needed. This wasn't the first time either. When the dealer was hemming and hawing about fixing a damaged dinette drawer under warranty (I have no idea why), I called the factory which immediately said "no problem", we'll get hold of dealer and work it out. No sweat, all fixed! Moreover, IF there is a warranty issue, there is no need to go to an authorized dealer-- they will work with any dealer or private repair shop to facilitate repairs including 2-day shipping if parts are needed. I had this happen in Loveland, CO when my water pump went out.
Linda
When I got to the campground on the Grand Canyon North Rim and exited the truck to go register, I saw this mess. Maybe because it's dual axle, or maybe cause it was a slow leak, I had absolutely NO idea what was happening to the tire. No weird handling, no loud bangs, nada, nothing. There is not one speck of damage to the wheel well or the hub. The wheel of course is shot! Don't have any idea how long I was traveling with the tire like that - could have been 5 miles or a 100 miles.
Now here's the good part. Called Coachnet next day and they had a local RV service center in Kanab, UT there within about 2 hours. I was parked in my camp spot so that was a blessing. I needed a new wheel, so I called Outdoors RV Mfg. to find out if I could get one that matched the others. Spoke to one helluva guy in Parts and emailed him pics and VIN# etc. Had already arranged to have the wheel sent to the Kanab service shop, where they could order my same Goodyear tire and mount it. No luck in parts dept -- they changed wheel style at beginning of 2019. So this guy goes out to the Production Department and starts rummaging around! And by whatever luck, he finds ONE complete wheel and tire that matches and was told by the Production guys to "do whatever you have to do to sell it" because in a short while they were gonna have to pay to scrap it! The wonderful parts guy said he cleaned it up and inspected it and there was no damage, and of course it had never been mounted on a trailer.
So I got a complete new wheel and tire that matches, at below dealer cost plus $17 for shipping for a total of $267 that is being sent to Kanab, UT where I was already scheduled to be staying for 11 days cause I'm gonna be doing some volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Divine intervention!
The upshot of the story is - BUY an Outdoors RV Mfg. trailer or 5th wheel. The factory in LeGrande, OR has been fantastic helping me when needed. This wasn't the first time either. When the dealer was hemming and hawing about fixing a damaged dinette drawer under warranty (I have no idea why), I called the factory which immediately said "no problem", we'll get hold of dealer and work it out. No sweat, all fixed! Moreover, IF there is a warranty issue, there is no need to go to an authorized dealer-- they will work with any dealer or private repair shop to facilitate repairs including 2-day shipping if parts are needed. I had this happen in Loveland, CO when my water pump went out.
Linda
