Don't know if this would have helped in this situation, but Michelin has had this video posted on their website for years.
bjoyce said
06:59 PM May 15, 2015
On another forum I frequent some people have been going through the dashcam video and reports for clues. They are fairly sure the driver hit the brakes from clues in the video. Hitting the brakes is the wrong thing to do with a blowout, you accelerate to regain control.
We installed a Safe-T-Plus, http://www.safe-t-plus.com/, many years ago to help if we had a blow out. We think it was worth the money.
TRAILERKING said
06:57 PM May 18, 2015
Well looks like he was "Scootin" along pretty good when he flew past the trucker.......Likely cracked up Texas tires to boot.
Bill and Linda said
07:24 AM May 19, 2015
Howard wrote:
Don't know if this would have helped in this situation, but Michelin has had this video posted on their website for years.
The video Howard posted should be a “must watch” for all RVers including ones with trucks towing 5ers.
When I have mentioned the recommendation that “flooring it” is the best way to overcome control issues, such a blown tire, sometimes I get a puzzled look. This video from some time ago really demonstrate why “more power” = “more control.”Been there – done that – it works.
Worth your time to watch IMO.
ChefMom said
07:55 AM May 19, 2015
Well, that video really makes you stop and think about safe driving. I did notice that one of the commenters under the video section stated that most people only look to see if the tread on their tires is good and not at the sidewalls. Besides cracking (which would obviously tell you that you need to replace the tire) are there other things we should be looking for to determine sidewall condition?
BiggarView said
08:36 AM May 19, 2015
ChefMom wrote:
Well, that video really makes you stop and think about safe driving. I did notice that one of the commenters under the video section stated that most people only look to see if the tread on their tires is good and not at the sidewalls. Besides cracking (which would obviously tell you that you need to replace the tire) are there other things we should be looking for to determine sidewall condition?
Most RVers will probably "age out" their tires before they "wear out" the tires. Look for the codes on the tires indicating when they were made. Properly cared for and inflated tires for RVs should last 5-7 years typically. Past the "age out" you are asking for trouble.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 19th of May 2015 08:46:20 AM
Motorhome Blows Tire & Crashes in Louisiana
-- Edited by Howard to open link in new window
What a shame. Thankfully they were okay.
Safe travels!
Don't know if this would have helped in this situation, but Michelin has had this video posted on their website for years.
On another forum I frequent some people have been going through the dashcam video and reports for clues. They are fairly sure the driver hit the brakes from clues in the video. Hitting the brakes is the wrong thing to do with a blowout, you accelerate to regain control.
We installed a Safe-T-Plus, http://www.safe-t-plus.com/, many years ago to help if we had a blow out. We think it was worth the money.
The video Howard posted should be a “must watch” for all RVers including ones with trucks towing 5ers.
When I have mentioned the recommendation that “flooring it” is the best way to overcome control issues, such a blown tire, sometimes I get a puzzled look. This video from some time ago really demonstrate why “more power” = “more control.” Been there – done that – it works.
Worth your time to watch IMO.
Most RVers will probably "age out" their tires before they "wear out" the tires. Look for the codes on the tires indicating when they were made. Properly cared for and inflated tires for RVs should last 5-7 years typically. Past the "age out" you are asking for trouble.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 19th of May 2015 08:46:20 AM