Well, we made it but the trip was not without incident. While cruising down I 70, minding our own business, the inboard rear tire on the right side blew out. A better description would be "exploded". It let go with such force that it blew a hole in the wall of the MP. (see pic below) We were pretty much, no where, when it happened. We called the motorhome version of AAA and after about an hour a guy arrived and put on the spare. There are a bunch of things bent and broken in the wheel well. Using zip ties I was able to hold the broken parts away from the tires so we could drive. The tires are worn but far from worn out. I'm going to buy 4 new tires for the rear axle before we continue our trip. Zip ties aren't going to cut it either. The last pic is symbolic of the MPs status when we return to Beaufort.
Time to put her down. Glad you guys are OK! That must have been terrifying.
ReplyDeleteWow Dave, so glad it wasn’t an accident! I know tires in a horse trailer are supposed to be changed every four years, regardless of how little worn they look. Maybe the mp has a shortened life span on tires too. But, also, you all have put a lot of miles on those tires! Glad you all are safe!
ReplyDeleteJust saw the tire blow out post. I AM so glad that yall are safe. The bad with the good is the name of this trip. Careful and steady
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