Blow out Trailer damage

mreevesrn
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Blow out Trailer damage Oct 1, 2014 16:14:01 GMT -5

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Post by mreevesrn on Oct 1, 2014 16:14:01 GMT -5

We left on a vacation to Colorado from Kansas City a few weeks back. I left early to be able to make Colorado before dark. Less than 30 miles from home I had a blow out on the right rear trailer tire. It was still dark around 6 am and I didnt notice the blow out as the trailer remained steady. I soon realized something was wrong and pulled over. The tire had completely distengrated and the steel belt had done a great deal of damage to the wheel well trailer side and even bent the rear stair case. These tires are factory installed and have less than 10,000 miles on them and I watch the inflation on them like a religion. 80- PSI. The long story short we were able to continue our vacation after having the tire replaced. I am guessing the damage to the trailer will run over a $1000.00 to have repaired on our return.

This adventure has cuased me to do a lot of internet research on trailer tires, Gross axle wieghts, and load ratings, none of which was ever discussed with me as a new trailer owner. My bad for not doing my due dilligence on this. I encourage everyone to check your tires frequently and get a acurate axcel wieght on a truack scale. Base your tire purchases on your gross axcel wieght. Most of the forums recomend to stay away from chinese made tires and go with Michelin or similar brand . Good Years have some problems as I noted in the forum areas on this subject. I am seriously thinking of installing a tire presure and temprature monitoring system in the near future.

BTW we love our KZ 38FL and get many comments on it as we travel.

brmike Seasonal RV’er Posts: 120	Blow out Trailer damage Oct 1, 2014 19:29:20 GMT -5 mreevesrn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by brmike on Oct 1, 2014 19:29:20 GMT -5 I ordered my 2012 38fl with 7000pound axles and good year G rated tires and have 15000 miles on unit and no tire trouble. Get those Chinese tires and get some good lt tires on it.

joecamper
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Blow out Trailer damage Oct 2, 2014 12:53:49 GMT -5

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Post by joecamper on Oct 2, 2014 12:53:49 GMT -5

My Durango came with the Chinese tires. I put about 5,000 miles on them, then swapped them out for Carlisle ST tires. Have about 6,000 miles on them now with no issues so far. That included pulling over 4,000 miles on a trip from Colorado to Alabama and back running at 65.

I have a tire pressure system on the camper, and watch it closely all the time. That system would have enabled you to see what was happening immediately.

My 2 cents.

2012 Durango 325RL, genny, remote jacks, fireplace, winegard travler, 4 step entry, TST TPMS[br]2004 GMC Duramax.[br]Retired US Air Force

mreevesrn
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Blow out Trailer damage Oct 5, 2014 15:16:56 GMT -5

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Post by mreevesrn on Oct 5, 2014 15:16:56 GMT -5

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I discovered I have 7000 lb. Axcels but can not go to G rated tires with out changing rims from T06 to T09 class to handle the 110 psi. Too bad KZ choose to save money on tires and rims rather than at least provide a safer option on tires for the larger trailers. Customer service told me they are now using Goodyear G614 unisteel tires on the bigger trailers. Too bad theuy dindnt in2012 . This up grade is going to cost me around $2000.00

trailgorilla
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Blow out Trailer damage Mar 2, 2015 12:47:09 GMT -5 azandy likes this

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Post by trailgorilla on Mar 2, 2015 12:47:09 GMT -5

For anyone reading this a year later ..... get rid of your 15" rims and 3rd world tires. Even Goodyear trailer tires are made in Indonesia. Do the research. Stick with the Bridgestone, Michelin, or Cooper tires. With 16" wheels you can go to a light truck tire (G rated and better). Seems like every issue of Trailer Life Mag. has a story about a blow out. I did change out our 2014 MXT 309 with 16" wheels and Michelins. 20,000 miles later, NO issues and NO surprises at 2:00 in the morning! A little pricey, but pay me now or pay me later ( at 3:00 in the morning)!

ronc
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Blow out Trailer damage Aug 21, 2016 15:39:40 GMT -5

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Post by ronc on Aug 21, 2016 15:39:40 GMT -5

Oct 5, 2014 15:16:56 GMT -5 mreevesrn said:

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I discovered I have 7000 lb. Axcels but can not go to G rated tires with out changing rims from T06 to T09 class to handle the 110 psi. Too bad KZ choose to save money on tires and rims rather than at least provide a safer option on tires for the larger trailers. Customer service told me they are now using Goodyear G614 unisteel tires on the bigger trailers. Too bad theuy dindnt in2012 . This up grade is going to cost me around $2000.00

I know this is an old post, but I have. 2017 Durango Gold 381REF and it did NOT come with G rated tires. It came with E rated Trailer Kings (China Bombs). I towed it from the dealers lot to the ire store and put on a set of Goodyear G614's. KZ still uses the minimum acceptable tires, just like most other manufacturers. I find it amazing that there haven't been recalls, lawsuits and other actions that force RV manufacturers to build in SAFETY in their products. Disc brakes, good tires, more fire extinguishers are just a few items that need to be addressed.

2016 Ford F350, King Ranch, DRW, 4x4, CC, 6.7 PS Diesel, remote control air lift, [br]2017 Durango Gold 381REF, Lambright furniture, MCD shades, MorRYDE 8K IS, 8K Disc brakes, GY G114 LR H Tires, Hensley air ride hitch, 27,320 lbs CGVW

Post by mreevesrn on Oct 1, 2014 16:14:01 GMT -5

Post by brmike on Oct 1, 2014 19:29:20 GMT -5

Post by joecamper on Oct 2, 2014 12:53:49 GMT -5

Post by mreevesrn on Oct 5, 2014 15:16:56 GMT -5

Post by trailgorilla on Mar 2, 2015 12:47:09 GMT -5

Post by ronc on Aug 21, 2016 15:39:40 GMT -5