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RK1978 · 04-22-2019, 06:45 PM

Just saw this. As one who has had blowouts on semi trailers and rear axle tires, and (as of last trip) on our 26' Hideout, I agree with the part about not hitting the brakes, but not about adding power. I want to gradually slow by reducing power at a controlled rate and coasting to a stop. Real life blowouts are not this easy, especially when the tire explodes into the upper wheelwell and tears it apart. (tire that was due for replacement this summer, was checked for inflation every morning and checked for temperature at EVERY stop).

04-22-2019, 06:45 PM	#2
RK1978 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Romney Indiana Posts: 93	Just saw this. As one who has had blowouts on semi trailers and rear axle tires, and (as of last trip) on our 26' Hideout, I agree with the part about not hitting the brakes, but not about adding power. I want to gradually slow by reducing power at a controlled rate and coasting to a stop. Real life blowouts are not this easy, especially when the tire explodes into the upper wheelwell and tears it apart. (tire that was due for replacement this summer, was checked for inflation every morning and checked for temperature at EVERY stop).