Lost tire tread
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Topic: Lost tire tread
Posted By: barbanjoe
Subject: Lost tire tread
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 8:03pm
We were coming home from another weekend in Northern Az. on I-17 past sunset point when the left tire tread flew off, the tire held air but the tread took the fender, lights, and black tank dump handle off. My pod is a 2010 and bought in Febuary of 2010 making the tires over 3 years old. I will replace both and have contacted Susan about getting parts. Glad we were under control and didn't blow out the tire.   ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 10:00pm
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Whoa! Glad it didn't blow completely out.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 10:12pm
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Wow, glad all are safe, can you estimate the miles you had on your tires, or the tread depth when they failed ? ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 11:29pm
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Plenty of tread only 5000 miles at most, trailer tires are not like car tires time is more of a concern ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 11:54pm
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Everyone needs to check both sides of each tire for any cracks that might mean that the tread belt has deteriorated. I frequently checked the 'outer' side of my tires on a previous trailer. My brother stopped over while I was preparing for a trip. He slid under the trailer and pointed out several cracks. The tire had to be replaced. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: GaRedneck81
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2013 at 6:06pm
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Wow, what was the outside air tempurature at the time ? Also, what speed were you going ? ------------- GaRedneck81 USN Retired RP-172 |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2013 at 6:40pm
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So glad you are safe ... could have been really bad! Does anyone know how many miles the tires are "rated" for? ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 12:23pm
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The temp was about 90 out, we were coming down a long hill from 6000 feet to 600 feet, about 5 miles, and going about 57 mph. The tread separated and broke off part way, not the whole tire. ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 2:36pm
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What tire brand was this? ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 4:25pm
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They are the original Power King tires that came on the trailer. The tread lost a large section without blowing out and coming completely off, about half of the tire affected. They were 3 years old in feb.?
I am trying to get a fender, any ideas how to contact parts?
------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Anthony Valenzano
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 6:53pm
| Where you using the electric braking? There could have been some conflict between the TV braking and the TT braking causing heating in the tire. I'm thinking that the TT could have been trying to hold the TV back, which would be akin to burning out. Glad it worked out okay and thanks for sharing. |
Posted By: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 7:57pm
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Dang, that's scary. Do you store your trailer outdoors in the hot Arizona heat and if so, do the tires receive direct sun or do you cover them with "tire guards"? ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 8:45pm
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There's a sticky thread in one of the sub-forums with contact info for FR.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 10:01pm
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Wow, barbanjoe, I'm glad you weren't hurt. I've heard too many stories of problems with trailer specific tires. I've also heard lots of people are replacing their trailer tires with LT tires. I think I'll do this when it's time to replace ours. There just doesn't seem to be many quality trailer tires to choose from, and now having a single axle RPod doesn't make for a great comfort level. I once had a flat on a dual axle trailer, and it wasn't much of a problem. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 3:32pm
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The tire shop stated the tread partially separated from the casing,caused a bubble and broken belt. New trailer tires are only good for 2-3 years depending on the brand. The tires are always covered in storage, and I always check the inflation, thus I didn't have a blow out,just lost a piece of the tire. ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 4:11pm
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Glad you're safe. Our pod is a 2009 bought end-2010. I think we'll check the tires carefully when we dewinterize in a few weeks. Are some trailer tire brands better than others or should we change to different tires altogether? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 12:54pm
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It's scary to lose a tread and will definitely make you pucker. Glad to hear everyone is ok.
I used to pull a lot of trailers when I worked for the EPA. When we purchased a new trailer we always changed the trailer tires to truck tires. I guess I need to think about doing that with the rpod. ------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 1:19pm
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Well we are about to head home from Florida to upstate New York. After reading the tread story, we checked and yup,,,we have Power Kings :(:( and they are three years old. Guess we are replacing tires before we leave! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 1:19pm
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You should see what that does to an Airstream. Didn't happen to us, but on the way to alumapalooza a couple years ago, it did to someone we were caravaning with. Since we were at the factory, they were able to get it fixed right there. Was about $4k.. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 5:27pm
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I would only replace the pod's tires with radial trailer tires (same as the originals). In general, check the front, back and treads once in a while for cracking (dry rot) and bubbles. As long as you always travel with the tires inflated to the sidewall max rating (65 psi) and they are under 5 years old - with none of the signs mentioned above - I would keep using them. Every brand of trailer tire has had problems at times, so don't freak out and panic ya'll. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 5:26pm
Arizona today 4-28 at 2 in the afternoon! ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 7:20pm
But...it's a dry heat!  ------------- |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 8:17pm
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So is a blowtorch. Here in Oregon at the coast its a cool 60. Clear and sunny. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 10:23am
That is to hot INSIDE, let alone outside! We almost moved to Tuscon at one point.. Fantastic in December. But the rest of the year.. no thanks. ------------- |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 10:59am
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FWIW, my local independent tire guy recommends Carlisle trailer tires. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 7:52am
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Last Thursday, still camping at Jacksonville, on the verge of heading north to home in upstate New York,,,read BarbanJoe's thread about Power King tires and losing the tread. So immediately we went out to look at our tires, and yup,,,we had the exact same ones. So that Friday we went to a Camping World that had just opened and wanted to order the Maxxi's,,,but he said he could only find one. Then we said, fine, Goodyear Marathons? and he said fine, bring the rPod in on Monday (the day we planned on leaving) and they would have them. Well then we got a call on Monday,,,they couldn't find them but had Carlisles,,,and this is after the guy told us on Friday, yup, Carlisles are not so good,,,then on Monday he says, oh, they are good tires! So we went to an independent tire dealer just down the road from the campground and amazingly, he found and ordered two Maxxis and they arrived within 2 hours and they put them on and we were on our way home! And it was cheaper than the worst tires at Camping World. I didn't like Camping World's prices before, but after this past experience, I will never go back to them! We drove home to New York and arrived safely on Wednesday. rPod is washed and stored under its cover until we head out for some New York State Parks. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 9:35am
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Paige & Pete
So glad you two are home safely. Hope Pete's health improves greatly. Sylvia & Bob ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 10:16am
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Thank you! Perhaps we will see you at the next roundup. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 12 May 2013 at 10:46am
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Yesterday I spent about 3 hours repairing the Pod. I used a fiberglass epoxy to fill the holes where the fender screws were, remounted the fender, installed a mud flap, and both lights. The fender was ordered from Forest River and the rest came from a RV center. Now to buy two tires, will be all set. It's funny reading all the weather posts, unless we go way north, our pod sits in the summer months! ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 May 2013 at 9:33pm
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Great to hear you've repaired the damage. What did you use to secure the fender to the wall? Or did you just shift it slightly and screw into undamaged wall with regular screws?
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 12 May 2013 at 10:56pm
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Filled old holes with fiberglass repair, drilled and used 10 x 1 inch screws ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 8:43am
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More specifically, did you re-secure it where the existing holes were? With only new fiberglass in those locations I'd worry about it holding unless you filled the holes with something else behind the fiberglass. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Outbackdave
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 4:17pm
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Just had the same thing happen to me. 2009 176T. Had noticed something not right looking in the mirror on the way to Myrtle Beach this weekend. Checked tire pressure. 45 some brought back to 50 max recommended. Took back roads home instead of through Charleston and bridges.(headed to Ridgeland,SC) last 14 miles had to jump on Interstate. tread came of, took fender and gray water valve and connections. Stay inflated so drove to the closest exit and changed at a gas station Lot. Bought it used a year ago. And it had Goodyears marathons on it. Original brand on the spare, Now should I replace both or was it just a tire failure? ------------- 176T, Dodge Dakota TV, South Carolina Dave,Mary and Olivia(sheltie) Suzuki V-Strom Adventure, Custom built TearDrop |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 6:12pm
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6 years is the max for trailer tires. At that point dry rot causes problems like this. Replace all 3. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 9:10am
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I have to agree with Doug. It's a small price to pay for safety and peace of mind. ------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 12:01pm
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We also have a 39 foot Montana 5th wheel and had a blow out at 1,200 miles. Replaced all 4 tires with Goodyear G614 G rated. These would be way over kill for a pod but the most important thing is to get tires that are made in the good old USA not China bombs.
Also check the tire pressure every day before leaving where you spent the night. I have a tire pressure monitoring system on the 5er but don't think I will go to the expense for the R179 we are getting. |
Posted By: J&Jcf
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 6:22pm
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I had the same thing happen ,except my tire blew out taking the fender with it. Listed in another post. Tire had 5k 2011 171 pod .checked tire prior to trip & looked great. Pressure cked while on trip( take pump with for this) call 1-574- 642-3119 ext. #209. This is forest river pod parts. Fender is $50-55 plus shipping and lights are $5 ea. Additional. You have to drill holes for lights. Fender measurements are lenght 30" width 10.25" height 12". If you order from fr have the pods serial number available. I have been checking on the net and have not found an exact match yet . l have been checking galvanized & aluminum fenders. I may go bigger since l put risers on my pod. Only problem is that most fenders are only 9" wide. I have not made a decision yet. No other damage to the pod other than same wiring to new fender.
I was on the highway and was glad not to get smashed by passing traffic. Did not feel like walking back at least quarter mile and cross into the medium to retrieve a possible destroyed fender. It wasn't worth it to me. Temps were also in the 90's. I always bring 2 spares since I have another trailer that takes same size tires&rim.spare on back of pod & one in p- up bed. ------------- J. - 2011 rpod 171 |
Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 9:47pm
| Sorry to hear of your troubles. You might want to consider a tire pressure monitoring system. They run some where in the $200 range and will monitor not only the tires on the pod but also on the tow vehicle. |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 8:24am
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Just a thought - Maybe ALL R-Podders should carry a portable tire compressor?? Cheap - $40 to $60, also serve to quickly check tire pressures. I have a 'Viair' because of the reviews, I am sure many other brands are equally good.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 3:28pm
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Absolutely - if you are on a long trip you need to be able to top the tires off on the road. I have a 12 volt air pump and a tire plug kit in every car. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 3:31pm
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same here, never know when you are going to need them!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |