Blown out tires on R-Pod 17.1
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Topic: Blown out tires on R-Pod 17.1
Posted By: GWP
Subject: Blown out tires on R-Pod 17.1
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 2:39pm
| I recently purchased a 2009 R-Pod 17.1. After buying it, I learned that the previous owner had bought it new and had had several blowout problems since day one with one blowout destroying the fender. While using the trailer (35 psi inflation at 50 miles per hour), I also experienced a blowout that again destroyed the fender. The tires in each situation were practically new and I was told that a bent axle could possibly be causing the excessive number of blowouts. Has anyone had this experience with a R-Pod? |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 2:51pm
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I think that for a trailer tire, 35 psi is way too low. The tag on my R-Pod indicates that the tires should be at 50 psi. Check the tag (should be on the front, left side of the trailer if the previous owner did not remove it. Also, automobile tires should NOT be used for the R-Pod. It needs tires rated for trailer use. Low tire pressure can cause excessive heating and tire failure. I suspect that is the cause of the blowouts. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 3:02pm
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Do you have the standard Rpod, or the higher suspension Hood River Edition? ------------- |
Posted By: GWP
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 3:13pm
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My mistake. I do run the tires at 50 psi. Also, I have the standard R-Pod. Thanks for the input. |
Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 3:19pm
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The only reason I can think of is if the wheels are out of alignment, and causing improper loading on the tire. I have heard some stories about the axles bending etc, but not seen any first hand. ------------- |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 3:21pm
| Is something rubbing? Do you use a WDH hitch? Are the wheels straight -- i.e. not bent or the lip dinged up from hitting the curb? Just a couple of thoughts. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 May 2016 at 8:39pm
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What brand for the tires? Definitely run them at their max sidewall psi rating. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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