R-pod Owners Forum : bug screens and tires http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : bug screens and tires Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:18:56 +0000 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:08:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12156 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ bug screens and tires : I used Maxxis 8008 for a couple... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114701#114701 Author: Pod People
Subject: 12156
Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 12:08pm

I used Maxxis 8008 for a couple of years with no problems. On their last trip, one of the tires suffered a tread separation of about 40%. I replaced both of them with Goodyear Endurance. I have about 5000 miles on the Goodyears and they are good so far. They do have much stronger sidewalls and I can tell they have less bounce and sway than the Maxxis.
I see no uneven or unusual tread wear so far. I am encouraged, but Time will tell how they will perform long term.
Vann
]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:08:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114701#114701 bug screens and tires : Maxxis are a tried and true brand... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114698#114698 Author: Awchief
Subject: 12156
Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 11:28am

Maxxis are a tried and true brand trusted by thousands of travel trailer owners. I have Maxxis on my boat trailer. ]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:28:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114698#114698 bug screens and tires : What about Maxxis tires. I hear... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114675#114675 Author: POD WE R
Subject: 12156
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 3:27pm

What about Maxxis tires. I hear they are really good tires.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:27:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114675#114675 bug screens and tires : The tires that came on your Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114654#114654 Author: harrypodder
Subject: 12156
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 7:26pm

The tires that came on your Pod should be those Chinese made 225/75R15. I changed out my 2019 189 as soon as I got home from the dealer. You will get a lot of opinions on changing out brand new tires. My choice came from years of pulling bass boat trailers and the reliability of Chinese made tire products which did include Goodyear Marathons made in the US then a set made in China. Carlyle makes an excellent trailer tire got a set on one of my boat trailers now that have been on for a couple of years. With the recent release of the made in America Goodyear Endurance I chose those for my Pod. They have a load rang (E) and a speed rating of (N) 87mph   ]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:26:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114654#114654 bug screens and tires : I used a roll of aluminum gutter... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114651#114651 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 12156
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 5:11pm

I used a roll of aluminum gutter guard screen from Menard's for bug screen. Cost less than $10. Easy to cut and a twist tie keeps them in place. ]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:11:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114651#114651 bug screens and tires : The furnace outside vent has no... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114650#114650 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12156
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 4:52pm

The furnace outside vent has no bug screen.  You can buy after market ones that fit over the opening or you can make some of your own.  I bought SS screen from Amazon and made screens for the fridge, furnace, and water heater.  They work real well.  The mesh is small enough to keep out most nesting bugs, like wasps, but is big enough to allow unobstructed air flow.  You still have to be on guard for spiders because they are small and can go through nearly any screen when they are hatchlings.

As for tires, I second mjirpod, Carlyle makes a nice tire.  Get D speed rated tires or higher.  The C speed rating is up to 60 mph and leaves little margin of error.
]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:52:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114650#114650 bug screens and tires : Carlisle Radial tires are a good... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114646#114646 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12156
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 3:55pm

Carlisle Radial tires are a good trailer tire. They are reasonably priced and I would recommend getting load range D tires. Some say goodyear endurance tires, but they are more expensive. I also am not a fan of goodyear in general.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:55:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114646#114646 bug screens and tires : Is their a kit containing the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12156&PID=114645#114645 Author: Billy Bob
Subject: 12156
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 2:43pm

Is their a kit containing the bug screens I need for my 2019 190 furnace etc?

Also, if I were to replace the tires - FHE so 15", what brand and model have people gone to and been happy with the ride and safety?


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