R-pod Owners Forum : Lost tire tread https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Lost tire tread Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:19:41 +0000 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:31:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3426 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Lost tire tread : same here, never know when you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65877#65877 Author: Leo B
Subject: 3426
Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 3:31pm

same here, never know when you are going to need them!!]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:31:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65877#65877 Lost tire tread : Absolutely - if you are on a long... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65875#65875 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3426
Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 3:28pm

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.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:28:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65875#65875 Lost tire tread : Just a thought -Maybe ALL R-Podders... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65816#65816 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 3426
Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 8:24am

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.
]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:24:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65816#65816 Lost tire tread : Sorry to hear of your troubles.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65808#65808 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 3426
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.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:47:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65808#65808 Lost tire tread : I had the same thing happen ,except... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65796#65796 Author: J&Jcf
Subject: 3426
Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 6:22pm

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.
]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:22:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65796#65796 Lost tire tread : We also have a 39 foot Montana... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65702#65702 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 3426
Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 12:01pm

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. ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:01:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65702#65702 Lost tire tread : I have to agree with Doug. It's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65684#65684 Author: danthoman
Subject: 3426
Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 9:10am

I have to agree with Doug. It's a small price to pay for safety and peace of mind.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:10:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65684#65684 Lost tire tread : 6 years is the max for trailer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65651#65651 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3426
Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 6:12pm

6 years is the max for trailer tires.  At that point dry rot causes problems like this.  Replace all 3.]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2015 18:12:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65651#65651 Lost tire tread : Just had the same thing happen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65639#65639 Author: Outbackdave
Subject: 3426
Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 4:17pm

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?]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:17:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=65639#65639 Lost tire tread : More specifically, did you re-secure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33077#33077 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3426
Posted: 13 May 2013 at 8:43am

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.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 08:43:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33077#33077 Lost tire tread : Filled old holes with fiberglass... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33073#33073 Author: barbanjoe
Subject: 3426
Posted: 12 May 2013 at 10:56pm

Filled old holes with fiberglass repair, drilled and used 10 x 1 inch screws]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 22:56:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33073#33073 Lost tire tread : Great to hear you've repaired... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33070#33070 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3426
Posted: 12 May 2013 at 9:33pm

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?]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 21:33:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33070#33070 Lost tire tread : Yesterday I spent about 3... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33045#33045 Author: barbanjoe
Subject: 3426
Posted: 12 May 2013 at 10:46am

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!
]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 10:46:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=33045#33045 Lost tire tread : Thank you! Perhaps we will see... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32773#32773 Author: Paige
Subject: 3426
Posted: 03 May 2013 at 10:16am

Thank you!  Perhaps we will see you at the next roundup.  ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32773#32773 Lost tire tread : Paige & Pete So glad you two... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32767#32767 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 3426
Posted: 03 May 2013 at 9:35am

Paige & Pete

So glad you two are home safely.
Hope Pete's health improves greatly.

Sylvia & Bob
]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 09:35:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32767#32767 Lost tire tread : Last Thursday, still camping at... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32763#32763 Author: Paige
Subject: 3426
Posted: 03 May 2013 at 7:52am

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. ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 07:52:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32763#32763 Lost tire tread : FWIW, my local independent tire... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32679#32679 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 3426
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 10:59am

FWIW, my local independent tire guy recommends Carlisle trailer tires.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:59:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32679#32679 Lost tire tread : Originally posted by barbanjoeArizona... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32676#32676 Author: furpod
Subject: 3426
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 10:23am

Originally posted by barbanjoe

Arizona today 4-28 at 2 in the afternoon!


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.
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:23:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32676#32676 Lost tire tread : So is a blowtorch. Here in Oregon... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32670#32670 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3426
Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 8:17pm

So is a blowtorch.  Here in Oregon at the coast its a cool 60.  Clear and sunny.  Safe Travels.]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:17:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32670#32670 Lost tire tread : But...it's a dry heat! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32668#32668 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3426
Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 7:20pm

But...it's a dry heat!  Tongue]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:20:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32668#32668 Lost tire tread : Arizona today 4-28 at 2 in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32664#32664 Author: barbanjoe
Subject: 3426
Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 5:26pm

Arizona today 4-28 at 2 in the afternoon!]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:26:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32664#32664 Lost tire tread : I would only replace the pod's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32624#32624 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3426
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 5:27pm

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.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:27:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32624#32624 Lost tire tread : You should see what that does... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32614#32614 Author: furpod
Subject: 3426
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 1:19pm

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..
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:19:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32614#32614 Lost tire tread : Well we are about to head home... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32613#32613 Author: Paige
Subject: 3426
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 1:19pm

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!]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:19:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32613#32613 Lost tire tread : It's scary to lose a tread... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32611#32611 Author: danthoman
Subject: 3426
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 12:54pm

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.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:54:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32611#32611 Lost tire tread : Glad you're safe. Our pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32584#32584 Author: g4royce
Subject: 3426
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 4:11pm

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?
]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:11:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32584#32584 Lost tire tread : The tire shop stated the tread... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32582#32582 Author: barbanjoe
Subject: 3426
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 3:32pm

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. ]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:32:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32582#32582 Lost tire tread : Wow, barbanjoe, I'm glad... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32568#32568 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3426
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 10:01pm

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. ]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:01:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32568#32568 Lost tire tread : There's a sticky thread in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32564#32564 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3426
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 8:45pm

There's a sticky thread in one of the sub-forums with contact info for FR.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:45:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32564#32564 Lost tire tread : Dang, that's scary. Do you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32563#32563 Author: RPodWeGo
Subject: 3426
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 at 7:57pm

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"?]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:57:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3426&PID=32563#32563