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Unplanned delivery to FOT

This morning at FOT a wrecker rolled in and parked at the top of the angled lot along RT 21 across from the customer lounge.  Hard to tell what the problem could be from my initial vantage point but when viewed from the other side it became clear.  So far no further info.
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

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Reply #1 –
Looks like they drove a LONG LONG ways on the totally flat tire.

Be interesting to see the age of the tire from the DOT number.

Also if they had a TPMS.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #2 –
Assuming there is enough of the number left to read....

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Reply #3 –
Does the new tire come with a clean pair of shorts ?
Gary B

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Reply #4 –
I would bet it is an original tire since it is a Phenix. 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Looks like they drove a LONG LONG ways on the totally flat tire.
Just another testament as to how smooooth a Foretravel rides...even with a flat front tire!
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

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Reply #6 –
I'm wondering if the Tow Truck driver pulled the axles or removed the drive shaft?
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

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Reply #7 –
I want 6 of whatever that was. It stayed on the rim and didn't destroy any coachwork that I can see.
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

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Reply #8 –
The wheel fender skirt is cocked but the bay doors on either side are in alignment.  Looks like minimum wheel well damage.  The passenger front tire is a Michelin - can't tell on the drivers side...  No one around at the moment to chat with.
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

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Reply #9 –
@Mark was that you I walked by in the customer lounge this morning? Didn't recognize you from your icon!

Are you still here I don't see your coach it's past 4:00 and looks like FOT has shutdown for the day?

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #10 –
Ken - Glad we met up!  Gee, I can't believe you didn't recognize me from my icon.  I worked so hard on that >:(

I guess that is what should be expected from free software...  See ya tomorrow.
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

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Reply #11 –
Walked over to the shop today and took a few more pictures. The tire is a Michelin. Couldn't tell which model. I've added a pic that someone might recognize and be able to identify. DOT date is 4307 which IIRC is the 43 week of 2007. The passenger tire was is Michelin XZA2. DOT date is 0611.

No TPMS on either front tire.

Feel sorry for whoever's coach this is. Looks like it could have been way worse.

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #12 –
Nice photos Ken. Good to be able to hear the story about the blowout. I'm betting he got the rig to the side of the road in 1/4 to 1/2 mile but would be interesting to see which lane, how fast, difficulty in getting off road, etc.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #13 –
 Cannot believe the large date code difference, I wonder if the tyres were replaced at same time but the owner did not know about keeping them equal in age-esp on front??
 I had a nick in one of my fronts but changed both for safety 2 yrs ago.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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Reply #14 –
Live & not die
by the health of the ply
Fred Lewers
1984 FTX ORED
Build #2423
1991 Ford Taurus SHO
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Reply #15 –
@John I agree with you. If you change out one front tire change out both! I don't want this to ever happen to me. :'(

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #16 –
Do you know if they are changing out the Driver's seat?  I know I would want ours changed out after that.  I suspect they won't be able to get the stain out! :) 

Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #17 –
This appears to be a safe conclusion.  Whoever was driving should be pleased that they got to a safe stop.  This could happen to anyone but there is a reason the tire blew.  Did they know why??? ::)
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650
 

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Reply #18 –
Thanks for the post.  Sure got my attention. I was going to go another year (am @ 6 1/2) before new tires. NOT. I will be doing the front before leaving for our 6 months on the road.  I'll do the 6 rears next year.

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