My neighbor had 2 wheels ( 5 spoke, white painted ) come apart on him
on a trip. As a result the tires came apart and damaged the underside.
The welds on the wheels seemed defective according to the tire dealer
that took care of him off the road.
After looking at new tires and wheels, he found out that the orignal tires were
undersized. His 5th wheel (when loaded with water/fuel and some provisions)
weighed 2000 pounds more than the tires could carry. He bought this 5th wheel
new in 2006, upper end model, 36ft.
Just a thought if any one has the white painted spoke wheels and perhaps
should check their weight vs. the tire capacity. I will be getting my MH
weighed in early spring.
Fred from Pasco, WA.
on a trip. As a result the tires came apart and damaged the underside.
The welds on the wheels seemed defective according to the tire dealer
that took care of him off the road.
After looking at new tires and wheels, he found out that the orignal tires were
undersized. His 5th wheel (when loaded with water/fuel and some provisions)
weighed 2000 pounds more than the tires could carry. He bought this 5th wheel
new in 2006, upper end model, 36ft.
Just a thought if any one has the white painted spoke wheels and perhaps
should check their weight vs. the tire capacity. I will be getting my MH
weighed in early spring.
Fred from Pasco, WA.