I am posting this message for Bill Price and will add pictures:
All:
I realize that some of you are not familiar with what happened to me and some are. Here is a thumbnail sketch of the event.
Oct 31 I had a inside dual on my Prevost explode while airing it up in my barn. The outside dual is what saved my life as the inside dual blew into the outside dual. This was a Michelin tire that exploded. By Michelin definition this was a zipper blowout. The tire has been returned to Michelin for a non-destructive evaluation. I want go into any more detail regarding Michelin for obvious legal reasons. I can tell you NTSB and NHTSA are now involved.
I did occur some slight physical damage to my Prevost which has been repaired. I might add I also have four new Michelin tires on the drive axle.
I did sustain physical injury from this event. I am now being treated for post traumatic stress syndrome and ear trauma. The amount of permanent ear damage and etc is yet to be determined as I am still under the care of a Ear nose and throat Doctor. To sum this up I am being treated as I have been in a bomb blast.
After this incident it became apparant to me we must find some safe way of airing our tires up while out on the road.
After assemblying three different versions I do believe this is the one to use. It is lite and mobile. I like the feature where you can add or subtract air with the push of a button. The dial is large and very easy to read.
I will list part numbers which will be different than those shown below in the Myers add. The part number I will list gets you the 11 ft hose. I was able to purchase all of this from the Dallas, Texas location.
I did add quick releases to all the above which are available at all auto supply houses.
54102 25 ft additional air hose $32.00
I also ordered some additional clip on chucks like those above part # 54809
On these I installed a 90 degree elbow with a quick release so I can reach any combination of valve stems.
Again you must use OSHA aproved impact resistant eye protection and a set of David Clark hearing protectors.
Remain a minimum of 25 ft from the tire at all times regardless of whether it is mounted or not.
Trajectory Trajectory Trajectory This is the key.Stay clear !!
These Zipper blowouts are bombs period!!! Tire brand does not matter!! There is little to NO indication of when these Zipper blowouts can occur.
The RV community needs to be made aware of this immediately. In speaking with many RV owners in the past weeks few if any have ever heard of a Zipper Blowout.
Professional road svc is always first choice but as you all know we don't always have that luxury in our travels.
Serious Tire Experience Please Read
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