motor home safety

craiger · 03-29-2016, 09:42 PM

no,no,no,no implication of any fault. Just trying to make the point that a
$20,000 work beater has multiple air bags and designed crumple zones,
but toter homes and rvs costing many times more

don't. I work for a domestic car manufacturer and our car was delayed coming to market by over a year because the crush zones and panels had to be reconfigured.
Should we not expect the same attention to safety in our tow rigs.

P.S. I use Michelins on our mh and change out the 2 oldest tires every year costs me a couple of bucks but is cheap compared to the cost of a blowout.

Dick Butler · 03-29-2016, 10:38 PM

Answer: my MH is a 2008 Showhauler on 2008 Freightliner chassis. I have only replaced Left front as there as a crack developing last year. Now replacing Rt front for early weather checking.
It is always garage kept. Only 37,000 miles. All rear tires look fresh. Pressure stable.

Showhauler Motor Homes in Middlebury Indiana is now a dealer for TYRON. Call and ask for Lonnie. He just informed me they are the dealer.. I-574-825-6764. Tell him I mentioned them. They are an outstanding business and build an excellent motorhome.
Thanks
Dick Butler

03-29-2016, 09:42 PM	#1
craiger Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 28 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: motor home safety no,no,no,no implication of any fault. Just trying to make the point that a $20,000 work beater has multiple air bags and designed crumple zones, but toter homes and rvs costing many times more don't. I work for a domestic car manufacturer and our car was delayed coming to market by over a year because the crush zones and panels had to be reconfigured. Should we not expect the same attention to safety in our tow rigs. P.S. I use Michelins on our mh and change out the 2 oldest tires every year costs me a couple of bucks but is cheap compared to the cost of a blowout.

03-29-2016, 10:38 PM	#2
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: motor home safety Answer: my MH is a 2008 Showhauler on 2008 Freightliner chassis. I have only replaced Left front as there as a crack developing last year. Now replacing Rt front for early weather checking. It is always garage kept. Only 37,000 miles. All rear tires look fresh. Pressure stable. Showhauler Motor Homes in Middlebury Indiana is now a dealer for TYRON. Call and ask for Lonnie. He just informed me they are the dealer.. I-574-825-6764. Tell him I mentioned them. They are an outstanding business and build an excellent motorhome. Thanks Dick Butler