{"id":14390,"date":"2021-04-12T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T10:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvusa.com\/blog\/?p=14390"},"modified":"2023-10-11T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:02:57","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-my-rvs-tire-blows-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/blog\/what-do-i-do-if-my-rvs-tire-blows-out\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Do If My RV’s Tire Blows Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re an RV novice or expert, RV tire blowouts can happen to everyone. That\u2019s okay, but it\u2019s important to be prepared if it does occur. If you\u2019ve ever had an RV tire blowout while going down the road at highway speed, you know how scary it can be! Even the most experienced drivers lose control when a sudden loss of tire pressure catches them off guard.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll talk about what to do if an RV tire blows out while you\u2019re on the road, and we\u2019ll talk about how to prevent it from happening again.<\/p>\n

What to Do If My RV Tire Blows Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The best things to do when you have a tire blowout are sort of counterintuitive. It goes against what your gut feeling tells you, but it\u2019s all about physics! Your first reaction will probably be to hit the brakes or at least slow down. Instead, it\u2019s best to maintain the speed you\u2019re at. If possible, you can also try to accelerate. It may sound strange, but think about it this way: If a tire blows out, the instinct of your vehicle will be to pull to that side. If a tire on the right blows, your vehicle will automatically begin to pull that way. If you keep your speed, this will level out that pull and will help you keep the motorhome in forwarding motion.<\/p>\n

To maintain control, you\u2019ll have to do quite a bit of steering and wrestling with the wheel. Once you find a safe place to pull over, gradually reduce your speed and steer towards the side of the road. You can either replace the tire yourself or call a service truck<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Though difficult, it\u2019s also important to remain calm! If you get worked up, you\u2019ll lose control even quicker, and the situation will become more dangerous.<\/p>\n

How to Prevent RV Tire Blowouts<\/strong><\/p>\n

It goes without saying that it\u2019s simply best to take precautions to avoid RV tire blowouts in the first place. A few of the main causes of blowouts are motorhomes<\/a> being overloaded or under-inflation of the tires. Basically, don\u2019t overload your RV, and don\u2019t over or underinflate your tires! However, there\u2019s no way to guarantee you\u2019ll never have a blowout, but here are a few more precautions you can take to help avoid one:<\/p>\n