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10-02-2010, 01:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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A Freestar bites the dust - on it's last journey
We have five Freestar made in China replacements for the original made in China Missions that came on the 2007 3400RL. While we were returning from the farewell trip in the 3400 we had the plasure of hearing that unforgettable "Boom" that many have experienced. We were blessed in that we were only going about 10 mph on the access ramp to the Industrial Parkway in Eastern Kentucky. When we had left on Friday, I had unexplainably grabbed the bottle jack and air compressor and placed them in the truck. Had no idea we would need them both, but also did not know the spare had about 25 psi in it. The tire change took about an hour and we limped on home without a spare. I managed to find a replacement Freestar on the internet since I wanted matching tires on the rig for the trade-in day. Best price I found was $87 plus shipping and the tire was put on the rig this morning before it's trip to the dealer. I e-mailed Tireco a couple of times with no response and do not really expect any assistance from them anyway. I am sure glad that we upgraded the tires on the new rig.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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10-02-2010, 02:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Moab
Posts: 316
M.O.C. #6756
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I just had to replace my back two Missions with Freestars because those are the only tires I could find NOW in NW. Colorado this week so I could get from there to Moab, Utah. I really think between the tires and the graphics that Keystone would step up and make all right with us. OH well, life is good!
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10-21-2010, 01:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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We had our last blowout with a Freestar last April 2nd. I say "last" because Freestar or any Chinese tire will never grace our Montana again. Here is the result of that blowout. Or, I could just say $2100 plus tires.
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10-21-2010, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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Why does this continue? Somewhere, somehow there should be something that can be done about this. And just "WHY" I ask is Keystone and any other brand using these crap tires. I don't want to hear its cheaper. It wouldn't be cheaper if they were held liable for all this damage these things are making. The difference in price is so minor that you wouldn't even notice it in the final cost. Not to count the fact as to what a lawyer might do in this case. All that lawyer has to do is look at the MOC posts on these things and they got a list that goes on forever.
Whew, I feel better LOL
Dave
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10-21-2010, 02:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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By the way Bingo......very nice trailer you now have, and I see you going all the way with it with options and upgrades (especially the tires). NICE!!!
Dave
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10-21-2010, 02:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Bingo,
What tires did you install on the new rig??
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
We have five Freestar made in China replacements for the original made in China Missions that came on the 2007 3400RL. While we were returning from the farewell trip in the 3400 we had the plasure of hearing that unforgettable "Boom" that many have experienced. We were blessed in that we were only going about 10 mph on the access ramp to the Industrial Parkway in Eastern Kentucky. When we had left on Friday, I had unexplainably grabbed the bottle jack and air compressor and placed them in the truck. Had no idea we would need them both, but also did not know the spare had about 25 psi in it. The tire change took about an hour and we limped on home without a spare. I managed to find a replacement Freestar on the internet since I wanted matching tires on the rig for the trade-in day. Best price I found was $87 plus shipping and the tire was put on the rig this morning before it's trip to the dealer. I e-mailed Tireco a couple of times with no response and do not really expect any assistance from them anyway. I am sure glad that we upgraded the tires on the new rig.
Bingo
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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10-21-2010, 02:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Nice article in the current Highways Mag. Their research shows a 32 percent failure rate in trailer tires compared to 18 percent for MotorHomes. Was based on 17,000 surveys from GoodSam members. Now if they could just get someone to listen....
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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10-21-2010, 03:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Milford
Posts: 923
M.O.C. #1918
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We had a blow out on our TT. Got new tires and $4500 for repairs later we are on the road again. Have better tires and a TPMS now.
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10-21-2010, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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CORattler,
We had Goodyear 614's put on the new rig.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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