tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post7957591105711947989..comments2024-03-23T18:13:37.036-03:00Comments on Canadian-Traveler: The Unspeakable Happened…Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-46739683361744231992013-12-30T00:16:51.378-04:002013-12-30T00:16:51.378-04:00I feel your pain regarding truckers who run their ...I feel your pain regarding truckers who run their engines all night. I was parked at a Love's once and an RV'er parked right next to me an ran his generator all night. Glad you got the tires fixed OK.Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331886676971218138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-49444392179217562492013-12-24T19:34:54.461-04:002013-12-24T19:34:54.461-04:00Sounds like you've had quite the journey so fa...Sounds like you've had quite the journey so far. Hope things turn around for you and that the rest of your trip is much better. Merry Christmas to you.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-60955373167226386442013-12-24T07:44:33.980-04:002013-12-24T07:44:33.980-04:00I asked my retired trucker husband why a semi woul...I asked my retired trucker husband why a semi would park next to you in an empty rest area & he immediately said "security. - safety in numbers". Isolation in an open area with easy access & escape creates more chances for crimes of opportunity. Rest areas can be very unsafe places for the lone vehicle. So a noisy neighbor may be annoying yes but comforting at the same time.Glenda Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16275134690559437010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-28774275031587076162013-12-24T05:21:45.375-04:002013-12-24T05:21:45.375-04:00There is never a good time for this to happen but ...There is never a good time for this to happen but it is a part of traveling ,it happened to us on the HWY from Toronto to S.S.M and it took an hour to switch tires,no big deal.<br />Hope for the best and be ready for the worst...Danny &Shula Orenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446122460212051947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-24123497295641066082013-12-24T00:43:04.128-04:002013-12-24T00:43:04.128-04:00I just couldn't believe it when I saw this pos...I just couldn't believe it when I saw this post. I am so sorry for this string of bad Murphy. Safe travels tomorrow to your destination.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-20562729584429330442013-12-24T00:35:21.643-04:002013-12-24T00:35:21.643-04:00I agree with the others about quality tires and al...I agree with the others about quality tires and also that they must be inflated to the proper tire pressure. Under inflating tires can lead to serious blowouts.<br /><br />Hope all goes well from here on.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-19819179083887187082013-12-23T23:46:15.654-04:002013-12-23T23:46:15.654-04:00Glad you did not have any damage. We have had only...Glad you did not have any damage. We have had only one blow out in seven years and that was because the Motorhome manufacturer had put the wrong size time on the inside rear:(Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-9379871100688089172013-12-23T23:05:40.812-04:002013-12-23T23:05:40.812-04:00Well, this will be a trip you will not soon forget...Well, this will be a trip you will not soon forget.........Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-19763649802757514102013-12-23T22:08:11.161-04:002013-12-23T22:08:11.161-04:00We have friends that rely on pressure pro and have...We have friends that rely on pressure pro and have had blow outs. we find its better to buy good quality tires, and check them frequently when travelling and replace before you have a problem. 5 years with trailers( even though they still look new) and 6- 7 year with motorhomes. the more you use the tire the longer they will last.<br />Glad you had no trailer damage!<br />our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-30121796472926192782013-12-23T21:15:47.506-04:002013-12-23T21:15:47.506-04:00 Hope your luck turns around soon and you get safe... Hope your luck turns around soon and you get safely to your destination. At least you were still in the parking lot... as for the truck parking... I have no idea... only know it happens to us a lot. Safe Travels....The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-90897617897297807962013-12-23T21:01:39.272-04:002013-12-23T21:01:39.272-04:00We have a Pressure Pro for our truck and 5er. Outs...We have a Pressure Pro for our truck and 5er. Outside Portland, Oregon it saved one of my new trailer tires. Had a rubber stem, should have know better, but the pressure pro gave me plenty of warning.Ray and Cindy Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722367821044571536noreply@blogger.com