Thread: Magic... not bad for a Shiela!!!

Amazing what a stripped tyre can do , all that rubber and wire whizzing around , just like a flail.

You certainly have done a very neat job of repair

Kev.

Very good, well done. It can be a bit overwhelming when your confronted with an unexpected repair, a deadline and limited help. Easy to get flustered.

Hi Kemeko,

What the others said. Well done indeed.

Cheers
Pops

Kemeko top job

Can I suggest a reflective sticker on the edge of the tool boxes these can be a bugger in the dark saves knee's for walkers push bike & motor bike riders.

The tyre shreded why what caused it Kekemo??? the repair looks good but needs sealing so water and dust doesn't get in and cause dry rot to the wood

Regarding the busted tyre, may I suggest you check out these two links regarding the age of tyres and their dangers.

Move down to message 8 instead of downloading the video.

http://groups.msn.com/Caravanersforu...90459284119674

Also
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/.../care/age.aspx

Kerry, that was a good job done on the repair but as suggested don't forget to seal it.

Like the sign on the back of the van ... must keep an eye out for it

Well done, Young Lady.

No Smiley for a pat on the backside, so consider it done.

'Bout the tyre: I had a similar experience on a previous vehicle, on a front wheel. After suffering wobble at certain speeds, I eventually examined the shock absorbers and noticed the exposed wires. (Shocks were OK.) It turned out that the wheel balance weight(s) had gone walkabout a few months previous. With new tyres mounted, I marked the rim at the balance weight locations, so it'd be easier to note any AWOLs. This trick would be even more valuable on a trailer, because any wobble would be less noticeable. The only requirement is contrast with the rim colour.

Cheers,
Joe

kekemo,
My Sister recently lost her hubby, but if you & her ever met, I recon you would get on like a house on fire.

I also want to bring up the topic of sealing your patch, first class bit of repair work there by the way. I am sure you have done it by now, as I am a day late & dollar short as they say, but next time, go crazy with the silicon before you fix the patch in place, A good way of spreading silicon is with a 1/2 a potato.

I also think you did a good job on the tool boxes. One thing to be aware of, is having too much weight behind your caravan wheels. This alters your towball weight, which should be around 10% of the weight of your caravan. Too much weight at the back can cause the van to sway. By now, I assum you have used your van with the tool boxes on the back, so if it towed like a dream, you don't have a problem. If it seemed to sway a bit. then now you know why. This can be easily overcome by simply loading the heavier stuff in you van to the front while traveling.

keep up the good work.


Steve

Half a spud eh? I detest the stuff on my fingies.

Sounds like a good tip.

I spread a heap into a weeping cement bird bath, and then spread it with a piece of ice-cream container plastic that I cut with a curved edge. It has remained water-tight for 18 months now.