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Roger Marble

Roger Marble
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http://www.RVTireSafety.net
Retired Tire Design and Forensic Engineer w/50+ years of experience. Currently has Class-C RV. Previous Truck Camper, Winnie Brave, Class-C & 23' TT. Also towed race car w/ 23' open trailer and in 26' Closed trailer. While racing he set lap records at 6 different tracks racing from Lime Rock, CT, to Riverside, CA, and Daytona to Mosport, Canada. Taught vehicle handling to local Police Depts.
Maintenance & Repair

Tire failure could have been prevented with TPMS

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble This tire failure was not a "blowout," but definitely was a Run Low Sidewall Flex failure....
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More on why trailer tires fail more than tow vehicle tires

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble On a thread on an RV trailer forum Peter made this statement: "At highway speeds interply...
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Using snow chains on an RV

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Most of us only deal with ice in our drinks or as used to get our...
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Why do trailer tires fail more often than tow vehicle tires?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Here is a question posted on a travel trailer forum: "Why so many trailer tire failures and...
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How do you figure an ST-type tire’s maximum safe speed?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Originally posted on an online forum: "The 65 mph is not really correct. It depends...
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RVer concerned about “too much” tire pressure increase

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I was reading an RV forum thread on TPMS usage recently and one comment jumped out...
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Pros(?) and cons of dual tire air balance systems

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I read a thread on an RV forum about connecting two tires in dual position, with...
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OK to support just one dual tire on leveling block?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Question: "I have some questions about leveling with ramps, specifically on vehicles with rear duallies. The...
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Is using state scales for “four corner weights” wise?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I was following a forum thread on using closed state scales to learn your "four corner...
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Are you smarter than your RV tire salesperson? You may need to be

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble With the Michelin LTX tire, you may need to be smarter than your RV tire salesperson. As...
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When to replace tires? Can you drive on one “dual”?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I was reading a magazine aimed at motorhome owners and there was an item about a...
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Did your RV company/dealer follow federal law regarding tires?

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RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I've been reading a number of posts recently on recalls, violations of federal safety standards in...
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