bighorn3600,
It is most unfortunate that you have not had the use of your Bighorn that you should have. And I hope that soon, it will be in shape enough for you to gain some enjoyment from it before you move on from it – if that is your plan.
The tire and rim problems we've seen people have here on this forum and others on other forums is scary - without a doubt. I myself have had 3 flats (no blowouts) this year - two from road hazards and one that I can't determine the cause.
Whether you, I or all of us need to contact the NTSB to log or open a case on tire and wheel issues we've had is something I am unsure of. For my 2 flats caused by road hazards, I don't see how the tire or wheel manufacturer can be blamed and I am certain these two incidents do not require being flagged to the Feds.
Real defects with tires and wheels that caused them to fail are certainly serious matters. Here again, "to NTSB or not" is not my call. I for one would certainly work vigorously with the tire and/or wheel manufacturer/supplier to ascertain the root cause of the failure and to seek compensation for replacements and damage.
I am sorry that you are disgruntled with your trailer based on the issues you have had and collateral issues they have caused your family. And I can understand why, based on your explanations in this thread and in others. At this time however, I respectfully ask you to refrain from additional comments about how you feel about your trailer. Your point has been well made more than once and this community is very clear on it. No need to belabor it - please.
That said, in no way do I mean to deny your feelings about your trailer or take away from the significance of it. I am only saying, please do not elaborate on it any more on this forum. There are many other forums out there to do that on if later, you feel you need to vent more on it.
Thank you for understanding.
Jim Beletti
Admin/Owner
Heartland Owners Forum