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03-12-2016, 08:12 PM
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This is scary !!
Saw this from the local news on facebook a short while ago
https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news/...3761369911077/
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2014 38GK, disc brakes, MorRyde SRE 4000, 2-Yamaha 2000 gennys, G14's, dual awnings, Progressive EMS.
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW with Luverne Bull Bar and skid plate.
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03-13-2016, 04:42 AM
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Fire in an RV is probably one of my biggest fears. This year I'm going to install an automatic fire suppression system in mine.
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03-13-2016, 02:47 PM
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Pure speculation, but looks like propane area could be the source ?
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Mike & Gayle
Our 3 fur children "Ting-Tang"&"Saylor"(Shih Tsu's) &"Kai" (Finnish Spitz)
2007 Silverado Classic 3500 LT C.C. Longbed Dually,
Duramax, Allison Tranny, 62 Gal. Titan Tank
2016 39MB 5.5 Onan, Residential Package, Goodyear G114's, Mor/ryde heavy duty Shackle/bushing upgrade.
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03-13-2016, 03:22 PM
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News said the fire started in the engine compartment of the truck.
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2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
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03-13-2016, 03:29 PM
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Thanks Ron. Darn shame.
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Mike & Gayle
Our 3 fur children "Ting-Tang"&"Saylor"(Shih Tsu's) &"Kai" (Finnish Spitz)
2007 Silverado Classic 3500 LT C.C. Longbed Dually,
Duramax, Allison Tranny, 62 Gal. Titan Tank
2016 39MB 5.5 Onan, Residential Package, Goodyear G114's, Mor/ryde heavy duty Shackle/bushing upgrade.
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03-13-2016, 04:42 PM
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ya looks like the truck was the source. So sad for that guy.
Don't know about these days, but it used to be the transmission oil bubbling up through the dipstick and hitting the exhaust manifold when the transmissions overheated pulling in the mountains. Makes for a quick burn.
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CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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03-13-2016, 04:52 PM
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I knew someone in TX that had an engine fire shortly after leaving a camping area in his F450. Rats had chewed on his wires. I had a few minor issues with rodents chewing under the hood of my vehicle in So TX, so I ordered a Rid-a-Rat LED strobe and placed it in my engine compartment. I haven't had a problem in over 2 years.
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03-13-2016, 04:58 PM
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Thats pretty cool - wonder how long it would run on the battery. We have issues with pests eating the wiring in airport parking out here.
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CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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03-14-2016, 04:33 AM
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I have had my truck parked for 3 weeks and no issues with the battery. It is getting a good test now as we will have been in Costa Rica for 3 months the end of March. I have our truck stored in Long Beach with the unit running on the battery. It's electrical draw is suppose to be similar to a clock. Will see...
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06-22-2016, 05:21 AM
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I recently saw a video in you tube that said that most of the fires start in the middle of the RV. Faulty electric blankets are the number one cause of fire breakouts in RV's.So if you have one it is advisable to change it every two years.
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06-22-2016, 01:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jaybarr
Faulty electric blankets are the number one cause of fire breakouts in RV's.
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As in a blanket on your bed?!
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2013 36FL
Cindy and Tom, Toby and Kasey (our Berner and Newfie)
Oh...I forgot the five kids.
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06-22-2016, 03:54 PM
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I saw an article that stated some car and SUV manufacturers have started using a biodegradable, soy-based, wiring insulation. This is supposably to help with problems in landfills. What a genius move...is there any wonder why rodents are chowing down on wiring harnesses?
Bob
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Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
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06-22-2016, 04:59 PM
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Yep Bob, had a friend that a squirrel liked the taste of his soy based wiring insulation on his truck so much that he had a mess to get fixed
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Robert & Sheryl
2014 Redwood 38FL
MoRyde 8K IS, Disc Brakes, MoRyde Pin Box
17.5 Goodyear G114's, RV Armor Roof
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Curt Q24 Hitch
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