This couple was actually getting ready to head to Alaska, this happened in Mitchel, South Dakota. I really feel sick for these folks.

RV Fire in parking lot of Cabelas in Mitchell, SD 5-22-2012 - YouTube

 

That sucks. I hope they had insurance on it.

Jim

 

They are still waiting for the insurance company to help. They are hold up in a hotel for now. They had Good Sam Roadside assist. Good Sam has refused to help out because it was not a mechanaical failure at it states in their policy. This is actually in another forum and the people that lost the camper is keeping all posted. From what I am seeing, this is something that happens more than we know.

 

Subscribing. My take on it is an electrical short of somekind.

I have Good Sam roadside as well. they are for breakdowns/tire changes and things. Not for this issue.

I hope they come out of this ok.

I could not tell from the vid but did the truck get burned as well?

 

Do you have a link to the other forum?

Poor people.

 

Yes, please post the other link. They are in my prayers.

Jim

 

What happened to cause the fire?? That is awful, we also feel for the people.
craig

 

Ok folks, here is the link to the foum. Lots of condolences sent to this couple.

RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Fifth-Wheels: camper fire

 

I've been following this story too. They lost two cats in the fire. Their dog was in the truck, and they were able to save the truck.

I didn't understand what they expected from a roadside assistance policy, so I think they were off base there. But who can blame them for being a little overwhelmed. Hopefully they had comprehensive insurance coverage. That is what will have to cover them.

Incredible how fast that thing went up!

 

I agree regarding the road coverage. Not sure why everyone on RVNet is jumping on that. The contract is pretty clear about what it covers. Everyone is also making a lot assumptions about causality without information. Too many conclusions, not enough fact.

Hate they lost their companion animals.

Normal burn time to total loss is usually five minutes or less. Lots of burnables it RVs!

Steve

 

Did you notice the wind? That did not help. It must have been blowing at 30 plus. Thats what I call fanning the flames. I hate to see anyone have these issues. Especially elderly if thats the case.

 

They felt the operator was rude. Certainly no excuse for that under the circumstances, but I can't make any judgement on that.

 

Still just one sided report. I expect it was recorded. Would like to hear the play back!

Steve

 

I found this sad news as something to think about. I travel with the Refer on propane. In three different trailers I have never had any issues. But it sure makes me rethink about continuing that practice.
Any other input on traveling with refer on propane?
Craig

 

Yes, never do it! Here is why and it has nothing to do with the refrigerator. Traveling with the fridge on gas means the tank valves are open. That means in the event of an accident, the tank valves are open. I know the flow will slug down if there is a rupture in the line, but it still bleeds plenty of gas. Probably will never happen, but it is like standing under a tree in a lightening storm. Ever so often -

A small bowl of ice and keeping the reefer door shut will work wonders. If you gotta have it cooling while driving, add some batteries and a small inverter and run it on electric.

Steve