I hope they had insurance on it. 
Talking about one HOT Camper!!!
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Laughing Gas
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Talking about one HOT Camper!!!
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
RV Fire in parking lot of Cabelas in Mitchell, SD 5-22-2012 - YouTube
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Laughing Gas
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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.
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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?
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?
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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
RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Fifth-Wheels: camper fire
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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 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!
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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 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!
Hate they lost their companion animals.
Normal burn time to total loss is usually five minutes or less. Lots of burnables it RVs!
Steve
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Laughing Gas
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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.
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They felt the operator was rude. Certainly no excuse for that under the circumstances, but I can't make any judgement on that.
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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
Any other input on traveling with refer on propane?
Craig
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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