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07-02-2019, 11:44 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 22' Sport
Blue Sky Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 341
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22FB meets a Semi
This happened yesterday in Ft. Worth, TX. A 22FB was rear ended by a semi. Rolled and tucked the back end neatly into the bathroom. But, it looks to still be towable. Just not livable...
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07-02-2019, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master 
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Msherw
This happened yesterday in Ft. Worth, TX. A 22FB was rear ended by a semi. Rolled and tucked the back end neatly into the bathroom. But, it looks to still be towable. Just not livable...
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Wow! So sorry to see...what happened? Is this yours?
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07-02-2019, 12:12 PM
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Mike from Canmore
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 234
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The trailer probably saved the tow vehicle occupants . . .
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07-02-2019, 12:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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21 hours ago:
https://twitter.com/dfwscanner
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/new...heritage-trace
"Officials have indicated that major injuries were suffered by at least two victims involved who were quickly rushed to a nearby trauma center for immediate medical care. No further details have been made available as this story is still developing and being investigated by DPS."
The Airstream probably softened the blow, but a semi going highway speed can cause some bad whiplash IMO.
Prayers for the victims.
Peter
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07-02-2019, 12:32 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Blue Sky Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 341
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No. Not ours. Just reporting what others saw.
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2019 Tiffin Wayfarer 24TW
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07-02-2019, 12:32 PM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,536
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A colleague of mine happened by before the semi was removed and sent me this. Oh, and it's not towable, you can see in the first photo (without the semi) that the tanks and the aft part of the frame are sitting on the ground and I'm guessing the a-frame is torqued WAY to the street-side direction.
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07-03-2019, 09:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Washington
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,272
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If the owners were towing with their propane on to keep frig cold, couldn't an impact like this blow up the Airstream?
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07-03-2019, 09:46 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2018 27' Globetrotter
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 11
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I was told many years ago that it is against the law to drive with your propane tanks open. For this reason, I always turn mine off and run the fridge on battery while towing.
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07-03-2019, 09:48 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
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Box Elder (formerly Long Island, NY)
, South Dakota
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 363
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Ouch........
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07-03-2019, 10:28 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PatLee
If the owners were towing with their propane on to keep frig cold, couldn't an impact like this blow up the Airstream?
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Not unless there was a catastrophic propane leak and a spark to start the fire IMO. If a propane line was ruptured, it is likely that the propane regulator's safety feature [which shuts off gas flow, in the event of a sudden drop in pressure] kicked in. The propane tanks do not appear to have been damaged IMO.
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Originally Posted by dgutwein
I was told many years ago that it is against the law to drive with your propane tanks open.
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I don't think this is accurate . . . could you please provide a citation for a law like this?
Thanks,
Peter
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07-03-2019, 10:57 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dgutwein
I was told many years ago that it is against the law to drive with your propane tanks open. For this reason, I always turn mine off and run the fridge on battery while towing.
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1) there are a few places in the US where this is true... some tunnels and ferries come to mind. Otherwise this is false.
2) Unless you've replaced your refrigerator, battery power provides no cooling in a 2018 Airstream trailer's refrigerator.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
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07-03-2019, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Looks like the semi company just bought those folks a new Airstream. I hope the owners do not have long lasting injuries and are well compensated. If not, I would be out for blood.
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07-03-2019, 11:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 26' Overlander
1974 31' Sovereign
Milton
, ON
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dgutwein
I was told many years ago that it is against the law to drive with your propane tanks open. For this reason, I always turn mine off and run the fridge on battery while towing.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
I don't think this is accurate . . . could you please provide a citation for a law like this?
Thanks,
Peter
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I think you're right, Peter. This has come up on other discussions. Other than on some ferries and in some tunnels, I haven't ever seen anyone able to provide evidence of an actual law prohibiting driving with a propane fridge on.
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07-03-2019, 11:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Blue Sky Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 341
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidsonOverlander
I think you're right, Peter. This has come up on other discussions. Other than on some ferries and in some tunnels, I haven't ever seen anyone able to provide evidence of an actual law prohibiting driving with a propane fridge on.
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Have read that the propane fridge is prohibited in enclosed tunnels and only in certain states.
I do wonder if the propane fridge is a problem when I go to refuel the TV. But it is a passing wonder since I continue to do it.
Back to the collision. Had the semi hit an SOB, the wood and debris would have been all over the road...likely only the trailer frame would have survived. See how neat the AS is. Like stepping on an aluminum can.
But it is till a total loss and I too hope the owners are faring well and can get a new one to replace it.
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2019 Tiffin Wayfarer 24TW
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07-03-2019, 01:09 PM
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:SPACE A" S/O 11 Air19745
2006 34' Classic S/O
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Your OPD valves on the propane tanks automatically shut off if there is a sudden loss of downstream pressure causing excessive flow. That is why you have to open them slowly to use them so as to avoid the above.
guskmg
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07-03-2019, 01:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,656
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The Peterbilt looks okay!
The second photo shows the tow vehicle jackknifed around the other side of the AS. I'll bet the injuries occurred from being snapped sideways.
Jeez, that's a sobering feeling.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Msherw
I do wonder if the propane fridge is a problem when I go to refuel the TV. But it is a passing wonder since I continue to do it.
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I'll bet 95% of RV'ers do to.
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07-03-2019, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Sparks
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,116
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Owner posted on another forum, apparently the husband was taking the Bambi in for service when he was hit. He’s beat up and sore but apparently OK. He was alone when it happened.
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07-03-2019, 02:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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22FB meets a Semi
Good that he’s doing ok. This is one of those worst case scenarios we worry about. I run with light on always, but the cynical among us say that just gives drunks a better aim point...
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07-03-2019, 03:01 PM
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The Aluminum Tent 3
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Park City
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
2) Unless you've replaced your refrigerator, battery power provides no cooling in a 2018 Airstream trailer's refrigerator.
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Globetrotter (which is what he has) has a 3-way and can run on DC side.
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07-03-2019, 03:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 27' Globetrotter
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 101
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Msherw
This happened yesterday in Ft. Worth, TX. A 22FB was rear ended by a semi. Rolled and tucked the back end neatly into the bathroom. But, it looks to still be towable. Just not livable...
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How is that still towable ????
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