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07-06-2009, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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MH fire
nasty. must have been a pretty remote location...
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07-06-2009, 11:37 AM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by finalcutjoe
nasty. must have been a pretty remote location...
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Looks like it started in the engine compartment.
This is why I carry a second much larger fire extinguisher in my trailer and another large one in my truck.
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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07-06-2009, 12:02 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
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In a fire like that it's best to just get out and as far away as you can and let it burn rather than to try to put it out. I don't think there is enough fire extinguishers in any given state to put out a fire like that. I really hope everyone got out without injury.
Personally, I thought the music was in poor taste.
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07-06-2009, 12:08 PM
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Rivet Master
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1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Wow! Our biggest fear.
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07-06-2009, 12:10 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
, New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
Wow! Our biggest fear.
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You can go to Kidde and have them install fire detection loops, fire computer, and auto discharge bottles. Cost around $100,000. for an airplane.
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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07-06-2009, 12:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
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We saw a mo/ho on fire in Montana; we were behind them but could not get enough speed
to warn them. Finally, a gutsy woman rancher pulled in front on them and locked her
brakes; they barely got out.
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07-06-2009, 12:21 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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The point at which the driver's side window blew out was when "flashover" occurred; the entire interior is hot enough to explode into flames at the same time.
Roger
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07-06-2009, 12:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 25' Tradewind
San Bernardino
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 39
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MH Fire
This is why you need an automated system for the engine compartment on a motorhome.
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07-06-2009, 12:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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I'm wondering why the fire dept took so long?
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07-06-2009, 12:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1998 34' Limited
ont
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 229
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the posts below the video explain the response of the fire dept - 15 miles away, all volunteer dept.
the moho was also "loaded" with ammunition (according to the video poster). i wonder if all those cars who drove by before the police arrived would have done so had they known that?
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07-06-2009, 12:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by finalcutjoe
I'm wondering why the fire dept took so long?
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the video only runs about 4 minutes before the fire department arrived. that would be good time even in a populated setting.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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07-06-2009, 01:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richinny
the video only runs about 4 minutes before the fire department arrived. that would be good time even in a populated setting.
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it's not real time... the poster time lapsed much of it...
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07-06-2009, 02:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
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ok, ty, that's what i get for skipping the middle and going to the end.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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07-06-2009, 03:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Centralia
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 68
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The best that I can tell the fire took place on US 2, Stevens Pass, Washington. About 30 miles east of my home. The nearest town is about that 30 miles, so I don't imagine that fire response could have been quick at all.
A horrible situation that hopefully the occupants were able to escape.
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07-06-2009, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Scary. Right after I bought my motorhome I discovered some idiotic wiring by our buddies at Airstream (at least, I assume that's who did it - it was on some fog lights that were normally installed by Airstream). Briefly, the switch for the fogs was illuminated, and the fuse for the fog lights was electrically after the switch...so when the switch broke and shorted out, it connected the coach battery to ground, through an unfused 16 gauge wire. I discovered this by noticing the wire was very warm. Bad wiring in a vehicle MEANT to be slept in? I've been on the lookout for similar idiocy ever since.
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07-06-2009, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Southwestern
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redstart
the moho was also "loaded" with ammunition (according to the video poster). i wonder if all those cars who drove by before the police arrived would have done so had they known that?
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Ordinary small arms ammunition is not much of a hazard in a fire. Rounds will "cook off", but contrary to cartoons, bullets don't go flying in every direction. The LP gas tanks and vehicle fuel tanks are a greater concern.
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07-06-2009, 09:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1998 34' Limited
ont
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 229
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yeah i think i would have been scared to drive my rig by it, bullets or no bullets!
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