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04-29-2022, 10:55 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: 6,619
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AS hit parked semi/container trailer on side of the highway
Anyone else see this post on Facebook? (which, I know, some folks don't believe in following for some reason?) Anyway, drives home the reality we all see when on the highway and a semi or anyone actually, is pulled over on the right side...slow down and change lanes if possible...thankfully, no one seriously injured in this one. Understand it happened on I-77 North, north of exit 57 in SC. Be careful out there...
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...88773294722995
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Empty Nesters; Gypsies on the road! 2017 28' Twin Flying Cloud
2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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04-29-2022, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Mooresville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,068
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My wife saw that post this morning as well. We travel that part of I-77 in SC on the way to visit my Mom. It is not a high traffic area and not an area known for high wind so I’m curious how this happened and glad no one got hurt.
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2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution attached to the Gen-Y Torsion Flex Weight Distribution Hitch
"Roadrunner"
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04-29-2022, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Yep; scary
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
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04-29-2022, 11:46 AM
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Trailer Sold, Waving
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Stettler
, Alberta
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,032
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that will buff out...
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 26RBQ
WBCCI #6679
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04-29-2022, 01:09 PM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 5,522
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Hard to tell from the photos, but it does look like the TV clipped the semi as well.
Surprisingly it's not that uncommon for people to hit vehicles parked on the shoulder.
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Richard
11018
1994 Excella 25 Follow the build on Gertie!
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
1974 GMC 4108a - Custom Coach Land Cruiser (Sold)
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04-29-2022, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' International
2014 25' International
2006 23' Safari SE
Boulder City
, Nevada
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,703
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Appears to be a 27 foot International FBQ- Separation
Looks like the FBQ 27 foot storage compartment held.
The rest of the trailer is missing... but the Front Storage Compartment Held as I see no indents or popped rivets.
An Airstream is WIDER than the Tow Vehicle. Always keep that in mind.
South of Grand Junction, Colorado roll over.
Be careful. Even SOB's explode when rolled over.
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04-29-2022, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,468
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Makes you are-consider leaving propane on to opperate the fridge while towing.
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04-29-2022, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Safari FB SE
NW Oregon in a nice spot
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 879
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Totally yes, I know how not to hit a parked semi on the side of the road. And when it becomes questionable to me I will stop towing and let my kids enjoy..... I drive 45,000 miles a year for work....I know when to stop. So I will keep my frig a running and keeping stuff cold. I have a boat as well as the trailer and am very aware of watching when I need to stop trailering and boating....as much as it makes me aware of my age and sad.
So I am starting to let my son learn....as much as it breaks my heart to not be at the helm. But he wants to know so now is the time to teach so hopefully he takes me along when I am done.
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04-30-2022, 03:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Wenatchee
, Washington
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 512
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard5933
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Surprisingly it's not that uncommon for people to hit vehicles parked on the shoulder.
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That’s the truth. I patrolled I-5 for only four years and got sideswiped once while stopped on the shoulder, tagging an abandoned vehicle (in broad daylight). Marked car, it didn’t matter…
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2018 Ram 3500 SLT CTD 4X4 pickup
2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB
WBCCI #7180
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04-30-2022, 04:56 AM
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,588
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Glad no one was hurt. I’ve heard the rumble strips a time or two. My wife asked me right away, “are you ok?” So now, when I hit them, I immediately say, I’m ok!
Seems like there’s more people just walking along the roadsides nowadays.
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2020 25GT FBT
2012 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab, 5.7 4x4
Previous AS trailers: (04) 19’ Bambi, and (11) FC 23FB
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04-30-2022, 08:18 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: 6,619
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GettinAway
Glad no one was hurt. I’ve heard the rumble strips a time or two. My wife asked me right away, “are you ok?” So now, when I hit them, I immediately say, I’m ok!
Seems like there’s more people just walking along the roadsides nowadays.
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My wife asks same question from time to time...I tell her "no, I'm not ok"! But you can help by going back to your crossword and stop backseat driving! (that's
what I am thinking of course...In reality, I say "yes dear, thanks for asking."
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Empty Nesters; Gypsies on the road! 2017 28' Twin Flying Cloud
2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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04-30-2022, 12:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Woodway
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 153
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Hazard on Shoulder
Texas has a 'move over or slow down' law for law enforcement, emergency and construction vehicles as well as their personnel. Not sure what the law is in other states but we try and move to the other lane regardless for anything that's stopped on the shoulder.
Coming back from the lake yesterday with a boat in tow, we watched a guy take a bit of a tumble from the stopped cab of a large truck and stumble just inside the roadway. That coulda been bad if someone--including us--was towing a wide vehicle. Long story short, just move over then move back.
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04-30-2022, 01:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
Laurel
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 85
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Lane change is the law
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard5933
Hard to tell from the photos, but it does look like the TV clipped the semi as well.
Surprisingly it's not that uncommon for people to hit vehicles parked on the shoulder.
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In some states changing lanes it IS THE LAW!
I got cut off once by a semi because of a vehicle stopped on the shoulder. Alot of states are making it a law!!
As a conscientious, aware professional driver, I move a lane away from ALL! stopped vehicles on the side of the road. (safely!!!). I believe they have called it courtesy!!! Rick!
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04-30-2022, 02:31 PM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 5,522
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We have a requirement to pull over OR slow down for emergency vehicles on the shoulder. No requirement for moving over for other vehicles on the shoulder though.
When I went through CDL training we were taught to always get over if there is a vehicle on the shoulder - not just to avoid hitting it, but to avoid hitting anyone that might exit on the driver's side without looking.
I make it a habit to get over whenever possible. If not possible, then slow down.
Not sure what it is about vehicles parked on the shoulder though, as they seem to pull drivers towards them like they have some magnetic power. Must be some type of psychological phenomenon.
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1994 Excella 25 Follow the build on Gertie!
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
1974 GMC 4108a - Custom Coach Land Cruiser (Sold)
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04-30-2022, 02:52 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,531
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Same here, move left or slow down. I've actually moved left only to have some jackass move right and pass between my vehicle and the emergency vehicle.
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04-30-2022, 03:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 23' International CCD
vero beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 100
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We had a tire blow out and the Airstream was on the side of the road on I-70, 40 miles east of Denver. My son was attempting to remove some metal from the wheel well so we could limp into the closest town. I called AAA--nope. I called for police to sit behind us--well, two hours later they showed up. My son told me to go into a field away from the Interstate and take the two dogs with me. I did what he asked. After standing there a while, I realized he sent us away from the vehicle in case it got hit while on the side of the road. I walked back over with the two dogs and my son asked what I was doing. I told him, "It's all or nothing, Baby! Either we all get out of this alive, or we all check out together. " Gratefully we all made it out alive.
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04-30-2022, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,656
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard5933
We have a requirement to pull over OR slow down for emergency vehicles on the shoulder. No requirement for moving over for other vehicles on the shoulder though.
When I went through CDL training we were taught to always get over if there is a vehicle on the shoulder - not just to avoid hitting it, but to avoid hitting anyone that might exit on the driver's side without looking.
I make it a habit to get over whenever possible. If not possible, then slow down.
Not sure what it is about vehicles parked on the shoulder though, as they seem to pull drivers towards them like they have some magnetic power. Must be some type of psychological phenomenon.
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Me too! Truckers in the fast lane always slow and allow me over when a vehicle is on the shoulder. I only drive 65. If they see I can't pull left, they usually crowd the left shoulder so I can crowd the center line.
I learned from their ways. It makes total sense.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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04-30-2022, 04:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 24' Tradewind
almena
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 170
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Interstate Shoulder Parking
This is probably the most dangerous anyone can do while traveling. I drive 120,000+ miles every year and this is the cause of more than half of the accidents I see. One would think being off of a driving lane to be reasonably safe but it’s NOT! People are distracted a lot! Also in heavier traffic vehicles tend not to move over and follow too close. When following too close, especially behind a big truck, you will not see anything stopped on the shoulder. In the last six or seven years I’ve had to stop I think three times on a shoulder. An anti-freeze dump where I found an extra wide spot, my tarp slid back and air got under it to work like a parachute, a heavy tie-down strap was coming loose and potentially get wrapped around the tires and possibly pull part of the load off. What I am saying is, it has to be something serious to stop on an Interstate shoulder. A flat on a travel trailer? I would sacrifice the rim to NOT stop on a busy Interstate shoulder!
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04-30-2022, 04:45 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,674
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This is another reason to avoid interstate highways if your schedule allows you to do so.
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04-30-2022, 06:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 32' Excella
Robbinsville
, New Jersey
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,134
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In NJ you are required to move over or IF you can't move over slow down to 35 mph or less for emergency vehicles. Note if you can move over just slowing down is illegal.
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