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10-15-2018, 11:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Edmonds, Wa
Posts: 401
M.O.C. #12491
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Good Roadside Emergency/Breakdown Video
Every once in a while I see a video that catches my attention and really makes me think. This one is from some fellow Montana owners that experienced a breakdown alongside Interstate 84 near the Idaho border with limited services. While watching the video, I kept putting myself in their shoes and feeling their frustration and anxiety. At the end of the video, they have some good tips, a few that even an old road warrior like myself can learn from. I especially like the one about consolidating all your roadside assistance phone numbers and vehicle info on your phone(s) to carry with you.
The video is 30 minutes long, but I think all of us whom travel the interstates and highways can relate to.
Enjoy:
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10-15-2018, 01:50 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: St. Johns
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #21655
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That's a great video. Reassessing my safety gear now. Afew more things I need to get that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for posting it.
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10-15-2018, 04:10 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,086
M.O.C. #20477
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Jim,
Thanks for forwarding. Long video for 3 or 4 minutes of good info. When you are traveling with your home, there should not be much that you don't have.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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10-15-2018, 07:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wampum
Posts: 571
M.O.C. #9928
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Fantastic video. I learned a lot about what to expect IF we ever get stuck like that. Of course we all hope it never happens but best to be prepared.
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"What happens at camp stays at camp"
2018 3121RL
2016 Ford F350 SB SRW
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10-15-2018, 08:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Great info. Thanks for posting.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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10-16-2018, 09:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,523
M.O.C. #18081
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I noticed that video when they first published it. I thought it had some great information to share. Got me to thinking what if.
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SOB
2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
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10-16-2018, 10:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Lakewood, Wa.
Posts: 188
M.O.C. #19305
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I travelled that route last June and can relate to the area enough to appreciate the video and the information provided. My two closets are blocked by our slides, so I will need to rethink about a few items to access them elsewhere. I do have a self powered emergency type radio with shortwave or CB frequencies. I probably should see if it will be of some use for bad cell reception. Appreciate the video, Thank You.
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Henry & Lita (Scotty/Bluey Our shelties)
2022 SOB with 2015 Chevy Silverado
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10-16-2018, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 903
M.O.C. #19514
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Thanks, lots of great advice there. Before we went to Alaska in 2016, we had a CB radio and antenna installed on the truck. This would be for when we are in an area of no cell service, at least we have some method to communicate our distress. We have never had to use it for that, but it's peace of mind.
The "Need Help" sign is definitely a good piece of advice. We never would have thought of that one!
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2017 High Country 305RL
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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10-30-2018, 04:57 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Richmond, TX
Posts: 109
M.O.C. #20452
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Good video. Good suggestions. Breaking down in the middle of nowhere is a scary concept, especially with a rig that is difficult to tow.
Can the truck and 5th wheel be separated by pulling the disabled truck using a tow chain from another truck? I suppose this is a one-way proposition because you won't be able to re-hitch them until the disabled truck is fixed. But a good Samaritan with a tow vehicle could help separate the two, then take the 5th wheel to a nearby campground, then bring the owner back to resolve the disabled tow vehicle issue. I guess you'd have to be awfully lucky to find someone willing to do this.
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John & Janet from Texas via Connecticut and Vermont
2012 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel
2012 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4 Lariat Crewcab SRW
6.7L V-8 diesel, 6-sp automatic, 3.55 axle ratio
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11-01-2018, 09:36 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Grand Prairie
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #21177
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Thanks for sharing this video. It's made me rethink some of my safety accessories. Like having a phone list written down as well as included in your phone. There is no telling how many phone numbers I don't know off the top of my head if the phone dies. These smart phones allow us to forget that until the phone quits.
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11-01-2018, 12:36 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: No Town
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #19482
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Excellent video! We keep our "bug-out bags" in the truck and a small one for the dogs. DW is a planner/prepper/survivalist also, so I don't worry about her going into panic mode - just the opposite. We also carry solar charging mats for phones etc.
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Don & Ann Wheeler:
2017 Montana 3791RD, 2017 RAM 3500 Diesel Dually, Aisin, 4.10, Sailuns, Disk Brakes, TST TPMS.
Don: USAF Ret., Fighter Pilot - Vietnam Vet '66-'67 & Ann: Ret., Texas A&M Ph.D.
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11-01-2018, 01:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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I have had no problems with towing the truck and trailer connected. It has happened a total of 3 times over the years to us and one of the times it was with our current rig. I must say however, I was concerned the first time they towed it that way.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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11-03-2018, 07:17 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Richmond, TX
Posts: 109
M.O.C. #20452
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Can you call 911 for roadside assistance?
Is it considered acceptable to call 911 on a breakdown like this, and request contact info for local commercial emergency roadside assistance? Or would the police consider this a misuse of 911?
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John & Janet from Texas via Connecticut and Vermont
2012 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel
2012 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4 Lariat Crewcab SRW
6.7L V-8 diesel, 6-sp automatic, 3.55 axle ratio
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11-03-2018, 10:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Chilliwack
Posts: 1,520
M.O.C. #12935
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As I watched this rather long video I was struck throughout with the disturbing fact that there was no attempt to move the vehicles to a safer location. They were parked very close to the roadway in a location that offered a huge amount of room to move to a safer spot. The truck and 5th wheel could have been driven away from the road, the tow truck operator could have moved it simply by using a chain but that measure was never taken or even discussed. The most important factor was ignored and not once addressed in their discussion.
#1 safety factor is to get your unit as far away from the traffic lanes as possible.
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11-03-2018, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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I noticed the same thing. But they were making a video so they had to put some drama in there.
That said it was a good learning tool. And made me address my safety equipment or lack there of
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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