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04-04-2015, 04:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YUMA
Posts: 861
M.O.C. #2625
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Good Samaritan Saves 2 from RV Fire
Who says you need an emergency window exit that works!!!
Fire
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04-04-2015, 06:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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It was very lucky to have someone who knew what he was doing arrive on the scene.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-05-2015, 04:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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That happened not to far from here on RT 27 Florida .They were snowbirds returning to Michigan. Right front tire blowout on the MH. Rv repair company truck passing by got them out and someone got the toad unhooked. It was a total loss and it did not take long to burn.
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04-05-2015, 05:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Just another good reason to have an emergency evacuation plan for the Monte. It may be a long drop to the ground from that window in the bedroom but it's better than burning up in the fire! We've discussed the use and number of extinguishers in out units in numerous threads here before but it's always good to have a plan incase something does happen and also KNOW HOW TO USE THOSE EXTINGUISHERS in our units. I keep two in the TV, one just inside one of the basements doors, and have five extinguishers throughout the inside of the unit. Plan on putting an automatic one in the rear of the refrigerator and possibly one in the battery/hydraulic reservoir area too. These are not to fight or put out a fire but to be able to give us time to get out if needed if one does start in the unit.
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04-06-2015, 02:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Made the news here in St Petersburg, FL
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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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04-06-2015, 05:33 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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You can bet it will be In Mac the Fire Guys next presentation.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-06-2015, 10:38 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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Motor homes have the Propane tank right behind the front right tire. So when the tire blows it can rupture of the tank. When you see a big burn spot in the road thae was a mother home. One of the reasons I wouldn't buy a motorhome. Don't very often see a fifth wheel or a travel trailer on fire on the side of the road.again MHO.
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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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04-06-2015, 11:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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There was no explosion but a very big and hot fire. It did start with a right front tire blowout.
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04-06-2015, 01:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Great to see people spring in to action to help complete strangers in a time of need.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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04-07-2015, 07:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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Many thanks to the Good Samaritan
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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04-07-2015, 11:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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That was great what he did, very touching!
We need more people like that.
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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04-08-2015, 08:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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It proves people don't know what to do in emergency situations. My wife thinks I being "over cautious" when I insist my guest hear "The Talk"! On my boats I gave the talk, on the RV I give the talk. How to get out, when to get out, what gas smells like, and how to use fire extinguishers! Oh and what goes in the toilet and how it works!!! Don't assume people know anything! Ok I am done.... Going to show Sue this video! Lol
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