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02-18-2013, 02:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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SOB Driver........Grrrrrrrr.
Here he comes down the drive in the campground with his SOB. going to make a left into a pull through spot. We are on the right, truck parked parallel to the road and more than two feet off the drive. He hugs the right side of the road to have enough room to make the left turn. And yes, you guessed it, I have to head to the body shop to fix where the rear of his SOB swung right and carressed the bed and tail light of my truck.
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02-18-2013, 02:44 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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Hope he is paying for it!!
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
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02-18-2013, 02:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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Guess we will see how good his insurance is. The body shop is working with them as we speak.
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02-18-2013, 04:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Ledge
Posts: 417
M.O.C. #12618
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Last summer an SOB pulled into the campground. If I'm not busy and feel someone needs help I am always glad to be of what help I can be, to those not so efficient in backing. The cg owners daughter came over and asked if I could go down to a lot and help the guy. Got down there and it was way beyond my help. He had bought the 5th wheel in Tennessee, came to Michigan to work, and had NOT even had the truck in reverse with the trailer. When I got there, the back window of his truck was gone, there was a huge "V" in the back of the cab, and a good sized chunk out of the front corner of his 5th wheel. To make matters worse, he decided to leave the unit where it was, and put the slides out for his wife, which added to his problems as the electric box was now 1/3rd of the way into his living room slide and he didn't take the pressure off the hitch when pulling out, and it was now situated a couple inches below the bed of the truck. What a mess that one turned out to be. Much more than one cold beer fix. Happy Trails, Steve and Susie
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02-18-2013, 12:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Sounds like one of those 5th wheel deals you see on Craigs list. "Only used one trip".
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02-18-2013, 02:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 410
M.O.C. #9671
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Im glad I started with a tent trailer and worked my way up to what I have now.
And I am guessing the SOB your referring too does not mean some other brand in this case?
Guess I cant read
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02-18-2013, 04:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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We have all had our stupid moments but seems some get more stupid then others lol lol
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02-20-2013, 09:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Last month I watched a guy move and park his 5th-wheel with his three slides out. He moved from one site to one around the corner and up the hill.
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02-20-2013, 10:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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The estimate came in at just shy of 2900 bucks. Now awaiting his insurance company to do their gyrations.
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02-20-2013, 04:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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That's an expensive cornering mistake!
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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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02-20-2013, 11:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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Sure is, Dick. And that doesn't include the cost of a loaner/rental car while the truck is in the shop.
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02-21-2013, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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I'd love to see pictures of this!
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quote:Originally posted by Steve and Susie
He had bought the 5th wheel in Tennessee, came to Michigan to work, and had NOT even had the truck in reverse with the trailer. When I got there, the back window of his truck was gone, there was a huge "V" in the back of the cab, and a good sized chunk out of the front corner of his 5th wheel. To make matters worse, he decided to leave the unit where it was, and put the slides out for his wife, which added to his problems as the electric box was now 1/3rd of the way into his living room slide and he didn't take the pressure off the hitch when pulling out, and it was now situated a couple inches below the bed of the truck.
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02-22-2013, 03:05 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Ledge
Posts: 417
M.O.C. #12618
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hahahaha, I really wanted to take pictures, but Susie had a fit, saying I shouldn't make him feel any worse than he already did. And, thinking back I guess she was right. The poor guy was so flustered he just kept on doing things wrong, one after the other. I finally slowed him down with a cold beer, and said, okey now, lets tackle this one item at a time and get things taken care of, not thinking how long that project could be. But he got on his way, just hope he didn't have any more days like that. I don't like to laugh at someone Else's problems, but sometimes ya just can't help yourself. Happy Trails, Steve
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02-22-2013, 04:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Bella Vista
Posts: 472
M.O.C. #12223
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That was extremely nice of you and your wife!
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quote:Originally posted by Steve and Susie
hahahaha, I really wanted to take pictures, but Susie had a fit, saying I shouldn't make him feel any worse than he already did. And, thinking back I guess she was right. The poor guy was so flustered he just kept on doing things wrong, one after the other. I finally slowed him down with a cold beer, and said, okey now, lets tackle this one item at a time and get things taken care of, not thinking how long that project could be. But he got on his way, just hope he didn't have any more days like that. I don't like to laugh at someone Else's problems, but sometimes ya just can't help yourself. Happy Trails, Steve
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02-22-2013, 12:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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In retrospect, you wife was right. Thanks for the chuckle anyway.
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quote:Originally posted by Steve and Susie
hahahaha, I really wanted to take pictures, but Susie had a fit, saying I shouldn't make him feel any worse than he already did. And, thinking back I guess she was right. The poor guy was so flustered he just kept on doing things wrong, one after the other. I finally slowed him down with a cold beer, and said, okey now, lets tackle this one item at a time and get things taken care of, not thinking how long that project could be. But he got on his way, just hope he didn't have any more days like that. I don't like to laugh at someone Else's problems, but sometimes ya just can't help yourself. Happy Trails, Steve
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