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12-13-2018, 04:48 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Eagle
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M.O.C. #21204
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Roadside emergency kit
Anybody have any recommendations for a roadside emergency kit? I've seen the little traffic cones, reflective triangles, flares, some kind of blinking lights, etc, to help warn oncoming traffic of your location.
Any suggestions??
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12-13-2018, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 903
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Someone posted a video not too long ago by some people who broke down by the side of the road. They had several suggestions. One was to not use flares in dry area in case a spark ignited a fire.
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12-13-2018, 07:06 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Blossvale
Posts: 59
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I use safety triangles and have a florescent vest for visibility.
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12-13-2018, 02:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: No Town
Posts: 432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaseurs
Anybody have any recommendations for a roadside emergency kit? I've seen the little traffic cones, reflective triangles, flares, some kind of blinking lights, etc, to help warn oncoming traffic of your location.
Any suggestions??
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It all depends on what type of emergency you are preparing for. DW is a survivalist/prepper and our kits look very different from most. We are prepared for most anything/anywhere. If you are in the desert you will need different items than what you would need say in the mountains or at the beach. When will you be traveling? Winter - different items or Summer - different items. The basics are all the same, but basics will not be all you need.
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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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12-13-2018, 04:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Safety triangles for me. We also have a lighted emergency light if we needed it.
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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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12-13-2018, 05:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
Safety triangles for me. We also have a lighted emergency light if we needed it.
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same here, and agree with loneoak, flares can be a problem
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2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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12-13-2018, 08:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
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Safety triangles & Have blinking lights for at night!
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2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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12-13-2018, 11:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
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The video that Loanoak talked about said that when they broke down they did not have cell service and had to walk till they got cell service. They said to carry a battery pack for cell phone that you can carry with you. I went and bought one.
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12-23-2018, 06:03 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2018
Location: san andreas
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #21805
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Never use flare. Big fire hazard, and they burn up way too fast. If you must use them buy by the case lot.
Get a set of “truckers” triangles. learn and set them up corectly.
Couple flashing RED lights can help.
Couple very good flashlights.
Safety vests can work.
Body mounted lights,
But get off the rd ( to the right of the fog line) as Far as you can get.
But do not let your lights blind oncoming traffic.
This should handle most roadside emg stops.
Rain gear can be a good add to. As will walking shoes. Carry water/food.
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12-23-2018, 06:39 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Chadds Ford
Posts: 49
M.O.C. #20532
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I carry reflective triangles and flares
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2018 Montana High Country 379RD
2015 Ford F350 6.7 Diesel
18K/20K Pull Rite slider using Ford Factory puck system
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12-24-2018, 05:25 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Merrill
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #23192
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Emergency flashers
We have triangles that stand up and are fold down type, but looking to get the round flashes, fluorescent orange, that can be attached to the trailer with magnets and can sit on the road. They are very bright! And fairly inexpensive!
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12-25-2018, 05:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Riverview
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #20713
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On the video, they also suggested water & snacks. They were on the side of the road a long time and couldn't open the slides to get to the 'fridge.
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12-25-2018, 10:04 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,083
M.O.C. #20477
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I recommend always having a credit card with you.
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12-25-2018, 02:49 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Fulton
Posts: 456
M.O.C. #20688
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Surprised this went this far without someone mentioning personal protection.
When your sitting broke down beside the road your probably at your most vulnerable. We’re all hoping that person/persons is there to help. If one of you has to leave walking for help you both need some way to CYA.
Just saying!
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2018 Montana 3731FL
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12-25-2018, 09:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,794
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We carry the triangles, a flashing triangle and also have a set of the emergency LED flashing road flares. They have 9 separate flashing modes and can be seen from a long way off. We also can get to our frig and bedroom if needed and we carry a spare phone battery and a USB cord for charging the phone if need be from the truck or Monte batteries. We also carry personal protection as MidMOTraveler has mentioned. We also have OnStar on our tow vehicle and hopefully it will work if there is a problem also. We carry an emergency kit with us in the unit also incase something does happen and also have a small duffle bag packed with essentials for at least two nights stay if needed to be without the unit. Hopefully, we are ready and hopefully we will never have to use any of it!
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12-26-2018, 11:18 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: EAST HAMPTON
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #23030
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For those who obtain a Class A drivers license that is required by many states, the manual delineates the minimum requirement. If your state requires the class A license and you do not have one, I strongly suggest you take the drivers test to get one. If your State does not require that license, you should update your knowledge of Class A license requirements anyway.
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12-26-2018, 01:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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As you never know who might stop to help you, you need to consider carrying self protection as there are those out there who are willing to harm you. I realize we all want to protect our vehicle and rv and also protect others from a catastrophe but don't forget ourselves.
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12-26-2018, 02:23 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #19048
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Consider keeping a stash of cash hidden away. Had a problem and the responder didn't take cards of checks. Fortunately, we had someone able to cover the cost until we could get to an ATM. But also problem may occur when there is a general power outage and card machines aren't working.
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2011 Montana 3400RL
2014 Ford 250 Super Duty
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12-26-2018, 04:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2018
Location: san andreas
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #21805
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Texan. That is life insurance.
Everyone should carry as they believe there life is worth.
But must know the how, when, and where. As well as why not to.
To okie -dokie. Cash what’s that? And every tow or tire, as well as rd mech if they are right, they will take cc’s no problem.
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12-26-2018, 09:14 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Eagle
Posts: 39
M.O.C. #21204
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OK Guys, I posed the question and this is what I've settled on:
Folding triangles that are retroreflective and DOT approved: Signal stat from NAPA Auto parts, nice carry case holds three, $40
LED Flares: Custom Topper sales: 2 each at $15 each, magnetic back
LED Triangles: Harbor Freight: 3 each at $10 each, magnetic back
ANSI Class II fluorescent orange vest
ANSI Class III Bright yellow green vest
In-Reach Explorer: Satellite personal locator / emergency device. I can send text messages or SOS messages. I always carry this when I'm hunting, river rafting, out racing around in the ATV, etc. Don't need cell service to use this device.
Cash
Dirty Harry personal protection device
Thank you all for your input. I feel more confident know with my kit.
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