sclord2002 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Does anyone know how last weeks accident involving the DRV on I-10 happened ? Charlie Quote Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) The one with the fifth coming detached? The hitch broke if I understand correctly. FB has pictures. Edited May 8, 2019 by Parrformance added info Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo318 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Where was this? Quote Click For Full-Size Image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 The jaws on the Comfort Ride hitch failed. Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 There was a bit of discussion around the campfire Sunday evening, at the ECR after party. Looking at the pictures, it appeared that perhaps some of the laws of physics had been "stretched", causing an evasive manuever to go bad. The jaw failure was pretty far downstream in the chain of events. Likely a "result" instead of a "cause". That said, I wasn't in the pilots' seat. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 That's a major bummer right there....the stuff that nightmares are made of! Hopefully nobody got hurt. A friend sent me the that pic a few days ago and I wondered is it could have been prevented by a better understanding and inspection of the equipment. Had a client a couple of months ago drop his 5th in my shop hooking up after I made repairs to the axles. I walked away to allow him to do his thing without me distracting him, but I did note he DID NOT do a tug test. I didn't say anything at the time as I'm really getting sick of the blow off I get from people when making suggestions regarding safety practices and proper equipment. Didn't even make it out of the before the 5th dropped on his aluminum bed........ I think it's safe to say he will add this to his hitching ritual. Quote 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo318 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 So where and when did this happen? Quote Click For Full-Size Image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) It happened on I-10 in Houston....on the west side of town near the West Loop (I-610W). I am not gonna arm chair quarterback the entire crash on here, but I am in complete agreement with Rick. The hitch failure was a result, not the cause...in my opinion. Our HDT's are wonderfully beasts, much more capable than a pickup but they do have their limits. Edited May 8, 2019 by Big5er Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I guess the question will be whether or not the failure was defective parts or excessive forces that the hitch couldn't handle? I have wondered how our 5th would hold up if my foot were to slip off the clutch on an uphill launch.......... Quote 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I know that my rig does not like uneven pavement. I can imagine that it could be a potential problem if I were to be too aggressive in getting "out of the rut". The truck can wag the camper tail pretty severely if steering input is too aggressive. I hate that someone wrecked their camper and I hope no one was hurt. Charlie Quote Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 What was the TV? I read about this on FB since it has posted. But I do not recall what he was towing with and what damage the TV had. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Anyone have link to FB post on this. I can't find it Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I seen it on FB and read all the comments. At the end he said they had a brand new Comfort Ride 308 on the way. My question is this. What hitch did he have before? Did he have the 245 and it was not big enough for his trailer? The 245 is rated at 24,000 lbs. I don't know what his trailer weighs but I do know just from shopping around any trailer 3 axles is going to be in the 20K area. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: Anyone have link to FB post on this. I can't find it I see it on the HDT group Facebook page, but not on Leon's page. There was beginning to be some armchair quarterback style discussion of the photos he posted so he stopped comments on it for awhile. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) <deleted> Edited May 10, 2019 by noteven Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hewhoknowslittle Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, jenandjon said: I seen it on FB and read all the comments. At the end he said they had a brand new Comfort Ride 308 on the way. My question is this. What hitch did he have before? Did he have the 245 and it was not big enough for his trailer? The 245 is rated at 24,000 lbs. I don't know what his trailer weighs but I do know just from shopping around any trailer 3 axles is going to be in the 20K area. Leon’s old hitch was a 308 with the tall pin box. He uses a Volvo to tow with. Edited May 9, 2019 by Hewhoknowslittle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 15 hours ago, Hewhoknowslittle said: Leon’s old hitch was a 308 with the tall pin box. He uses a Volvo to tow with. That is good to know. He did have the right hitch. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchips Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 5:49 PM, Big5er said: It happened on I-10 in Houston....on the west side of town near the West Loop (I-610W). I am not gonna arm chair quarterback the entire crash on here, but I am in complete agreement with Rick. The hitch failure was a result, not the cause...in my opinion. Our HDT's are wonderfully beasts, much more capable than a pickup but they do have their limits. You would be wrong in your opinion and assumption Sir. Let the facts come out. But I can tell you for fact you are incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 minute ago, mrchips said: You would be wrong in your opinion and assumption Sir. Let the facts come out. But I can tell you for fact you are incorrect. So you have actually examined the trailer, truck, hitch and sidewinder? I wouldn't have thought you could have examined all of them, did a structural analysis, had the various materials tested in a lab for adherence to ASTM and ANSI standards in this short period of time. Quote 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Easy on the barb throwing. Surely there is a message of the importance of safety in our activities of towing these big trailers down the highways. Even with the greatest attention to safety and SOPs, ACCIDENTS do happen, and sometimes others can influence the outcome. We can learn many things to help each of us by listening to the comments of others, as our individual circumstances are unique to each of us. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Anyone know what happened exactly? signed not on face book Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/12/2019 at 5:12 PM, mrchips said: You would be wrong in your opinion and assumption Sir. Let the facts come out. But I can tell you for fact you are incorrect. Sir? Wow, I thought that was my dad's name. So tell me mrchips, exactly what did I say that was incorrect? {This I gotta hear...) Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 If only we knew a person who was an expert in accident reconstruction, near Houston.😉 Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 curious where the facebook discussion for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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