Chalkie Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 As we were coming up Raton Pass we were seeing smoke. After crossing the summit coming down to Raton, NM we rounded a bend and there it was. A green diesel pusher MH was nearly fully engulfed in the rear and their TOAD was on fire too. Sad and scary! Hopefully we will not find it is someone on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I met someone who lost their DP and toad the same way. In their case it was a botched engine recall that allowed flames to leak out of the engine and set everything ablaze. The person putting the engine back together did not use a torque wrench and caused his employer to lose a lot of money after three years lawsuits. 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 We ended up at a Ford dealership having a problem with our truck checked. Apparently while we were there the folks were brought there to rent a car (the Hertz place is collocated with the dealership). They appeared to be unhurt, but one of the techs told us their little dog had a slight injury. As bad as it looked to us going by, if it was just the MH and toad that were damaged, I figure in one way they came out ahead, people and pets can't be replaced, property can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathydavidb Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 It's good to hear that no one was hurt. It's too late for these people but maybe an engine compartment fire extinguisher like "Mac the Fire Guy" talks about would have helped. Dave. 2006 Coachmen Aurora 36ft. Class A motor home. 2009 Honda CRV toad. "Snowbirds" apprx. 6 mos. each year. Travelling to the SW each winter than returning to Wi. each summer. Retired and enjoying our travels along with Buddy the cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 You know being only long timers and not having as many road miles as full timers we have seen in our 8 years on the road many RV fires and that does not count the RV fires we have seen in campgrounds. I have never seen stats on RV fires but there seems to be a lot of them. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 18 years 911 call taking/dispatching, the last 10 covering 2 counties and in that time only 2 motorhome fires - both while parked for a lengthy stay and both were total losses and neither had injuries. They were spectacular fires though and got a lot of press at the time which is probably why it contributes to the perception of lots of mh fires. We all notice it even more since they are close to home for us, having a vested interest. I don't believe we as a group are traveling in a more dangerous conveyance, nor suffering from more "incidents". Just that what does happen appears to be more news worthy and it always seems to grab our attention. Glad to hear all were okay. I hope they find the cause and can get back on the road soonest. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I would never live in a sticks & bricks! I see on the news all the time, home fires totally destroying someone house. Many times people DIE in these fires. Just a few days ago a house blew up. There was a natural gas leak. Just a little sarcasm here! Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 The majority of RV fires are in motor homes, the vast majority of motor home fires start in the engine compartment. Something as simple as an exhaust leak on a MH can cause a fire. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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