Av8r3400 Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Trucks totaled. Just got hit by lightning. The entire electrical is fried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Dang . Never seen that one before . Maybe insurance will step up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjanelle Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Certainly glad you're able to tell us about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Dang Larry. You put a lot of work into that truck. But at least now you know how to build the next one. You already have a lot of the right pieces. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Sorry this happened to you. Is your trailer somewhere safe? Linda Sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Bummer. My mom lost all the electrical in her pick up several years ago due to a lightning strike. She was driving it at the time too. It was a close one. Hopefully you can work something out. I have a little bit of recent experience with unexpected major changes so I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Are you sure that you don't have the first electric HDT in the group? Glad you're OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Thats the second truck to get hit by lightning. I believe Rogers Jones old red Volvo got hit shortly after he sold it. If I remember right the guy got it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknavy Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Wow. that sucks. Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 2 hours ago, jenandjon said: Thats the second truck to get hit by lightning. I believe Rogers Jones old red Volvo got hit shortly after he sold it. If I remember right the guy got it fixed. Make that the third one. Bill Burton lost his first truck to lightning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Howdy Larry, Darn it, that's sucks. Hoping things work out for you and you can continues truckin. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 (edited) That’s terrible Larry! Were you anywhere nearby? You both must be ok, I’m very glad you’re telling us about it afterwards. Edited July 26 by Sculptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 19 hours ago, Brad & Jacolyn said: Make that the third one. Bill Burton lost his first truck to lightning. Ok. That must have happed before I was was here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 On 7/24/2022 at 7:37 AM, jenandjon said: Thats the second truck to get hit by lightning. I believe Rogers Jones old red Volvo got hit shortly after he sold it. If I remember right the guy got it fixed. Yes it did and he got it fixed, too out all computers and the new dash I installed. He was glad I gave him a book of receipts for his insurance company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 We are glad to hear you all are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted July 30 Author Report Share Posted July 30 (edited) It left Airventure on the hook Tuesday to a Volvo dealer in FonDuLac. They are hoping to get it in the shop next week to evaluate it. Until then, we’re not sure if it will live another day or… Edited July 30 by Av8r3400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 Fingers Crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 Wow, that is crazy. As everyone has said, I’m glad you’re alright. is that covered by insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfrank Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 Depending on the terms of the insurance coverage, it should be covered. I had a Class A that was hit while heading east on I40 in Arizona in the mountains west of Flagstaff. State Farm covered it, less our comprehensive deductible. Also, covered the repairs to our Grand Cherokee Toad, less Comp Deductible. Took about 2 weeks to get it all sorted out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 On 7/23/2022 at 9:03 PM, Av8r3400 said: Trucks totaled. Just got hit by lightning. The entire electrical is fried. So sorry to hear bout that. Hopefully you guys didn't get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted August 5 Author Report Share Posted August 5 First word from the shop is encouraging. They have it running! They needed to arc the starter, because the key switch doesn't work, but it ran on it's own. Obviously the ECM is partially toasted, but it does run. An ECM is on order now and we'll see what happens from here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Things are looking up. Perhaps we'll see you in Hutch? We hope to swing through for the tail end of the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 That is interesting that they got it started. So not all is lost. I am sure they have experienced working on that issue before. They probably powered the ignition somewhere past the switch. Then power the starter solenoid. First it turned over. Then it started. Now to find what all is bad. One part at a time. And replace the bad parts. The other thing would be interesting to know, does the dash functions. But it is looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 It is always good when it shows some life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 That’s some great news, at least somethings going your way for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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