Av8r3400 Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Trucks totaled. Just got hit by lightning. The entire electrical is fried. 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...
Pat & Pete Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Dang . Never seen that one before . Maybe insurance will step up ? Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjanelle Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 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, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 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 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...
sandsys Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Sorry this happened to you. Is your trailer somewhere safe? Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 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 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 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, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 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 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...
aknavy Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Wow. that sucks. Sorry to hear that. Quote 2001 VNL 660 2018 DRV Fullhouse JX450 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 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 Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Howdy Larry, Darn it, that's sucks. Hoping things work out for you and you can continues truckin. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 (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, 2022 by Sculptor 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...
jenandjon Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 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 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...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 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, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 We are glad to hear you all are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted July 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 (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, 2022 by Av8r3400 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...
Larry Burkett Posted July 31, 2022 Report Share Posted July 31, 2022 Fingers Crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorhead Posted July 31, 2022 Report Share Posted July 31, 2022 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, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 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 Frank Kay - Co-pilot Roscoe and Maggie - Rescue Beagles "I asked God to send us a True Friend. He sent us a Beagle!" "It's never too late to have a happy childhood!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted August 2, 2022 Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 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 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 August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Things are looking up. Perhaps we'll see you in Hutch? We hope to swing through for the tail end of the party. 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...
Wrknrvr Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 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, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 It is always good when it shows some life. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 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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