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03-10-2013, 08:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Great North West
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First Long trup in new COLUMBUS
well we finally headed south 2-11-2013 for the 2nd outing of our new Columbus. It has been quite an adventure so far. Our truck throttle linkage broke in Boise Id. Lucky it was not in some remote area along our way. Good Sam Road side assistance came through for us with flying colors. The rest of the trip to Texas was uneventful.
However, a week after we arrived, a drunk driver crossed the center-line and hit us. We had quite a hairy ride after that, it took my left front wheel and rotor clear off which eliminated 80% of my brakes and all of my steering. My wife said it was like riding a tilt-a-whirl at the carnival. The Lord was with all of us as no one in the accident was physically injured. However, our tow rig did not survive, We now must find a new rig to get us home. My insurance has been good to us (we carry collision) but the other insurance co. has not talked with us and will not talk to our insurance co.
Bob
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2013 Columbus 295RL
now 2010 RAM 3500 Diesel Crew Cab Laramie
mushed by drunk driver1995 Dodge Cummins Exhaust Pac brake, DTT trans, cold air intake mods, TST #5 cam plate & others.
Pull-Rite Super 5 15.5K hitch
Been trailering since 1977
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03-10-2013, 08:37 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Holy trip, Batman! I've been looking for a roadside emergency plan - glad to hear that Good Sam was good to you!
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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03-10-2013, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Berryville, Arkansas
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Wow! Glad to hear y'all are OK. Were you towing at the time?
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03-10-2013, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
Posts: 5,452
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WOW! Sorry for you misfortune but I'm happy that no one was injured in the accident.
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Bob and Joyce
2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
ATU Local 788
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03-10-2013, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Big Spring, TX
Posts: 198
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Very glad that your are safe. Keep us informed on the replacement of your Pickup.
Curious too as to if your we're towing, any damage to the trailer?
By the way, welcome to Texas! Hope the remainder of your stay is better.
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03-10-2013, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,258
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
I imagine that with an older TV, it will be expensive to replace. We also pull with an older truck, and know we would never get what it is worth to us.
As far as the drunk driver goes, it reminds me of one of our first trips through Texas many years ago. We were driving somewhere in the west part, a very dry area with very short grass in the ditches. Because of the short grass, all of the trash was clearly visible, and the ground was litterally covered with discarded whisky bottles. It made me watch every vehicle I met very closely, wondering if they were slamming back a 26 or two.
Of course, there are drink drivers everywhere, and we always have to be driving in full defense mode.
Hope you make out ok.
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03-10-2013, 10:31 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Great North West
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe_GA
Wow! Glad to hear y'all are OK. Were you towing at the time?
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No, the Columbus was safe at Quail Crossing RV Park Waco, we were within 200ft of the exit to get to the park when we ended our wild ride. We were hit by a 2012 Ford Focus...boy were they lucky that I was not 5' futher forward or backward when they hit. They would probably not have survived hitting any where but the soft spot of the front suspension.
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2013 Columbus 295RL
now 2010 RAM 3500 Diesel Crew Cab Laramie
mushed by drunk driver1995 Dodge Cummins Exhaust Pac brake, DTT trans, cold air intake mods, TST #5 cam plate & others.
Pull-Rite Super 5 15.5K hitch
Been trailering since 1977
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03-10-2013, 02:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Great North West
Posts: 27
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My before
Hope uploading this pic works?
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2013 Columbus 295RL
now 2010 RAM 3500 Diesel Crew Cab Laramie
mushed by drunk driver1995 Dodge Cummins Exhaust Pac brake, DTT trans, cold air intake mods, TST #5 cam plate & others.
Pull-Rite Super 5 15.5K hitch
Been trailering since 1977
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03-10-2013, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton, NC
Posts: 695
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Holy Cow!!
Glad no one was badly hurt. I hope you have your hitch pin and frame closely inspected by a professional for any possible hidden damage from the impact.
Maybe it's time for a 6.7 Cummins.
Best of luck with the repairs and dealing with the insurance company(s).
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2013 Palomino Columbus 320RS
2007 Dodge RAM 2500 6.7 Cummins
Reese 15K manual slider
Prodigy
M.I.L. in Florida for good!!
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03-10-2013, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 627
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WOW!! Glad to hear you all are ok!!!
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Felicia & Jeff - Missouri
2013 Columbus - 320 RS 2012 F350 CC DRW - 6.7L PSD
2012 Camping 59 DAYS; 2013 50 DAYS; 2014 WAITING
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03-10-2013, 03:39 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,330
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That's a shame,
But we are truly glad you were uninjered!
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03-13-2013, 06:17 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Great North West
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by amxpress
Holy Cow!!
Glad no one was badly hurt. I hope you have your hitch pin and frame closely inspected by a professional for any possible hidden damage from the impact.
Maybe it's time for a 6.7 Cummins.
Best of luck with the repairs and dealing with the insurance company(s).
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Introducing my new towing partner: 2010 Dodge 3500 4x4 Diesel
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2013 Columbus 295RL
now 2010 RAM 3500 Diesel Crew Cab Laramie
mushed by drunk driver1995 Dodge Cummins Exhaust Pac brake, DTT trans, cold air intake mods, TST #5 cam plate & others.
Pull-Rite Super 5 15.5K hitch
Been trailering since 1977
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03-13-2013, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
Posts: 5,452
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That's one sweet looking truck. I love the brush guards.
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Bob and Joyce
2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
ATU Local 788
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