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04-07-2013, 09:27 PM
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Power lines are usually 23 ft, that being said not.
My wife and I got detoured outside Texarkana on a secondary highway and every semi in front of us was hitting the power lines in one small town. The truck in front of us caught the line on the down swing and no more line.
Got to hate it when sh&t happens.
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04-08-2013, 12:00 AM
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Retired FF
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Central Florida
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Sorry to see that happen. Looking at the pictures of the roof and sign, it looks as if it just caught the rubber. As Maxwell Smart used to say; "missed it by that much". At least you got away with just rubber damage & no wood or fiberglass to repair, still a good reminder for all of us to be aware of all dimensions - width, length, and height. Something that was drilled into us when I drive big trucks years ago. 
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04-08-2013, 12:26 AM
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Trailer Trash
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MN
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Spray on Rhino Liner for RV roof? Hmmmm. I always wondered why the RV roofs were so thin. I found out later they need to flex and more importantly stretch and contract with the winter to summer temp differences. 2nd was lightweight and cost limits. A spray on roof would be a beeyaatch to replace! One would need new wood pieces also. And getting at the screws on the old wood, would be a pita!
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04-08-2013, 01:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Several years ago I was in a gas station (in car) - there was a big class C filling his tank. He finished, pulled away from the tank, turned too soon and took out the pump! Those long overhangs are treacherous!!
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04-08-2013, 05:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Michigan
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have you ever cleaned the roof??? it looks gray and should be white
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04-08-2013, 06:46 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jevanb
have you ever cleaned the roof??? it looks gray and should be white
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Yeah, like a clean roof would have prevented your disaster. 
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04-08-2013, 07:06 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jevanb
have you ever cleaned the roof??? it looks gray and should be white
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Not helpful dude.
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04-08-2013, 12:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 93
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As a NEW 5er owner....I just got sick.
Sorry about this...insurance?
I won't sleep for a week.
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Truck: Dodge D3500 1 Ton Dully Diesel
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04-08-2013, 12:44 PM
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daydreaming about camping
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: KC area
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I have learned that any accident that does not end in injury should be chalked up to live and learn. I am convinced that attitude has saved me from an ulcer, because I sure can mess some stuff up.
Thanks for sharing, those are the pictures that will make me and others look twice before we pull into unknown parking lots.
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04-08-2013, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tampa, FL
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Oh no!
And that bank! OMG!!
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04-08-2013, 01:13 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkb74
Oh no!
And that bank! OMG!!
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Look at the rear tires on the truck. That video starts at impact.
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04-08-2013, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
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herk--- I don't see what you are saying. are you saying its real or fake? I've watched it over and over again. maybe my eyes are missing it but I also did see the drivers door crushed. wondering about how the driver made out?
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04-08-2013, 06:29 PM
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04-08-2013, 06:52 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by anaro
herk--- I don't see what you are saying. are you saying its real or fake? I've watched it over and over again. maybe my eyes are missing it but I also did see the drivers door crushed. wondering about how the driver made out?
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Oh it is real enough! The impact with the camper drove the pin box downward and near flattened the rear tires! Talk about payload overload!
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04-08-2013, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Minnesota
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I took a real close look at that A&W sign. Shrimp and Fries for $3.99? If those are popcorn shrimp I am all in! Love those things with lotsa cocktail sauce.
On a commiserating note I nearly completely ripped off my popup door because I was in a hurry and thought "that will never happen" and well it did. It is what it is. When your roof is put back together it'll be like it never happened and you'll have the experience of knowing. My door never got replaced because it was a unique size that was only made for one year. I always had the reminder of being in a hurry everytime I had to muscle that door closed.
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04-09-2013, 06:14 AM
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Grape Escape
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 774
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Had you overloaded the trailer you would have cleared the sign.
Sorry that's not funny.
We all make mistakes. (I won't admit to wrecking my tailgate)
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04-09-2013, 08:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
What a bummer!
Did your truck insurance cover the damage?
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Yes, thank God for insurance. It's only gonna cost me $250!!
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04-09-2013, 09:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Southeast Utah
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Wow, I feel for you. 
Hope all is well after the fix and summer brings much better times. Still sad though.
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04-09-2013, 12:31 PM
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Dallas Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
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What a bummer. The bright side is that it only took the roof. I know, it's still a PIA. Thanks for posting - it's a good reminder for all of us.
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