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03-12-2015, 04:57 AM
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Northern California accident
Just saw on the news a TT owner drove off a bridge with his tow vehicle and trailer into a swampy area. Driver had to be hoisted from the truck back up onto the bridge. Both the TV and TT are still in the water. No word on his condition. We hope he is ok.
One of my worst fears is losing control while driving.
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03-12-2015, 05:08 AM
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It just reinforces the need to keep your speed in check, leave lots of room between you and the vehicle in front of you, and keep your eyes on the road. I don't wish something like this incident on anyone!
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03-12-2015, 07:07 AM
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Reality check for sure.
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03-12-2015, 08:50 AM
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Just another reason to keep it under 65...
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03-12-2015, 09:53 AM
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In CA, if you are towing any type of trailer you are supposed to keep it at 55. Not all do but that is the law for towing. Bridges with the cross winds can be very dangerous. We always are cautious when crossing any large bridge while towing.
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03-12-2015, 10:30 AM
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY: Man Flown to Hospital after Truck, RV Plunge Into Slough near Interstate 5
Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 at 8:41 pm
Man suffers medical emergency while driving truckSACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (March 11, 2015) — According to California Highway Patrol, a man was flown to a hospital after the truck he was driving plunged into a slough under Interstate 5 on Wednesday, KCRA reported.
As per the article, the man, who reportedly suffered some type of medical emergency while driving down Interstate 5 near Twin Cities Road, was freed and lifted on a stretcher about 20 feet. The driver did not have any passengers in his truck or the RV it was towing at the time of the crash.
I think this article is the same crash...
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03-12-2015, 05:42 PM
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Have had motorhomes all my adult life and used to drive in a rush everywhere. Now that I'm older (and have more time on my hands) I take it very easy. Even so, I think in this modern age we have to be extremely careful of looking at our gadgets on the road -GPS, TPMS, radios, phones, etc...
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03-12-2015, 06:06 PM
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maybe he had a heart attack or something else that caused the wreck ... hopefully he is ok ... glad no one else was with him
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03-12-2015, 06:07 PM
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03-12-2015, 07:31 PM
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Hopefully everyone is okay
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03-13-2015, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maromeo
In CA, if you are towing any type of trailer you are supposed to keep it at 55. Not all do but that is the law for towing. Bridges with the cross winds can be very dangerous. We always are cautious when crossing any large bridge while towing.
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Yeah right.. no one except me follows that.. I winter in the DSW and cali plated RV's pass me like I am standing still..
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03-13-2015, 09:19 AM
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x2, as I sit behind a semi in the slow lane going 60 to 63 mph.
Are the 18 wheelers subject to the 'towing' speed limit?
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03-13-2015, 10:14 AM
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Lance
That's a Lance trailer. I used to have one. Regardless of what caused the accident, I'm betting he was taking it to dealer for something. Just sayin'.
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03-13-2015, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SecretCoveDave
x2, Are the 18 wheelers subject to the 'towing' speed limit?
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YES.. trucks and cars with trailers... Most motorhomes do not realize that includes them IF they have a toad..
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Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
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03-13-2015, 11:36 AM
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PS
I got pulled over and give heck by a Chippie for blocking traffic when I was going the speed limit. (not towing)... love to fight that one in court..
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Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
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03-13-2015, 11:43 AM
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Well, that does 'plain my other question from the day a CHP cruised past me and the semi's without even a look.
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