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10-03-2018, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Highland
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I totaled my trailer
I must say, today is a sad day. I think I will be leaving you guys. I have a 2010 297 Bunkhouse. Well I managed to flood it over Labor Day weekend.
Here is the story. I noticed some rot under the rear bunk, the bracket for the arm for the awning was coming loose near the bottom of the trailer. So I got under and noticed the board it connects to was gone. This is the board above the steel frame, under the plywood floor. So I got into it and cut it out. Looking into what caused this rot, I connected the hose to the trailer thinking it may be coming from the bathtub. The hose was hooked on a timer for the sprinkler. I manual over rode the timer for 10 min. No water leaking. Called it a night. Come out the next morning and noticed water under the trailer. The timer had kicked on in the middle of the night and filled the grey tank, then the tub, then floor, then the heater duct, then the under belly, which includes the insulation. I can fix this. Well after looking into and realizing everything is wet in the underbelly including above the tanks, which I do not want to drop. So I call the insurance. They told me to take it to a local dealer. Results? $6,600 in damage, does not include the rot, that is not covered. Final result TOTALED. So now it is time to search for a comparable replacement. The dealer my trailer is at deals in Forest River, for the price, I can’t pass them up. Looking at a 274dbh. So with that being said, I think I have to wish you all a farewell and happy travels. I would like thank you all so much for all the advice you have given me over the years. So in turn use this little piece of advice. DO NOT HOOK YOUR TRAILER UP TO A WATER SUPPLY ON A TIMER AND LEAVE THE TUB FAUCET OPEN. Damn this sucks. Thanks again
Chris
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10-03-2018, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Eagle River, AK
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I don't know about everyone else here, but my 2 cents: You joined this group having owned a Jayco, just because you are most likely buying a Forest River, I do not see that as a reason to leave this group.
Even though the trailer may be a Forest River, all the components (axles, water pumps, toilets, furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.) are all made by the same outsourced companies. The rest of the towing and camping experiences are the same.
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We are just a humble drinking couple with a hunting and camping problem.
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10-03-2018, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
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You are not the first to do this, not long ago I read where someone else had a timer kick in at the wrong time and flood the unit. Agree with NVGun40, stick around . I bought an FR and I'm still here lol.
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10-03-2018, 02:24 PM
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Location: anytown
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Whichever direction you take, happy trails and better luck, Chris.
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10-03-2018, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
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Sorry to hear about the mishap and loss of the trailer. Hopefully you'll find a good replace. Whether or not it's a Jayco we can all learn from one another regardless of the brand of RV we own so stick around and let us know how things turn out.
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10-03-2018, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Dealing with the aftermath of insurance is always costly even with insurance.
I'm glad to hear that you will be able to start in a new one. I'll bet it will cost you but at least you have a cushion to start with.
You can likely get some info on the forest river forum on your new unit, but visiting here will also be a plus.
No limit on rv forums you can join!
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10-03-2018, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Newburgh
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Sorry to hear about your trouble - Hope things work out for you moving forward!
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10-03-2018, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chrismoore701
I must say, today is a sad day. I think I will be leaving you guys. I have a 2010 297 Bunkhouse. Well I managed to flood it over Labor Day weekend.
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Why, I retired from camping totally and I'm still here, probably to the chagrin of a few.. 
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10-03-2018, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
Why, I retired from camping totally and I'm still here, probably to the chagrin of a few.. |
Wow - I was gone for a little while and look what I missed !
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10-03-2018, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NVGun40
I don't know about everyone else here, but my 2 cents: You joined this group having owned a Jayco, just because you are most likely buying a Forest River, I do not see that as a reason to leave this group.
Even though the trailer may be a Forest River, all the components (axles, water pumps, toilets, furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.) are all made by the same outsourced companies. The rest of the towing and camping experiences are the same.
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I agree!
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10-03-2018, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Highland
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Thanks guys. You rock
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2010 Starcraft/Jayco 297BHS pulled by
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10-03-2018, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Please don't go away! We've all learned a valuable lesson that applies to ANY rv: Turn the water off. 
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10-04-2018, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Manitou Beach
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Thanks for your story. I'll second many on here. I just got into the camping thing a couple of months ago. Only been out a few times, but I am shocked to see what a community all campers are. Everyone out to help everyone else. I love it. Stick around and share more stories.
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10-04-2018, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Cicero
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NVGun40
I don't know about everyone else here, but my 2 cents: You joined this group having owned a Jayco, just because you are most likely buying a Forest River, I do not see that as a reason to leave this group.
Even though the trailer may be a Forest River, all the components (axles, water pumps, toilets, furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.) are all made by the same outsourced companies. The rest of the towing and camping experiences are the same.
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Sorry about your mishap but like NVGun40 said lots of good info here that applies to a large range of rvs and the components in them. Good luck with the Forest River. Let us know how it works out for you and safe travels!
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10-04-2018, 01:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Millersville
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I agree. A trailer is a trailer and they all have the same problems. You can still help fellow owners.
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10-04-2018, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Pahrump
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Very sorry about your flooding. But I'm in line with the others. Stop by every now and then.
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10-05-2018, 02:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Twin Falls
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Well at least your trailer was not destroyed in a crash with bodily injury or worse...
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10-07-2018, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Milpitas
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Grumpy, we will always enjoy your presence.
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10-10-2018, 02:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pearland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NVGun40
I don't know about everyone else here, but my 2 cents: You joined this group having owned a Jayco, just because you are most likely buying a Forest River, I do not see that as a reason to leave this group.
Even though the trailer may be a Forest River, all the components (axles, water pumps, toilets, furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.) are all made by the same outsourced companies. The rest of the towing and camping experiences are the same.
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X2. We’ve all done things that would fill air time on America’s Funniest Videos. As you know, the RV can be replaced.
My advice I’d to make up a good story that includes bikers, tornados, etc. you get the idea.
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10-10-2018, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Grand Rapids
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
Why, I retired from camping totally and I'm still here, probably to the chagrin of a few.. |
You know we all like to hang around grumpy old men..
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