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04-11-2016, 12:47 AM
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Rookie Mistake
After 3 years and 50,000 miles, I still had another rookie mistake in me!
Pulling out of a Flying J RV Fuel Island in Memphis, I had to make a hard left, forgetting where the right rear of the trailer was. After some self tappers and Gorilla Tape I made it to Knoxville. Now what?
Thinking I need to make a trip to Elkhart to get this repaired. Can't imagine freight on a rear cap
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Ron & Margaret
2014 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7, Aisin, 4.10
"Pequod" 2015 Redwood 38GK
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04-11-2016, 12:50 AM
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That can be fixed... Just be glad it did not happen on another persons vehicle... I had a rookie moment while out in Indiana at the KZ factory... Mine cost me a rear cap also.... It hurt inside knowing it happened. .
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2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
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04-11-2016, 12:52 AM
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OH NO!!
You would be surprised what they can actually fix - My buddies here was fixed instead of replaced, and you can't tell.
PS - he is retired truck driver
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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04-11-2016, 12:53 AM
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Yikes! That really sucks. Always have 20 things on your mind already and forgetting about the tail swing. Maybe to Topeka, IN for the service center or the plant. Wishing you good luck for a speedy repair.
Chris
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04-11-2016, 12:54 AM
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So sorry for your bad fortune. We all make mistake no matter how careful we are. Yes, if I was you I would take it to the service center in Topeka, In. Call and see what they say. I would prefer not to have a dealer repair it.
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2013 Redwood 34SK, 2017 F350 Dually
Grain Valley, Mo
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04-11-2016, 01:32 AM
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Sorry to hear that Ron. I would definitely contact the Redwood Service Center about repairs. My experience with dealers has not been positive. The Service Center people are great and would do a fantastic repair job. Hope you are able to get in real soon and get things back to normal.
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 Rick and Mindy
Retired
2013 Redwood 31SL, 2011 Ford F350 SRW, 6.7, Crew Cab with Firestone Bags, Titan Disc Brakes
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04-11-2016, 02:25 AM
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Sorry about the mishap Ron. I had a smiliar thing happen last year. I was pulling out of a tight space at the Camping World in Denton TX...had to make a sharp turn and took a mirror off a MH. I guess we all have all had "one of those days". Hope your repairs goes smoothly.
Bob
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Bob and Debbie (both retired) with Senior FurBabies Grizz (a German Shepherd mix) and Bailey (a Lab mix)...and sometimes a Grandkiddo or 2! Full Time RVers since July 2013 Redwood: 2012 36FL with sliding patio doors
Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
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04-11-2016, 02:28 AM
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Sorry........ I know how sick you must feel. Been there, done that with my last 5er (tail swing fiasco) pulling out of my dealers pkg lot...... took out the side of someone's parked car. I'm sure all will be well with the repair(s) & you'll be good as new. Best of luck my friend.
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Mike & Gayle
Our 3 fur children "Ting-Tang"&"Saylor"(Shih Tsu's) &"Kai" (Finnish Spitz)
2007 Silverado Classic 3500 LT C.C. Longbed Dually,
Duramax, Allison Tranny, 62 Gal. Titan Tank
2016 39MB 5.5 Onan, Residential Package, Goodyear G114's, Mor/ryde heavy duty Shackle/bushing upgrade.
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04-11-2016, 03:07 PM
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Ron, I'm sorry to hear about this unfortunate mistake. As long as nobody got hurt, everything will be fine.
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04-11-2016, 03:16 PM
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Ouch Sorry to hear about this hopefully you will get it back together soon.
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04-11-2016, 03:28 PM
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Ron, that just stinks. Sad to see. Hope the repairs go well.
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2014 38GK, disc brakes, MorRyde SRE 4000, 2-Yamaha 2000 gennys, G14's, dual awnings, Progressive EMS.
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW with Luverne Bull Bar and skid plate.
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04-11-2016, 05:17 PM
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Ron sorry to hear that. I've done it twice in the past 25 years, although not as bad. In fact I hit the back lower panel 6 weeks ago on and electric pedestal. Always feels bad but once fixed all will be better.
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04-11-2016, 06:29 PM
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Ron, my sympathies. If it makes you feel better, I hit a pole last month. But then, I really am a rookie.
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Scott
2015 38GK, Titan Brakes, H 114 Tires, IS
2015 Denali Dually
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04-11-2016, 08:19 PM
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Ron as I say it's not if it will happen it's when, all is good nobody got hurt
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07 Dodge 3500, Exhaust Brake, Edge Programer, Killer "B" Turbo
13 RL ALL options except Gen and W/D
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04-11-2016, 09:02 PM
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I actually hit the building with my Montana pulling out to take it to the body shop for some work Keystone was paying for as factory issues. I didn't even look back or stop. Turned out they were able to buff out all the damage on mine.
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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04-11-2016, 11:07 PM
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Ron, what direction are you traveling? I'm sitting in Pelham, AL waiting for a Mobile RV repair . No trailer brakes! Factory disk brakes with Cargo HydraStar Actuator. Bummer on your rear cap damage...ouch!
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Ken & Patty
2015 38GK Onan DW W-D Disks MorRyde IS & Pin-box Trav'ler 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD DRW Duramax
"Who lives sees much; Who travels sees more!"
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04-12-2016, 02:31 AM
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Let me join the group...
A few years ago, I was towing a 12' 8"' Holiday Rambler 5th wheel to Myrtle Beach. My old nav took me on to an auto-only parkway in NY at 65mph with an 12' 0" tunnel the first mile. Cleaned the roof of the ACs, solar panels & satellite dish. The State Police escorted me off the parkway and I spoted the next tunnel which said "Clearance 10.5ft"!
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Mike & Pam '12 36RL, Kodiak Discs, 17.5" G114s H-Rated, SRE4000 w/HD Shackles, Joy Rider Shocks, Flex Air, 5.5 Onan, W&D, DW, 4 Scare Lights, (2) 6V Trojan T-145s; Progressive EMS-HW50C, Winegard DTV Sat, Sony/Denon 4K Home Theater, WiFiRanger EliteAC Pack, weBoost 4G-X Cell Booster.
2022 RAM 3500 Limited CC, LB, 4x4, DRW, Max Tow, Cummins HO, AISIN, 4.10, Mopar 30K w/OEM Prep, Transfer Flow 70gal Aux Tank/Toolbox.
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04-12-2016, 12:48 PM
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Was that when the Redwood came into the picture ..........
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 Vaughan & Tracy 2013 RW 36RL, 2013 F350 DRW CC, 2016 Focus. MorRyde IS, MorRyde pinbox, disc brakes, Comfort Ride Hitch. "Life is to be embraced, Grab it with both arms ! "
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04-12-2016, 05:24 PM
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No. Bought the RW some years later, but this one is taller and longer. I don't rely on my nav quite so much any more - especially when looking for fuel near metro areas...
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Mike & Pam '12 36RL, Kodiak Discs, 17.5" G114s H-Rated, SRE4000 w/HD Shackles, Joy Rider Shocks, Flex Air, 5.5 Onan, W&D, DW, 4 Scare Lights, (2) 6V Trojan T-145s; Progressive EMS-HW50C, Winegard DTV Sat, Sony/Denon 4K Home Theater, WiFiRanger EliteAC Pack, weBoost 4G-X Cell Booster.
2022 RAM 3500 Limited CC, LB, 4x4, DRW, Max Tow, Cummins HO, AISIN, 4.10, Mopar 30K w/OEM Prep, Transfer Flow 70gal Aux Tank/Toolbox.
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04-12-2016, 11:05 PM
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Ouch, Ron. My verbal reaction to those photos contained words not appropriate for the forum. As others have said, so long as you're okay, that's what counts. And thank goodness for insurance.
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"Life is too short to take the same road twice"
Vaughan and Tracy, and our 4-legged fur babies: Zeus, Millie, Murphy and Miles, traveling happily in Tilda, our 2013 RW 36RL.
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