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05-06-2019, 08:55 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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OUCH, that left a mark
This was posted on FB yesterday. Their suites disconnected from there tv at about 60mph around Houston on I-10. Luckily no one was hurt.
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05-06-2019, 08:58 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
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Dang...fortunately it seems to have just ground to a halt. I wonder what happened.
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US Navy Vet - Good Sam Life Member 804274173
2019 Hurricane 29M
2015 Ford Explorer XLT Toad
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05-06-2019, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish and Dear
Dang...fortunately it seems to have just ground to a halt. I wonder what happened.
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It did not just grind to a halt, it hit the wall on one side of the highway and went all the way over and hit the other. It is totaled for sure. They posted up many more pictures.
The hitch failed. There is not a lot of information about it right now. I would assume it is this way for legal reasons.
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05-06-2019, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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It's obviously a total loss. From that photo it looked as though it may have just slid to a stop. By "fortunately" I meant no one was injured or killed by a careening and tumbling large RV.
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Jeff and Melissa - Roodie and Jaxson
US Navy Vet - Good Sam Life Member 804274173
2019 Hurricane 29M
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05-06-2019, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 342
THOR #3221
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VERY unfortunate situation. I wonder what actually caused the hitch to fail. I would agree, that trailer is totaled. How sad.......  Fortunately nobody was injured.
There'll be A LOT of finger pointing before this matter is settled!
Dan
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05-06-2019, 12:33 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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 That's a Big-Time "Ouch"! 
What a shame... 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-06-2019, 12:40 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite24FE
State: Texas
Posts: 542
THOR #12434
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Whoa! That would sure ruin your dat
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05-06-2019, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 41RSSB4
State: South Dakota
Posts: 313
THOR #5859
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Where is the posting on FB?
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Kerrville, Tx
2015 Mobile Suites 41RSSB4
2011 F350 Dually 6.7 PSD
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05-06-2019, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 142
THOR #11383
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I can see from the picture that front ODS appears to have damage but I can't see the hitch damage. Was it the RV hitch of the TV Hitch failure?
Whats the best way to inspect the RV Hitch to Frame? The most important 4 feet it appears.
Clay 2016 38PS3
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05-06-2019, 09:38 PM
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Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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Story is mostly on DRV Owners Group on FB. Lot of comments, but trying to keep speculation to minimum, but apparently the hitch failed to secure the pin. Cause yet to be determined. Luckily, no injuries, could easily have been more than just material damage.
Hope they get back on the road soon.
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05-06-2019, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 43' MS Atlanta
State: Arizona
Posts: 117
THOR #1683
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They were using a Sidewinder on the hitch. That may or may not have contributed to the Reese hitch failure.
Not a good day for those folks for sure.
Joe
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05-06-2019, 11:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fulltimer50
Where is the posting on FB?
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It is in the DRV Owners Group section.
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05-07-2019, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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Sidewinder is a Pin Box
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joezilla
They were using a Sidewinder on the hitch. That may or may not have contributed to the Reese hitch failure.
Not a good day for those folks for sure.
Joe
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Joe,
I thought Sidewinder was a Pin Box - like the picture attached.
Don
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2016 38RSSA FB Paint, induction cooktop, 3" Risers, solar, 4 batteries, Cheap Heat, MorRyde Steps
2017 F450 Lariat, CC, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. Retrax, TS3 Hitch, 55g aux.tank, 200 psi air system
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05-07-2019, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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Appears the pin box WAS a Sidewinder; no word on the hitch brand. Was said the HITCH failed, not the Sidewinder. Lot of details not shared as yet as surely they don't want anything to hamper a solution as to cause/fault.
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2015 38RSSA--traded
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05-07-2019, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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Pinbox / hitch
For sure. You can bet there will be all kinds of scrutiny from all different directions.
Hope it works out for the owner.
Don
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2017 F450 Lariat, CC, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. Retrax, TS3 Hitch, 55g aux.tank, 200 psi air system
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05-07-2019, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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I don't use FB. Could you post any pics that are kingpin/hitch related?
Looks like an Idaho Tote attached to the back of the RV. Motorcycle or ??? Missing.
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05-07-2019, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonandPatti
Joe,
I thought Sidewinder was a Pin Box - like the picture attached.
Don
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It is, and why the HE!! would anyone use that on a HEAVY DRV???
Highest rating I could find is 19k.
Note: Do not use the Sidewinder with any of the following:
Curt Q Series 5th-wheel trailer hitches
PullRite SuperGlide 5th-wheel trailer hitch
Reese Trail Boss 5th-wheel trailer hitch
B&W Companion 5th-wheel trailer hitches that mount in the Turnoverball gooseneck hole
Colibert 208BW 5th-wheel trailer hitch
Hi-Rise gooseneck-to-5th-wheel adapter by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Bulldog and Reese
Any other gooseneck-to-5th-wheel adapter
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05-07-2019, 06:28 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The fact that it might have been a self-inflicted would; doesn't make it hurt any les...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-08-2019, 01:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Memphis
State: South Dakota
Posts: 181
THOR #2341
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The truck hitch I believe was a Comfort Ride. Pics of the hitch show the jaws intact, but miss aligned. From other knowledge of the Reese Sidewinder, my guess is it failed. If the wedge block, that holds it locked in the truck hitch failed, it would allow the Sidewinder arm to come around and roll itself out of the hitch jaws. With a wedge block failed/moved, the arm could rotate both at the truck hitch and the trailer connection at the pin box.
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2017 Mobile Suite Memphis
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05-08-2019, 02:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 342
THOR #3221
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I sure hope when all is said and done there's a follow-up or update as to what exactly failed! I'm not on FB but my wife is, she showed me the pics..... Those people have to be absolutely sick! That unit was a week and half old (if I read correctly)! Although "lucky" in that there were NO injuries!
From the pics I saw it appears as though the Side Winder was intact, the recovery company hooked to that pinbox to tow the (wrecked) RV away! It must've been deemed "safe" for them to tow it that way (just guessing).
According to the posts on FB their insurance company is going to "make them whole". That's going to be one heck of a claim!
Dan
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