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Jason Worman

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RV caught fire tonight
« on: October 07, 2018, 06:41:43 AM »
My worst nightmare happened this evening, the RV caught fire!! It was unreal, fire started outside of the freshwater tank, will assess where we stand in the morning. Something went wrong with electrical after we went camping this week. Thank you for everybody for all the advice these past few months, maybe we weren't meant to own a rig.

Jason
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Adam Hicklin

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2018, 07:31:27 AM »
Oh man.  Hope everyone is ok.  Must have been terrifying. 
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Jason Worman

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2018, 07:40:29 AM »
The wife and I and dog are okay. Will get RV tech out hopefully tomorrow or Monday and assess the damage.
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Keith Moffett

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2018, 10:54:20 AM »
Glad all are ok Jason.  Glad to help in any way we can.  Keep us up dated.   
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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2018, 05:44:54 PM »
Jason,
I am so thankful you are all okay.  Hope you can find out what caused the fire, get it fixed and get back on the road.  Absolutely the number 1 fear of all people who own a MH is fire.  I want to see you back on the road and meet you at a rally or two.  Good luck with the RV Tech.  I know others who also had a fire and many of them got back on the road.
Take care and evaluate carefully.
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Jason Worman

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2018, 06:14:35 PM »
Thank you
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Ron Johnson

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2018, 11:50:26 PM »
So glad to hear you and yours are OK ... Ron
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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2018, 03:26:45 AM »
Weren't you on the Oregon Coast?  Where are you now?
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Jason Worman

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2018, 03:48:26 AM »
We live in Reedsport; in the RV, I run the local mortuary. Hopefully tech can come out tomorrow and assess the damage before we call our insurance company. Fire was contained to basement compartment holding (ironically) the fresh water tank. Maybe the tank sensors sparked or something.
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Mike Shumack

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Re: RV caught fire tonight
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2018, 02:49:28 PM »
I have read about the wires on the Transfer switch loosening over time - which causes resistance and heat build up that can cause a fire. It is recommended to check the wire retaining screws/lugs for tightness every couple of years.

Is your shore/generator transfer switch located in/near the compartment with the fresh water tank?
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