Someone had a really bad day!

[bcv1218]

It's just a flesh wound!

[Pacific Fisher]

My wife and I were driving down an interstate when we came up on a large RV, I do not recall the brand. Anyhow it was on fire rising up from a wheel well halfway up the side. We sped up to their truck and motioned back, and they thought we were saying hello and they happily waved. Then they put on the brakes and pulled to the shoulder. At this point the RV was being engulfed. A heavy duty state highway service truck pulled up, so we kept on our way. I am 100% certain that the RV burnt to the ground. Hopefully they were able to disconnect and save their truck. Another great reminder to me to touch the hubs often to detect heat buildup before a failure.

[terryriddle]

My wife and I were driving down an interstate when we came up on a large RV, I do not recall the brand. Anyhow it was on fire rising up from a wheel well halfway up the side. We sped up to their truck and motioned back, and they thought we were saying hello and they happily waved. Then they put on the brakes and pulled to the shoulder. At this point the RV was being engulfed. A heavy duty state highway service truck pulled up, so we kept on our way. I am 100% certain that the RV burnt to the ground. Hopefully they were able to disconnect and save their truck. Another great reminder to me to touch the hubs often to detect heat buildup before a failure.

That is what happens when one does not properly maintain their bearings... Things can get so hot that the fire in the wheel well can spread to the inside of the RV. And i the first shot of the RV being held together, that is what happens if you flip one. It will fall apart, regardless of brand. Because of improper wheel packing, I lost a hub and wonder how the wheel stayed on. Was lucky it did not catch fire. Ended up coming home with a different RV since Dexter was going to take fourteen weeks to get us a new axle. They would have to build it and ship it to us via long-haul freight... Expensive trip! Lesson learned, find a good mechanic or do the bearings yourself....stay away from Camping World!

[JiMissy]

Having owned a ultra lite unit long ago, I soon learned that ultra light means ultra cheap materials.

[jstchilln]

I will remember this picture when I see that sweet used TT at a sweet to good to be true price with a salvage title.