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07-31-2021, 02:51 PM #41
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Something I didn't see mentioned was that the problem may have been there some time before this trip and got worse, to the point of catastrophic failure at that particular moment.
What if the 7 pin wasn't unplugged on the previous trip? The wires were then damaged and just waiting for the straw that broke the camel's back to occur and this event was it.
The OP needs to review their entire RV experience from the first time they laid hands on their new RV to the time the fire started to get the whole picture on how this might have evolved. Perhaps his story started quite some time prior.
If I understand right, there's a hot lead on a 7-pin that is not fused or has a breaker to protect shorts at the far end. Is that right? A design flaw if so. I imagine that would trigger a recall of some sort if true and is proven in court.
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07-31-2021, 03:59 PM #42
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07-31-2021, 04:56 PM #43
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07-31-2021, 06:11 PM #44
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
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2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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07-31-2021, 07:47 PM #45
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07-31-2021, 08:11 PM #46
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The 2 off topic posts in question have been moved into a thread of it's own in the Solitude general section
Marcy & Gary
2014 Grand Design - Reflection 303RLS
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07-31-2021, 08:16 PM #47
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Sorry about your situation and glad everyone is safe. Your problems started by accepting the trailer with a 30 minute walk around and orientation. Personally I always schedule my trailer deliveries early in the morning. I show up with a cashiers check in hand and tell them to expect about a 6 hour inspection on my part. I have been known to leave with my check and leave a list of things the dealer needs to fix before I return with the check. If you are not familiar with what to look for, you should of hired an inspector. Maybe this issue would have been found and the whole situation averted.
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08-01-2021, 07:52 AM #48
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mUSt bE spECial
Not sure any one here has checked this part on a PDI or any of the 100`s electrical connections in a camper. During a PDI if it works you move to the next system. Spotting a potential electric problem would be lucky at best even for an Electrician, you would have to remove panels, boxes, switches, plugs, the electrical panel, check for tightness on all connections, etc. which you AREN`T going to do at dealer inspection, especially if it is working properly. Sorry for this guy but the insurance avenue is going to be the best way to handle this, call the expenses a lose and move on.
It just seems to me when there is a lot of money to lose people always look for how it was somebody elses fault and should pay. If this had happened at the dealer lot you might have a leg to stand on but as soon as you drive off it`s your baby. This could have happened any time in your travels and not know it. If GD feels charitable they might help with a heavily discounted new unit but I wouldn`t hold my breath as they have already spoken. Sorry, I know this kinda ruins the whole camping experience for you and your wife. Good luck.
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08-01-2021, 12:31 PM #49
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As someone has already mentioned, be sure you have the right type of insurance. I sell it and your average policy thru progressive
for example would not cover his business use. It also has to be changed for full timers use. Not the best move to post what
he did for all to see. This should just be a simple insurance claim, nothing more.
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08-01-2021, 01:33 PM #50
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Stupid question, do I need to...
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