RV Fires July 21, 2017, 04:42:11 pm Recent discussions on this forum regarding RV fires have revolved around hazards such as propane, overheated engines or brakes, etc. but don't forget about safety when handling gasoline. Here are a couple of recent examples. Be safe out there, folks!RV destroyed by fire on Route 422Three-RV Fire on Upper State
Re: RV Fires Reply #1 – July 21, 2017, 06:09:16 pm I could be wrong, but the rightmost of the three burning RVs in that second story looks a whole lot like a mid-Eighties Lazy Daze. Looks just like my Gertie (1985), in fact.
Re: RV Fires Reply #2 – July 21, 2017, 07:19:44 pm Now that you mention it, could be! After watching the firefighter trying to extinguish the blaze, I was impressed with how quickly an RV can burn.
Re: RV Fires Reply #3 – July 21, 2017, 08:54:06 pm Take another look at my last post--I've added a photo of Gertie, taken at a similar angle. The righthand burning RV is definitely a Lazy Daze. The pinstripes, the fender flares, the front air dam, the mirror strut... everything matches perfectly. What a shame! (And what an idiot that other RV's owner was, pouring gasoline into his carb!)
Re: RV Fires Reply #4 – July 21, 2017, 09:23:23 pm Andy yes definitely a Lazy Daze. But the cabs are different years. The grills are different.
Re: RV Fires Reply #5 – July 22, 2017, 09:01:46 am Quote from: HiLola - July 21, 2017, 04:42:11 pmRecent discussions on this forum regarding RV fires have revolved around hazards such as propane, overheated engines or brakes, etc. but don't forget about safety when handling gasoline. Here are a couple of recent examples. Be safe out there, folks!RV destroyed by fire on Route 422Three-RV Fire on Upper StateI wonder how the fellow that ran out of gas ignited the fuel he was putting in his RV; normally, I would not expect that to be any riskier than fueling from a pump. IMO, the second guy, pouring gas into the carb, illustrates a danger of carburetted engines, not the danger of gasoline, as carb fires can happen without "owner assistance". Carburetor fires never happen with fuel injected engines, even if the owner is dumb as dirt!
Re: RV Fires Reply #6 – August 10, 2017, 11:52:33 am Here is another RV fire. This one has the large front cabover window that LD used in earlier years but can't make out the brand. Looks to be a Chevy chassis:Crews respond to RV fire on Highway 41 near Cholame Y | The Tribune
Re: RV Fires Reply #7 – September 28, 2017, 07:15:14 am Is it really necessary to turn off the refrigerator when fulleing up?
Re: RV Fires Reply #8 – September 28, 2017, 08:55:44 am "Is it really necessary to turn off the refrigerator when fulleing up?"---I don't want an open flame anywhere near gasoline; IMO, turning off the refrigerator is mandatory when fueling. 3 Likes
Re: RV Fires Reply #9 – September 28, 2017, 09:09:01 am So much of RV safety revolves around simple precautions. One thing to remember about RV fires is that we are never truly alone. A road side blaze, campground blaze, a gas station blaze...others are involved and put at risk. Turning off appliances and the propane tank while traveling and fueling up will save a lot of people a ton of grief. It's kinda like stop signs. STOP! A two second stop can prevent a whole lot of heartache.Simple precautions. Kent 1 Likes
Re: RV Fires Reply #10 – September 28, 2017, 10:37:24 am Quote from: frankubick23350 - September 28, 2017, 07:15:14 amIs it really necessary to turn off the refrigerator when fulleing up? It's a no brainer for many, yes! Also, make sure any pilot lights are off if you have an older LD:Gas-station fire destroys Indiana couple’s RV - News - Houma Today - Houma, LAJust curious, does the LD owner's manual address this issue?
Re: RV Fires Reply #11 – September 28, 2017, 11:00:06 am I'm convinced. I always have done it but lately DH says it's not really necessary. The slight effort of getting up to do it outweighs the slight possiblilty of a fire. 1 Likes
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