A HUGE Lesson Learned July 27, 2005, 07:09:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56160We just got back from our annual vacation. Drove 1,000 miles from home and set up. Five days later, I get up and take Lucy, our dog, for a walk. We get back to the LD and as she has done countless times before, Lucy leaps into the RV. However, this times she catches her skin on the door while the momentum of her leap continues to carry her forward. Next thing I know, Lucy is screaming in pain. Three-fourths of the skin on her thigh ripped downward.Luckily, we found a wonderful vet in the area and three hours of surgery later, Lucy was sewn up.I mention this for two reasons. First, the vet said that becasue we travel with Lucy's medical records, valuable time was saved in requesting information from our vet back home.Next, the vet (her office is near many campgrounds)said that she sees this type of injury more frequently than you would think. She said RV doors have sharp corners. I checked, and she was right. Now, up until this point we had always kept the LD door only partially opened when entering the camper in order to avoid letting bugs into the motorhome-not any more!!!! I swing that door all of the way open whenever the dog enters.I wanted to mention this for any pet owners, so that they don't experience the same heartache (or empty wallet syndrome) I had.Thanks, Kathy
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #1 – July 27, 2005, 11:25:12 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56170Quotesees this type of injury more frequently than you would think. She said RV doors have sharp corners. I checked, and she was right. Ouch!! That hurts just thinking about it. We travel with three dogs. On what part of the door did the poor creature catch her skin? Thanking you in advance Kathy. Ed, Carol, Gopher, Balou & Bagera from Dillon, CO Heaton Bay Campground.
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #2 – July 27, 2005, 11:35:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56171QuoteWe just got back from our annual vacation. Drove 1,000 miles from home and set up. Five days later, I get up and take Lucy, our dog, for a walk. We get back to the LD and as she has done countless times before, Lucy leaps into the RV. However, this times she catches her skin on the door while the momentum of her leap continues to carry her forward. Next thing I know, Lucy is screaming in pain. Three-fourths of the skin on her thigh ripped downward. Ouch is right! We had a similar situation with our Yellow Lab. She caught on the screen door but not to the extent that you experienced. But it did scare her and us with a two inch cut. We learned to open the door completely before giving her permission to go in. Hard lesson to learn, But glad that Lucy is OK.John in AZ
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #3 – July 28, 2005, 12:17:10 am Yahoo Message Number: 56175(snip) "Three-fourths of the skin on her thigh ripped downward. Luckily, we found a wonderful vet in the area and three hours of surgery later, Lucy was sewn up.....I swing that door all of the way open whenever the dog enters."Kathy:Thank you for posting this warning, it could save many dogs from a similar painful experience...maybe my own. Our thoughts go out to you and Lucy and hope for a complete recovery with no complications.Anne 93° La Verne, CA
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #4 – July 28, 2005, 01:03:05 am Yahoo Message Number: 56176--- QuoteOn what part of the door did the poor creature catch her skin? Thanking you in advance Kathy. Ed, Carol, Gopher, Balou & Bagera from Dillon, CO Heaton Bay Campground. I'd like to know the answer to that for our little rascals sake also.We have been thinking of a Heaton Bay stay, soon. The last time we went there, they were having a real beatle kill-tree problem. Did they get the full hookup loop opened up yet? How long are you guys gonna be hanging out there? Perhaps we could meet and bla bla about our LD adventures?Dan Hillman Parker, Co.2001-30 FT IB --Red & White
A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #5 – July 28, 2005, 09:18:38 am Yahoo Message Number: 56182Lucy got hurt on the screen door section of the main door (the two are attatched). The bottom corners of the sceen door are very sharp.Kathy
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned - HEATON BAY in Colorado Reply #6 – July 28, 2005, 08:18:09 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56198Quote sees this type of injury more frequently than you would think. She said RV doors have sharp corners. I checked, and she was right.Ouch!! That hurts just thinking about it. We travel with three dogs. On what part of the door did the poor creature catch her skin? Thanking you in advance Kathy. Ed, Carol, Gopher, Balou & Bagera from Dillon, CO Heaton Bay Campground. Hi Ed, I see that you're in Heaton Bay - we loved that campground and were scheduled to be back this summer until an emergency swamped our travel plans a month ago. For the person asking where to go in Colorado, this is a great site right on Dillon Reservoir at the edge of Frisco. There is a bikepath that you can take all the way to Vail or Breckenridge or Keystone and the views are wonderful. A big thumbs up from me and I have placed it in the "Best Campgrounds" area at the links over there on the left {In files}.DaveRuby the red 04 RK
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned - HEATON BAY in Colorado Reply #7 – July 29, 2005, 12:29:25 am Yahoo Message Number: 56217There's a fix for the sharp edges on the offending screen door.Using a fine file, carefully round (radius) and smooth the square edges at the bottom of the screen door. It's relatively easy to do. First file off about 1/8" of the corner at 45 degrees, then round the remaining angles. Then file off any sharp lips created by previous filing. Finally, run your finger over the edges to be sure all is smooth. Note that if the mitered door edges are not even at the corner, then it will be necessary to bend one or both edges a bit so they are in better alignment. Do this with a pliers after protecting the finish with a bit of thin cardboard.When your done, your pet or child might get a bit of a bruise if hitting the door corner hard, but it won't be a scalping affair.I'll post a picture in the Yonder album when I remember to bring my camera back from the hangar.all the best,bumper
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned - HEATON BAY in Colorado Reply #8 – July 29, 2005, 10:54:46 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56259QuoteQuoteHeaton Bay Campground.> Hi Ed, I see that you're in Heaton Bay - we loved that campground and }.Dave Ruby the red 04 RK You're right Dave. This place is first class all the way. Two weeks ago they opened Loop C with electric hookups if so desired. Quite unusual for a N.F. campground. We indulged. For $12/night with the Old Age Passport you can't go wrong. Ed & the Gang. Now visiting family in Kansas City, KS.
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #9 – July 29, 2005, 11:04:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56260QuoteWe have been thinking of a Heaton Bay stay, soon. The last time we went there, they were having a real beatle kill-tree problem. Did they get the full hookup loop opened up yet? How long are you guys gonna be hanging out there? Perhaps we could meet and bla bla about our LD adventures? Dan Hillman Parker, Co. 2001-30 FT IB --Red & White The bark beatle is creating havock (sp?) in the area. About 1/3 of the trees in the campground have been cut down so it does look a little naked here & there but it's still nice. Worth the trip. Have fun. In hot Kansas City, KS visiting family then back to even hotter south FL. Bla!!!. Wife teaches college & classes start mid-August. Ed & the Gang. Missing cool, clear Colorado.
Re: A HUGE Lesson Learned - HEATON BAY in Colorado Reply #10 – August 03, 2005, 01:56:32 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56415QuoteThere's a fix for the sharp edges on the offending screen door.Using a fine file, carefully round (radius) and smooth the square edges at the bottom of the screen door. It's relatively easy to do. Okay, I posted a picture of my "now much safer" screen door. It's the last picture in the Yonder album. Though not as critical, it would also be easy to slightly round the corners of the outer door as well. I have no clue why the door manufactures don't do this.all the best,bumper
A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #11 – July 28, 2005, 10:25:00 am Yahoo Message Number: 56186We have two dogs, a 15 year old Cairn terrier and a one year old Corgi. The Cairn is a male, and we always make SURE that he jumps into the motorhome at a direct 90 degree angle to the door, not from a diagonal approach. He could really injure his undercarriage if he happened to catch the corner of the step on his saggy belly. Gotta take care of our little pets........taller dogs could make it easier, but these short legged dogs have a challenge. Vertically challenged. They are both wonderful campers, but the Corgi gets scared and tries to crawl behind the barrel chairs. She once tried to get under my husband's feet while driving. We have her travel in a kennel as a result ......old Murphy the Cairn, just hangs out and sleeps. Dogs make camping great fun.......although a responsibility when you leave them.Jane and Bob in Colorado[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] A HUGE Lesson Learned Reply #12 – July 28, 2005, 12:53:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 56189QuoteThey are both wonderful campers, but the Corgi gets scared and tries to crawl behind the barrel chairs. She once tried to get under my husband's feet while driving. We have her travel in a kennel as a result ......old Murphy the Cairn, just hangs out and sleeps. Good idea to keep your pets in a kennel -- and have the kennel secured in some way so that it doesn't fly forward in case of an accident. Hope you will consider securing Murphy in some way, too. Pets can become missiles in an accident, injuring (or killing) not only themselves, but also any people they happen to hit. Would you let your children ride in the motorhome without wearing seat belts? Maxx has always worn a seat belt harness which serves two purposes: it keeps him contained in case of accident, and we can open the doors without fear of him getting out of the vehicle. In our LD, he's secured to the seat belt on the rear couch.Linda Hylton2004 Red 23.5' TKFrom Pit River Campground (BLM) See where we are: http://map.datastormusers.com/user2.cfm?user=1167
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