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ol_Bombero-JC
Jul 31, 2016Explorer
Coach man:
In my experience/s - RV fires -causing complete loss of the RV - are/were mostly caused by two things:
Engine - including fuel and electrical fires.
And -
Propane fueled fires - whether due to a leak, or refrigerator failures.
The amount of fire produced by an RV fire -due to the fuel carried- most likely won't harm a bridge or underpass, etc.
Should add - rapid and complete destruction of the RV is usually the result.
The duration and intensity of the fire -as compared to a tanker- is limited. The fuel carried and often the RV itself are gone rapidly.
Gasoline tankers involved in accidents can provide serious/major hazards to life and property - in spite of the safety devices to avert same.
Lots of fuel.
Be safe - with *your* equipment & vehicles - and be aware of those in your surroundings.
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In my experience/s - RV fires -causing complete loss of the RV - are/were mostly caused by two things:
Engine - including fuel and electrical fires.
And -
Propane fueled fires - whether due to a leak, or refrigerator failures.
The amount of fire produced by an RV fire -due to the fuel carried- most likely won't harm a bridge or underpass, etc.
Should add - rapid and complete destruction of the RV is usually the result.
The duration and intensity of the fire -as compared to a tanker- is limited. The fuel carried and often the RV itself are gone rapidly.
Gasoline tankers involved in accidents can provide serious/major hazards to life and property - in spite of the safety devices to avert same.
Lots of fuel.
Be safe - with *your* equipment & vehicles - and be aware of those in your surroundings.
~
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