Couple wrecks trailer 20 minutes after buying it

The driver specifically stated that trailer sway occurred that couldn't be corrected. That is driver error. It is incorrect setup for towing and/or excessive speed. Floor repairs, whether or not they are properly done with proper materials, would not have been the cause of trailer sway.

article wrote:
the travel trailer began to sway behind their Jeep Cherokee, according to Trooper Chelsea Hodgson. The driver told troopers she was unable to regain control and the trailer flipped over in the left land and landed on its top.

To me, the dealer would be the last one on the blame list. The driver comes first, then if anyone else at all, I'd blame the state for allowing any idiot with a valid drivers license, a few bucks and decent credit to drive/tow whatever they want to. That's all you need to hook onto 10,000 pounds of trailer with your 1992 Jeep Cherokee and take off down the interstate. It's stupid! If I want to ride a motorcycle on the road, I have to have an endorsement, but my regular standard license lets me drive/tow the biggest RV on the lot. Even at 16 years old. Testing should be required.

Eric&Lisa wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Why did the op and others assume there was a dealer involved? The article said nothing about where they bought it.

The article references Poulsbo which is a big RV dealer in the Pacific Northwest.

All the article says is that they bought it in Poulsbo, the city. They didn’t mention Poulsbo RV at all.

:):)

Sold as is with no warranty?

Sticker weight does not include any equipment added by a dealer or anyone else. Being just purchased it was likely under the gross weight. Who is responsible for determining the actual weight at time of sale - dealer or private sale or new owner or no one?

Unfortunately many buy a rig based on their car purchase experience which has little in common with a RV purchase.

Keithk3628 wrote:
Well if they did buy it at a dealer I wonder if they set the sway control properly, the driver said she couldn't control the sway. And new RV owners might have relied on a dealer to set up the sway control device if one.

And like westernparkowner said, the new owner making excuses for the 2x4's and 2x6's. Very weird, can't remember ever seeing any travel trailer with a floor of 2x4 or 2x6.

I'll freely admit, I've never owned a TT, have used a few, but, That was my first thought.

Well if they did buy it at a dealer I wonder if they set the sway control properly, the driver said she couldn't control the sway. And new RV owners might have relied on a dealer to set up the sway control device if one.

And like westernparkowner said, the new owner making excuses for the 2x4's and 2x6's. Very weird, can't remember ever seeing any travel trailer with a floor of 2x4 or 2x6.

Bird Freak wrote:
Why did the op and others assume there was a dealer involved? The article said nothing about where they bought it.

The article references Poulsbo which is a big RV dealer in the Pacific Northwest.

Sounds like the driver was already trying to make excuses with the 2 x 6 **** and bull story. Apparently they were almost given a ticket for excessive speed. Looks to be cut and dried case of operator error since they are ultimately responsible for what they put on the highway and their ability to operate the rig.

With two tanks in the rear and one at the axles, and seeing water all over the road, one must question the engineering on the unit. So looking at the bright side, one more piece of junk is off the road.

Saw that on the news just now. What a shame! Sure hope they had insurance.