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Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Explorer II
I don’t know what to think of this-
https://www.motor1.com/news/301981/nissan-slides-under-camper-trailer/amp/
-- Chris Bryant
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mich800
Explorer
Explorer
Clark, we are stuck under a truck...Do you honestly think I don't know that

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
Saw this elsewhere.
Modern cars the seating area is supposed to be a "Survival capsule" Designed to maximize survivability in the event of an accident.

I'd say Nissan's engineers did a very fine job.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times

bucky
Explorer II
Explorer II
I'd say the driver had an Angel on her shoulder and that the roof safety standard specs were met by Nissan. Crazy
I'd like to see the recovery bill on that one.
Puma 30RKSS

rhagfo
Explorer III
Explorer III
JaxDad wrote:
Somebody traveling at fairly high speed in the Nissan and they guy in the Dodge was stopped, the road is wet and at the last second the Nissan driver punched the brakes. The nose of the Nissan went down and momentum kept it going.

Once the Nissan got past the axles the RV acted like a (heavy) lever lifting the Dodge up by its hitch.

It’s amazing there were no injuries, or worse!


Sounds about right, a lot of front end damage to the Nissan.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

jplante4
Explorer II
Explorer II
I'm surprised that the hitch stayed connected.
Jerry & Jeanne
1996 Safari Sahara 3530 - 'White Tiger'
CAT 3126/Allison 6 speed/Magnum Chassis
2014 Equinox AWD / Blue Ox

JaxDad
Explorer III
Explorer III
Somebody traveling at fairly high speed in the Nissan and they guy in the Dodge was stopped, the road is wet and at the last second the Nissan driver punched the brakes. The nose of the Nissan went down and momentum kept it going.

Once the Nissan got past the axles the RV acted like a (heavy) lever lifting the Dodge up by its hitch.

It’s amazing there were no injuries, or worse!

gbopp
Explorer
Explorer
I'm guessing that Outback weighs a little more than 1397 lbs..