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whjco
Explorer
Apr 01, 2019

Grounded!

We bought a new 2019 Forest River Cherokee 274vfk and only got to use it five nights last year before we had to put it away for the winter. Several weeks ago, a tree fell on our 2015 Ram CTD. The estimate for repairs is $9800 and it will have a new center roof section installed and it will be at least three more weeks before it's repaired.

In the meantime, I can at least look at the new travel trailer sitting in the driveway even if I don't have a tow vehicle to pull it anywhere.

I miss my truck! :)

Bill J., Lexington, KY
Tow Vehicles
  • whjco's avatar
    whjco
    Explorer
    Apr 01, 2019
    arkie_camper wrote:
    WOW, hate to hear that. Hope no one was hurt.


    Thanks. No injuries, just a busted up pickup, a busted up antique '71 Dodge/Thomas bus and holes in the garage roof.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2019
    Oh no that's not good since they are often times not the same after repair.
  • ACZL's avatar
    ACZL
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2019
    Well I hope at least you cut up the tree for fire/camp wood. Sorry to hear about your trucks mishap.
  • ksss's avatar
    ksss
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2019
    Perhaps it was divine intervention. Perhaps He wants you to correct your past mistake and visit your GM dealer while your Ram is in the hospital. I think He wants you in a Duramax! The Lord works in mysterious ways.
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    naturist
    Nomad
    Apr 02, 2019
    From time to time I have the chance to point out that there are no guarantees of anything in the future. At any moment a bus (or meteorite or tree) can fall out of the sky on any of us. I’m glad the tree landed on your truck rather than on you, although it would have been nice if it had missed the truck, too. Go forth, young man, and seize this extra day you’ve been granted.
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    whjco
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2019
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Sounds like a great opportunity for some 'driveway camping'


    Unfortunately, it's parked next to the fence and I can't get the slide out. Otherwise, it's a great idea. :)
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    whjco
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2019
    ACZL wrote:
    Well I hope at least you cut up the tree for fire/camp wood. Sorry to hear about your trucks mishap.


    I let them haul the wood away. If I use my fireplace insert, it adds a substantial amount to my homeowner's insurance.

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