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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- We crashed our our truck and RV. What do we do now? We're a family of 4, living full time in our RV. In this video I talk about what happened after the accident, lessons learned, and what helped us get through that horrible day. I also show you up close some of the damage to our RV and truck.
Jerry I am a semi driver and run on the west coast mostly Utah to Washington state. I am also a commercial drivers license instructor so, if you don't mind just a couple of tips for snowy slick conditions here are some for the next time you are in that situation. I am not trying not to sound like you don't know how to drive or that things don't happen unexpectedly either. Just giving some advice after driving semi's for 22 years. First is that yes speed was a factor, but you know that. Second, thing I saw immediately was you were doing something us semi drivers call stab braking. It is a great technique when done properly however, you were on and off the brakes so quickly that it was ineffective and had it been done properly you most likely could have slowed down. This is how it should be done. Always remember the 5 / 10 rule unless in colder conditions and slick roads then it's a 5 / 5 rule. Apply brakes enough to slow you down but not lock up your brakes for 5 seconds and then get off the brakes for 10 seconds in order to cool your brakes before applying brakes for 5 more seconds and repeat till you are at the speed you want to be at. I think you can figure out the 5 / 5 rule from that information. That also works for going down long hills. Third looked like you had started turning for the curve and then hit the brakes. On slick roads with a heavy trailer that is a huge mistake. Remember an object in motion tends to stay in motion and trailer brakes ( if your trailer had them ) will generally not apply as much as your vehicle brakes will so your trailer still wants to keep going towards the outside of the corner. I am sorry if this sounds like I'm saying don't know how to drive that truly is not what I'm saying just giving some tricks of the trade from my profession. Also glad your are ok that road can be deadly in the winter time, I see it every winter. On a side note if you ever get a chance go hike the Lee's pass trail in kolob Canyon in utah one of my favorite hiking/camping spots. just be aware coming back out of the Canyon is a pain in the legs 1000 foot climb in the last 1 mile of the trail.
Thanks for the advice.
@@adventuredotlife no problem sir I myself had to learn that lesson about stab braking the hard way about 20 years ago. so I figured I would pass it on to you now. glad you are OK and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
This is great advice, I'm a CDL driver and also drive a motorhome regularly and a fifth wheel RV as well and I was just in Utah a few weeks ago during a snowstorm maybe the same one. In addition to what was mentioned about braking techniques, is to use engine/exhaust braking as much as possible and gearing to your advantage. may I ask what gear you were in and does the the Ford have an exhaust brake? Does the Ford tranny automatically downshift and keep it in higher RPMs when you are hitting the brakes? Or do you have to select a lower gear yourself like on the older automatic transmissions? Also what kind of tires are on the truck and trailer? Are they both rated for snow and ice? Glad you're okay
@@JerryHaecker So would it be okay to use the trailer brakes as you go around the corner even if you don't use the truck brakes or no brakes at all?
That will buff right out. Seriously no injuries except to the heart and machinery. Good to see you well. Your baby girl loves you buddy, that just broke her heart that her daddy was hurt.
Give her a hug for me.
I’m glad you all are safe man but when roads are like that you stop 43 years of trucking you stop God bless you
Another semi driver here. When I first saw your video of you going down that snowy road was holding onto my seat feeling you were going way too fast. I'm way slower in my 23' sprinter without a trailer. I agree with all the other pro drivers here, and no use adding another comment such as ''slow down' as you've long ago learned from this. Thanks for posting as your heartfelt comments and video will help countless others more than you think!
Cheer Up, and dont let this slow you down, you and your family will grow from this, and your sharing actually helps the entire community as we have so many newborn RVers! Not to mention your humble and honest, and you now have hundreds if not thousands of us who can answer most of your questions and be there for you!
Those fast moving storms are a nightmare, I've been a commercial truck driver for 16 years and I've had a few scary moments due to snow and ice. Just glad you are all ok, vehicles can be replaced. Pray that everything gets worked out. Stay safe out there
Don’t do the SHOULDA COULDA thing. Things are what they are. You’re safe. Things can be replaced and repaired. Learn from it and move on. We’re all human. Happy travels.
Thank you for the update.
Good to hear that you were all okay - that’s the main thing!
“Hind sight is 20/20”
Ram
Thank god everyone was ok, 4WD only helps you go, not stop...good luck
I literally just happened to find you first video a few minutes ago. Then noticed you had just posted an update! Glad all were ok! Scary stuff!
bSo very thankful you are alive and still here with entire family + dog. Thank god for this gift. 💖
It looked to me like the road had an icy patch at that point. Not much you can do with iced roads. You just skid and slide around. Yes, you could have gone slower, but 33 mph is not fast. There was no way to tell if snowstorm was going to be bad or light.
Very sad to see your truck and trailer so damaged. What a job to clear it all out! I hope you all managed to find some peace after that adrenaline jolt, sadness, fear, guilt, and nerve wracking exhaustion. Accidents take their toll emotionally.
On the bright side:
Your hitch and tow system held up well, your truck did not flip over, the trailer also did not flip over, the semi did not hit you, you did not go over the embankments, you are all alive and not injured, there was no fire or explosion, and you did not hit another vehicle. Do you realize how many things went RIGHT that day? I think you are a good driver to have kept control of the vehicle despite a very serious crash. Well done.
Take care of yourselves and get some rest. 💕
We definitely know how much worse things could have been. We're very blessed it turned out the way it did.
You did your best. That’s why they call it an accident. Don’t beat yourself up. Things happen in the blink of an eye. You did great. You and your son are ok and no one else was hurt. It’s all good!!! ❤️
Accidents happen. Good everyone is OK. Don't beat yourself up. Hey that's why we all buy insurance.
Oh my heart, thanks god that little girl can hugs her dad again, Hope insurance coverage doing good
In bad weather always be prepared to hit the slide on your trailer brake to straighten things out if you get sideways you don't want to tap the truck breaks. I know it was last second but be aware in the future,flashers and going slow help quite a bit too.. Specially with family on board...
I know that road, traveled it regularly, it changes mile to mile, turn to turn, I’m glad you and your family is safe.
Thanks God for the opportunity to breathe and another day to learn how short life can be, I'm glad to see all of you are doing good.
Under 30 is the key. Don’t stab brake. Steady braking is what you need. Glad you are okay.
Summer tires on icy road.... nice to afford an F450, but needs to buy proper tires for mountain travelling.
Not enough practice heavy hauling on mountain highways in winter. Takes time to learn it. Watch what the truckers do. An RV as your entire home also becomes your profession once you get behind the wheel. I went through a similar situation also during an insurance injury claim. I refused their help and paid for my own replacement RV and got right back on the dead horse again lol
That's why they call them accidents. It's no one's fault. Black ice is impossible to see. I thought it was going to overturn. You handled it like a champ. So glad everyone is okay.
I am glad you are okay. As for anyone in a slippery situation use your trailer brake hand controller it keeps your truck straight. Let the trailer do most of the work. Anyways glad everyone is safe
Jerry and Family, I WAS THERE that day on Route 20; I was heading east in that storm and passed your wrecked truck & RV. It must have been very shortly after the accident happened. I just found/viewed your "crash" video this eve & am thrilled you posted it, along with this follow-up video. I subscribed & will follow your journey to recovery! THANK you for posting these two videos, you have answered questions & concerns I have had for your family since passing your vehicles that day! I left North Idaho 3 days prior (Oct 22nd) headed to FL, (with a stop in Surprise, AZ) to see my family. I was in a Class C RV, traveling solo with my 2 cats, with the cold front right on my tail as I headed south across the U.S. I came down I-15 then took the 20 east to get over to 89 south. I have an older motorhome so it was already stressful not only traveling by myself, but hitting the bad weather in UT that day. I didn't realize 20 was like a Pass, ascending then descending, and was in the snow immediately. My heart sunk when I saw your wrecked truck and trailer. For 2 1/2 months I've wondered, "Who was in the truck, did they have any pets, was anyone hurt?" My bp is up right now, recounting your situation. I will share your crash video with my family, as I was trying to describe the accident scene to them. I could tell you lost control descending & can imagine you must've nearly had a heart attack (or crapped yourself!). Your son was likely buckled in but I hope your pup is ok? You're learning the hard way but have the humility to share your experience so we can all learn from it, too...again, Thank You. You are all safe....AMEN. Carrie in N. Idaho
Thank you for the well wishes. I'm glad you made it through that storm without any issues. Safe travels to you. :)
You did everything right. I live in Montana, I know all about sudden weather changes. Trucks and trailers can be repaired. Thankfully everyone was ok.
Glad to know everyone was okay.
Glad everyone was ok .. as a seasoned truck driver and fellow camper i can tell you speed was only 1/3 of the mistake .. 2/3 was braking on a curve
So thankful everyone was ok. The one thing that jump out of your update at me was " I put the truck in 4 wheel high". I am not familiar with Ford trucks, but on my 3500HD Silverado, when I put it in 4 wheel high it locks the rear differential and becomes possi traction. With the snow on the ground, mine would have lost traction and slid off on the curve even without ice.
Not on the dually, they are not equipped with the posi rear ends.
You know what to do now. Be so glad you and your family and others were not hurt and go forth with this knowledge. We often drove both vehicles and always have Verizon service. Try a walking stick when hiking.
Thanks so much for the update. I know all these comments are from people who were not there and did not see the weather unfold before your very eyes. One response was “that’s what we pay insurance for” all that said it’s still a pain. Remember, insurance is a business therefore they watch their bottom line. Document who and the topic when speaking to the insurance company. And keep receipts of your outlay since the event. Important thing is everyone is ok however we also need to remember we all have a budget. This is a business transaction, get what is coming to you.
While walking around the camper you made a comment that made me think, “the cap came loose and the floor in the bedroom is buckled”. To do that the RV frame would have to be bent(in my opinion) this would also explain the damage to the truck bed/cab. I also agree with another persons comment pertaining to the truck frame being checked. This will be important for the truck moving forward.
In the end, you appear unharmed which is a positive. The rest of the puzzle pieces will fall into places after much discussion with your bride.
You are clearly enjoying life’s journey. This is a minor detour. Be well, take care of your wife then children and you will make the right choices.
Glad you are all ok. It just goes to show we can all be only two seconds from disaster. You all walked away and that is the main thing.
Sorry about the mishap there.
Yes - these storms kick up out of nowhere fast.
Now - as a retired truck/contractor these types of storms are the worst.
A. Roads are likely well above freezing when storm started.
B. Packed slush is the trickiest.
C. Curves give lotsa opportunities to have trailers push you sideways, breaking traction.
As far as speed goes - yeah, you were a bit fast. My rule of thumb is If I have to use brakes on a long downhill then I'm going too fast. Now, I don't know if you have an engine brake or not - but that is my sole device to keep my speed down. If I'm using service brakes - than I'm going too fast. Time to downshift. Service brakes (in my opinion) should only be used to stop you on the hill. If I have to constantly apply them to maintain speed then I'm going too fast. I will however (when it's raining or snowing) apply them from time to time to keep drums and/or rotors dry. That way they'll be there for me should there be stopped traffic on the hill. Again, I don't know details of your setup - that's just my method.
Retired 28 years 2.5 million miles.
Glad you are okay after that one. I have an F-450 that I tow a couple of 30,000lbs gooseneck trailers with. Those factory continental tires are like skis in the snow. I was cringing the whole time at the speed you were traveling knowing just how sketchy these trucks are in the snow with those tires. Mistakes happen and thankfully you guys walked away unscathed!
We’re glad you’re safe. That’s a monster of a rig for any snowy road. Utah passes are known for unexpected snow fall.
Glad everyone’s okay. That’s why they call them accidents. Blessings to you and your family as you venture through life.
Try to travel that Route 20 every winter on way to AZ. It can be clear on I-15 but snowing up on 50. Bad part is another 3 miles the road would of been clear and dry. If it is snowing on I-15, I will go via Vegas. Sometimes when you replay these things in your mind, you come to the conclusion that you could not and would not have done anything any different. I learned long ago never to stop at Beaver, I try to wait till the corner of 50 and 89 to buy cheap gas. Thanks for posting, it will help viewers learn tips on winter driving and Route 50..
The main thing is that everyone is OK! My wife and I hit horses on the highway and our car was totaled. We spent the night in the hospital but had minimal injuries. Accidents happen very quickly in a mater of seconds. I was an ambulance driver for 17 years and I have seen a lot of accidents. Things can be replaced people cannot! best wishes to all of you!
Thank you for the follow up, we will all have accidents in life, as others have said don’t beat yourself up, sounds like it was a lesson learned for the future. Your just wiser now.
Thank God you were all safe! Now rebuild smarter and better. Good luck.
Make sure the insurance does a frame setup and measure on that truck, I use to write estimates for a major insurance company. A semi truck company body shop would be the best place for repairs with it being a F450, they would have the right equipment for the size of truck.
I believe that truck is aluminum. If so its going to have to be repaired by a shop capable of those repairs. Probably a ford dealership body shop.
Thank god you and your family are safe, that’s number one. The trailer definitely has damage and insurance will probably write it off. But honestly the truck doesn’t look bad at all. Easy fixing that. 1) New front rim and tire, 2) rear tires and drivers side rear rims 3) new running boards 4) new box with accessories 5) rear frame straightened 6) new hitch and accessories.
When watching the video of the accident, I figured there would be more damage.
Glad everyone is ok. Hard to predict the weather.
Glad you're all ok. That is what counts.
Who cares about the truck and the trailer as long as you and your family are ok they can be replaced you can’t the truck did it’s job keeping you guys safe and god bless you and your family safe travels out there
Thanks so much for sharing. Praise God that it wasn't much worse than it was! You are helping others possibly prevent a similar (or worse) accident in sharing this and what the lessons learned were. I would add a couple more (not to criticize but to maybe help):
~You are correct... 33 mph in that situation was way too fast. More like 10-15 using compression braking and maybe 2nd gear. With flashers on both your truck and the Jeep following to warn others behind you.
~ On my dually (Ram 3500) I have some pretty serious all terrain tires which will give much better traction in snow (won't help on ice of course). I give up a little with the aggressive tread in normal conditions to gain the better traction when needed.
~ As someone else mentioned...SLIGHTLY engaging just the trailer brakes (not enough to lock the tires of course) can sometimes help avoid disaster.
~ Sometimes you just can't avoid sudden weather changes as you have rightly observed. And waiting it out isn't always a good option.
I learned a long time ago...better to go slower than needed than to go faster than is safe!
After seeing video of the crash, I'm shocked the truck and RV look as good as they do! I truly expected the left side of each to look look like something from a demolition derby. I'm sure more damage will be found as they are torn apart and repaired.
Hi...it looks like you are new to the YT creator-community. I wish you all the best, and thanks for the update. So glad no one was injured!
Your comments about not being able to pull off make perfect sense, I love Utah one of the most beautiful areas but only passenger can really see it due to the fact driving winding roads driver is watching road and utah has very few pull outs or viewing areas. Glad your ok and thankfully your daughter was riding with mom.
Wow! I'm glad everyone is ok, good thing that the semi was able to stop before. that's why we pay insurance when we have bad luck. I hope everything gets settle properly.
We are just soo glad you guys are safe and made it out ok. Hopefully we can catch up soon.
I've done that highway in a snow storm and it's no joke. On the east side of the summit there was nothing. Light snow at the crest. By I-15, there was 6 inches. I've been going to Phoenix in November every year for over ten years and luckily I've only had that happen once. I pull a 36' travel trailer and those things can sure have a mind of their own. Low speed is crucial in inclement weather.
I'm glad you guys are OK. I've had to leave to beat a storm on more than one occasion. Sometimes nature decides to change it's schedule and there's not much to do but deal. I had a very similar situation last week going thru Tennessee to Alabama. I made the mistake of allowing the GPS to plan my route for me and it took us over a mountain pass. The roads went from wide highway, sunny and 49 degrees to a steep one lane windy mountain road with snow on the ground and temperatures ranging from 39 to 34 degrees. At first we were enamored by the beauty, but as I watched the sun and the temp continue to drop I got concerned. There were no shoulders to pull off. We were fortunate that we had daylight as a few more degrees cooler and we might have ended up in a very similar dire situation. I'm glad no one got hurt.
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Glad your ok, you scared us all!!! Can you do a video of the damage to the RV? I hope it’s not too bad
Thank goodness everyone was safe. Thanks for the post.
Ok I live in Maine, deal with snow all the time. When you put your truck in 4 wheel high, all you effectively did was lock front and rear axles together preventing then from acting individually. It's a common misconception that 4 wheel drive adds traction. Only for pulling power, otherwise it probably played a big part in your crash. Locking one wheel (abs or not) on one axle causes the same condition on the other axle. So instead of losing traction on on just one wheel allowing the others to roll at normal speed and maintain traction, you end up losing traction on multiple wheels. Also 4 wheel drive causes problems with stability control preventing the system from acting on just the desired wheel, this breaking force gets transferred to the other axle as well. Moral here is DON'T USE 4 WHEEL DRIVE UNTIL YOU CAN'T GET TRACTION GOING FORWARD! It causes people to crash. (All wheel drive vehicles do not lock front and rear axles together so not the same thing before anybody says that) I'm glad everyone is ok, keep up the videos and keep your head up.
It well known that hindsight is 20/20 , but the bright side is this. Every one is O.K.
I’m glad you, your son and pup were ok. Now I haven’t driven a truck and trailer for decades now. When it comes to tire choice, I have found major differences in car tires. Nothing but bad with Bridgestone and the exact opposite with Michelin. I wonder if truck tires have similar differences, maybe the outcome might have been different? Who’s to say.
Anyone who has towed a 5th wheel understands this is a nightmare come true. This is always in the back of your mind when you tow, you understand that anything can happen and it could end up like this or worse. I sure you will be shaken up over this for a spell. Get back on that horse and take it as a coaching moment. Best of luck.
Heartbreaking! So glad you're all safe, that's the most important thing. It's easier to analyze and evaluate the situation when we're looking back on it, than when we're in the present moment! Last August when we were travelling near Saguenay Quebec (we are from Ontario Canada) we encountered great trouble when our 2020 Grand Design Reflection 337rls wheels on the passenger side (the camp side) suddenly came off as we were travelling down the highway. OMG, I kid you not! Yes we have a good TPMS and yes my husband checks to torque and tire wear and integrity on all tires prior to any travel and yes tires were new and no we are not speed demons on the highway or anytime. We could only find one of the two wheels, it rolled away at least a half mile, and this tire had a puncture into the rubber of the tire. We did not notice that we ran over anything on the highway that would puncture the tire but that's the only answer because suddenly both the passenger side tires blew out and came completely off both hubs. We were able to get pulled over and off the road safely and discovered that all the lug nuts were sheared off. Miraculously no-one got injured or killed. CAA was wonderful and provided immediate towing service, we were towed to a local trucking repair where they stored our fifth wheel securely indoors. This happened on a Saturday morning of a long weekend and the following Monday we were fixed up enough to be back on the road. We were very shaken by this experience but it could have been worse. We travel with my sister and brother in law which was helpful in our situation. Praises to you and thank you for sharing your situation with everyone, I am looking forward to watching more video's. New subscriber.
4hi doesn't mean anything with 19.5 tires. They are a tough tire that have poor grip. Glad you got out if that unharmed.
Thank god you are all safe
This is a great lesson for me. Thanks for sharing. Glad you are ok
Even if its a short distance in the snow and ice, chain up!
Except fifth wheels don't really have chains. They have some small security wires. Sometimes just one. I've seen some without any at all.
When you're sliding, don't hit the brakes you only make it worse. You have all wheel driver, so use it. Accelerate gently and the puller will have enough traction to pull the trailer back in line. I always though that driving schools should focus on teaching you this kind of stuff instead of parking and going backwards....
Just now seeing this video (and the crash video in March) thank goodness, you and your family are all ok through the wreck, and so right.... it could have been SO much worse, especially with the semi coming up on you!!! Yikes. But you've got a great attitude.... it happened, now move forward, and just find the positives! You can analyze the situation and find the what ifs... and what you maybe should have or could have done different.... but move on. You did very well, keeping as much control as you could. Greetings from Northern Minnesota.
Dealership tires heavy on the breaks in the mountains.forstarters a big RV like that and you have stock tires should have a a/t or all weather. B you would have used the engine break and the Manuel gears and layed off the break peddle. And that big of a trailer should have had a bigger truck or a counter weight on the steering axle with a good all weather tire. And C the trailer break should have been adjusted to the terrain and weather conditions and Evan use the slide on the trailer break to slow the truck down safer
In snow gearing down slightly helps along with breaking. Be ready to shift up if you start sliding.
You being ok is the most important thing. Should've could've would've stuff doesn't matter at this point. It is what it is. Life is an experience to learn from. I'm sure you learned a lot from that one.
Happy New Year ! Glad your OK & didn't get badly hurt in the crash of your RV & truck .
Thank God for another day. Things happen. Thanks for your strength
And courage to release a follow up video
4:00 Speed always appear faster on camera than it actually is.
Glad yinz are ok! I also have a 5th wheel and found out how fast that trailer can push you, when it’s slippery out. I have learned to turn off tow mode and the exhaust brake when it’s slick out. I was going down a hill with a bend and the road was wet and of course the truck grade shifted to 2nd and the exhaust brake went balls to the wall right as I started into the bend. Nothing broke or hurt but scared the you know what out of us! Take cars
33mph? Maybe, maybe not too fast. Don't beat yourself up over speed, you recognized the changing conditions, you're not a reckless driver. You're tires are what need to be addressed. Plus, you don't pump your brakes, you need to give your ABS a chance to work and your tires probably didn't help with ABS. Squeeze braking could have helped but you were in that slide. That's why much has to do with your tires. Anything other than a winter tire is going to harden as Temps decrease. Glad you're ok and didn't roll from what I saw, that was amazing.
Like I said on the previous video... Glad no one was injured and overall the damage doesn't look too bad... Hope they're able to make it right with the repairs/replacement
I am so glad no one got hurt!
You got lucky to get out with no injuries thank God. All the arm chair quarterbacks telling you were going too fast. I have seen plenty of RVs going way too fast for conditions I am sure some of the commentators are some of those RV'ers. Good luck with your insurance hope it all works out.
Seems like the truck won't be too bad to repair as long as the frame is still true. The trailer on the other hand looks like the frame is bent which is causing the floor to buckle inside. Could have been much worse.
Glad you guys are ok.
Glad that everyone is ok.
You and your family are ok, think of it as an adventure and learning experience and move on. Live life.
Glad your all ok, and lesson learned!
I have to say, I saw you doing EXACTLY what I'd be doing in my travel trailer. I would have been tapping constantly at the brakes to slow myself down.
Black ice is unpredictable at any speed! At 30, you were driving to the conditions in my books. Lucky to be alive! Good luck with your insurance.
Glad everyone was ok. Truck and camper look much better than I was expecting. I’m sure there is hidden damage but the truck looks fixable not sure how camper repair works.
So glad you are all ok! Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing what you're doing.
Im sure ya know but slide on trailer brake is the key make sure you adjust it for road conditions lot of settings on it so it doesn’t grab to hard, glad you guys are safe.
Thanks for the follow up. I'm looking forward to the next one.
You never know when this kind of weather will get you. I'm considering keeping tire chains onboard but they are heavy. But not just for the rear drive wheels, but for the front too. I think your case shows this might have helped and maybe avoided the crash all together. Also, for those of you with trailers, chains for the wheels on the braking axles. I shutter to think if that had been an outside curve.
I'm wondering if you had repaired the tire, and maybe wheel damage, if you couldn't have continued on with the truck and trailer. I didn't see damage in the video that would prevent it from being driven to a place with more options, but maybe there was.
I know enough about hauling large trailers that I didn't question your speed, I could tell you were trying to slow down, it was making me anxious just thinking about being in that situation! Not everyone realizes you can't just jam on the brakes like it's a passenger vehicle, especially with those road conditions! You would've jackknifed way earlier had you done that!
Utah has wild weather. There’s zero you could have done to stop. We have the same trailer. Glad you’re ok. Subbed for more adventures
Glad you and your family are ok
Great vid. Glad all is ok. I consider your damage minimal considering the size of the rig. And they should get that Ford going ok. Lucky you didn't go over the side off the cliff. Good luck and let us know what happens insurance-wise. Alot of rv ers are not familiar with the protocol. Late
Wow! Glad that you and the Family are doing well. Material items can be fixed or replaced. Please let us know how insurance handles your claims. God Bless.
I thought you got yourself a nice daycab rig to pull your trailer at first, You could get a nice used rig, maybe even one with a small sleeper for half what the F450 costs.
I do love the 450 though. :)
Beautiful truck, you need one of those Freightliner M2 RV trucks to pull that trailer with. That’s a huge trailer.
Looks like a really sweet new 450 flatbed
So glad your ok....
I saw that truck being repaired next to my work that thing took a beating. The hitch was destroyed
Accidents happen glad you guy's are okay...
When the trailer is pushing the truck it means your brake controller was not set up correctly. The trailer brakes should grab slightly before the truck. Just an fyi
Just thank the good Lord that the out come was no worse than it was with that semi coming at you. We've all had a would've could've should've event.
Good on you for sharing this experience! It seems that southern part of the Wasatch is pretty treacherous. My parents crashed on I-70 SW of Richfield many years ago in May due to a microburst. They were in a Toyota SR5 pickup - nothing huge like an RV.
I'll try to learn from your experience - again, thanks for posting this.
It could have been worse, glad everyone is ok.