Think You Got a Big Enough Truck❓ // This Could Have Been MUCH WORSE 😯 // Full Time RV
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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We get asked why we use such a large truck to tow our RV. Our good friend Chad Heiser had an accident while traveling on the interstate and his HDT Hauler probably saved him from going over. We got a chance to chat with Chad about the experience and get his opinion regarding towing with an HDT.
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Chad did a great job saving that plastic bumper.
As a ex truck driver,he over reacted sorry,more damage was sustained by this than if it hit head on,on a t 2000 the radiator is much higher than the tire size
In truck driving school they reiterated over and over again not to swerve off the road. Only bad things can happen. If he’d have taken the hit in the radiator, he’d be only replacing a radiator. Glad no one was injured!
Thank you, I watched this and that was my first thought. There is a ton of damage to the camper, otherwise it would just have a big dent in the front bumper.
I agree.
Yep. Late reaction which can happen to all of us, but regardless of what is pulling the pinbox, that single attach point is the same. This was not a stopping issue and what happens if just full brakes are applied and straight ahead maintained?
Ex Owner Op here as well, yeah, he should have just braked hard, if the tire went under would have done damage, but going into the ditch did just as much or more.
From experience, 30 years professional driving, get on brakes, steer towards where object was... steering away from it always.. always puts you directly in the path for a collision or ditch.
Yep I’ve been driving for 25 years and he was not looking at his surroundings
Yes his mistake was he should have never swerved. If you are going head on with a car or truck you swerve or a human you swerve ; not for that hit it now he has to replace a RV because of that mistake.Jim and Chad don’t have years of driving experience
@@hnh1877 I'm not gonna bash him...he's not a professional driver. So I'll give him a break...he did what most "untrained" people would do. But when he said he didn't know what was beside him...tells me he was not paying attention and had tunnel vision. You absolutely need to know what is in your "zone" at all times. I tell people to try your best to keep others out of your donut..you being the donut. 4 million miles accident and ticket free...I feel like I know just a little bit about safety. From what I saw, it wasn't him hitting the grass that hurt him, watch it again, you'll see a big cement drain culvert he hit dead square. That's what absolutely tore his rig to shreds top to bottom end to end. This is why you have to do your diligence to keep on the pavement, as you may not see what the grass and ditch is hiding. Driving is like other things, you need training to be safe..just like police need consistent training, driving a semi is no different. I'm glad he is safe and okay. His camper can be replaced, he can't. Expensive lesson tho...
I agree with Charlie P , the driver was not a professional, however, I think these folks should find a weekend or hell day course on how to operate a HDT safely.
Look at all these Monday morning quarterbacks here, aren't you all special.
Well I've been driving semis for 42 years and I totally agree with HARLEY. This gentleman totally over reacted Never Never Never ever swerve to miss something like a tire. Run over it will cost you much much less.
Agree! My grandfather had me drive with a five gallon bucket of water in my trailer, full of water … you couldn’t argue with water. This was reactionary driving, not active driving. Good thing others weren’t on the road at the same time. Glad everyone was safe, but the driver should consider driving classes to improve his confidence
He was clearly not paying attention and it took him by surprise.
@Wasn't Me the problem i have with second guessing someone else's decision is i wasn't there so i don't know what the guy was thinking ,, having watched the whole video and hearing that this guy was a retired law enforcement officer i seriously doubt he wasn't paying attention ,,
@Wasn't Me i've been a truck driver since 1995 i learned that in driving school ,,i also have an HDT RV hauler myself ,,brakes are always better than swerving ,,i have seen more than 1 flying tire ,,and they tend to appear suddenly like this one did rolling out of the bushes
@Wasn't Me i agree
Hello folks. Great video. Glad everyone is ok especially your friend. It's unfortunate that he had to experience that on the highway but here are some very important words of advice. I am a Class A Professional Truck Driver. I've been Trucking since 1999. Well, first and foremost always do a "Pre-Trip" on your (Rig and Trailer). There are some cool UA-cam videos that can help learning that. But the main reason for commenting is to tell you folks to always stay conscious of your mirrors especially the lane of travel next to you or on either side using your peripheral view. Always remember to look in both "mirrors every 8 seconds" and always keep a mental note of vehicles (types and sizes) behind you, beside you, in front and if possible on opposite side of road/highway.
The reason I say this is because if the KW Driver (your friend) would have made these mental and visual notes and stayed on his mirrors every 8 seconds or less he could have been prepared to maneuver to the left lane because he would have been aware if any vehicles were in that lane of travel. Always leave yourself an escape route (this doesn't mean to swerve hard). And never ever allow a vehicle to ride beside you. Either you pass or slow down and let them pass. You have to always keep those lanes beside you clear if all possible at all times. Remember that you are in a bigger vehicle. You are like the big brother. You can't screw up because everyone depends on you. The rule of thumb and the safest thing to do is keep that truck straight (going forward) no matter what's in front of you and I mean no matter what. Swerving that big rig could cause a roll over very easily and that could be catastrophic to you, your wife and to other motorist vehicles next to you with families in them.
Your friend was extremely lucky that he did not flip that truck on it's side. Weight had nothing to do with it. That was pure luck that it stayed upright. Trust me. I've seen empty trailer's GVWR at 9,000 pounds flip a semi over all do to the angle and speed factor. Anyways I don't want you guys to think that your truck is unflippable. Respect the machine. God bless and take care. Be safe and drive smart.❤️🙏✌️
Very well said, good advice, but everyone is different in reactions as well!
WOW! So much more damage than we caught during the recovery!! Glad to see it towed all the way back. By far the hardest kind of trailer to recover!
Thanks for your help!
Well, we are selling our Kenworth T680 and downsizing to a 2022 Ford F450 if and when it ever comes in. Too many campgrounds just can’t handle 65 feet in length , and frankly a few of them don’t want us on their property anyway. We are only towing a 35 foot Grand Design Solitude so the F450 will be plenty of truck for us. Glad to see everything worked out OK!
I agree; I drove for 41 years don’t care anything about pulling a RV with a semi truck. Oh and it took us 5 months to get our 2022 F 450 and Ford is not taking anymore orders for the 2022 model year.
@@TonyBenton0728 we placed our order March 3rd. Ford stop taking orders April 1 for the 2022 model year in preparation for the 2023 models. If five months holds true hopefully we will have our truck sometime in September. But in the meantime the Kenworth is doing just fine so I’m in no hurry. 😄😄
NEVER EVER LEAVE THE HIGHWAY UNDER ANY CICUMSTANCE
My dad was a trucker until about 10 years ago. As a kid, I rode with him several times and the comfort of a semi is night and day different. You almost feel like you're on a boat instead of a road with the air suspension, air ride cab and air ride seats. You just bob up and down instead of feeling jolted most of the time. We covered over 600 miles in a day and sure, at 14, I was sick of being in a vehicle, but it didn't feel near as bad as the back seat of the pickup going half that distance.
Having lost the trailer brake connection on my 3/4T F-250 once with a 30' fiver, I can appreciate the comment about the truck stopping the trailer rather than the trailer stopping the truck!
Stuff happens Steven.
Holy cow. That is a great example of why an HDT (especially one with a moose bumper!) is the way to go. Glad no one was injured!!
30+ years driving a semi truck overr the road every situation is different, no matter what people say or think they weren't in your situation at that time, you were correct on no time to look in your mirrors for other vihicles in left lane, you chose the ditch which was the safer bet and most importantly no one was hurt, yes you have some damage to your truck and trailer but you are alive to tell your story..
I tow a tractor
on a 24' gooseneck . I have had blow outs take me off roading and hard braking jack knife me but thank God never out of control. I'm only pulling 8200 lbs l can't emagine this time of weight controlling a 3/4 ton like I drive. I have been convinced I need more truck by this video. Thanks guys for your content be blessed today and more.
We're glad you found it informative Junky....have a great weekend and be safe.
First of all thank you Chad for serving Us as a Police officer for 27 years!
As one of many who live full time in a 5th wheel RV I would love to have a HDT to pull my RV, but in the 7 years we have owned our RV, I only moved it 2 times, one less than a mile and the other was less than a block to a new space. So our one ton ford was it. If I was going to do more over the road pulling then I would have a HDT! I agree safety is number one not only for us but for everyone on the road, or I would have a class A motor home!
I am also very happy that Chad and wife are safe and not hurt.
Scary situation. Glad no one was hurt and things are replaceable. Best wishes.
My heart goes out to that gentleman, thank God he’s ok which is most important.
We couldn't agree more Sonia.
Glad Chad avoided any injuries. Just shows how much safer HDT are pulling these large RV's. See you at the WCR.
We're happy he's okay too Rick. Looking forward to seeing you guys again.
I am so glad Chad is OK. I am so sorry his DRV was so damaged. No fun. He is a great guy. Thank you for sharing.
We're so glad it wasn't worse....it could have been a disaster!
@@SuiteTravelsChad is a terrible driver, he needs his license taken away. He is too dumb to pay attention to the road and ditches and use his brakes.
Glad Chad came through this; it's sad what happened to his beautiful fifth wheel. Things happen fast on the road. Chads quick thinking saved the day. This could have turned out really bad. Thank you for great eye opener.
We're just glad he's okay Lynn. We never really know how we're going to react until it happens.
As a 20 year semi driver, I can certainly appreciate having a HDT as 5th wheel hauler! That’s great he’s okay and only minor damage to the KW. When the time comes that we upgrade from a Class A DP, an HDT will definitely be on our radar! Thank you for sharing!
FYI. Commercial driver training advises to go right, not left, and yes straight is an option as he was not going to hit a person. Going left to avoid the object puts you in another lane and others lives at risk. Straight ahead or right are your options.
And.....as a truck driver, you should have already known if there was anything to your left. You should always be aware of your surroundings. Constantly check your mirrors. I would have just hit it and then repainted the bumper.but worst case, replacing a radiator is cheaper than your trailer.
Glad he is safe. Hopefully he can get a new trailer with what he had and wants in it.
We're glad he's safe too....it was a nightmare!
That size truck must be fun driving to the grocery store. Which is why we drive a diesel pusher. It too has the comfort seats, but the Jeep we pull can take us just about anywhere with ease. That works for us.
Get a bull bumper and you wouldn't have needed to swerve. Maybe slow down alittle and hope it bounces off. Keep all that plastic on the front pristine. I drive semi and won't swerve for animals or debris
As a fellow brother in blue and an HDT owner. I can see how this could happen on the open roads. I have installed a huge heavy duty bull bar so I'd hope that would save my truck a bit. Can't say for sure what I'd do in that situation but thank God he is ok and he was able to at least get down the road.
We're happy he's safe too.
None of us know how We would react to that! Your driving reaction is years of driving and those of you that are HDT drivers will do something else Chad drove and did what he did out of a split second, I can’t fault him
@@davdcarter8412 zero training in a commercial truck and zero experience. Just because it’s a class 6, it still has air brakes and drives like a class 8 rig.
That the problem with the government, allowing inexperienced drivers to operate it while towing a trailer behind them.
This is coming from a commercial driver with 37 years of experience in a class 8. Pulling long trailers, Doubles/triples.
What that driver did showed exactly how much experience he had and his attention to the road.
Your truck set up is awesome. We saw you on the highway several years ago and were so amazed by the truck and love your little car.
Did you wave as we drove by Patti? Hope to cross paths again some day.
A f450 or f350 with a bull bar would have been keep going and the loose tire would have been push on the side or ahead with enough room to stop safely on the side of the interstate. No need for a HDT to get thru safely.
Holy crap! So glad Chad is ok and I guess this explains why he’s getting a new DRV.
Not a fun experience Eric...but he's doing fine.
We had a 45ft Teton for 7 years. We never towed it. We had 6 motorhomes before and had decided to retire from the traveling so we got the Teton and
kept it on our lot at Rancho California RV Resort. All of our friends that had the same coach, had tractors like yours to tow their 45 footers for the same reasons you've shared in this very important video. Having a correctly matched tow vehicle to your trailer is essential to safety! So many people are risking their lives by making poor choices for their tow vehicles. Thank you for posting this information!!
Goodness gracious! Chad we are so thankful you are safe!
Yes...it could have been much worse.
Not a truck driver here, but I am a high performance driving instructor (race tracks) that runs a 40’ 1968 Silver Eagle bus with a 30’ trailer as a tow rig….
I see all the comments about swerving but I think you did a damn good job driving that rig! If you saw the tire sooner you would have probably not gone off the road but once you did, you did a fantastic job of keeping the wheel straight and not pulling back left in a panic.
A lot of students wreck their cars trying to pull back on the track in a panic instead of going straight off and regaining control. A+ for not rolling that rig over and freaking out during the ride! 👏
When people ask and make remarks about got a big enough truck, etc.. you nailed it when talking about truck weight, just because it can pull it doesn’t mean it can stop it got to have weight in front of it. Also your truck won’t have to nearly work as hard going down the road and up hills and in turn if I was a betting man gets better MPG than a 1-ton dually
That's why we drive our HDT Hauler...
Great points made! Safety should always be our number one concern. Great video!
Thanks Wayne. We agree....safety should always come first.
HDT definitely the way to go. Price comfort and space along with safety? A no brainer! Even if he made the wrong choice at the time or wasn't watching his mirrors ? This could of been much worse ! Great video. 👍
Thanks Stoney....glad you enjoyed it.
I agree, you have to watch your mirrors and know who’s around you at all times, then you can do a quick head check before swerving over
Having a deer guard would have prevented this. If you're going into areas with deer...you should have a deer guard, saved my semi a couple times.
Glad you are ok Chad. I was following a truck on I -45 in Texas that lost 3 wheels. I watched one wheel go into on-coming traffic and hit a car in the side and another smash into a small car's windshield. Tragic event and so scary!
Anything can happen DeeDee....and we like to be as prepared as we can.
Fulltime travel with DRV Fullhouse and F450. ~14K miles / yr. I understand the draw of an HDT but been in the mountains and have yet to say I wish I had a bigger truck. Exhaust brake is key. Can't imagine my wife putting 3 kids in an HDT and heading to the grocery store either. To each their own. See ya down the road!
Safety is key and Chad lives to see another day. Great video
Amen Keith...
Great save! I had a tire fly from the other side so yeah it was scary.
Saw you guys on I-40 West Bound, today, (5/17/2022), near Shamrock, TX! Great to see you out and about! I told my wife, "Those guys are UA-cam RV'ers!"
Well I'm glad everybody walked away from that unscathed it's too bad about the poor Man's RV but he's alive to talk about it and that's what matters once again you guys should put out a great video and I look forward to each and everyone of them stay safe safe travels God bless talk to you soon
This is good information to have. I'm buying soon and exploring many combinations. Thanks for the intel
Thankful Chads ok. Sorry about the rig! Hoping for a speedy resolution on the coach.
He's a little frustrated Michael, but he's doing fine. Time to get on with life.
Hi guys..Jeanne and I are so glad Chad and his family are ok... Not so sure I would have headed toward the right... everybody does react different ...however... He did a great job in keeping it up... Jim you are correct that is why we converted our Western star to haul our DRV...thank you for video...you guys stay safe...J&A
I was camping down in La (Louisiana) and sitting with a retired iron worker and he goes Boy ya got too much truck. I went Buddy you don't know where I go and you can never have too much truck. 12 years 60,000 plus miles several incidents no accidents. Always own that big box behind you. Happy Trails!
WoW to see a tire come across the road - crazy! So happy that Chad was able to manuever quickly to the ditch - this could have had a very different ending. Never have too big of a truck! Thanks for sharing!
We agree!
I've experienced a tire coming at me while driving. I was in a VW Eos. It didn't scare me. It was fascinating. I got out of the way in time but I scared my friend who thought I didn't react fast enough.
The truck keeps you safer, bad driving, not-so-much. Just hit the tire. If it was a kid, then avoid it.
Never got on the brakes and only swerved at the very last second. Not paying attention did this. Always scan your surroundings!
I OTR as a O/O for years back in the 90s with nearly a million miles before I got smart and got rid of my truck. Needless to say I had my share of close calls. No tickets, no wrecks. I refuse to offer unsolicited advice as every situation is different. If you weren't there driving the woulda, shoulda, coulda's mean nothing. My only question is, where did the tire come from? Did a opposite direction vehicle lose it or maybe fall off the back of a ranchers flat bed pick up? Or God forbid was some idiot setting in the trees and pick them to send it out in front of? So glad they are safe. Thank you.
In a split second, you have to decide. A split second!! Choices are, hit the tire/wheel & risk it coming through the windshield or the tire bouncing off you into another vehicle or coming out the other end into the car behind you, 2nd choice, move into the left lane & although you are somewhat aware at all times what’s there, there are blind spots & someone could be there & then you would have more than one vehicle in an accident, or choice 3, try to swerve right and Miss tire & try to stay on the road. I think Chad chose well & I would have done the same. Trailers and even trucks can be replaced, but his actions did not involve other motorist. BRAVO 👏
You tell em girl!! 👏
know what you mean, we used a 2000 Volvo 770 automated shift, sleeper covered with large deck for the smart car and a 42 ft toyhauler 5th wheel. twin 150 gal tanks great fun.
You are 100% right. My dad was pulling a 10,000 pound uhaul down the mountains out west in winter and almost lost the rig. It was pushing him down the highway in a v8 station wagon. Plenty of horsepower. It is the stopping power that matters. So don't let the haters change your mind.
As Charlie said steer where it was or just hit it. I have hit javalinas as big as that tire and only had plastic bumper damage. I've had a pickup in front of me on the 303 in Phoenix Az. lose a king size mattress and I hit that head on and come out clean no damage. I will keep towing with my semi....I also long haul with my truck..1 steer tire on these trucks scale in at 5,500 lbs. When people cut us off there cutting equal to 40 cars off only we are 1 trying to keep them off these dumb 4 wheelers. Never ditch one of these trucks he got away lucky. If one tire rutts you will roll these trucks the weight will rutt them steers pretty easy.
What kind of steering tires do you have ? They don’t weigh 5,500 lbs.
@@TonyBenton0728 yep both steers on the cat scale come in at just over 11,450 Lbs on my 2015 KW MT. Depending on fuel and if I have 45k in the box they will run up to 12k before I start sliding my plate to keep them below 12k. Which is the legal limit.
@@TonyBenton0728 a semi weight limits are 12k on steers 34k on the drives then 34k on the dry van trailer for 80k total but we don't load much on the steers. It all goes on the drives and trailer because our steers are already almost maxed out.
@@wayneroark8477 I am quite aware of the weight limits on semi trucks and each state limit requirements . Was a driver for 41 plus years. His comment was that tires weight 5,500 lbs not the axle weight for the trucks. Off road mining trucks tires would weigh that much and more.
@@TonyBenton0728 common sense and experience should have told you then.
Was the question asked, "Where did that loose tire come from?" It looked to me as if the tire came down off that hill in the woods, is there another road up on top of the hill or someone must have rolled it hold it down the hill and into the road!
I’d feel safer in a truck like y’all. Stay safe you two. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Diane...
I love seeing you guys in those big trucks with trailers! I always am very thankful you care about safety. I have always felt that fifth wheels with regular trucks is unsafe. Way to heavy! Of course that maybe the mechanic side of my family coming through a little bit.
Safe travels to ya
We're full-timers and pull a travel trailer with a Chevy Silverado 1500. Our current trailer is 28 feet and last time we weighed came in at 6300 pounds. It's a 2004 Fleetwood. We're currently shopping for our next rig, and I have to remind hubby constantly that we need to stay smaller... I don't want to go any bigger/ heavier than we have now, and actually prefer to go smaller/ lighter (we just bought this truck after wearing our F150 out!). Thank you for sharing this!
So happy you found it informative.
21 F-450 pulling 17k 40ft toy hauler. I saw from a distance a car driving slowly in right lane. I moved to left lane pretty far in advance. As I got closer he quickly turned into left lane, slammed on brakes and took illegal u-turn. I changed to right lane quickly and the wiggle pushed me into shoulder slightly. All this happened in a blink of an eye at 65 to 70 mph. I"m happy with F-450. It works for me. Not sure the semi would have done better as I switched lanes much quicker then this guy and I kept it on the road. People who were behind me gave me the thumbs up when they passed and I'm sure could have seen my ghost like face processing what just happened. Someone was watching over me that day. Glad everyone was ok in this event. stuff can be replaced...not people.
Sounds like you made the right move ND. Every situation is different and glad you are okay.
Great video and glad Chad or Chet is his name that he’s alright and not too much damage to his HDT. And his Rv is fixable. Glad he’s there with you and know someone there he can talk to. Glad he loved to tell the story. Glad he does have the truck to drive his fifth wheel. If he had a Dooley it probably would and could have been worse. I can see it. I’m glad he’s ok that the main thing. I’m glad you have an HDT truck. Great video. Hope you have a great weekend and week and see you soon!
Thanks Sherri....have a great weekend!
When traveling at highway speed, it's almost always better to hit debris or an animal head on rather than swerving. And better still to make sure you have a deer guard on the front.
I’ve been a truck driver for over 20 years now, and I have put one truck in the ditch, and it is a scary thing. Now that I think about it it was a Kenworth T2000 and there was only minor damage to the passenger side steps. I’ve never towed an RV with A big truck, but I wouldn’t want to tow one without it!
This is a great video. I blame the RV dealers. I can't tell you how many RV shows I have been too and hear a dealer tell a customer you can pull a large RV with a 2500 and 3500 truck just so the dealer can make and RV sale!
Chad Thank you for 27 years in Law Enforcement.
Well....we can't blame the RV dealers for the tire rolling across the road - but we agree with most everything you said Early Squad!
Glad you guys are safe. As a truck driver I’ve seen complete sets of trailer duals fly across the road. It’s hard to say what you’d do till your there.
Personally I’d never haul a big RV with a pickup. Did way to many stupid hauls with a trailer and pickup. Go with the heaviest power unit you can get. You’ll appreciate the comfort and fuel mileage won’t be bad either. Stay safe.
SUITE TRAV, darn glad your friend is fine,,many years ago,A CAR going north, on the western spur of the NJ TURNPIKE, hit a truck tyre going SOUTH,it killed the passenger in the car, ,they found the truck,missing 1 rear tyre, granted the tyre here was smaller, but until it happens to you,,,,,,, never know what you would do stay well folks,God Bless you happy trails🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks Flyby...
You guys are absolutely correct! I’m getting one!
I recently whitenesses a tire break free from a pickup truck full of young probably teens maybe a little older you could literally see the speed game as that wheel and tire bounced down to the other side of the interstate and NEARLY hit a semi and an suv right and left lane. The only advise I would give here is trust those brakes. I wasn’t there so I can’t say what you should of done but throwing yourself off the road from what I could see looks terrifying. And it sucks because the ding dong on the other side of the road probably threw a spare on and kept going with no care in the world other than needing a new wheel. Those big trucks with a light trailer have solid breaking power. Idk how fast you were going either which would definitely change some things. Glad you’re safe and glad you didn’t swerve into lanes that’s probably the worst idea may of been much worse. Great set up man me an my wife hope to get into this in coming years especially with the way the world is turning! Be safe out there enjoy life!
This is Exactly why I will never tow with a pickup again. I love my hdt for all the reasons stated. I’m Glad everyone was okay. Thanks for all the videos you guys make.
Thanks Eric.
So glad that Chad is ok! I personally love the look of the HDT haulers, the naysayers are just jealous. 🥰
😂 That's a good point Regina! We're glad he's okay too.
You see a lot of people use too small of a tow vehicle pulling too big of a load behind you see them laying on the other side in the ditch hit a crosswind or they just starts swaying back and forth and then they lose it that way too
Definitely glad you're ok...this shows why I advocate for hdt trucks for rv towing. Things can be replaced, people can't.
Modern pickups can do as much as an older HDT if spec.ed right . Older HDT’s don’t have the safety features as the modern pickup’s do.
You said I typed something out on social media. What comment are you referring to. If you want to pull your RV with a semi truck fine . I chose not to because I drove one for 41 plus years. More hassle than it is worth. I will stick with my F-450.
@@TonyBenton0728 I said you actually said that on social media? I deleted since this isn't the forum for my response. Dude..I've had 450s too..but old iron or not, you are never going to compete with a semi...that 450 has the exact same running gear and engine as a 350. Ford's 450 does have impressive tow numbers but don't be silly to think it's anywhere near what a semi is, gadgets or no gadgets. You don't want to drive a semi anymore...cool...that's your decision. But others want safety and longevity. Your opinion on others choices of tow vehicle is irrelevant. So you choose what's best for you and let others choose what's best for them.
@@showcasecharlie11 And you opinion is irrelevant also. As I said if you feel safe with a semi truck that’s fine. In the RV world you won’t but the same miles on as you would in a commercial operation. So longevity is no factor. I see where they drive and if you as Jim it won’t be as many miles as you think. And if semi trucks were that popular you would see them everywhere. Because they can’t get into the vast majority of the the RV parks and the hassle of having to have a smart car or something else to get around. Most people don’t want to deal with that. You and others in the HDT community enjoy that because you get the attention. Of the novelty. Also your semi truck in general only tow about one half the weight as done in commercial operation. Their rigs gross weight is 24,000 lbs. That’s half as much I hauled with tankers. The only RV that would weigh that much might be a custom spacecraft on a semi trailer chassis. And I just saw one in Reno Nv. last week. Being pulled by a single axle Volvo. And a single axle can not gross 80,000 lbs.
Glad he's ok. Sorry about his trailer.
Our tire issue came straight at us and through the windshields
Glad you're okay Robert.
Thank you for showing this important Safety issues, with why people tow those huge RVs.
I have seen these trailers behind PUs. The regular PU looks so small. Everything you said about distance that you can go between service on those class 8 Truck's, they are made to go down Freeways hauling a 52 foot trailer. I just think of Dump trucks full of gravel, rock. They go day in day out, full loads. Just think of wt. In dump box. One question I have to ask. What about CDL license. Medical certificate. Mine is every year because of my BP. Can you talk about what is required on those class 8 Truck's, for the RV community, the License issues with Driving. I keep mine current because I have a 1971 SeaGrave Fire Engine, Restoration project
that old has Airbrakes. Tell you a story, had a AIR leak in one can. Was able to get back to shop with leak, still drive above the 60 pounds. It never went below 90. Even with leak. It wt. Is 35000 pound, 750 gallon water tank. It is so much funnier to drive than my 1 Ton PU. And boy everything you said about STOPPING. Boy pulling my 6500 pound 26 foot boat with my PU. I have had to make those quick STOPS. Everything and I mean everything you say is correct. That boat is heavy full of 85 gallon of fuel. They never add that fuel and water tank into wt. On pulling RV or Boats.
My boat just towers over my truck when on trailer.
Jim, glad Chad is ok. Bummer on the coach. But the say metal can be replaced, lives can't. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"
Us too Brian. That could have been much worse.
Wow! He had an angel on his shoulder for sure!
Yes he did Kathy....and we're glad he's okay.
You are so right about them 1-ton trucks a friend of mine that I used to know real well he wore out four of them just hauling campers from Indiana to wherever and he blew up two Motors rear ends Transmissions because they weren't heavy enough for that long of a trip or semi tractors they are made for long-distance hauling
Ironically yesterday I saw kenworth truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer. My first thought was he’s probably fearing the trailer somewhere. When in all actuality he might just like you guys in looking at the safety aspect of towing a large fifth wheel. Great insight!
You forgot to mention how wonderful the jake breaks are
I was stopped in a construction zone once in my kw t600. All of a sudden I was basically lifted up and rocked.. looked around ,saw nothing. Attempted to get out to check. My entire side and steps were gone looked around and asked other if they saw what hit me. It was a runaway wheel from dumptruck... about 1/ 4 mile back. That wheel came of and hit 6 vehicles before mine and continued about 1/4 mile before stopping. Easily could have killed someone.
Glad you're okay Joe. That would have been a terrible experience.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing it with us.
So glad you found it informative Richard.
Great video
Glad Chad is safe
Thanks Eric....we are too.
Glad your friend is ok
We are too Ken....thanks.
Did they find out were the tire came from was it pushed from the woods are came from the other lanes going the other way
Nobody knows why or where it came from boozer.
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I'm always happy when good things come your way, even that BIG red truck! 👍👍❤
We thought it was a great educational experience that we could share Tuffy.
Oh my gosh!! Everyone who full time's nightmare come true!! How scary...so glad he's ok, but sorry his DRV is totalled. Thanks for sharing this with us!! 💜
We're glad you found it informative Carol.
It’s definitely not fun putting a truck in the ditch, it feels like being strapped to a mechanical bull in a tornado!
Glad he is okay and safe. Hope he can find a new one he likes.
Glad they are all right! It's better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it. If people asked me if I had a big enough truck, I would tell them I'm hoping something larger comes out soon :-)
😂 Love that Kit!
I had a one ton duly with 11.5 ft Lance pick up camper and that wasn’t enough truck for that load. Me, a single female often got comments from truckers I was wise having that big enough truck for that camper. They saw so many people hauling big truck campers on 1/2 ton pickups and they were swaying all over the road and squatting terribly. Idk how they did it but I’m sure there was a lot of truck repairs as well has a horrible ride?! I have since sold my rig but in the future I know no matter what kind of camper I buy, the truck hauling it will be big enough to handle the load. Great video and glad all was save. Whew that was a freak kinda deal for certain!!
Yes...you can never have too much truck 😉
You can see the catch 22 here. They are pushing big rigs with minimum training and experience. The couple mentioned they put less than 20k per year. Most OTR drivers put 10x that. More experience equals more safety.
I'd go as far to say that he wasn't paying attention and reacted waaayy to late. didn't seem like he braked until after he swerved
I was thinking along those lines also.
You always check your mirrors, Then when something like this happens you know what's in the other lane. And then you stand on the brakes and shift to the other lane.
If the left lane were not available, then I probably woulda bumped it with the extreme left corner of the front bumper in an attempt to deflect it elsewhere. As far left corner as I could have without leaving a paved surface, never leave the asphalt. I don't know what was in the left lane cause I wasn't there. But it took that car a while to pass after the truck left the road
OK, great video but, I was hoping to hear where it came from and why the tire rolled out.
Nobody knows Rick. The median was fully wooded so there's no way to see where it came from.
I believe it was an intentional act. There is no way that tire came off a vehicle. It came out straight and deliberate and was timed with perfection. Someone was out to cause a (could of been fatal) accident!!!. I know Chad was too upset to even think about the tire, but the police should of investigated this random tire coming from a tree covered hill.
If I ever go over the road with a camper I would do exactly what y'all r doing . Right on guys 👍.
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It doesn’t matter what people say they’re not buying a vehicle and I agree having a big truck pulling these heavy trailers it’s a smart idea especially when you’re in the mountains going downhill when it’s really windy and people can drive their Dooleys which is not such a heavy trailer my dad was a trucker for 40 years and he would say if you buy a big fifth wheel trailer do you need a big truck to handle the weight and gravity especially when you’re stopping or you have to go boy traffic have a new subscriber I love what you guys are doing who cares what people say because he didn’t roll his truck or the trailer🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Would love to have one, if I could afford it!
I agree with all comments below, do not swerve to avoid something, I would also add, on any two lane road like that, I KNOW if someone is beside or coming up beside me, it's part of being aware of your surroundings!
Yes, it is about the wo, and Not the go! If I was a full timer, it would be big rig. Great job! 👍
Holy cow!
Terrible
I had a tire bounce almost into my windshield once on US 15 in Pennsylvania
My motorhome was 4 months old
We have a 26 ft trailer, I was towing with a half ton Ford. The trailer weight is 4500 lbs it pushed the 1/2 ton all over. Then we got a 1 ton dually, it weighs 6500 lbs. What a difference! Now I realize we are not even close to size of your truck and trailer weight, but you are absolutely right. When the truck out weighs the trailer, it's a much more comfortable trip. I used to sweat bullets towing with the half ton.
So if by chance we see you on the road you won't get any sarcasm from me. I've been on the dark side, I don't like it. I used to work at an RV repair and welding shop. I've welded ripped off trailer tongues. You can't be safe enough.
Agreed JoAnn...
I went from a 32' Super C on a 5500 Kodiak diesel chassis to a bumper pull toyhauler for several reasons. I had a Ram 2500 and traded for a Ram 3500 to pull that trailer. The trailer's GVW is 11,700 so the 1 ton pulls it well but if I ever did a 5th wheel it would be with a 6500 or larger HDT for all the reasons stated in this release. Never have too much truck.
You are right those trucks like yours is better for pulling those big campers