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We had Mac the Fire Guy at the 09 Nat'l Rally. Superb demonstration on just how soon a fire can get out of hand & what we can & can't do if we're ever faced with the situation.
If you get the chance, be sure you catch his seminar at some rally. It's well worth your time & could very well save your life.
Lori-
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
Some excellent tips! One thing I would like to add to #34, it says you may use a hose "if it is safe". Don't forget the possibility of explosion on the burning RV. Unless you are 100% sure the propane tanks have been REMOVED (not empty), it may be better to let the insurance take care of surrounding vehicles, RVs and buildings. No matter what property you may have inside your RV, it can be replaced, you can't!
Great posting Richard. You can never be too prepared and a few hundred dollars spent on fire safety is nothing if it saves your life.
We have 5 fire extinguishers so there is one within arms reach, whether inside or outside the coach. Also, have a collapsible escape ladder and window prop in the bedroom.
I wonder how many people practice an escape out a window at least once in their life so if you need to escape you live to post about it in iRV2? Be safe and happy trails.
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Thanks for the great info. I was fortunate to be able to attend one of Mac's seminars two months ago (my second time to see him). Mac's info and demonstrations are a real eye opener. It is sad that RV manufacturers (high and low end) put inadequate equipment in our rigs to save a few bucks. Spending two hours at a seminar can save a life!
I volunteered my wife and MH (what a guy!) to demonstrate an escape through our tiny hinged window at the seminar. He stated, at best you have 40 seconds to get out after becoming aware of an RV fire. After that fire, smoke, fumes will have taken your life. Mac can be seen in the window in the last pic.
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George R. - Fulltiming since January '03 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire 3991
2012 Chevy Malibu LT1
Good information. It never hurts to plan and think ahead, if a accident happens. When I stay in a hotel, I keep my valuables close by, and my paints. I also keep a flashlight at easy reach. The same goes for staying in a rv.
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