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10-08-2012, 06:26 PM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Very lucky today
Heading along I-10 west of San Antonio TX today, less than 25 miles to go to the campground. Saw a shadow on the road up ahead, thought it was a patch in the blacktop. Then realized it was a complete tread off a big truck tire. I had no where to go, there was a truck passing me on one side and a narrow shoulder covered in trash on the other side. I just clipped the "alligator" with the right front wheel. Loud noises, including some from the passenger seat. Pulled over and found the electric step wouldn't open all the way. The frame is considerably bent. There are also black streaks all down the side, some as high as 5 feet up. Fortunately it did not hit the one week old CR-V on the towbar.
I'm taking it in to a dealer tomorrow to get the step looked at, and figure out if it is repairable or will have to be replaced. Also, does anyone know what would be the best method of removing black rubber streaks from the paintwork?
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10-08-2012, 06:40 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Glad you were not hurt! Does insurance cover this kind of issue?
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10-08-2012, 06:45 PM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky_Boss
Glad you were not hurt! Does insurance cover this kind of issue?
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I think it probably would. However, a new step will cost about $450 plus labor and I have a $1,000 deductible, so it would be a moot point anyway.
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10-08-2012, 10:12 PM
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RV Mutant #14
Winnebago Owners Club Texas Boomers Club Freightliner Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
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Try a "Bounce" dryer sheet. Wet the area of the rubber skid marks and then rub with the dryer sheet. You have nothing to loose by trying that and you can thank me later.
I hate those road alligators.
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10-09-2012, 12:44 AM
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Excel Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Anywhere, USA
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The cleaner Awesome at the dollar store or Walmart cleans anything and everything and is very inexpensive.
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10-09-2012, 12:47 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by didymop
The cleaner Awesome at the dollar store or Walmart cleans anything and everything and is very inexpensive.
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Be aware that the concentrate says not to spray it full strength on glass. Makes me wonder what else it'll take off!
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10-09-2012, 05:45 AM
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Member
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Glad everyone is safe. Same thing happened me DH and me a few years back. Try Magic Eraser on the black marks.
Paula
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10-09-2012, 06:05 AM
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Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Some auto waxes have mild abrasive and are sold as wax/cleaner. Clay bar comes to mind as well. Good luck with both. Steps as well as black marks. If you were a Nascar fan it would be easy. Apply a large number on the side, and leave the rubber marks. Sorry, bad humor. Glad no one was hurt and only minor damage. Good luck
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10-09-2012, 06:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I'd be tempted to try mineral spirits or turpentine/paint thinner. Maybe treat the black marks the same as you would tar or something along those lines. Should come of with little grief...
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10-09-2012, 08:05 AM
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You might also try WD-40. Glad no one was hurt. Could have been much worse.
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10-09-2012, 08:16 AM
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Thor Owners Club Solo Rvers Club Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
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I've used Rubbing Compound in the past to get various marks, tar, etc. off of my vehicles. Just be careful using it around the decals.
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10-09-2012, 09:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Kingston, Wa. USA
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I have found that Windex is quite the cleaner. Don't know what it will do on the black marks but I would try it.
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10-09-2012, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Noblesville, IN
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My advice would be to try soapy water first. Next call would be to a body shop for their recommendations. Then get more aggressive if you need to.
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10-09-2012, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I second WD-40. Also Works on tar.
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