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sourdough
03-17-2017, 11:23 AM
Some may have seen this but I had not. Since many, if not most, of us may be classified in the "old man" category, thought this might be of interest. Just need to stay away from narrow tunnels I suspect.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icXipapYSmg

chuckster57
03-17-2017, 12:19 PM
I have seen it, but it's still worth watching again!

Todd727
03-17-2017, 02:13 PM
I suspect he was trying to get to or from Spokane Creek and didn't realize he was on the wrong road for that rig.

CaptnJohn
03-17-2017, 02:27 PM
HHMMmmm~~~ hope he bought a Garmin 760LM after that,,, or just sold the 5er and bought a popup.

66joej
03-17-2017, 02:51 PM
Also saw this some time ago. There is a sign cautioning this type of vehicle from using the road. S--t happens.

Steve S
03-17-2017, 04:03 PM
I've driving this road a few times towing my teardrop and even towing that made that for a pretty tough curve:eek:
It can be a pretty busy road in the summertime and I don't think that I'd tow a TT on it as I'd really slow down the traffic that's behind me.:facepalm:

rhagfo
03-17-2017, 05:38 PM
Don't ever be afraid to back out of a bad situation.

sourdough
03-17-2017, 06:02 PM
You know, I don't have the foggiest how something like this could happen, and I would be sick and beyond embarrassed, but, you have to feel sorry for the guy............

Nitka
03-17-2017, 08:22 PM
My friend had this happen with her Motorhome last summer. Ripped the entire door & stair case off. They had to climb out the emergency window (she said at 60+ this was not easy at all) and it cost over $10k to fix :'( They're back up and running again though, happily camping for a month in AZ... I can't wait to be retired.

cardinal96ss
03-18-2017, 05:20 AM
Driving defensively means more to me than watching out for other drivers. I drive in fear of missing a low bridge sign, or the like.

rhagfo
03-18-2017, 06:02 AM
You know, I don't have the foggiest how something like this could happen, and I would be sick and beyond embarrassed, but, you have to feel sorry for the guy............

Well I would guess much like a guest we had while hosting. Once I talked to the guy, I was scared to death, nice about 32' 5er and Ram TV. Basically stated he couldn't back up!! Had reserved the only open pull through in our loop, didn't want to drive into the welcome center as it looked to tight to him. I think many who pull 5er's and TT lack the basic skills to do so!!
Years ago I drove into a dead end on the WSU campus looking for a dry camp spot for Apple Cup. I ended up having to back out two blocks to turn around.

Desert185
03-18-2017, 08:50 AM
Where was this?

Todd727
03-18-2017, 09:16 AM
Iron Mountain Road (16A), South Dakota. Near Mt. Rushmore

Iron Mountain (https://binged.it/2mH4Ulw)

Spokane Creek (http://www.spokanecreek.com/iron-mtn-rd.html)

Outback 325BH
03-18-2017, 02:07 PM
I used to live in Rockerville, not far from there. Every year it never fails, there is always someone driving a rig where they shouldn't.


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Todd727
03-18-2017, 03:39 PM
I do wonder exactly where he was on the road. Obviously he'd been through one tunnel. Not sure it got much better for him going forward.