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Title: Don’t back up unassisted!
Post by: dsandsaz on January 12, 2020, 12:06:37 pm
In Quartzsite this morning.  Those of us who are regulars here know this guy.  Tough lesson to learn.

Title: Re: Don’t back up unassisted!
Post by: HiLola on January 12, 2020, 12:22:10 pm
G.O.A.L!
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Post by: StevenJill on January 12, 2020, 12:23:30 pm
That looks like a nice oldie.
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Post by: Larry W on January 12, 2020, 01:30:03 pm
WAS a nice oldie...

Was it damage or destroyed?
How was it removed?

Larry
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Post by: Andy Baird on January 12, 2020, 03:11:00 pm
We all make mistakes. I was undeservedly lucky; I got out of mine (see below) with no damage. I suspect the rig pictured above is going to need some work, but I hope it won't be too extensive or costly. My sympathies to the owner.
Title: Re: Don’t back up unassisted!
Post by: dsandsaz on January 12, 2020, 05:04:04 pm
A 2-truck recovery.

Looks like it got his steps, damage on sides where the box came to rest on the arroyo bank.  Can’t tell about under carriage. 

Title: Re: Don’t back up unassisted!
Post by: rich on January 12, 2020, 05:10:48 pm
I've done something similar in a pickup truck.  The sides of a path can be soft and give way (slump down) even when it looks like you are a foot or two from the edge.

It's not an adventure if you know how everything will turn out.

Rich
'03 MB in NC

Title: Re: Don’t back up unassisted!
Post by: thefuofus on January 12, 2020, 07:18:45 pm
A 2-truck recovery.

Looks like it got his steps, damage on sides where the box came to rest on the arroyo bank.  Can’t tell about under carriage. 


That looks expensive. I did notice he was back up on level ground when we went out this afternoon to dump the tanks, grab lunch, and fill up with propane.

Can I just say that the Mexican food truck on the south side of Keuhn between 95 and Gamblers served us an excellent meal. I firmly believe that the dodgier it looks, the better the food.
Title: Re: Don’t back up unassisted!
Post by: Ray S. on January 12, 2020, 08:15:26 pm
Been there. . .
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Post by: Lynne Broyles-Greenwood on January 13, 2020, 10:54:33 am
That was my fear as I took scenic Arkansas Hwy 7 from Harrison to Russellville--couldn't enjoy the scenery lest I fins myself with nothing but air where I expected pavement (the road didn't seem to be a concern to the big rigs I encountered  :P )--but I think it could be lovely from the passenger seat...

Lynne