A couple of friends definitly earned their today. They couldnt get the fire out but they were able to get the Rhino off the trailer before it went up as well.

Thank God they are all ok!

Oh DAYUM

well that sucks!!

Those dawgone GM products crack me up

That sucks.....

At least they saved the more valuable rig

I hope it was insured

were they towing above the recomended tow rating?

What happened????

Just so everybody knows this was tomfish1's truck. His sister inlaw was driving it and everyone got out ok. I made it home and drove back down to pick up the trailer and rhino. Just got home an hour ago...

It appears the amp under the back seat possibly shorted out and started the fire

At least they got out alive and saved the Rhino.

That just flat out sucks! Sorry about your truck Tom. I'm glad everyone is safe.

Glad everyone is OK.

Will insurance cover it?

sucks for sure but good thing everyone is ok. the truck can be replaced but family can not!

That sucks for sure!!!

Yeah insurance should cover it.

Thats what I did to my GM so I could get a Ford. Nice job Tom.

What, no fuse? Doesn't a fuse protect for that

Glad the Ford's come equipped with the new sprinkler system

Wow, I was just thinking that looked like his truck and trailer. Glad to hear everyone is OK.

yea nothing like trading a 40k truck for 15k. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

That sure sucks!

I sure hope they cover it. If it was not factory installed, the insurance company may very well try to weasel out of it. That's how they roll.

Oh, that bites! Glad everyone is ok and you saved the rhino.

My husband and I were the ones that stopped to help, when we got to the truck it was only smoke and the 2 ladies were panicking and overwhelmed. Quickly after we got to the truck it went up in flames, after using 2 of our fire extinguishers to try to put it out and my husband burning his arm... we realized that the truck was gone. We then went to the Rhino and my husband and myself pushed the Rhino off the trailer and saved it.

Sorry for your loss Tom
Your welcome

PS.. I was amazed to see so many rigs driving by and not stopping even though you could see it was only 2 people rushing to help.

well i am glad no one got hurt.

Thank You very much to all that stopped to help. My sister in law was practically in tears as was I when they called us. We were about 30 min's behind them in the motorhome.

I'm so glad Shelly and Anna got out and were 'ok'.

No more Presidents Day weekends for you guys. Two years in a row of bad luck.

Damn dude that really stinks. I am glad no one was hurt.

This weekend was just a mess for a lot of people. I am glad no one was hurt and that the Rhino was saved. I may have to swear off presidents after this year too many odd things went wrong.

^^^you got that right, this weekend was a freaking break fest for us.

1st off atleast everyone was OK!! And second off it was not the GM product, it was the faulty wiring under the seat as stated above, Good luck and if you do need a new Chevrolet call me 714 319 7726 Nolan Paden at Anaheim Chevrolet... where did this happen??

Nolan

Just west of Gila Bend on I-8.

Damn Fish that sucks a dizzle fo shizzle.....

Good on ya helping a bro out Rich.

Brought a teer to my eye to see that truck burning. That definatly sucks..
Well try to find a new 06, those new body styles are a trip on the 07.

i believe the 07 2500's are the same body style as the 06. only the half ton changed for 07.

Fuego no bueno........
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New tires, a paint job and you'll be good to go

Fords come with fuses

New conspiracy:

Buggies burning up? Now trucks?


People matter more than stuff. Glad all are OK.

Important lesson to learn here: Fuse 18" from the battery on the main power line. If this was done, most likely would've prevented this.

Glad no one was hurt otherwise. It's just a truck and can be replaced.

was professionally installed with 2 inline fuses about 10" from battery.

damn tom im sorry to hear about your loss im glad your sister inlaw and friend are ok hopefully the insurance will be right with you, and ps ( please dont swear off pres day im looking forward to some driving lesssons next year ) later buddy.

Man they must have been listening to some HOT music

A fuse would protect against that if there was one installed at the battery like it should be. If this was installed by a stereo shop I'd be talking to them about replacement cost of the rig due to negligence.

But glad no body was hurt.