Picking Up The Pieces after an RV Accident

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22 күн бұрын

This week on the RV Podcast:
- Picking up the pieces after a major RV accident. Toss in the towel or start all over again? In our RV conversation of the week, you’ll meet a couple who just faced those questions. They have some inspiring advice for us all.
- Do your RV shades annoy you by rattling as you ride down the road? Our RV Lifestyle Community has some great sound-dampening advice.
- Dangerous heat and nasty weather have bees sweeping across the country taxing the comfort and safety of lots of RVers this past week.
-All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions in Episode # 505 of the RV Podcast
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@nicolelitwicki6600 21 күн бұрын

I'm a truck driver and was headed on 287 northbound in texas. Had a brand new truck. I heard some noises of pieces of something hitting the truck. I knew it was metal but just blew it off as road debris. About 10-15 miles later there was a 10-12 car pile up. The worst thing I've ever seen was a baby seat laying there and the stunned look on everyone's faces. I couldn't stop because there was no room to do so. I could tell it was a very new accident. About 3 miles later was my first steer tire blow ever. I got off the road safely but had a car slow down on my left and just sat next to me so I couldn't make any jarring moves, I had too roll to a stop from 65 mph because this car wouldn't go away. Looking back immediately I knew what was hitting my truck were nails, which is likely what caused the accident with the cars too. Shit can hit the fan real fast if you're not careful. I check my tires at every stop and my fluids daily. I constantly watch my mirrors. Those things can save your life. Another handy thing I carry with me is charcoal and lighter fluid. I have a butane single burner camp stove (which has saved my life a couple times) I give rv'ers space and respect on the roadway especially the big ones. I've helped rv'ers at the fuel pumps. Because one day I will definitely be one of you rv'ers ❤🎉 Be safe and thanks for your great videos and reviews!

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

Glad you are ok when you hit those nails, and thank you for the tips and encouragement!

@raoulroberts2024 20 күн бұрын

Accidents may be random, but resilience can be learned. To Norm and Nayda, thank you for sharing your story of love destined, lives divinely spared, and determination undeterred. Safe and happy travels. 🙏🏾👍🏾❤️

@carolannworsham7152 21 күн бұрын

Lovely people. I am so glad they're ok and the granddaughters are going to have a blast with those grandparents!!

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

We think they are wonderful people, too -- Thanks for sharing!

@Mrsannievideos 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful story, glad they were able to make it out by the grace of God.

@RVLifestyle 10 күн бұрын

Us too!

@janetfolkerts5827 21 күн бұрын

More to think about..prepare for the worse, hope for the best ! And focusing on ALL the blessings ! Thank for sharing.

@steveegbert3554 20 күн бұрын

Agree with Jen, like to take my own food, just hard to decide on what to pick for meals.

@carleenwessler2155 21 күн бұрын

Such a delightful couple you two are! Very informative-Thank you for sharing❤️

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment!

@krissto22 20 күн бұрын

Wow, what an inspiring couple. Glad they walked away from this terrible accident with just some scratches and bruises. Congrats on their new rig. They didn’t give up what they love. Kudos to them. Hopefully they will enjoy their Rv time again for many years to come☀️

@RVLifestyle 18 күн бұрын

We thought they were very inspiring, too!

@christopherrasmussen8718 21 күн бұрын

Happens to the best of us. Be safe

@penneemw 21 күн бұрын

As I’m listening I’m thanking the Lord there was no fire and so thankful you are both doing well and can continue your RVing.

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

We are very thankful they are ok, too!

@daydreamer0923 21 күн бұрын

Woo... I love that story. So romantic. Thats the best. Thank you for sharing this with me/us. ✌️😊

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement!

@raoulroberts2024 20 күн бұрын

Indeed, a lovely story of divine destiny and resilience.

@amydelpiere9315 20 күн бұрын

Best wishes for your big trip up north in Canada. May all three of you feel happy and healthy 🎉

@RVLifestyle 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@kathleenniemi5542 20 күн бұрын

We’re going on the same tour starting the. 28th. Celebrating our 50th anniversary. Can’t wait. Leaving Monday because we’re coming from California. Have fun.

@daydreamer0923 21 күн бұрын

Hey guys, 👋😊. I'm a home grown Rhode Islander and I didn't really hear where your headed. I'm sticks and bricks next door in Massachusetts. Cheeper taxes. I'm working on getting a rig. I've learned some much from you guys already. Thank you again. Also thank you Wendy for your update. I appreciate you all very much. ✌️😁. 🎶🌈

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

Thank you! Headed to Maine and then the Canadian Maritimes

@DebraKopera 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video and information

@daydreamer0923 21 күн бұрын

Hi, yes I did see the news clip on the explosion. It appeared to look like a propane explosion. 1 of the men flu from the truck on fire and rolled between 20-30ft smoking the entire time. Thanks. ✌️😁

@RVLifestyle 21 күн бұрын

We saw that clip, too. Terrible explosion.

@karenmullins4396 19 күн бұрын

How fun your up coming trip. Looking forward to your videos on the caravan 😊

@RVLifestyle 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@chuckgunn6166 20 күн бұрын

Such great news that you can make it. Looking forward to the Maritimes.

@markb9241 20 күн бұрын

Get retroband 2 on your new RV front wheels!

@crawleyboys3 20 күн бұрын

Welcoming you to our beautiful Canada.❤

@geraldineevensen7267 20 күн бұрын

Your going to love that trip. 24 years ago I went on our honeymoon to PEI beautifull trip.

@JohnJohn-wr1jo 20 күн бұрын

Hi Mike and Jen, love your channel. We're planning an extended maritimes trip late summer early fall in 2025. Look forward to seeing your trip.

@RVLifestyle 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! We're excited to go!

@constance8606 19 күн бұрын

Norm & Nayda are very inspiring!!!

@RVLifestyle 18 күн бұрын

We thought so, too!

@daydreamer0923 21 күн бұрын

Did they have the tire reading technology? I heard that it will tell you the temperature of the tires. Do they know if it overheated?

@prodigalsonharrison5377 20 күн бұрын

I enjoy your channel and your podcast. Could you tell me are those real Emmys behind you and who has earned all those Emmys?

@RVLifestyle 20 күн бұрын

Hi there - this is Wendy from the RVLifestyle Team - Mike was an investigative reporter for many years for an NBC station and was awarded those Emmys (and many other awards) during that time. Happy Trails!

@prodigalsonharrison5377 18 күн бұрын

@@RVLifestyle outstanding continued success

@HTub-bo2yl 18 күн бұрын

Program 2025 will end the National Weather Service so we won't know how hot it is anymore. Interesting fix for the weather.

@angie-xy5sf 10 күн бұрын

wow 287 i used travel all time. it was always no traffic. just boring 80 miles with nothing but windmills. was accident around the curve ?

@rickgriffith1 20 күн бұрын

Hello Mike. My wife and I wondered if your insurance company took care of your situation or did you have to absorb that hit entirely on your own? Safe travels.👍🏼😎

@Gods4Horsemen 20 күн бұрын

Put Hugh label on fuel tank and def tank

@RusticNatureReimagined 19 күн бұрын

Which itinerary are you doing for the Maritimes?

@apatriotofhopedanjohn4781 20 күн бұрын

WHY….. another ford ?😢

@ChloeGirlDoggie 19 күн бұрын

Take a breath Mike - you should know that investigations take time. Your need to know as a lookie-lou is less important than a thorough investigation for the people involved.

@markpillori 20 күн бұрын

In my opinion, this is not a very good story for us to be hearing on your platform

@janicecrockett1400 19 күн бұрын

This is exactly what people need to be hearing concerning RVing. You can visit your bucket list areas and be amazed, but I guarantee you an accident will leave the biggest impact on your life. Education about such events is very important. Not hearing about them is a disservice to everyone whether RVing or sharing the road with RVers.

@angie-xy5sf 10 күн бұрын

saw in ig channel there rv like pop and a fiery ball blew off on side highway and burned 100 acres before they could put it out and travel trailer burned too.

@aday1637 Сағат бұрын

You buy a box on wheels, rumble down the road countless miles shaking the box to pieces than carp about damage??? Are you nutz? You probably like demolition derbies as well. Pay for tickets to such, is my guess. Once you realize water doesn't run uphill and that 2 plus 2 doesn't equal 5, you'll get a grip on reality and not try RV'ing.