Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-04-2020, 03:48 PM   #21
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,105
Default

I've seen some horrible pictures and videos of camper/motorhome peeling items off the roof when attempting to go under low bridges, awnings, etc.

Has anyone here had such an unfortunate event?
__________________

__________________
2012 Fun Finder XT 276 Toy Hauler & Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Condor wheel chock
2014 Dodge Ram 2500 AT 4X4 Crew Cab 6.4 L Hemi, 373 gears, tow package, Rambox option, Revolver X2 tonneau cover, Equal-I-zer anti-sway hitch.
Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2020, 07:47 AM   #22
Site Team
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,287
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle View Post
I've seen some horrible pictures and videos of camper/motorhome peeling items off the roof when attempting to go under low bridges, awnings, etc.

Has anyone here had such an unfortunate event?
When I lived in upstate NY there was a railroad bridge with only about 10 ft or so of clearance. It got hit several times as I recall. Once by one of the delivery drivers of the company I was working for at the time. That was his last day.
__________________

__________________
2011 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4X4
2009 210 WBS
Prodigy P3
LJAZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2020, 08:47 AM   #23
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,105
Default

Here is a group of videos .... not nice if you are one of the unlucky ones.

__________________
2012 Fun Finder XT 276 Toy Hauler & Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Condor wheel chock
2014 Dodge Ram 2500 AT 4X4 Crew Cab 6.4 L Hemi, 373 gears, tow package, Rambox option, Revolver X2 tonneau cover, Equal-I-zer anti-sway hitch.
Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2020, 08:17 AM   #24
Site Team
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,287
Default

Wow. Seems like lots of 5rs and class As are exactly 11'8" high at the roof line so that bridge is perfect for scraping off anything added on.

There used to be a website out there that had a listing of all the low bridges in the US. Not sure if it's still available.
__________________
2011 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4X4
2009 210 WBS
Prodigy P3
LJAZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2020, 08:32 AM   #25
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,105
Default

Here is some more:

__________________
2012 Fun Finder XT 276 Toy Hauler & Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Condor wheel chock
2014 Dodge Ram 2500 AT 4X4 Crew Cab 6.4 L Hemi, 373 gears, tow package, Rambox option, Revolver X2 tonneau cover, Equal-I-zer anti-sway hitch.
Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2020, 09:24 AM   #26
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Painted Post, NY
Posts: 44
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverado View Post
I removed the decal and would not put it back on. Looks cleaner with out in my opinion.
I recently saw a front cap that had been wrapped in chrome. Eye-catching, to say the least, and more than a little dazzling. It sure was easy to see it coming at you. WOW!
jimplumley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2020, 07:07 AM   #27
Senior Member
 
Silverado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Fort Saskatchewan Alberta
Posts: 243
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jimplumley View Post
I recently saw a front cap that had been wrapped in chrome. Eye-catching, to say the least, and more than a little dazzling. It sure was easy to see it coming at you. WOW!
Now we are talking, chrome would be sweet. This thread has a couple different discussions happening. In regards to hard fiberglass front facing, it was caused by the manufacturer trying a new releasing agent for the cap mold. It is not compatible with paint any is bleeding through anything you apply. Like another post said he is on his 3 repaint of the front cap. It will never go away until you replace the cap or find a way to seal before painting. It is not like the normal hazing of the gel coat issues in the past. It's worse.
__________________
2015 FunFinder 210uds, 2014 Silverado LTZ-Z71 Regular Cab Short Box, 5.3l with towing package
Silverado is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2020, 01:50 PM   #28
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Southern Utah
Posts: 91
Default

I've talked to a few shops that specialize in wraps. They'd be happy to do it, and honestly, there is some way cool choices of wraps. Only problem, wraps only last 3 to 5 years. I know, long enough to sell it !
mjpguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2020, 01:25 PM   #29
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Oaks, PA
Posts: 126
Default

That bridge has been raised and it still gets hit.
team dougherty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2020, 04:00 PM   #30
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Painted Post, NY
Posts: 44
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mjpguy View Post
I've talked to a few shops that specialize in wraps. They'd be happy to do it, and honestly, there is some way cool choices of wraps. Only problem, wraps only last 3 to 5 years. I know, long enough to sell it !
With some testing and applied properly, wraps can be clear coated. And most clear coats these days are non-yellowing.
__________________

jimplumley is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fun Finder RV, Cruiser RV, or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×