So glad you came out okay! A hard lesson. Thanks for sharing:)
Rollover accident - Lessons Learned in a FWC / Ranger Combination
#11
Posted 15 August 2019 - 07:19 PM
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#12
Posted 15 August 2019 - 07:33 PM
Wow! Must have been one heck of a crosswind. Glad no one was hurt.
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#13
Posted 15 August 2019 - 09:06 PM
Great Attitude and Glad You're Ok and keeping positive.
As a learning experience, i think this solidifies the need to have suspension properly setup for heavy loads.
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#14
Posted 15 August 2019 - 09:39 PM
Thanks everyone
So Cal Adventurer - You are absolutely correct about suspension setup.
The Ranger was setup pretty well, Load range E tires, Alcan custom Spring pack with a 1000lbs additional payload, Rancho shocks. It was complete operator error. I drove this setup for 3 years as my everyday driver, plus my other rig is a 40 ft Diesel pusher. I never would have pulled the rig back suddenly in a cross wind. Heck, we would have been better off going straight off the road because there was a huge grass shoulder with a slight incline.
I think the issue is don't assume every licensed driver is capable of handling a high clearance, loaded vehicle. I won't be turning over the controls in the future to anyone but my wife, who also drives it as the every day driver.
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#15
Posted 16 August 2019 - 01:53 AM
Wow. Holy cow. Glad you are OK, and sounds like you've taken the #1 lesson from the incident. Don't let anyone else drive. Good job staying positive.
#16
Posted 16 August 2019 - 01:05 PM
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#17
Posted 16 August 2019 - 08:46 PM
Count you blessings either way.
Good reminder for all of us that life can change in a second.
Get well and back on the road soon !
#18
Posted 16 August 2019 - 08:48 PM
Wind the great equalizer. Over the years from Jeeps to campers, wind throws challenges that test our mettle.
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#19
Posted 17 August 2019 - 04:09 AM
Wow. Glad you both came out ok of the wreck. I've driven that section of I-25 dozens of times. Some nasty winds roll through there for sure.
#20
Posted 17 August 2019 - 08:12 AM
"SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER STRAPS WORK"
Did the airbags not deploy also?
I am amazed at how survivable modern vehicles have become, compared to "The Good Old Days".
Anyway, glad you're here to tell us about it!
Regards
John
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