LESSONS LEARNED FROM OUR RV FIRE * MUST WATCH * | RV Fire Safety

[@fredwolf1754]

Great and well presented video of the dangers of an RV fire. I am a retired firefighter and it is a concern that is in the back of my mind especially when away from our coach and our pets are possibly inside. During my career I had several RV fires to work that in both cases presented a challenge with limited water available on scene and exposures to nearby property and dry grasses and shrubs. Your video showed just how fast and devastating they are. As a safety precaution you removed the propane cylinder and fuel that is found on a RV which makes those fires even more difficult to suppress and even more dangerous to fight. You did put some fire loading material in and most of the time there are many other items that will contribute to the fire load and intensity like lawn chairs, tables mats, lubricants, extra oil, spare parts, tools and possibly fire arms and ammunition ect. They will contribute to the severity and hazards that can be found in most RV's of all classes that experience a fire. Occasionally even a nearly new RV can experience a mechanical or electrical failure that can cause a fire so it's not just limited to an accident or carelessness, I was at a racing event in Iowa where a brand new Super C motorhome had a fire start under the drivers seat from a computer for the coach that malfunctioned and it started a fire that destroyed the entire rig and severely damaged 3 others RV's parked near it before the fire department could get it under control. It occurred while everyone was away at the race track and it had a substantial head start before it was even noticed. Also, always stay well away and upwind from these types of fires. The toxic gasses released can kill or severely injure you if you breathe them in. Thanks to all of you and a job well done. I hope that you get many RV owners to take the time and watch this video.

[@Rvlove]

Fred thank you so much for taking the time to share your comment and experience as a firefighter! It’s so helpful to hear of the additional combustibles that can make an RV fire even worse than this one where safety precautions were taken. Yes new RVs are at risk too! That burned fifth wheel of our friends early in the video was a brand new rig that they hadn’t even taken out on a camping trip yet - it was an electrical fire on new unit by a highly reputable manufacturer! Thanks again for sharing - comments like yours add further value and relevance to the important message we were aiming to convey here. We hope it impacts people in a way that really increases the focus on how they can stay safe. Thank you for your service!

[@fredwolf1754]

@@Rvlove You guys hit all the marks and I complement and commend you for your efforts to produce this video. Thanks again and safe travels to you.

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

@@Rvlove I'm happy I just read this comment. I have been thinking about Josh and Kali lately and am sad they are no longer posting videos. It's understandable though after they experienced two horrible incidents in a row with two different RVs. I was in shock when I heard about the second one but never knew what happened. Thanks for mentioning the electrical fire.

[@markevanger4791]

As a retired IAAI CFI and owner of a 2012 RV I have been well aware of the potential hazard that RV units can have. We wouldn't expect to drag our stick homes all over the country but some think nothing of driving a motor home over the national highways and back roads. The twists and turns, the ups and downs these comparitlbly poorly built homes on wheels are subjected to would wreck our stick and mortor homes. Well surprise, it's wrecking the motor homes. You bend and twist everything enough it will change the reliability of the item. When wiring connections as well as propane line connections flex enough they become potential hazards. If you don't understand how things are put together and how they can become potential fire 🔥 hazards, maybe RV living is not for you. Cold temperatures shrink everything in the RV. Metals, plastics, wood included. Heat expands everything in the RV as well. It's as if it's breathing all the time. This is why wire connections and gas lines can separate enough to cause potential catastrophic problems. It's not only necessary to have smoke and CO2 detectors but a knowledge of where and what items to check over, possibly tighten or replace. Be aware, be alert, be safe.

[@I_Am_SciCurious]

My grandparents had this RV back in the day! They took all of us grandkids on a summer tour through California. It was so awesome!

[@Rvlove]

Cool you have those memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@sapphiresword139]

Huge, huge, huge effort!!! Huge, HUGE EXSPENSE!! Tremendous amount of RV LOVE for this community. Amazing results! Thank you both for going ten steps past the "Hey babe - I have an idea" stage.

[@Rvlove]

Thanks! Yeah some of my (Julie’s) ideas are a bit crazy but something kept telling me we needed to do this and I couldn’t let it go. If it saves one life / RV… it will all be worthwhile. And yeah, it’s amazing how much the production expenses added up for that $1 RV… I didn’t think that through 🤣 LOL. We just hope it helps people… having 6 friends/family in one year lose homes/RVs to fire was impactful for sure.

[@sapphiresword139]

@@Rvlove 💓💓💓👍

[@rvingtheusa]

I saw your original video of where RV's go to die and was planning my full time living in 2019. I bought a 2000 class C and first took it and had the entire chassie gone over and repaired. I then took it to an RV place and had the fridge, convection oven removed..I never use flame inside. I cook outdoors or use a steamer or small 850 watt crock pot. I never leave when somethings on except the a.c. that's serviced every 6 months. I purchased a 12 volt a.c. d.c. fridge and a few solar generators to run it on when traveling. I only wish I could have the Propane stove, built in tank and the generator removed as have been lugging them around since Oct 2019. I saw an RV on fire near Lake Havasu my first yr out. The propane tank hissed as I passed by. I thank you guys for this very informative videos. I'm always looking at my cabinets and closet for items to take to Goodwill or give away. I am very careful about things plugged in and never run more then 1500 watts on my 30 amp service as know the wires are old always do close maintains on my chassis. All I can do beyond that is, put my trust in God to keep my home and my pet safe.

[@Rvlove]

Love that you make such safe choices, and so happy to hear that the content we have shared has been beneficial to you over the years. Thank you, and wishing you many happy and safe travels ahead. -M

[@Jim.Hummel]

That was totally cool, er, hot, er amazing! Honestly, this is one of those videos that every homeowner and RVer alike should watch once per year!

[@Rvlove]

Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely a good idea to watch often to keep fire safety top of mind. Hope you are well!

[@pnkbiankii]

Harvey donated his body to science after his otherwise useful life had come to an end. Love it. Thank you so much for sharing this valuable experience. Easy to imagine what would happen if this happened to an RV parked in a “packed in like sardines” campground. Will not be soon forgotten.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you, and YES... an RV fire could quickly spread to other RVs in a tight campground, especially if it had the additional fuel sources of gasoline and propane, or overhead trees. A definite concern, and a reason to have and practice escape plans. -M

[@Kaederyn]

I learned today that I am never going to get an RV. 🤣 I will stick with living vicariously through you. Not worth risking my kids. Thanks for doing this!

[@Rvlove]

It can still be done safely, but understand it isn't for everyone. Glad you found our video so valuable though. Wishing you all the best. -M

[@Chimp_6]

I just watched this on RV Travel Newsletter. I pray every current and future RVer watches this. I'm going out right now to check our RV for nests!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you so much, and so glad to hear that you are taking immediate action to help keep yourself safe. -M

[@turnbullstravels735]

Thanks so much for this….you guys have performed a great service to the entire RV community. 👍

[@Rvlove]

Thank you for saying that. Glad you think so, and really appreciate the support. -M

[@starpenta]

It was so sad to watch it burn, even though it was beyond anything worth repair. But still,...Very interesting and educational. It all went so fast. Definitely something to make you think!

[@Rvlove]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found it interesting and educational. We hope it helps many others stay safe. -M

[@donnakitt2672]

I was very nervous to watch this video. But I bit the bullet and did it. Fire is one of my greatest fears and you did a great job of presenting this in an educational way and now I’m going to go to my older RV and check everything including my escape route. Thank you so much.

[@Rvlove]

Fantastic! Thank you, and glad to know you are even more safe. -M

[@joannechack8433]

We live in an RV part time April through October on our property by a river in upstate NY. Fire is my biggest fear. This video was a tremendous success. We are mindful of accidental fires and your video helped expose even more potential hazards. We do not use propane for refrigerator, but keeping all vents clean is a must. Thank you for all your efforts. This video should be a MUST SEE before folks drive away in their RVs. Accidents happen, but many can be prevented. Thank you so much again.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you so much for your comments on our video. We love to hear that it is valued so much, and will help people stay safe. Thank you again. -M

[@joannechack8433]

@@Rvlove I truly believe EVERY RV OWNER needs to see this BEFORE they drive off. My son-in-law is a firefighter and we believe you did an exemplary piece of education for the RV WORLD. Great job, guys!!

[@robcleeton2606]

Thanks for sharing this video. Very appropriate for Fire Prevention Week. I'm a volunteer firefighter that fought an RV fire. They go up quick. Great info!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for your service as a volunteer firefighter. -M

[@donrimel7500]

This is an awesome video with lots of great information. Being in Florida, we learned early the benefit of putting screens to protect the water heater and furnaces to keep out insects like wasp from building nests. As you explained in the video, the nesting material can be a fire hazard. I have to say this is one of your best videos and should help people see the danger of an RV fire and how fast it can get out of control. I have shared this video on Facebook. Thank you for making the video.

[@Rvlove]

Glad you liked it Don - it's shocking how fast it goes up! And that smoke engulfs the RV so quickly as the ceilings are lower and the space much smaller than regular homes. Thanks for sharing... we hope it helps a lot of people! It was a lot of work but also really rewarding to make something like this and make it a creative, informative story to drive home some important safety messages. Hope you, Neva and the pups are well!

[@garywarren7743]

Marc & Julie, This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing the other videos from this project. Very well done and great job with the video. Thanks again!! Gary & Marilyn

[@Rvlove]

You’re welcome guys - glad you enjoyed it!

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

thank you for making this ... a week ago I went through 3 fire extinguishers to put out a trash bag a neighbor had just placed outside her door that caught fire and rolled under her rig at 11pm ... i pounded and pounded and awoke a grandmother and her grandbaby ..... it took them 3 or 4 minutes to get out ... people really need to see this and learn ... have seen to rv go up in smoke in under 5 minutes ... I carry 5 extinguishers ... think I am getting 6

[@Rvlove]

Thank you for sharing your comment, and of course for helping save your neighbor. Great reminder to practice evacuation plans. Time is very short when it comes to RV fires. We carry multiple extinguishers too. The small portable ones are great, but they only work on small fires, so having extras is important. Thanks again. -M

[@rbono01]

Similar experience with a coworker’s vehicle. People don’t realize how ineffective an extinguisher is on a car fire. Used two big ones and then had to cool the engine with a hose to get it to quit reigniting. Fire department took 15 minutes to get there. Car was still totaled but we prevented the fire from spreading to other vehicles in the lot. We couldn’t stop the engine from turning over because the wires had melted. It kept trying to turn over until we were able to pull the wires apart with a board. All this before the fire crew arrived.

[@unitedstatesdale]

Excellent informative video. I removed the extension cord that was running under a carpet.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you, and so happy to hear that you were able to learn of a potential safety hazard and correct it. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe! -M

[@heathandalyssa]

Just re-watched this again to link to it in an article. So sobering and informative to see this!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you

[@AshleyPaquinOffical]

Funny, but I happened to be camping there when Marc and Julie torched this thing. The intensity of the heat and explosion of it was absolutely no joke. It felt like something out of Burning Man. Great video and production!

[@Rvlove]

And how funny we see you in the background of one of the shots! Small world. That heat, intensity and explosion were no joke indeed… and all the precautions had been taken removing fuel, drilling shocks etc. imagine if it had tanks of propane and fuel etc? 😳

[@rovingrosses3288]

Sending Marc and Julie some RV Love for doing this important public service. Remember the gas and propane was removed or their would have been explosions intensifying and accelerating the burn

[@paulsoriero777]

What a great service you have provided. Thank you for thinking of it and planning to get it done. It sounds like you learned alot about combustibles and storing them properly. Hopefully, Rv'ers and first responders will be safer.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it, we enjoyed creating it. -M

[@WittyRat]

This is just one of the reasons we are probably going to convert a city bus. I’ll always have animals, and they have to be safe even if we are out. Great vid folks. Love your channel, keep it up.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you! And yes even a converted city bus can have fire risks… but having the awareness (eg, cooking bacon!) reduces that risk

[@WittyRat]

@@Rvlove Oh yeah, but then I'll know where everything runs and stop that risk a bit more in terms of wiring. Still going with propane also that will basically just be for the two rear burners, and 2 front being induction. Slightly fire paranoid when it comes to rv's, and your video shows exactly why. People don't believe me when I tell them how fast an rv can literally go up in smoke. They'll all bloody well believe this video though. Nice job.

[@julieslagter1166]

Such an important video for any RVer or someone considering RVing.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you!

[@justanoldman9762]

Hi, I am in the UK, and must Agree 100%WITH Fred on your presentation I wish you well on your journey to show just how easy your Life will change for the worse in sich a short time Stay safe &keep em posted.

[@Rvlove]

Thanks so much!

[@Kecarter1]

Marc & Julie thanks for all your work and gifts of knowledge to the RV community. Knowledge is power and this will help save lives. Thank you. We had the nice privalge of meeting you at a RV festival years back in a west TX town, and then again in Nashville at a meet up after your book came out. Just wanted to say thank you! Your both just top shelf people.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you making the time to send us such a wonderful message, and great that we had the pleasure of meeting you twice. Comments like this really help us remember the value of the knowledge we work to share. Thanks again. -M

[@dss9775]

👍🏼 excellent! Also, carry very large fire extinguishers, as the small ones will not be enough.

[@Rvlove]

Yes, or multiple small ones, can be even better as it is easier to keep one close by. -M

[@robertwhite9898]

This was very educational . One best ways to help prevent a fire 1 do your maint. Such as replacing tires ect . Owning a RV is like owing a home . The only thing I safely say is stay on top of keeping it maintained . Most importantly have working smoke dect.& fire extinguishers . Make sure they are in good working order . Replace if you need to . I’ve seen one go up .believe Me after seeing that it was a lesson learned .also make sure you have your insurance up to date & you have a enough to cover it should the unthinkable happen . Can’t hurt to do a check up on your policy .& keep in force . At all times . I have insurance on My camper although it’s currently in storage . It’s good idea to keep it insured even if your not useing it . What if something should happen . Don’t take no chances .

[@Rvlove]

Thanks for sharing, and helping others stay safe! -M

[@penelopebartell840]

So important. Thank you.

[@Rvlove]

You're welcome

[@DocJJohnson]

Another really really Goode one..thank you..another barn burner..!!

[@Rvlove]

Thanks again!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Firefighter approved 👨‍🚒👍

[@Rvlove]

Excellent - that means a lot!

[@amyjo248]

First I was so surprised the smoke detector took so long to go off. Mine goes off when I boil water! Then I was surprised how long it took to burn. I have seen the posts and videos where people driving down road discovered they were in fire and said it was gone in 3 minutes. Curious if the 1970s building was somehow sturdier to burn longer. Obviously none of that time could anyone have survived. Talked about recreating a grease fire but then lit the fire. Why? Good job!

[@Rvlove]

Funny, yes, sometimes my smoke detector goes off way too easy. Maybe some newer units would burn faster. We also removed gasoline and propane. The way the department lit it, was close to how it would have been if grease fire. We didn't want the extra hazard of the propane for the stove. -M

[@guttergirl5939]

Thank you soooo much....extremely eye opening! #1 BE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@Rvlove]

You are so welcome

[@loiharvey8227]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful and informational.

[@Rvlove]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susie-2rvcats201]

Such an eye opener. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Rvlove]

You’re welcome!

[@terryherrera5252]

GREAT JOB !!! Edumacation for all of us know it all RVer”s Eye opener !!! Anyone who camps n sleeps in w/us !! Smell smoke holler n let all know !! “ON YOUR WAYOUT!!”

[@Rvlove]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it, and yes... if you can't put it out immediately, just get out. -M

[@TheLakingc]

I remember your graveyard tour. It really was unnerving.Thank you.

[@Rvlove]

You are welcome. Hope you enjoyed this fire safety video. -M

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great video guys! We will be sharing about this very soon! :)

[@Rvlove]

Thanks again! Wonderful to have spent so much time with you all this winter in the Keys and at the Tampa show. -M

[@GratefulGlamper]

@@Rvlove it was great seeing you both! Until we meet again…💙 -C.

[@ikemcdaniel8742]

That was ALARMING!!!! THANK YOU.....

[@Rvlove]

And hopefully also helpful understanding the risks and how we can avoid things like this happening! Not meant to scare anyone so much as remove the mystery and see what really happens.

[@thyhangman]

Great great job putting this together. Very well done! Beyond education and informative for anyone living or just thinking about the RV lifestyle.

[@Rvlove]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you. -M

[@leespatafora7207]

Thank you guys for the video. Please be safe.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you. You too.

[@mrmusiclover4178]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you very much! We think it is one of our best. Glad you enjoyed it. -M

[@kevinkapen2096]

Not just to learn but also training

[@Rvlove]

Yes, it was a win/win for Fire Departments and our educational video -M

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks! - That was amazing. A real eye-opener!

[@Rvlove]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duggid4859]

Great work

[@Rvlove]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bobhewlett3633]

Very interesting and helpful. Nicely presented.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@janiceweigold8626]

Thanks so much for doing this video. What an eye opener.

[@Rvlove]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it. We hope it helps people

[@bobreininger629]

Thank you for taking time to make this video. We’ve been RVing since 1995 and I have never witnessed an RV fire, thank goodness. It was a good reminder to be aware of your surroundings at all times and be focused on what you are doing. Know your exit strategy and have a predetermined meeting place for all members of your family in the event of a fire.

[@Rvlove]

Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for your comment. -M

[@kellywestphal4133]

That went fast. I will use this topic at a future LTV rally. Do you have any documentation or resources that I can use about fire safety? Thank you

[@Rvlove]

We have much more information and resources at our related blog post. Here is a link. www.rvlove.com/fire Thank you for helping others stay safe

[@firstsgtpete8614]

Did you by chance monitor the temperature inside the Motor Home during the fire.? WE are looking for a document protector for our Class C. They say they are protected up to 1700 degrees.

[@Rvlove]

We didn't monitor temp, but fire professionals estimated that it was over 1700

[@dfberry]

Miss seeing you guys on a regular basis. Hope you're live GREAT lives -- I feel like you're doing what you need to for exactly that to happen -- but I feel like I'm not seeing ol' friends as often as I'd like. We too have sold our RV (only a Class C extended traveler), but we still love the lifestyle -- RVer's are great people and traveling in an RV allows for a unique "take on life". We got to experience it (and you guys WAY more than us), but I kinda' miss the ability to "camp" without giving up the "cushy" side of life -- a sky full of stars without giving up a hot shower -- and a cold beer! Thanks for "checking in" as you are able.

[@Rvlove]

Thanks Dave. Yes, we haven't been doing as much on KZbin this last year because we have been focusing on big educational projects like our two Hit The Road RV Summits, and our second book, RV Hacks. Been getting out a little in our Casita camper, and a trip in our friends 45 foot Entegra, but looking to get back out for a longer trip this winter. Maybe in a Class C like you. We definitely loved meeting all the folks out there Living the RV life. So many, as you mentioned, have a different perspective and 'take on life' than folks we encountered in our previous stick and brick life. Living full time in an RV certainly leaves an impression on those who do it. It becomes a significant part of who you are, and we are so glad to have done it as long as we did, and now that we had a year to step back a bit, we sometimes appreciate the experiences even more. Looking forward to doing more RV travel in the coming months than we did most of this past year. Thanks again and wishing you every success and joy!

[@dfberry]

@@Rvlove Yeah, it's not like you haven't been busy! And your efforts are appreciated -- the RV Success School is a great "Intro to RVing". I depended on your KZbin channel (before the school was available) for all my training. I had even purchased several "must have" accessories (e.g. water pressure regulator, surge protector, etc.) before we took delivery of our rig. Thanks for all your work producing your channel -- I know it take WAY more effort than most people realize -- like those shots walking away from a camera (somebody has to go back and get the camera! 😁).

[@nzhillbilly6468]

That was an awesome video, top marks, informational videos like this show you the real of what can and does happen in a real fire. A real learning curve. Hopefully there are no real ones tho, Thanks for sharing and to you and all the others that pulled this off a big thanks.

[@Rvlove]

Thanks and you are welcome! We couldn’t have done it without our awesome team of friends helping out!

[@tomroot6013]

There really needs to be way more known resources to buy Fire Suppression gear for RV's! It took quite a while before I came upon a company that could provide that equipment. a few years back, now! I have called the Gentleman, I purchased mine off of, in Fla, and he seems to not be in business anymore? What I did find, from him, was the AFFF Foam, which may be cancerous if you are exposed to it frequently, but to put a fire out effectively it cannot be beat! I have the Shielded Hose extensions with the Automatic Heads, that are above my Engine, and Transmision, another in the Fridge Compartment, and yet another in the Generator Bay. I also got the recommended Temperature Test Strips that you use first so that you do not place the Sprinkler heads too close to what may set it off prematurely or when not needed. Then you install in another area within close enough proximity! Along with Small but Mighty Extinguisher canisters 3 of those as well, that are portable, I spent over $1K, for it all! Cheap Life Insurance to us, anyway! Thanks for doing this demonstration, but again, since the response time, for any Fire Department, is way too late, I say having your very own Suppression devices are a necessity! And of course, no less than 3 Appropriate Fire Extinguishers! One, by the bed, or two even, and Kitchen, and near the driver's seat! I have seen RV fires much like this and could never imagine being cooked alive! In my 40' Diesel Pusher I have 3 Alarms as well! We remove the equipment, and use them in our home as well, BTW! If anyone can add places/links one can get suppression equipment, please do!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you for your great comment. Glad you have made steps to stay safe! -M

[@candaceclark688]

Thank you for doing this video.

[@Rvlove]

You’re welcome

[@juliespencer2588]

Amazing!! What a very informational video!!

[@Rvlove]

You're welcome! That was the goal :)

[@moto5513]

Excellent video, but what would Jack Rebney (aka The Winnebago Man) say?

[@Rvlove]

Don’t know Jack but would love his input!

[@COO415]

I was like Nah! Expensive, thrill seeking project. Until the fire fighters suit up, mask and tanks. Now, I was oh this shyte is real😅

[@Rvlove]

Thanks. Yes, we took this project seriously in an effort to educate people on fire safety.

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Have you done a video on how to get out of your rv in a fire? Did you do an rv on how to fight a fire in a rv because you might need to fight a fire to get out of the rv? Pro tang is a fire suppression system for rv’s

[@Rvlove]

We actually have done a video about how to exit, but haven't published it yet. We have a lot more information on how to avoid RV fires in the related blog post, www.rvlove.com/fire and have more content planned to release on this topic soon. Thank you, -M

[@catpurrson3651]

Thanks so much for that. Learned a lot.

[@Rvlove]

You're welcome! Glad to hear it.

[@petekane2501]

What a production ! Informative & fun!

[@Rvlove]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and learned a lot too

[@HappyQuailsLC]

Would you do a special on the fridges relative to fire. Worst models, ways to check ours for dangerous equipment and the exact recommended modifications to make them more safe. Thanks!

[@Rvlove]

Thanks for the suggestion, but it will probably be a while before we are able to do that.

[@maureenadam5980]

Terrifying but very informative. Thank you!

[@Rvlove]

Glad you enjoyed the information. Thank you. -M

[@zootybeano]

Kebler Corner, right near us!

[@bethpope3479]

Thank you for all of the effort you went to for this. This was super educational.

[@Rvlove]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@StressLessCamping]

First of all what a sincere pleasure to meet you both at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! But this is a fantastic demonstration of fire safety and very, very compellingly produced. We have been advocates of fire safety for a long time but this is one of the best ways I've seen this lesson taught. We will absolutely share this with our audience and hope our paths cross again. BTW did the super soakers help? (hehe)

[@Rvlove]

Thank you so much. It was a true pleasure meeting you in ABQ too. Thank you for your kind words and support of this video. We hope it helps a lot of people. And... Laughing... nope.. the super soakers were fun for a laugh, but of course were of no use with the fire. Thanks again, and hope to cross paths again. -M

[@yves8639]

Hello Marc and Julie. I have been following you for a number of years. I know you purchased a 1999 Country Coach Intrigue. I just purchased a 1999 Country Coach Affinity with 1 slide from an estate sale. Now they knew nothing about the coach. I am all good for now except I cannot find the switch to let the slide out! Maybe you can help me find it by letting me know where yours is found. Thanks for the help!

[@Rvlove]

Congratulations on your new coach. Make sure you join the country coach owners groups on facebook, and the other community. They were SUPER valuable to us. As for your immediate question, our slide control switch was near the floor between the driver and passenger seats. There was a small key that needed to be turned to activate the system, then the switch would open and close it. Be sure to open at least one window or ceiling vent before bringing the slide in or out. Congrats again. -M

[@shellyscott6447]

Good information, Thank you!!

[@allanwarmflash4440]

thank you guys great vid

[@Rvlove]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thecasualrver]

Great and useful info. Thanks!

[@Rvlove]

You are welcome!

[@shiammi907]

Besides the other fire prevention mentioned, hoping you'll investigate PROTENG ----which could put out a fire or at least provide the extra time needed to escape for especially our beautiful elders and/or for those whom are challenged in some way shape or form including our beloved pets. I do not work for them nor have any stock or whatever.....just hoping to share important info. Thank you for presenting this vid❤️👍🏽🙏🏽✨

[@Rvlove]

Yes - we are aware of Proteng! You made a great point about needing extra time to get out for those who are mobility challenged. We have more to share in this series…

[@carolynwalker6908]

this video was amazing. have you all talked to any RV manufacturers on why a sprinkler system couldn't be installed in RVs much like a house or office building. if someone is hooked up to water at a park or have a tankful of water when the fire starts, could it not help in diffusing the fire to this point?

[@Rvlove]

Interesting question. But water sprinklers could make the situation worse in some situations, especially cooking fires. There ARE some other fire suppression systems that can be installed aftermarket that can do a very effective job. More tips in related blog post at. www.rvlove.com/fire

[@jenBaker707]

Is there a resourse that has documented the amount of newer class A diesels that have caught fire? Would be nice to see before making a purchase.

[@Rvlove]

Not that I know of

[@Burnstravels]

great video

[@Rvlove]

Thanks!

[@matsulli2086]

Older video, and provides some helpful info to the RV community and advertising for prevention, but a little surprised where this was done, in the heart, and forested area of Colorado. Sparks could easily have traveled to the dry trees in the area.

[@Rvlove]

We were a bit nervous too, but the fire professionals were comfortable, and everything was well contained, so in the end that is what mattered. -M

[@TheRVWingman]

Great GREAT video! RIP Harvey!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you! RIP Harvey! What a way to go out eh? In a blaze of glory! Glad his final road trip was a worthwhile one... that will help a lot of people

[@dustinpettrey1933]

This hits close to home as my families 45’ toy hauler burned to the ground in 9 minutes last Saturday December 25th in DeFuniak springs FL. I wish I could post pictures here. It’s crazy the damage. Be safe everyone.

[@Rvlove]

Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your families' loss. Stay safe out there. -M

[@kendrabarbie6909]

A SUPER GREAT TO SHOW WHAT REALLY HAPPENS AND GET THE KNOWLEDGE HOW TO PREVENT A RV FIRE RV fires occur every day in the United States. The latest records from the The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that 20,000 RV fires occur annually.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it and learned from it. Thanks for sharing the stat.

[@silaslongshot941]

Well, you couldn't have done it because of extra dangers, but without the gasoline tank having fuel in it and a built in propane tank to deal with it was actually a pretty calm fire. RV fires do progress insanely fast.

[@Rvlove]

Yes, if it would have had those additional fuel sources, this fire would have gotten bigger and hotter even faster. Far more dangerous. -M

[@dlight2669]

Fire alarms a must in a trailer AND mobile homes. Mobile homes go up in 15 min. In my are fire dept took 15 min to arrive. My neighbor did not make it out Yes you must get out right away and don't go back in to save something.the smoke will kill you before the flames block the door to get out

[@Rvlove]

Sorry to hear about your neighbor. Thank you for sharing to help others stay safe. -M

[@COSMACELF1802]

Now that it's burned, I'll give 1/2 a dollar for it! Clean up? Why clean up, just leave the camp ground as fast as you can. Isn't that what some campers do? Joking aside, well done video! The fire went from bad to impossible in just 4 minutes. If you can't put it out in 3 minutes, it's time to abandon ship! My last advice to all those DIY'ers, ALWAYS use a FUSE on your wiring!

[@Rvlove]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed it, and agreed.. if you can't put it out right away, it is a goner. -M

[@randomvideowatcher]

After the fire the RV is easy to scrap. The wood and plastic and rubber are burned away leaving aluminum and steel. The wire insulation is burned. The scrapper could also pick up the beads of aluminum off the ground.

[@Rvlove]

Yep, it was a big mess, but still relatively easy to scrap.

[@bradneuman8329]

Even though I knew what was to take place it was still anxiety producing. Thanks to Grateful Gamper for directing me to this.

[@Rvlove]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks to Grateful Glamper for suggesting you check it out. We enjoyed spending time with them this winter in the Keys and at the Tampa show. -M

[@gracekelly2810]

Great video. I have been thinking about buying an RV, but I hesitate due to the fact they're made of toothpicks. LOL Thank you for a lesson well learned.

[@Rvlove]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomas-vp7mf]

LOOK… my grandparents got kicked out the house because someone lied and said they were doing something bad in there .. they live in a camper right beside my house I think the fridge caught on fire because of dust where you pointed out !

[@Rvlove]

Sorry to hear about your grandparents. But yes, it is important to check those areas for fire hazards. Hopefully this video will save other people and RVs. -M

[@MrSlingblade69]

I would have paid $2 for it and restored that classic beauty.

[@Rvlove]

I was definitely an iconic RV. Sad that it was so damaged. Hopefully this sacrifice will save many others. -M

[@46fd04]

Make sure you have WORKING smoke alarms, a WORKING CO and PROPANE gas detector, AND two 5lb. Dry Chem fire extinguishers

[@Rvlove]

Yes! Make sure they are working, and have fresh batteries. -M

[@jimpiper5297]

Can't find your "Fire Safety Checklist" on your web site (??)

[@Rvlove]

Hi Jim, Yes.. sorry.. we meant to have a separate downloadable checklist created, but haven't finished it yet. Good news is that in the meantime, the blog post has multiple checklists in it though. Here is the link to the post. www.rvlove.com/fire We still plan to get a download finished soon. Thanks. -M

[@30pvfd]

If you never experienced a bleve you’ll never forget it once you do boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion

[@Rvlove]

Definitely something wild to experience.

[@catpurrson3651]

Watched this again. I have suggestion. Have multiple fire extinguishers.

[@Rvlove]

Yes, we always recommend having more than one fire extinguisher. -M

[@maryanjustynski8788]

😳 oh my God !

[@Rvlove]

Hope you enjoyed it and learned a few things too. -M

[@tommyandtammy1]

God bless.

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

It’s modern materials which cause both houses 🏠, and RV’s to burn 🔥 very fast 💨. It’s not just overloading the closets of houses 🏘️ and RV’s with clothes, at least, not this alone. It’s modern materials, as well, because it’s been so chemically treated, or manufactured 👨 with very flammable materials. Yes, old clothes and materials burn 🔥 somewhat fast 💨, but ya should do a fire 🔥 test with old school 🏫 materials, and an equivalent amount of modern materials, under ideal conditions and see which burns 🥵 faster. Your best friend, Jeff.

[@Rvlove]

That would definitely be an interesting test, to see which is more flammable. Thanks for the suggestion, but we will let somebody else take that on. -M

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

@@Rvlove I am the very same way. In it’s right form, fire 🔥 can be okay 👍, but once it’s out of control, I’m very terrified of it. I really think 🤔 each motor home 🏡, or fifth wheel 🛞, should be equipped with a fire 🔥 suppression system, as well as built out of WAY less flammable materials. Your friend, Jeff.

[@WindtalkerMusic]

Imagine how much faster and intensely it would have burned if the fuel tank and propane tank had been full! Would probably have been gone in 1/2 the time.

[@Rvlove]

Right! And been way more dangerous too. Also drilling the shocks reduced further risk. A real life RV fire would be far more intense than this!

[@richardcampbell9225]

This demonstrates the need for the industry to develop additional standards for fire safety. Many building codes require sprinkler systems. They should be mandatory in RVs.

[@randomvideowatcher]

The RV was mad--it hissed at the firemen and felt a bit put out. Their efforts were watered down. The RV was hosed. They made an ash of it and it got burned on the deal.

[@Rvlove]

funny comment. Thanks

[@Dharqness]

we moved from 19XX to 20XX and people still saying Hot Water Heater?

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I’m surprised it took 5 min to get cooking. At the 6 min mark the smoked banked down and that’s just about where you go unconscious and die. Always best to just get out and stay out.

[@Rvlove]

Yes we are surprised it took that long too! That smoke was crazy, so glad 2 of the SIM cards survived so we got to see the inside footage of how it engulfs the RV so quickly. You really literally only have SECONDS to get out of an RV safely.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

@@Rvlove yeah that’s me. Great to meet you both at Tampa

[@Rvlove]

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!!! Learn more in our related blog post: www.rvlove.com/fire - thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more related videos in this RV fire safety series.

[@louise7552]

In Australia, its against the law to have your gas bottles INSIDE your caravan, RV, Van. They are attached to the outside. Personally, our rules are alot stricter than the USA LAWS.😮

[@dedobias]

How about a video on a social media hot topic? Travelling with propane on and refrigerators, heaters and hot water operating? Show the effects of gassing up in a gas station. What happens if a line is severed in an accident. I'd say 80-90% of people run with gas on and appliances operating. We all know they never shut them off when refueling in a congested gas station. Record the comments of firefighters if they would even attempt to put out a fire with the gas on. People need to be convinced to stop the stupidity and risk they are taking.

[@Rvlove]

Yes there was a lot more dialog with Chuck about this... and we couldn't fit everything into this one video. We have a ton more footage and another experiment in the queue. We always turn ours off when traveling... don't want a lit pilot light next to a gas pump! Hopefully this video is one step toward people being more aware of RV fire risks. it's a big start.

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

You should have named it “Burning Van”

[@Rvlove]

That is pretty funny. Thanks. -M

[@lorrieleaver2447]

Many thanks for everything. Fires 🔥 kill and then spread. It’s not too late to check your RV in case you are living on top of your crematorium. Things are cheap for a reason so unless you want to spend real money on renovations to a retro period in time walk away and buy a tent ⛺️ as this is not the life for you. Safety first every time people.

[@Rvlove]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, safety is paramount. -M