Great-Dane
Antioch, CA
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Yup! I've read 2-3 on this forum since I've joined where faulty wiring in the service panel caused fire. Some as result of bad work from factory and at least one by someone messing with it.
That would be my fear and back of head is..
Fluids, tranny or engine, my experience in past, could always smell it so would pull over to check and not dismiss it. Service panel, thats a hard one to catch..
JMO of course.. 
-Bob
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millikeg
New England
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mgh122 wrote:Anyone know the causes of most MH fires? On our way north we saw a burned out shell and it got me thinking about a suppression system. But what needs protection, engine, genny, propane , fuel, you get the idea what is the most prevalent cause?
Another forum member installed an engine suppression system I believe...do a search on adondo...I believe he has posted pics in the past.
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JFG
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Keep the reasons coming... with the price of diesel as is, i may need them.
Fred
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jimnbubba
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Propane
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WTD44
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Poor engineering, poor quality control, poor workmanship, manufacturer indifference, dealer ineptitude, = disgruntled owners = opps, dam thing caught on fire??
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Nick Wildwood
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A forest fire turned my friends RV into a puddle of metal. My firebird caught on fire once because the gas line came disconnected from the carburator after having a new carb installed.
I remember several years ago there was a rash of RV fires and they were caused by leaks in the propane system. Aways turn off your tanks when not in use. If you smell a leak don't use the heater, frig or even the water because of the water heater.
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wa8yxm
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There are several causes of vehicle fires, including MH fires, but the #1 casue, I suspect,is lack of proper maintenance.
For example: An owner fails to PM the fridge, this includes making sure no birds or insects have nested in the flue.. Since the flue is clogged heat builds up and.. FIRE
Or they have an oil leak on the engine.. FIRE
(Or a gas leak)
... Well, there are many possible ways a bit of neglect can lead to a hot time in the old rig tonight (or today)
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
John is Near Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
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West Coast FT
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I was considering holding off on the 84,000 mile transmission fluid service on my 1996 F53. After reading this thread I've changed my mind. Don't forget the other fire culprit on the F53 chassis. The cruise control deactivation switch which sits just below the master cylinder has a Ford recall outstanding. Once the seal rupture on the switch any fluid which leaks into that wiring will ignite and burn the whole MH. Unfortunately, the switch is always "on" even with the key off. So you could find asses next time you go to storage to pick it up.
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xctraveler
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Two more causes, both "operator error." Any cooking fire in the galley, if you can't put it out immediate with extinguisher in the galley run like h-ll. I almost torched ours messing around with the grill on a extension hose from the main propane tank with the grill lit. It slipped and fell off the table as I moved it, the lit grill landed on the welcome mat which caught fire. I turned off the propane valve and used the awning rod to pull it all away from the coach.
I have nightmares! DW was in the coach and the fire would have started at the door. Now I tie the grill down with bungies and don't even think of moving it until it is cold to the touch.
Paul
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andrewX
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Fires in Motorhomes most often start in engine compartment, and for about $200 you can get an auto suppression system that will work when coach is running, or while camping in it. Another $100 will cover genset or electrical compartments.
Opening engine compartment door with fire, a bad idea in my opinion. NOT having some suppression, either automatically by temperature, or by external pull handle not great either. REALLY, should be standard equipment in RVs. They are in Diesel boats/yachts, and turbine aircraft.
Why we (RVers) accept safety standards we wouldn't accept in any other transportation with same standars is a mystery. Anyhow...I don't sell nor own company with anything to do with fire suppression, but have several coupons for 10% off auto or remote pull systems as used on yachts. If interested, let me know and I can fax or email one to you. paeric1 at gmail dot com
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