Was the truck running when the fire started? Or did something just spontaneously start burning with it sitting and not running?
Truck burned up last night
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Last: 6 yr ago by ChampsAg
I'm sure the Homeowner's Assoc will be sending you a letter.ChampsAg said:
They don't know yet. Insurance should have someone out by this time next week. It's stuck in my driveway until then.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But, it's still on the list.
Probably already in the mail.malenurse said:I'm sure the Homeowner's Assoc will be sending you a letter.ChampsAg said:
They don't know yet. Insurance should have someone out by this time next week. It's stuck in my driveway until then.
Maybe consider filing a report with the NHTSA? Not the first Ram I've heard of burning to the ground and it's the only way to get a recall going.
Luckily we are in the county. We have a homeowners association but no one has said anything
Truck was sitting in the driveway and we were inside watching a movie. Parked it around 8:00 and the biggest boom was at 10:30
Truck was sitting in the driveway and we were inside watching a movie. Parked it around 8:00 and the biggest boom was at 10:30
Now I know who you are, OP! My wife was showing me your FB pictures about this the other day. Our wives are friends and we don't really know each other. We go to same church, though.
Small world!
Looks like you're bringing him to work on Monday
Wow, small world, I went to school with your wife OP. The video of the fire is crazy; glad to see y'all are in good shape!
I'd be glad to. I leave for work around 0530. Champs - You up for that?Watchful Ag said:
Looks like you're bringing him to work on Monday
Did you have a phone charger plugged into a constant power outlet? Older Dodges had issues with the ones in the fold down center console, and they would go up in flames. I think the '14 has the plug in the bin just in front of the arm rest, but it could happen.
I do this all the time
Rental car FTW
Phone charger was in my wife's car.
Truck had been sitting for about 2.5 hours
Truck had been sitting for about 2.5 hours
I do to, and in an '06 Dodge 3500. I just make sure I have my comp coverage paid up. I think those were more of an issue with the outlet than the charger. Usually never an issue, but it only takes something small. Aftermarket amps are a good source as well.
ChampsAg said:
Rental car FTW
That's what I figured. Thought I'd offer anyways.
Much appreciated
Whoa
Investigator here this morning. Appears to be electrical but so much thermal damage he can't determine origin. Looks to be the passenger side dash by best guess
ChampsAg said:
Investigator here this morning. Appears to be electrical but so much thermal damage he can't determine origin. Looks to be the passenger side dash by best guess
Water pump is in the glove box?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/684449001
Jaydoug said:ChampsAg said:
Investigator here this morning. Appears to be electrical but so much thermal damage he can't determine origin. Looks to be the passenger side dash by best guess
Water pump is in the glove box?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/684449001
Quote:
"certain trucks are equipped with a water-pump bearing that, after exposure to certain conditions, may overheat and potentially cause an engine-compartment fire"
Probably not the cause of this one.
Definitely not -- that only applied to the 6.7 Cummins, and OP said he had a Ram 1500.Aggietaco said:Jaydoug said:ChampsAg said:
Investigator here this morning. Appears to be electrical but so much thermal damage he can't determine origin. Looks to be the passenger side dash by best guess
Water pump is in the glove box?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/684449001Quote:
"certain trucks are equipped with a water-pump bearing that, after exposure to certain conditions, may overheat and potentially cause an engine-compartment fire"
Probably not the cause of this one.
Still, yikes!
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Make sure they cover the cost of a new basketball goal too
Fought several house fires that happened because a vehicle was parked in a garage and caught.
Nearly all of those were some sort of electrical short.
Car fires are nasty. They either burn out quickly with relatively low amounts of damage, or are completely totaled like the OP. There's rarely any in between to them.
Glad the truck was parked outside when it caught.
Had a Corps buddy that drove a jacked up Ford - mid to late 90's - back when we were in school. It was a cool truck - 4x2 that handled off road better than nearly all 4x4's.
Buddy had it parked in his barn at his property and it had a similar electrical short. Burned the truck and barn down. He joked that the truck committed suicide because it didn't want to be driven by anybody except my buddy.
Nearly all of those were some sort of electrical short.
Car fires are nasty. They either burn out quickly with relatively low amounts of damage, or are completely totaled like the OP. There's rarely any in between to them.
Glad the truck was parked outside when it caught.
Had a Corps buddy that drove a jacked up Ford - mid to late 90's - back when we were in school. It was a cool truck - 4x2 that handled off road better than nearly all 4x4's.
Buddy had it parked in his barn at his property and it had a similar electrical short. Burned the truck and barn down. He joked that the truck committed suicide because it didn't want to be driven by anybody except my buddy.
Picard said:Ag In Ok said:
Was a cause of the fire identified?
Yes. He said it was a Ram.
My guess is it was due to the cruise control switch. Ford had multiple huge recalls on it since their first and second fixes didn't work and trucks were stilling burning to the groundNICU Dad said:
Fought several house fires that happened because a vehicle was parked in a garage and caught.
Nearly all of those were some sort of electrical short.
Car fires are nasty. They either burn out quickly with relatively low amounts of damage, or are completely totaled like the OP. There's rarely any in between to them.
Glad the truck was parked outside when it caught.
Had a Corps buddy that drove a jacked up Ford - mid to late 90's - back when we were in school. It was a cool truck - 4x2 that handled off road better than nearly all 4x4's.
Buddy had it parked in his barn at his property and it had a similar electrical short. Burned the truck and barn down. He joked that the truck committed suicide because it didn't want to be driven by anybody except my buddy.
Ended up with a 2018 Chevy Texas Edition. Had some great deals on them. First Chevy for me and I'm very impressed by the ride and cab noise level.
A little nervous to park it near the house! LOL!
A little nervous to park it near the house! LOL!
Dash cracking should not cause damage to the house.ChampsAg said:
Ended up with a 2018 Chevy Texas Edition. Had some great deals on them. First Chevy for me and I'm very impressed by the ride and cab noise level.
A little nervous to park it near the house! LOL!
Did your camera somehow burn up between the fire pics and the new truck?
And congrats on the new truck!
And congrats on the new truck!
ChampsAg said:
They really have changed the design of their trucks
Who are the Ford contacts on the board? About to be in the market. Thanks.
Funny, because I don't remember my 18 year old Silverado with any cracks ...The Wonderer said:Dash cracking should not cause damage to the house.ChampsAg said:
Ended up with a 2018 Chevy Texas Edition. Had some great deals on them. First Chevy for me and I'm very impressed by the ride and cab noise level.
A little nervous to park it near the house! LOL!
Or my newest Chevy
Just give the 'hoe a few years and it will definitely become a crack 'hoe.Watchful Ag said:Funny, because I don't remember my 18 year old Silverado with any cracks ...The Wonderer said:Dash cracking should not cause damage to the house.ChampsAg said:
Ended up with a 2018 Chevy Texas Edition. Had some great deals on them. First Chevy for me and I'm very impressed by the ride and cab noise level.
A little nervous to park it near the house! LOL!
Or my newest Chevy
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