Author Topic: Camper Trailer caught fire at Tewantin Beach (Gympie Times) (Read 13241 times)

J.R · « **on:** December 29, 2015, 09:22:46 PM »

Just seen on FB a families new 3 week old rear fold caught on fire as they slept inside.

They were very lucky to survive.

You will have to look it up, it wouldn't let me post a link.

Bird · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:35:49 PM »

Good luck talkin the kids and wife into going again!

Quote

"It was our first camping trip. The trailer was only three weeks old."

http://www.gympietimes.com.au/news/camping-family-escapes-fire/2885661/

and the car

shrek4 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:36:20 PM »

for the family - hope it doesn't scar them for life.

Wonder what caused it.

J.R · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:39:22 PM »

They reckon it was electrical, according the the fireies.

Coiled · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:39:38 PM »

What a horrible initiation to camping for the family. So lucky they all escaped without physical injury. Hopefully they are insured!

It could happen to any in this day and age but does anyone know the make of the camper?

Bird · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:43:50 PM »

Quote from: Coiled on December 29, 2015, 09:39:38 PM

What a horrible initiation to camping for the family. So lucky they all escaped without physical injury. Hopefully they are insured!

"The kids were in swags on the ground and one of the swags had begun to catch fire, but we got him out. "
yea poor kid ... nightmares for life...

Rumpig · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:59:25 PM »

Drove past it as they were loading the trailer onto the tilt tray on the beach, looked a right mess...a lucky escape for those involved that's for sure

chillipepperz · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2015, 10:50:41 PM »

wonder if they had a smoke detector? Glad all are safe and well.

Gravity · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2015, 05:52:01 AM »

Everyone's nightmare , so lucky they got out ok.

D4D · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:13:47 AM »

Glad everyone go out ok.

Time to ID the camper, that front box in the stoneguard is pretty distinctive.

(Pics from Rainbow Beach Towing & Roadside Assist)

Diesel Power · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:21:56 AM »

It's a GIC Black series Pheonix apparently.
A few have been saying Kimberley, but they have different kitchen configuration and no front stabiliser legs.
Regards
Angus.

plusnq · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:22:08 AM »

Terrible for the family. Not sure that one will be rising from the ashes.

edz · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:39:54 AM »

oldmate · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:40:56 AM »

Quote from: Diesel Power on December 30, 2015, 06:21:56 AM

It's a GIC Black series Pheonix apparently.
A few have been saying Kimberley, but they have different kitchen configuration and no front stabiliser legs.
Regards
Angus.

Yep I reckon you on the money.

Lucky people. Very lucky

Quote from: edz on December 30, 2015, 06:39:54 AM

Looks similar to one of these http://www.austrackcampers.com.au/camper-trailers/rear-folding-hard-floor/

Could be Edz

Axl · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:50:34 AM »

WOW glad to hear they all got out safe scary stuff, hence the reason I have fitted a smoke detector and a LPG detector to my Expanda.

Rumpig · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:08:46 AM »

Could be either of the 2 mentioned already, they look exactly the same

ravenhard · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:32:46 AM »

I reckon it's a ezytrail as my mate has a black series and the wheels are different. But it's hard to tell tbh as I reckon they are all made the same except the colors it's painted

muzza01 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:36:37 AM »

?@ck that!
Terrible experience for all.

DannyG · « **Reply #18 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:41:43 AM »

Cant really shame the manufacturer when no one knows the facts. It may have had third party wiring work done in its 3 weeks of ownership that may have caused the fire.

Lucky escape by the sounds of it.

weeds · « **Reply #19 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:23:19 AM »

Agree a little hard blaming a manufacturer without the facts

Tinbutt · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:28:51 AM »

But if it was a Jeep then you guys would all be blaming the car straight away?

I agree, regardless of the cause the most important thing is that everyone got out of it ok:)

scarpsD40 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:38:03 AM »

My tip, wiring too small, insufficient fuses with a high current draw from a fridge or aircon unit plugged into a 12v socket meant to be used for lights or phone charging at best.

Bird · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:40:05 AM »

Quote from: ravenhard

I reckon it's a ezytrail as my mate has a black series and the wheels are different. But it's hard to tell tbh as I reckon they are all made the same except the colors it's painted

I reckon it a Rucky Duck as my mate has one and it has tyres on the rims.

Quote from: DannyG

Cant really shame the manufacturer when no one knows the facts

just hope they are already on their way to investigate it.... hahahahhahahhah!!! as if they would

Quote from: Tinbutt

But if it was a Jeep then you guys would all be blaming the car straight away?

why not?

plusnq · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2015, 10:28:57 AM »

Quote from: Bird on December 30, 2015, 08:40:05 AM

I reckon it a Rucky Duck as my mate has one and it has tyres on the rims.

just hope they are already on their way to investigate it.... hahahahhahahhah!!! as if they would

why not?

They might if the insurance company claims it's a defective unit

The punter · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2015, 11:14:37 AM »

My bet is Mars rover

Distinctive drawer in the side

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Author Topic: Camper Trailer caught fire at Tewantin Beach (Gympie Times) (Read 13241 times)

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