[ken petersen]

Checked into a state park and always do a security check of the surroundings. All looked good, so it was about 2030hrs on the 3rd night, we were both inside and the worst happened. No wind at all, a tree broke about 30 feet up and landed on the roof, between the A/C and awning. The piece that landed on the roof was about 27 feet long and maybe between 1500 -1700 lbs. Crushed the fan, the skylite, both solar panels, wifi booster, crushed the roof to the windshield, destroyed the windshield, buckled the hood, and cracked the air intake. That was the outside. Inside, dented the ceiling, and all forward cabinets all out of alignment. I think the B pillar is also buckled. Waiting to hear from the builder, body shop and insurance.

 

[MaggieMarty]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I’m glad you guys are ok.

 

[RV8R]

Hi @ken petersen

Sorry to see that. Thanks for the warning. We can’t predict all these dangers, but taking a look can help I guess.

Good luck with your repairs.

 

[keeponvaning]

Bummer😩

 

[Motor7]

Holeey crap. Be thankful it was rotten, a live tree that diameter and 27 feet long would weigh in between 6-8,000 lbs. I wonder if your van gets totaled out?

There is an island on Lake Norris that we like to camp on(via pontoon, not PM). Once when setting up, I happened to look up and was shocked to see a very large, tall and rotten Red Oak leaning over the tent site.....stakes came up, and the tens got moved. 2 years later it had fallen, yep, right where the tents would have been.

 

[rjcarter3]

Terrible break but glad it was only your van and not you or a loved one. Keep us posted for how things turn out.

 

[h1k3rb]

Wow, lucky no one was hurt but that definitely sucks!

 

[MsNomer]

Which Louisiana park?

Glad no one was hurt.

 

[sunnydays]

Scary! That's a lot of damage. I hope the insurance treats you right.

 

[Lolaeliz]

Yikes! Horrible! Does the state park pay to fix it, since you paid to park there?

 

[MsNomer]

Parks couldn't/wouldn't survive with that kind of potential liability. Or they'd eliminate the risk by cutting down the trees.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Parks couldn't/wouldn't survive with that kind of potential liability. Or they'd eliminate the risk by cutting down the trees.

THis must explain why so many RV parks just look like parking lots now

 

[h1k3rb]

THis must explain why so many RV parks just look like parking lots now

Yeah, the KOA model, where if you're lucky you get a tuft of grass and a few weeds in the gravel for that 'back to nature' experience.