So my truck caught on fire.

[-Alticity Films-]

Sometime last sunday night the amp which was "professionally" installed caught on fire and burned itself out. Did some major damage to my truck though. So far about $17,000 worth to be exact!
My insurance company is going after the Amplifier manufacturer saying it does not look like a wiring or installation issue.
The pics don't do the amount of damage justice...
Outside still looks fine:

Inside:

Because of the toxic smoke damage, EVERY soft part inside has to be replaced. My truck is sitting at the repair shop not being touched until November 25th when an official fire investigation will be held. Two reps from the Amplifier manufacturer, 2 reps from the stereo shop and numerous insurance people will be on hand. Should be a good time!

I am reluctant to admit the name of the amplifier manufacturer. They are a good company (so far are cooperating) and I don't want people to think badly about them. They make good stuff and I have been buying their amps for almost 15 years. (EDIT! SEE MY POST ON PAGE 2!) This looks like some kind of freak incident I guess.

So needless to say, when I opened my truck door that monday, I was a little shocked.

 

[C-man]

tell them to write it off....biohazard!

 

[BigTruck]

DAMN DUDE!!!

I would really like to know what kind of amp it is as i have a pretty rockin stereo in my truck and would like to know if i might be in danger!!

PM me if you like but please let me know.

Thanks


Rob.

 

[-Alticity Films-]

I tried to get them to write it off but they won't. I even offered to buy a new truck and put this one back to stock to lower the replacement value and they still said they want to fix it.
I told them that I will bring it back again and again if it smells at all when it is done.
I am not even supposed to get it back until mid december best case scenario.
Looks like I get out of driving for the first few rides this season!

 

[BigTruck]

Thats going to be tough for them to get the smell out of that thing. Especially if it gets any moisture in there!

Wish you luck with that.


Rob.

 

[Skinner]

Damn that sucks. I installed the Amps in my truck. I hope it doesn’t happen to me. Cross my fingers

 

[carpainter29]

I would be amazed if they can get the smell out. Ive seen two or three of these that have been "fixed" but as soon as you turn the a/c on, wham theres that smell. Hope everything turns out good, but i wouldnt want it back. Just my .02

 

[rev800151]

Who made the amp?

 

[skibreeze]

Looks like Rockford fosgate to me. Good luck getting the smell out.

 

[Ex-Member]

Hmmm.... strange. That's what fuses are there for....

 

[Long Gone]

Note to Self:

Do not purchase or take for free any white Dodge Megacab pickups after the fifteenth of December. They may have had a smoker in them.

 

[Idaho Slim]

Brings a new meaning to the term, "Smokin Dodge"

 

[Nate]

Brings a new meaning to the term, "Smokin Dodge"

Bwaahahahahaha Slim you smartazz

 

[Snojo]

Looks like I get out of driving for the first few rides this season!

I'll drive you if you think you can lower yourself to step down into my short fat Ford V10 Dually.

 

[moldy]

That sucks Josh, hopefully they take care of you right. If you need a ride let me know, my riding partner sold his sled this year so I'll be looking for new ones till he gets another.

 

[sledhead699]

damn $17,000 isnt that like a new truck!!!

 

[raceu4it]

wow, on the first picture of outside of truck, i thought someone did a professional job of smoking the windows,, then i noticed your leather seats were melting on the sides,, damn plastic cows. sucks there josh

 

[RMK7SledHead]

damn $17,000 isnt that like a new truck!!!

not a Laramie Megacab with a lift and 35's on Rockstars...you can almost triple that figure.

 

[Beels]

That sucks man....

I'd rather rip my fingernails off with pliers, than deal with insurance companies.

 

[Jaynelson]

I really don't see them ever getting the smell out of that truck.....