A buddy's 3rd Gen 2500

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MADDOG

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Got some bad news yesterday.

A buddy just east of me in Central Oregon lost his truck to a fire which apparently was caused by a malfunctioning trickle charger. He also lost his shop, tools and other possesions that were in the shop including a load of vintage audio gear. No one was hurt but I know he's hurting inside.

It was a 2006 2500 Cummins QC.

In jest he advertised it on FB as a hot low rider that burns a little oil now and then. :D A bunch of us have complimented him on the fantastic flame job on the bed panels.

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When the shop is reconstructed I am gonna take him a load of vintage audio gear so things can get back to normal at his place.
 

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All from a faulty trickle charger! That blows:puke: poor truck, what brand of charger was it?
 

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^That. I'd like to know what charger this was for sure. Scary fire, glad no one got hurt!
 
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I'll have to ask him about that charger.
 

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The charcoaled rims look sick on that build and I see the shaved door handles are coming along! I only said that kuz it sounds like he's trying to stay in good spirits lol in seriousness that is absolutely terrible.... can't imagine coming home to that. Glad to hear no one got hurt though

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Did anyone else notice that one pristine obviously fireproof hub cap?! I'd be keeping that sucker!


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At the same time we find out about the 2500 3500 water pump fire issue lol sheeez
 

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thats why i dont do the trickle charger thing, i just plug my trucks in once a week to a charger and that keeps em good
 

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Glad to hear noone was hurt. Sad though...but things can be replaced....people can't!

Hopefully he'll be back into a Ram soon enough.
 

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thats why i dont do the trickle charger thing, i just plug my trucks in once a week to a charger and that keeps em good
Do you really have to charge a diesel batteries that often?

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Do you really have to charge a diesel batteries that often?

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i dont have a diesel, but a i charge multiple stored vehicles and put em all on the charger once a week
 
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