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    First off thanks for all the kind words and support for my first bow buck Saturday morning. I am thinking about going in today to have the smile surgically removed from my face!

    Second, I bought a new Toy Hauler this year (see pics below). Took it to the ranch Friday, set up and went to Rosa's in Killeen for a pre-hunt Mexican dinner (not the best idea by the way if you plan on being on-stand very long!). Returned to camp to find I had no a/c power and a strong smell of ozone . Did a ton of troubleshooting...wasn't at the pole, the plug, in the wire to the camper, the camper breaker box, etc. Finally gave up and went to bed, thankfully it was cool enough that we didn't need air conditioning.

    After Saturday morning's (very successful ) hunt I called my camper guy and described the problem. He instructed me to check behind a panel in the front for something called a transfer box. Check the picture below . This is a BRAND NEW Toy Hauler I bought this past February. VERY lucky the thing didn't catch fire and burn to the ground. Took it to dealer yesterday, called Keystone and work is underway. Not sure how you will use this information/warning but wanted to pass it along.

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    #2
    Geez, sorry bout your camper. Nice rig by the way!

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      #3
      WOW.. you are lucky.. good thing it didn't ruin a GREAT weekend

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        #4
        awesome camper

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          #5
          Wow, glad you are okay.

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            #6
            If they take better photos I would like to get some please...

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              #7
              Do they have any idea what could have caused this?
              Seems like your camper guy had previous experience with this kind of problem.

              Glad no one was hurt.

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                #8
                WOW, scary thought of what could have happened! That is one of the reasons I tell all of my guys to unplug if they leave the ranch! Love the Raptor, we looked at one a few years back but went with the NRG for our use. Even though it is too big for the things we do, it is an awesome trailer!

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                  #9
                  Looks like the smoke got out!!!
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Texastaxi View Post
                    Do they have any idea what could have caused this?
                    Seems like your camper guy had previous experience with this kind of problem.

                    Glad no one was hurt.
                    Not until they tear it apart. They have thrown out "power surge, irregular voltage coming in, loose wire somewhere"...everything except "We make a crummy product and this is what can happen"

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by txrdkng View Post
                      First off thanks for all the kind words and support for my first bow buck Saturday morning. I am thinking about going in today to have the smile surgically removed from my face!

                      Second, I bought a new Toy Hauler this year (see pics below). Took it to the ranch Friday, set up and went to Rosa's in Killeen for a pre-hunt Mexican dinner (not the best idea by the way if you plan on being on-stand very long!). Returned to camp to find I had no a/c power and a strong smell of ozone . Did a ton of troubleshooting...wasn't at the pole, the plug, in the wire to the camper, the camper breaker box, etc. Finally gave up and went to bed, thankfully it was cool enough that we didn't need air conditioning.

                      After Saturday morning's (very successful ) hunt I called my camper guy and described the problem. He instructed me to check behind a panel in the front for something called a transfer box. Check the picture below . This is a BRAND NEW Toy Hauler I bought this past February. VERY lucky the thing didn't catch fire and burn to the ground. Took it to dealer yesterday, called Keystone and work is underway. Not sure how you will use this information/warning but wanted to pass it along.

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                      WOW! That could have been BAD!

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                        #12
                        Nice setup.

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                          #13
                          movie quote: do you think you coulda found something bigger?

                          nice camper! good thing the damage didnt burn it down.

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                            #14
                            that could have got bad fast!

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                              #15
                              That dude produced some major heat. Glad it turned out okay for you.

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