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Flooded Truck

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JRodCC, Apr 23, 2018.

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  1. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

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    Somewhere in the Mojave Desert...
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    Silca gel is your best bet. Get something like this- its rechargeable after it is used up by heating in oven:
    $35 1 Gallon Premium Mixed Silicagel Beads with Blue Indicating Beads(Industry Standard 3-5mm) - 7 LBS Reusable
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014VMDEG...t=&hvlocphy=9031498&hvtargid=pla-312972721622
     
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  2. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    Ronzio

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    Your right goes for all the U.S. have no doubt the insurer will total it. A submerged vehicle is a liability on the roadway. It may look okay after it dries out but the true is...it’s now junk.
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    Frankenstuff

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    Frankenstuff Busy iracing

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    You sir need a toy

    IMG_0687.jpg
     
    Frankenstuff, Apr 23, 2018
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  4. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    jdr3366

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    Do everything suggested above.

    Then, go and buy a new truck.

    The bottom line is that you experienced an unfortunate testosterone surge, which temporarily distorted your judgement, leading to a swim in the puddle.
     
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    jdr3366, Apr 23, 2018
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  5. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:11 PM
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    N2DesignsInc

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    Well, with one step in between, sell it off record and hope the new buyer is NOT on this forum haha...at least your side view mirrors made it out alright...
     
    N2DesignsInc, Apr 23, 2018
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  6. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    jdr3366

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    Does insurance pay if you knowingly drive your truck into a place the truck wasn't designed to go?
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    Drive your truck into the ocean and find out :cookiemonster:
     
    DustStorm4x4, Apr 23, 2018
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  8. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Reminds me of this:

     
    tomwil, Apr 23, 2018
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  9. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    Green Jeans

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    OP you're buttfucked. I'd run away from that truck if possible.
     
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  10. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    Ronzio

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    This was an accident due to inexperience. While the OP is at fault he’s not liable...that’s what insurance is for to cover the liability. Water does damage you can’t see...so the truck is a total loss. He didn’t intend to destroy the truck it just a consequence of his actions therefore insurance will pay...
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    Put it in a big bowl of rice
     
    EdgeCrusher, Apr 23, 2018
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  12. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    Electrical connections will be your biggest issue in the future. Since you are pulling the carpets, and I hope you have a good idea of how high the water got in the interior, pull every single electrical connector clean and electrical grease it.
    Please don’t clean it up quickly / cheaply and sell it (posted above), it will become some other poor bastards problem that doesn’t deserve it. If you are going to replace it then go through insurance, as that way it’ll never get sold to some poor sod who doesn’t know the history.
     
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  13. Apr 23, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Holy sheet :rofl:

    You would think after the first huge crash, he would’ve put it in reverse and left while he could. At least he got a helicopter ride :rofl:
     
    DustStorm4x4, Apr 23, 2018
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  14. Apr 23, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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    So I gathered four things from that video:
    1. Dude is either drunk
    2. On drugs
    3. A complete idiot
    4. Possibly all the above
     
    Extra Hard Taco, Apr 23, 2018
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  15. Apr 24, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    dtraill27

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    Yikes, I'd definitely be going through insurance
     
    dtraill27, Apr 24, 2018
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  16. Apr 24, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    harl3ygonewiild

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    any more pics? from the front?
     
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  17. Apr 24, 2018 at 8:32 AM
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    tacotuesday29

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    If only you had the offroad you would have been fine:rofl:
     
    tacotuesday29, Apr 24, 2018
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  18. Apr 24, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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    He should have gotten the underwater model, it comes standard with a snorkel and waterproof seats.
     
    Extra Hard Taco, Apr 24, 2018
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  19. Apr 24, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    Those don't come out till 2019 though.
     
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  20. Apr 24, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    Ok, I called State Farm. They will cover the repairs and other stuff. She says rates will not go up because you didn't actually have an "accident."

    So, we've had about 3-5 inches of rain here in Asheville this week. I'm going out to the Smokey's on Saturday. Pictures to follow.

    Who wants to join me?
     
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