Actual cash value Safari 2000 25'

[julianne]

We are trying to have our insurance company recognize the actual cash value of our Airstream Safari 2000 25' six sleeper to get a fair settlement. The insurance company is relying on NADA and does not want to recognize the real cash value of our Airstream.

We are looking for comparable "sold" Airstream, preferably our year 2000 or thereabouts to share with our insurance company. If anyone can assist me in getting comparable sold data that would be appreciate.

Our insurance company is declaring our Airstream a total loss, and it is so far from that its ridiculous. Please share relevant information to support our claim.

Julianne

[Deesnestwa]

Hi. We have a 2001 Safari and I had similar problem with my insurance company. I have an agreed value policy for the price we paid plus additional amount we did for upgrades. To work this out I had to send them a copy of our bill of sale and they recommended that I get an appraisal to support the value. There are a few companies who will do an appraisal for you for around $300 just by sending photos. I am on the road right now and can’t remember the name of the appraiser but will Be Home next week. I was planning to have this done to support my agreed value. My insurance company is Progressive and they were easiest to deal with. I hope this helps.

[Isuzusweet]

Unless you have an agreed upon value in writing that you pay for, the insurance companies will utilize whatever figures they want too, to arrive at a value they feel is equitable.

You paid lower premiums for a reason.

As far as value for your trailer.....that depends on a number of factors; market saturation, condition, desirability....the list goes on. Your insurance will come to a figure for your area.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

[Al and Missy]

Google and e-Bay could be your friend. Google your trailer "2000 Airstream Safari"and find all the for sale listings. Search on e-Bay and click on the check box for "sold" or "completed" or something like that, I don't remember the actual wording. Read your policy to see if it describes how "Actual Cash Value" is to be determined. It is well known that NADA does not recognize the true value of Airstreams. Most banks use NADA for loans and won't loan enough money to come close to buying an Airstream.

Edit: Also look in the classifieds on here.

Al

[Ray Eklund]

Originally Posted by julianne

We are trying to have our insurance company recognize the actual cash value of our Airstream Safari 2000 25' six sleeper to get a fair settlement. The insurance company is relying on NADA and does not want to recognize the real cash value of our Airstream.

We are looking for comparable "sold" Airstream, preferably our year 2000 or thereabouts to share with our insurance company. If anyone can assist me in getting comparable sold data that would be appreciate.

Our insurance company is declaring our Airstream a total loss, and it is so far from that its ridiculous. Please share relevant information to support our claim.

Julianne

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Take the money and take the 'salvaged Airstream' if you are dissatisfied with the dollar settlement. The Insurance Company does not want it.

The labor to repair an Airstream and the unintended consequences of the accident affecting other parts of the trailer are very expensive.

Search the Internet for price comparisons, as already said. Not knowing what your trailer's condition was before the accident, then boils down to what you paid. Then go from there.

Someone may need your trailer to repair theirs. Do some homework. Cover all options. Call around town to potential buyers of a wrecked trailer.