Insurance question from a 'new' Airstream owner! :-)
Greetings from San Diego, California.
I am the proud new owner of a 1967 22' Safari. It's in very good condition, but definitely needs work to make it my very own! Wow, what a great community of individuals who are so willing to share valuable information and help one another.
Okay, knowing that I am communicating with "Airstream Pros", I'm hoping that someone can answer this question. I contacted State Farm insurance to get a policy in place and they asked me if I knew roughly what the trailer cost brand new back in '67. I can't seem to find this anywhere, aside from trying the actual factory. Does anyone have a "guestimate" of how much it might have been? Thanks a bunch!
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. I can't answer your original cost question, but I'm sure one of our resident experts will chime in soon.
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Welcome to you and your "new" baby...you're gonna have a blast getting it fixed up and on the road...you're in the right place for everything Aristream...good information, good resources, good people, good times....
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Make sure you have a clear idea of what agreed value is on the insurance.
It may be a lot less than you paid for the trailer.
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Thanks Michelle! I'm a little intimidated at the moment about this entire new "chapter in my life", if you will . . . in fact, on top of everything, I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate this web site. I think I might have "double-posted" my question in two different spots. It's all good though! Good night. John
I don't know the actual price of the trailer, but in 1969 new Ford LTD cost $4300. I would believe the trailer was in the same range.
The question from the insurance seem strange, since now the price doesn't apply to anything. You know that the liability insurance on the trailer comes from your tow vehicle coverage, don't you?
Welcome to the forum and congratulation on the "new" trailer.
I've got mine a month ago and the idea for the future is to keep it at my second property in Escondido.
Hi John! Welcome to the Forums from another happy 1967 22' Safari owner in California! Sorry I can't help you with your question, but I'm sure you will find the help you need from the fine folks on this forum.
Please post pictures soon so we can ooh and awww over your new beauty.
Happy Silver Trails,
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John, Welcome to the forums! As to the original MSRP of your '67 Safari it does depend on options ordered when your coach was purchased. What floor plan it had and trim package as well as awnings etc. and if it came with factory air conditioning. The best thing you can do is post you VIN# here and lots of pictures so we can see you exterior and interior. Then my best idea for an original price would still probably come from Andy R. at InlandRV. He has been in the Airstream business since right around the time our trailers were built. He will most likely know what the pricing was like back then. If you have any questions on working on your "baby" check out the search feature on the blue tool bar above. Also look to the forums tab on the tool bar and you can find posts for all different areas of interest concerning the repair and maintenance for your systems. The '66, '67, and '68 model years were the last ones that were manufactured by Airstream using Wally Byams' original design type/plans. The curved Corning Glass windows are also unique to these three years. These days we have two great sources for replacement glass for these windows. You have joined a great place to find the info you will need going forward as an Airstream owner. We all want to help you along so ask any questions here or feel free to PM me and I will help you all I can. Happy Trails, Ed
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1967 Safari Twin "Landshark" w/International trim package
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John, 2air is right on the money about finding someone to do an appraisal on the condition of your 40 year old travel trailer. Keep in mind that when you go to get an appraisal that the person doing it may not take into consideration the fact that your trailer is not just any trailer it is a "Vintage Airstream" and will always be worth more that the average trailer of a comparable age range. You may only be able to insure it as an Antique Vehicle! Your State Farm agent may be unwilling to insure it as such and/or you may have to buy another coverage policy that comes from RV specialty insurance companies. Do a search here on trailer insurance and I will bet someone has had these issues before. Hope you will post what you learn in the process so it will benefit us all. Happy Trails, Ed
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1967 Safari Twin "Landshark" w/International trim package
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT FORUMS MEMBER SINCE 12/16/2004 AIR#7110
"My tire was thumping, I thought it was flat! When I looked at the tire... I noticed your CAT!" Burma Shave
We have a 1963 Bambi, and also have it covered with State Farm... because we restored ours we were able to place an agreeable value on it by doing several things. I took numerous photos of the trailer in its finished (restored) condition and sent them to the local agent. I also gave them information on what we paid for it, etc. and how much we had "in it" during the restoration. From that information they did research on ebay and other places (I believe all online... research) to verify what the value would be. So, we agreed at a value and they calculated out our yearly cost. It was very smooth for us.
I also carry extra towing insurance via AAA. If your tow vehicle breaks down, your insurance may tow it to get it fixed, but your trailer is generally not covered. You will need extra tow insurance so they will make another trip and tow your trailer somewhere safe rather than leave it on the side of the road... You might include questions on this when speaking to your insurance folks.
Good luck! Post some pics and let us know how it all goes!
Mrs. NorCal Bambi traveling in S Tardis ~ from the Great State of Jefferson
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