Downed Tree got my A/S - This Hurts... - Page 2

sd90mac · 04-14-2008, 07:54 PM

Dave,

That's really awfull, but at least you and your wife were not in it and injured.

Good luck at JC and let us know what happens.

Marie

kenny2 · 04-14-2008, 07:57 PM

I would recommend that you consider P&S (Helena, Ohio not far from JC)for the repair. I had extensive repair and a clearcoat done two years ago by P&S and was impressed with both the result and the way I was treated.

Jimandrod · 04-14-2008, 07:58 PM

I lived in DC for 27 years and I saw a lot of tree damage over the years - however - seeing it hit an AS really hurts!!!

wagnerda · 04-19-2008, 07:04 PM

Hi everyone,

Just an update....

The Bambi is now back at Jackson Center for the factory service guys to do what they do best... I know it will be back in mint condition when they are finished. I will post a bunch of before and after pics and will bet you can't tell the diff from a brand new one on the lot...

Anyway, although I was really bummed when first discovering the damage, as bad as smashed aluminum is, in the overall scheme of things it really does not matter. Shari is a 2 time cancer survivor and that really puts things into perspective. Any problem in life that you can solve by simply writing a check is not really a problem at all...

best regards, Dave

attached pic is the terraport in Jackson Center waiting for repair:

RIstream'n · 04-19-2008, 07:14 PM

Very true Dave. Good luck with the repair.

ArtStream · 04-19-2008, 07:46 PM

Karma coming to ya!

Mikethefixit · 04-19-2008, 08:21 PM

Dave
Again Sorry about the damage . WELCOME back to MOTHER SHIP ! This is my part the world. I know those people will fix you rite up and it will soon be just pic's of bad luck.
Will U be staying till the repairs are finished? They is a rally at Grand Lake St.Marys Next weekend April 25,26,27 If you would like to stop over I know U would be more that welcome. Its at the state park.
If not Have a great trip Home.
Roger

thecatsandi · 04-19-2008, 08:27 PM

Ouch.
Well if it had not been for my insurance i would have parked my trailer after the first accident and let it rot. I could not afford $15,000 in repair bills for the trailer alone.

My guess based on what I have seen $6,000 to have yours fixed. The factory is the best place to have yours fixed.
Sorry.

halimer · 04-19-2008, 10:48 PM

Have you thought about getting in touch with either Colonial Airstream in Lakewood, NJ or RV Legends in Waterbury, CT?

TBRich · 04-20-2008, 12:07 AM

Good for you, Dave...for not letting the damage get you down and just keep going, getting it fixed, and keeping life in the proper prespective... There's a lesson in there for us all...

whitsend · 04-20-2008, 07:53 AM

Dave said (in part): Anyway, although I was really bummed when first discovering the damage, as bad as smashed aluminum is, in the overall scheme of things it really does not matter. Shari is a 2 time cancer survivor and that really puts things into perspective

. Any problem in life that you can solve by simply writing a check is not really a problem at all...

Dave & Shari - Yes, it must have felt like somebody had drop kicked your heart thru the goal posts of life to see your AS in that sad condition. But I admire your perspective. We all love our AS's, but an AS can always be replaced. Congratulations to Shari, congratulations to you both. Beating an illness like that is usually a "partnership success" story. Maby only one of you is ill, but beating that illness is best done with the aid of a loving partner. And I am speaking from a fair bit of my own experiences here.

Great success story and I'm glad you shared it with us all. I always feel better when a loved one kicks my butt back into reality now & then

. I usually require such loving at least once a year

.

wasafari · 04-20-2008, 09:41 AM

Wow, another tree "kill". I can't see any interior effects from the impact, still, 5 to 6K sounds a leetle beet low from my experience. After Hurricane Ivan my Safari needed 16K worth of repairs......sure hope they can fix yours for less

Jack

Luckyducks · 04-20-2008, 09:59 AM

Dave, I just saw your posts. Sorry for your damage but you're right, writing a check does fix it. Hope you and Shari make the Can Opener Rally in January.

thecatsandi · 04-20-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasafari

Wow, another tree "kill". I can't see any interior effects from the impact, still, 5 to 6K sounds a leetle beet low from my experience. After Hurricane Ivan my Safari needed 16K worth of repairs......sure hope they can fix yours for less

Jack

It looks like just the end cap was crunched. If so I am sticking to my origial estimate. If any of the main structure was damaged then the cost will be much higher.