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Old 02-09-2019, 07:26 AM   #1
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I was excited to be joining the community of Airstream enthusiasts after purchasing my first trailer, 1970 Overlander. While driving it home to San Diego through LA yesterday a motorcyclist decided to split lanes where there was no room and bounced off another car and smashed into the rear driver side panel of the Airstream. Broken hand for the Motorcyclist and broken rear panel for me. I am hoping for some input on what dollar value I should be expecting this to cost in case their insurance comes back with a low ball number. Any input the community can offer would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 02-09-2019, 07:33 AM   #2
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That is going to be a very big job. I would contact someone who can do the job correctly.
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Old 02-09-2019, 08:05 AM   #3
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My advice is don't let the insurance company come back with a number, period.

Did that also crack your sewer pipe?
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Old 02-09-2019, 08:20 AM   #4
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I was excited to be joining the community of Airstream enthusiasts after purchasing my first trailer, 1970 Overlander. While driving it home to San Diego through LA yesterday a motorcyclist decided to split lanes where there was no room and bounced off another car and smashed into the rear driver side panel of the Airstream. Broken hand for the Motorcyclist and broken rear panel for me. I am hoping for some input on what dollar value I should be expecting this to cost in case their insurance comes back with a low ball number. Any input the community can offer would be greatly appreciated.
To repair it correctly, you are going to need to replace the entire side sheet. Then, it will need to be polished to match the rest of the trailer. Neither of those things is cheap, plus the modern aluminum from Airstream is a different grade than the original, which will also add to the challenge--and cost.
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Old 02-09-2019, 08:28 AM   #5
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Show them the bill of sale and tell them they just bought an Airstream.

Very sorry to see this. good luck.
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Old 02-09-2019, 09:15 AM   #6
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Show them the bill of sale and tell them they just bought an Airstream.

Very sorry to see this. good luck.
This sounds like a good idea. The cost to replace that entire side will not be cheap, and then there is the issue with whether it will match or not when complete. Hence, my agreement with AlinCal.
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Old 02-09-2019, 09:36 AM   #7
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First I would get a repair quote from an Airstream Dealer including info on how it will compare to non damaged panels. If the repair is more than the value of the unit hopefully you will at least get your original cost.
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Old 02-09-2019, 09:43 AM   #8
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I'm sure they will "low ball" you no matter what you do.


Twice I had a total loss in vehicle accidents ticketed against other driver in both cases insurance wanted to settle right away and in both cases I replace the vehicles and told insurance I am in no hurry and if it takes 10 years to settle that's OK. I was asking the very good condition blue book amount. Both times that is what I received.


Moral of the story do not be in a hurry to settle and know what it will take to replace since I bet they will total out the Airstream at what THEY say is the value.
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Old 02-09-2019, 09:49 AM   #9
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I had similar damage from broken iced up limb falling through by 70 ambassador like a spear being driven through the roof. The proper repair would be to replace the entire AL segment. Due to labor cost and challenge to acquire the matching material the bid was just over $10,000. I had to settle for the value of what I had insured the the project I was in the middle of. Therefore, I patched the roof which is only visible to the taller people Good luck, hold your ground
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Old 02-09-2019, 09:54 AM   #10
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Send pictures to either Airstream in Jackson Center, Ohio for a quote on repairs the get an estimate on polishing to add to it. Both are probably more than what you paid. If they total, make sure you don't accept anything less than what you paid along with money spent to pick it up and bring it home. If lower then I would threaten to take them to court.
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Old 02-09-2019, 10:04 AM   #11
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Two summers ago, I hit a bridge guardrail, which left a substantial crease from the front to the rear of the right side of my AS FC27. I took the trailer to my local AS dealer, who gave me an estimate of slightly more than $16K to repair the damage (all on the surface, none inside). I would not be surprised if your estimate by your local AS dealer would be comparable.
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I was excited to be joining the community of Airstream enthusiasts after purchasing my first trailer, 1970 Overlander. While driving it home to San Diego through LA yesterday a motorcyclist decided to split lanes where there was no room and bounced off another car and smashed into the rear driver side panel of the Airstream. Broken hand for the Motorcyclist and broken rear panel for me. I am hoping for some input on what dollar value I should be expecting this to cost in case their insurance comes back with a low ball number. Any input the community can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Big question; did/do you have insurance on this new trailer?? (hope so!) Either way, your in for some "not so fun" time consuming adventures ahead with this one...I hate CA laws for motorcycle's...they always try to split lanes and scare the heck out of motorists...anyway, soo sorry to hear your plight...please keep us informed on what you end up doing.
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Old 02-09-2019, 10:08 AM   #13
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I have damaged and had repairs to several vintage airstreams. (1963 Safari and 1966 Overlander) I suffered a wheel issue on the Overlander that did similar (actually greater damage) to yours. Depending upon who does the repair you are looking at $4500-$10k. I suspect you trailer has other panels that have also been replaced before. It can be matched.
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Old 02-09-2019, 10:19 AM   #14
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What a bummer. There's a place in salt lake that builds Cobras. They know aluminum. They may be able to help you. If not, maybe they know how to get some older tech aluminum panels for you. It is possible, they can fix that rip. I saw a video from them, where they had an ac cobra that got hit on the rear end. It looked pretty bad. They fixed it, to perfection. No new parts, just pulling, a little heat, massaging it. The car looked perfect when they were done with it. The difficulty I can foresee is, AS sides are thinner aluminum than a cobra. It's worth a call. Hope this helps a little DJ
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Old 02-09-2019, 10:25 AM   #15
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For a 1970 there are several vintage Airstream restorers in your area. Have them look at it. They can match panels. I’d say they have more real world experience on older nice trailers than modern Airstream dealers

Come on out to the Modernism Week vintage trailer show in Palm Springs in a couple weeks and you can pick owners brains

Our State Farm insurance does not allow stated value for our 1946 and 1949 Curtis Wright’s but actual value. Which these guys can best prove

Jim Polk appraised ours and it is worth it on vintage trailers
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Vinnys North Bay Airstream is the expert in this type work and the go-to-guy. Going to be be more than
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The Cobra people are , Kirkham Motorsports , 801-377-8224 , they are on the edge of Provo, UT , unless they moved. You should be able to locate them through this info.
I have no idea if they would body repairs on an Airstream.
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Old 02-09-2019, 11:12 AM   #18
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IMO I would contact AS service center Jackson center in Ohio, they will ask for pics and some questions of damage. They will give fairly accurate estimate to repair. This is only place I would have repairs done, some others may be as good but I only have them do repairs. I'm not a lawyer but IMO the motorcyclist has total responsiblity for damage. In Illinois he does not pay loses lic. plus possible jail time. I would not accept any settlement less than pur. price, plus any other expenses relating to accident or repair damage at no cost to you. Legals are on your side Keep accurate records of every thing said and done as some Ins co. will try to wiggle out of every thing.
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If you got a good deal on your Airstream don't tell them what you paid for it, it is none of there business and it might influence them on the value. They owe you the for market value if it is a total loss. And they will use the market value to determine if it is aT/L.
I was an insurance adjuster and claim manager for 38 years. Heavy equipment and RVs were my specialty.
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If you got a good deal on your Airstream don't tell them what you paid for it, it is none of there business and it might influence them on the value. They owe you the for market value if it is a total loss. And they will use the market value to determine if it is aT/L.
I was an insurance adjuster and claim manager for 38 years. Heavy equipment and RVs were my specialty.
Very good advice from some one that nos ins and outs of claims.
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