Airstream value

[Cardinal283]

I deal with insurance companies on a daily basis for work. The bottom line is that they will give you the least amount of money that they think you'll take. My suggestion from dealing with them daily is that you get a public adjuster involved. The insurance companies have adjusters who work for them and are on their payroll thus their actions are going to be in the best interest of the person writing their checks. You can have an adjuster that works for you instead. Don't let the insurance company set the rules that you play by. Make them follow your policy. A public adjuster will do that for you. If you need help finding on PM me. I know several who can help.

[Cardinal283]

And I'll say that with the Texas Longhorns pillows and blankets the value of the trailer is worth way more! ; )

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by ASTailgate

I intend to buy her back. I know it will cost me more to rebuild her than what it'll be worth when I'm done so I've got a big decision to make.

I'm really sorry to see what happened to your beautiful 280

As you said the good news is you and your family are safe.

As for trying to rebuild it I really don't think it would be feasible. The aluminum skin will have warped and stretched from the heat and the only recourse would be to re-skin the entire coach inside and out. Likely the structural ribs are warped as well. Not to mention most of the windows are no longer available.

As Tony suggested, using it as a source for parts for your next coach would be the best course of action.

Good luck dealing with the insurance company and I hope it works out in your favor.

Brad

[Cardinal283]

Originally Posted by bkahler

As for trying to rebuild it I really don't think it would be feasible. The aluminum skin will have warped and stretched from the heat and the only recourse would be to re-skin the entire coach inside and out.

Brad is correct on this. The aluminum is tempered. After being exposed to all that heat the temper has been changed and the aluminum will likely fail if not replaced. I can only assume that the ribs are tempered as well, but someone with more knowledge may be able to confirm or refute that. Rebuilding it does not seem like a viable option. If it was your insurance company would have opted to repair it instead of totaling it. They know it's cheaper to replace it than repair it.

[J. Morgan]

I say $80,000 to $100,000 (or more) damage.

Fixing the unit is possible, but way unpractical.

Even a DIY job you will be out 60K in hard cash....

Let it go, buy yourself another and move on.

I would not buy the shell, it will depress you every time you put eyes on it.

[ASTailgate]

Thanks y'all!!! I will probably not rebuild but will look to use parts off of it, reuse what I can, my new tires for one.


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[mayco]

Exactly!!

[ArtFJ1]

These are sad, sad photos. We all hope you find a replacement and motor on.
If you ever find out what caused the fire, please let us all know.