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05-26-2011, 06:25 AM
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,605
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Center front panel damage - Geico
During the recent round of storms here in St Louis, we had a limb come crashing down out of a tree.. Unfortunately it landed on our Bambi.
Dead center above the front window. Right where the numbers would be if we had any. It looks like only one panel will need replaced, if it needs it.
It almost looks lke a suction cup could be put on it, and get the one dent pulled out.
Any idea, if this could be done (pull the dent out)?
If not, roughly how much to replace that panel.
I am not sure what our deductable is with Geico, but I imagine we will get to it.
Does anyone have experience with them.
I have them for couple of motorcycles, because State Farm (They have everything else I own) was too high on bikes. They also (State Farm) proved to be too high for Airstreams..
We haven't had a claim of any kind for 20 years.. (I'm a good customer, just keep giving them $$$, no claims, ha)
Thanks,
Jeff
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05-26-2011, 06:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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It's heartbreaking when our aluminum is damaged. I have the same question. The PO put a small dent in ours backing in to a branch. When at Jackson Center a few weeks ago I asked if they could pull it out. Paul said they couldn't. In cases like this, he tells us, they replace the whole panel.
So, I hope we both hear of other solutions from the experienced voices here. I don't mind honest wear, but would love to have the dent smoothed.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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05-26-2011, 06:33 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 26
1966 30' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Southern
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 273
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I haven't tried dent pulling on an AS, but I did have some success with a toilet plunger (my glass cups wouldn't conform to the curve) on a few car fenders...
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05-26-2011, 06:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Unable to say without photos. Some dents can be popped out, some cant. One key point is if there are creases in the metal.
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05-26-2011, 06:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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I didn't realize it when we bought our AS used, but when I got up on the roof, I found a dent where someone had probably kneeled on teh front end cap.
Not visible from the ground, but I decided to have a go at it with an automotive dent puller (big suction cup thing) anyway.
It popped out out I would say 95%. Not perfect, but a lot better than it was.
Brian
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2005 Classic 30'
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2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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05-26-2011, 06:53 AM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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I feel your pain! Our Bambi got hail damage and Brad damage! I was bringing her home in the rain and over shot her space and clipped it just right on a trim piece of the house. The bumper never touched the house since the trim stuck out further from the house.
I have a low deductible so I'll turn it in and will most likely take her to BT Camper in Wentzville. You could give them a call for an estimate. Good luck.
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05-26-2011, 06:55 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
jackson center
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 159
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When the aluminum panels are hit ,the aluminum is stretched.Sometimes the dent can be popped out but you still will be able to see the damaged area.Replacement of top center segment is usually between $1800 and $1900.
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05-26-2011, 07:11 AM
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,605
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Schu
When the aluminum panels are hit ,the aluminum is stretched.Sometimes the dent can be popped out but you still will be able to see the damaged area.Replacement of top center segment is usually between $1800 and $1900.
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Well, I'm pretty sure that will reach my deductable.
Thanks, I will be heading for BT in Wentzville also.. Just had a bunch of stuff done there.
Thanks
Jeff
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05-26-2011, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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Oh noooooo. I had a tree limb fall on my trailer too. Damage was pretty ugly - and on a seam. My insurance provided me a check to make have 2 panels replaced (and other panels removed/reinstalled to get the right access). But, before I headed for the nearest service center, I called a paintless dent removal company to see what they could do. Amazing results. Not perfect - but neither is my vintage trailer. I was pleased with the results and used the insurance $$$ towards a new converter! You can see pics of my results (and others) on this thread:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f381...res-64383.html
Good luck with the situation - hope it goes smoothly. Glad you are safe!
Laura
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05-26-2011, 07:32 AM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GettinAway
Well, I'm pretty sure that will reach my deductable.
Thanks, I will be heading for BT in Wentzville also.. Just had a bunch of stuff done there.
Thanks
Jeff
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Do you think they do good work? I've heard they are pretty good and besides Oklahoma City they are my only choice. I'm calling my insurance today. My first claim.
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05-26-2011, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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I use Progressive, their trailer policy offering is very complete.. Even includes unlimited roadside service and coverage in Mexico ( with Mexican insurance in place). My policy is for stated value... Full replacement and is $144 yearly.
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05-26-2011, 09:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Progressive policy
Phrunes,
did you get your Progressive policy online or through an agent? That sounds like a very good rate.
thanks for the info
d
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05-26-2011, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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I originally had it quoted thru a broker but later just went direct. They were $25 cheaper going direct to Progressive. I just called them because their online system does not have a quote generator for pull type trailers before the late 80's.
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05-26-2011, 11:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 442
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GettinAway
During the recent round of storms here in St Louis, we had a limb come crashing down out of a tree.. Unfortunately it landed on our Bambi.
Dead center above the front window. Right where the numbers would be if we had any. It looks like only one panel will need replaced, if it needs it.
It almost looks lke a suction cup could be put on it, and get the one dent pulled out.
Any idea, if this could be done (pull the dent out)?
If not, roughly how much to replace that panel.
I am not sure what our deductable is with Geico, but I imagine we will get to it.
Does anyone have experience with them.
I have them for couple of motorcycles, because State Farm (They have everything else I own) was too high on bikes. They also (State Farm) proved to be too high for Airstreams..
We haven't had a claim of any kind for 20 years.. (I'm a good customer, just keep giving them $$$, no claims, ha)
Thanks,
Jeff
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Several years ago I had someone try to break into my 2002 ASCL 31'. They used a screw driver to shatter the tempered glass window beside the door (over the couch) WHILE we were asleep inside. I have a $250 deductable with Geico and they paid me about $100 on the $350 cost of air freighting a new window from the A/S factory.
Insidently, the A/S service department was first class in their response to shipping the new window as I got it the next day.
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05-26-2011, 12:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1988 25' Excella
Trumbull
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 197
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Panel replacements
I just returned to CT from P&S Trailer service in Helena OH and they replaced the front center panel and the one next to it on the curb side. The front and rear end cap panels are $1,200 each to replace regardless of which panel it is. I had snow damage this winter as reason for replacing. When at P&S Steve showed me the rear center end cap panel and it had a big depression in it. I had not looked at the roof and the claims adjuster could not see it as the canvas shelter that collapsed was still covering it. Steve tried to pull it out with a suction cup and it came out enough to keep water from pooling, but I am going to call ins agent and talk to him. I know your pain. good luck. regards nm1oqrz
Quote:
Originally Posted by GettinAway
During the recent round of storms here in St Louis, we had a limb come crashing down out of a tree.. Unfortunately it landed on our Bambi.
Dead center above the front window. Right where the numbers would be if we had any. It looks like only one panel will need replaced, if it needs it.
It almost looks lke a suction cup could be put on it, and get the one dent pulled out.
Any idea, if this could be done (pull the dent out)?
If not, roughly how much to replace that panel.
I am not sure what our deductable is with Geico, but I imagine we will get to it.
Does anyone have experience with them.
I have them for couple of motorcycles, because State Farm (They have everything else I own) was too high on bikes. They also (State Farm) proved to be too high for Airstreams..
We haven't had a claim of any kind for 20 years.. (I'm a good customer, just keep giving them $$$, no claims, ha)
Thanks,
Jeff
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05-26-2011, 12:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 129
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If you do decide to go through your insurance company and have the dent professionally replaced you might want to delay the work until after the season is over. The local A/S dealer here in Florida had me wait at least a month to accept it to be worked on and then between the dealership and Airstream the wrong size metal was shipped twice (mine is a 1988). This was five years ago. Altogether, it was about a three months project from scheduling to finish. If there are any dented new A/S coming in, there is a good chance yours will be "back burnered" while the money trailers get worked on first.
Just the experience I had. Pat
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05-26-2011, 01:33 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GettinAway
During the recent round of storms here in St Louis, we had a limb come crashing down out of a tree.. Unfortunately it landed on our Bambi.
Dead center above the front window. Right where the numbers would be if we had any. It looks like only one panel will need replaced, if it needs it.
It almost looks lke a suction cup could be put on it, and get the one dent pulled out.
Any idea, if this could be done (pull the dent out)?
If not, roughly how much to replace that panel.
I am not sure what our deductable is with Geico, but I imagine we will get to it.
Does anyone have experience with them.
I have them for couple of motorcycles, because State Farm (They have everything else I own) was too high on bikes. They also (State Farm) proved to be too high for Airstreams..
We haven't had a claim of any kind for 20 years.. (I'm a good customer, just keep giving them $$$, no claims, ha)
Thanks,
Jeff
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The cost for the segment, rivets and sealer, is about $700.00.
The original flat rate manual for the old Caravanner Insurance, allowed 6 hours to replace that segment.
But, a real pro, can beat that time.
Andy
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05-26-2011, 05:22 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,403
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My trailer's an old antique and it had a basketball sized tree dent in the center rear panel when I bought it. I just pushed the dent out over the last two weeks. I had to wait for warm weather to get the heat right. I used two jacks, heat, and a high pressure laminate end cap roller. I can see where the dent was but I doubt many people could find it. It won't show up on a picture at all.
I still have the interior end cap to reinstall. That may prove to be the big part of the job, but I doubt it.
Gary
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05-27-2011, 05:05 AM
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,605
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blmitch5
Do you think they do good work? I've heard they are pretty good and besides Oklahoma City they are my only choice. I'm calling my insurance today. My first claim.
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I've been there several times. Almost every time I've been back in the service area they are working on a big project, either from a "rolled" A/S, or something similar. I was there last week and they were replacing the back half (upper sections) of a 27'+ trailer (A/S) that the owner had backed into the roof overhang at his home.
It looks like they know what they are doing, but I've not seen the final results of any of these repairs.. They may have one guy that is better than the others too.. Its always a crapshoot on stuff like this..
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