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09-19-2005, 08:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 183
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so are you shure i shouldent" piss off the claims adjuster?
looks like you got a good deal. you should be able to find something nice to replace her with.
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09-03-2007, 03:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 981
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barkingspider
Their offer of $27,500 would more than fix it but I'm not about to sink that much money into an '87 Sovereign .....even one that I invested so much time & energy on. It just wouldn't make sense.
Their initial offer was approximately $20,000.
Thanks,
Joe
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As an outsider looking in, I am curious what you did in the end. Repairs? Sell/scrap? Replace with another used?
I am sorry it had to be handled at all. But after reading about other accidents (tail-wagging-the-dog type with over-speed, undersized TVs), I had mixed emotions to work through: glad you controlled your vehicle, but frightened to think about the 18 wheeler (professional driver) mistake.
Hope you have improved upon your previous beautiful renovation!
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Phil and/or Sue w/ Cheryl & Annie and Stuart
(Buffett RIP 9/15/08, Gus RIP 12/22/15)(Roger RIP 12/30/20, Penny RIP 6/14/21)
1997 34' Excella WBCCI 5936
'09 Dodge Cummins Ram 3500 Crew 4x4 auto
AIR 1753
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09-03-2007, 06:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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I'm curious as to what Barkingspider is towing now? All that renovation and it goes up in smoke. That has to be a heartbreaker unless he has found something even nicer than he had.
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Craig
AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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09-03-2007, 08:17 AM
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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 Barkingspider
I am confident the Airstream will be considered a total loss. Here's a general overview of what might need to be repaired/replaced if it were to be fixed: - There are 8 rear panels that need to be replaced along with the rear window.
- Frame and plywood floor are cracked approximately 3-4 feet in on the right hand side.
- Rear bumper and storage compartmet are gone.
- Rear bedroom is demolished. Everything back there would need to be replaced. Interior endcap, interior skin, ribs, cabinetry.
This is just a general overview. I haven't spent a lot of time really analyzing it because I can tell the repair would be cost prohibitive.
Joe
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The value of your trailer usually doesn't matter when it's a clear cut case of liability.
Don't let the liability carrier talk you into a total loss, or a constructive total.
Your Airstream can easily be rebuilt, by an Airstream dealer that knows how.
Yes it will be expensive, but certainly not out of the realm of repairs.
We reconstruct Airstream trailers far worse than yours.
Andy
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09-03-2007, 08:48 AM
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New Member
1973 27' Overlander
Forreston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 4
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Paid Him Back
Barkingspider,
I found that 18 wheeler and paid him back for you. Not really. I rearended an 18 wheeler parked, I mean stopped, I was going 45 mph, in the right lane on I-35 headed into downtown Dallas on the 21st of last month. I am now dealing with the insurance company. He made me an offer on my truck of $11,100.00. It is a 2001 Dodge Cummins short quad cab, 6 speed, very well maintained and clean. That is a low ball I know because I am unable to find a truck in the D/FW area for that price. In fact I bought a 2000 model similar for $15000.00 in Houston. Told him I wouldn't take that. Never had to deal with an insurance co. before. Sorry about the trailer.
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09-03-2007, 08:53 AM
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New Member
1973 27' Overlander
Forreston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 4
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No Pic
Unable to upload the pic.
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09-03-2007, 01:27 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,954
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
Just seeing the picture makes me queesy. I'm glad everyone is ok. I hope all the folks out there who claim Semi drivers are the safe ones note that THE TRUCK was going to fast and that it is ALWAYS the fault of the bozo who doesnt maintain brakeing space. Believe it or not, when I worked in Emergency services, there were times on the interstate that I had my ambulance, lights and sirens going, moving as fast as it would go with a semi crowding my bumper.
For petes sakes people, hang up and drive and maintain breaking space.
Rodney
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Bears repeating I think. I can't belive this was two years ago! I think I misplaced a year or two somewhere.
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09-04-2007, 11:55 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,166
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I met barkingspider just by chance about two years ago when we were returning from CO and he and his wife were on their way to JC to get some repairs done. If I recall correctly, they replaced the wrecked one with another and seemed to be pleased as could be.
We met them at Land Between the Lakes in KY-TN. I haven't seen him online since - hope it wasn't me that drove him off....
Pat
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09-04-2007, 12:40 PM
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gunnyusmc
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 436
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rearended
Barkingspider bought a 2005 Classic with his settlement. He then traded that in for a Airstream Motorhome (the real one).
Haven't seen are heard from him in about a year now.
I think he is tied up with new baby.
Don
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09-05-2007, 10:25 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,166
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It was kind of funny when we met - he was walking around the campground and stopped in to say hello to a fellow airstreamer. When he said he had lost his first AS due to being run into by a tractor-trailer, I said " I KNOW you!" because I had read all about it on this thread. And then he said, "yes, I'm barkingspider."
We (the Forum) are quite a community.
Pat
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09-05-2007, 08:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunnyusmc
Barkingspider bought a 2005 Classic with his settlement. He then traded that in for a Airstream Motorhome (the real one).
Haven't seen are heard from him in about a year now.
I think he is tied up with new baby.
Don
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Or out camping the heck out of that new unit and no time for the computer .
Barry
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Barry & Donna
Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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