Might be getting written off :(

[DiDExceed]

Took the expander in for some insurance repairs last week after some storms not long after we bought it. I got a phone call later to say the roof bows at the back of the pop top have collapsed after the heavy rain we have had and water sitting on the roof. Called the insurance company to make another claim and now find out from the repairer they may write it of due to the damage ($19,000) and the van is only insured for about $20k according to the assessor,although our policy says $26k we may still be able to get it repaired if its not over the insured amount according to the repairer, depends on who we talk to at suncorp I think., but the policy says $26k and we've only had it since the end of november unless its changed to market value somehow which could well be less.

 

[Bushman]

Bit of a bummer, does your policy state Market or Agreed Value

 

[CJ1177]

For cars at least they never repair up to the insured value stated on your policy.
75% of the insured value is the normal rule of thumb, so the $19k to $20k sounds about the right limit for repair V right off

 

[DiDExceed]

For cars at least they never repair up to the insured value stated on your policy.
75% of the insured value is the normal rule of thumb, so the $19k to $20k sounds about the right limit for repair V right off

Yeah that's what I thought too but according to the repairer with vans they usually will repair up to the insured amount if the van is in good nic, which the assessor said it is, oh well see what happens, fingers crossed its a good outcome.

 

[expanda]

Bummer !

Let us know how you get along.....

 

[chartrock]

Don't let them write it off. I think you & I are the only 14-44-3's on the forum. :eek-new:

 

[coled1970]

I'm still here, just not very often. So that would make 3

 

[DiDExceed]

I've already got my eye on another 14.44-3 outback if they write it off lol, it's the only one for sale I've found so far and it's in qld which is a bonus, I haven't heard anymore about it yet, don't mind if they write it of if I get close to enough to replace it. Have to wait and see.

 

[coled1970]

Hope it goes the way you want it too. We think ours is a good side for the 2 of us and great to tow.

 

[chartrock]

Sorry Coled, I stand corrected but glad there is still more of us around.

DiDExceed, I hope it all works out well for you. Like Coled, the 14-44-3 is ideal for the two of us and my wife and I managed to spend 3 months in it travelling WA and were still talking when we arrived home. :hug:

 

[coled1970]

No worries chartrock, been mia with work so i don't get to visit the site as often as i should. Then its mods to the van. Recently fitted diesel heater to try and score some brownie points in winter.

 

[chartrock]

Tough about the work, mate, enjoying retirement. Would love to see some pics on where and how you installed the diesel heater.

 

[coled1970]

Will post some as soon as i can.

 

[DiDExceed]

Just found out Friday that they're fixing everything so pretty happy about that

 

[Burnsy]

Just found out Friday that they're fixing everything so pretty happy about that

Good to hear mate!

 

[relgate]

Nice outcome

 

[chartrock]

That's great, mate. Look forward to hearing you are back on the road again.

 

[expanda]

Wohooooooooooo!!!

So when do you get it back???

 

[DiDExceed]

8-9 weeks depending on wether they order a new roof from jayco or theyre thinking about making the roof with aluminium supports instead of timber with a slight curve so water will run off And using the existing sides so it looks factory. About $22k the bill came to

 

[expanda]

8-9 weeks depending on wether they order a new roof from jayco or theyre thinking about making the roof with aluminium supports instead of timber with a slight curve so water will run off And using the existing sides so it looks factory. About $22k the bill came to

Wowser surprising they didn't write it off but at least it will be done and done right.

All the roofs have a slight concurve in them so if they go either route you will get the concurve to assist with run off.

What about a loaner van?