Roof Meets Tree. Options?
First, i already realize i'm an idiot for doing this :) So this weekend thought i could make a turn. In fact, i didn't see the damage until 2 days later. With rain called for later this week, kinda...
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Was getting ready to put Eternabond on it today when received call from another insurance agent. Dunno why i needed one from AL and MS though :)
At any rate, looks like entire EPDM is going to be replaced. Yikes! Wasn't expecting that. We probably spent almost 90 minutes discussing, and i could tell agent was on the fence about replacing or repairing, as was i. But logically, i do feel it makes sense. I'm sure my rates will go up a tick, but o well. price i pay for stupidity i guess.
Agent said no problem patching if those holes were an inch or two more towards the center. Also, if the coach was a few years or more older, Progressive would more then likely also accept a patch. His concern was it being right there on the edge on a 2013 coach bought Nov 2012; basically still brand new.
Bottom line is we don't plan on upgrading again for a number of years, if at all since it took 2 years to find one with a floor plan good for the kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews. I know agents / Ins Co's are looking to rake in money via higher premiums, but compared to what i've read on possible replacement costs, it wasn't as bad as i thought it could have been. Right at $5k to replace the roof and the two drip rails on the driver's side. It could go up a tick, but the check cut today covers the cost of the rubber roof and the shop hourly rate to replace it. I guess the only question now is the hours required. I think Progressive quoted 36 or 37 hours.
In the big scheme of things, i guess i'll feel better knowing the roof is solid again, but now i'll have the fear that vents, a/c's, etc. might not be that 'tight' as when it came from the factory. O well.
Thanks to everyone who replied. And the for record, i now have some Eternabond, a Dicor 10" x 10" patch, a roll of Butyl tape, and two tubes of self-leveling sealant in the cargo compartment as part of my first aid kit.....as every seasoned RV'er should have :)
At any rate, looks like entire EPDM is going to be replaced. Yikes! Wasn't expecting that. We probably spent almost 90 minutes discussing, and i could tell agent was on the fence about replacing or repairing, as was i. But logically, i do feel it makes sense. I'm sure my rates will go up a tick, but o well. price i pay for stupidity i guess.
Agent said no problem patching if those holes were an inch or two more towards the center. Also, if the coach was a few years or more older, Progressive would more then likely also accept a patch. His concern was it being right there on the edge on a 2013 coach bought Nov 2012; basically still brand new.
Bottom line is we don't plan on upgrading again for a number of years, if at all since it took 2 years to find one with a floor plan good for the kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews. I know agents / Ins Co's are looking to rake in money via higher premiums, but compared to what i've read on possible replacement costs, it wasn't as bad as i thought it could have been. Right at $5k to replace the roof and the two drip rails on the driver's side. It could go up a tick, but the check cut today covers the cost of the rubber roof and the shop hourly rate to replace it. I guess the only question now is the hours required. I think Progressive quoted 36 or 37 hours.
In the big scheme of things, i guess i'll feel better knowing the roof is solid again, but now i'll have the fear that vents, a/c's, etc. might not be that 'tight' as when it came from the factory. O well.
Thanks to everyone who replied. And the for record, i now have some Eternabond, a Dicor 10" x 10" patch, a roll of Butyl tape, and two tubes of self-leveling sealant in the cargo compartment as part of my first aid kit.....as every seasoned RV'er should have :)
