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sanlass
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Jun 15, 2017

Collision with Tree

So I backed into a tight campground with my 32 foot Newmar RV, and although I new I'd brushed a few tree limbs, felt it went well. Until I got home and discovered a small branch impaled on the top of the side wall. Not in the roof, but the metal curve just beneath the roof. Called insurance but until the adjuster get out to view it, is there a way to protect it from the rain? BIt of a tear, about 12 inches long. I am not sure if I can remove the branch and patch with tape until adjuster gets to it, or if I should try something else. ANy thoughts?
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  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jun 15, 2017
    Take plenty of detailed pictures, remove the offending object and use whatever means to protect your investment. If you don't like that idea then you can cover your RV with some of those big blue tarps you see covering the roof of a home after a tornado or hurricane but that requires you secure it somehow without doing additional damage.
  • rav's avatar
    rav
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2017
    can you cut the branch and put duct tape over it??
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2017
    sanlass wrote:
    So I backed into a tight campground with my 32 foot Newmar RV, and although I new I'd brushed a few tree limbs, felt it went well. Until I got home and discovered a small branch impaled on the top of the side wall. Not in the roof, but the metal curve just beneath the roof. Called insurance but until the adjuster get out to view it, is there a way to protect it from the rain? BIt of a tear, about 12 inches long. I am not sure if I can remove the branch and patch with tape until adjuster gets to it, or if I should try something else. ANy thoughts?

    how about that Flex Tape advertised on TV? if it can seal a boat it should be able to seal your RV.

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