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wagonmaster2
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Jun 22, 2020

Insurance declared value of used motor home

Has the pandemic affected the price of used motorhomes for sale any?
I'm currently changing insurance companies on my 2016 diesel motor home due to $990 increase on current policy for renewal and the new company's declaration page shows ACV for collision and comprehensive, which is to be expected on used vehicles. But then in ( ) they show "not to exceed $402,000 which is about the original price when new. And I know they aren't going to pay that in case of total destruction.
Since NADA shows about $253,000 and a couple for sale on internet lists $239,000 and $249,000 is it possible the new premium is probably way over stated anyway?
Wanted to check on information and suggestions here before jumping back on insurance company for over rating my coverage. Even at that they are still over $800 less than my maturing policy but maybe could still be more difference if priced correctly.
  • I knew you could designate how much liability coverage you wanted but for Collision and Cmprehensive coverage I was always told ACV stood for Actual Cash Value at time of destruction, and whatever the vehicle is worth is what you get paid for on used vehicle. But on new vehicles the insurance companies will insure for Replacement for couple years or so, which means they will pay for a new vehicle.

    Maybe I'm not understanding the insurance world like I thought. Really confused now.
  • Is yours a full replacement policy? If so, they need to insure it for enough to replace it should something happen.
  • As stated, you can insure it for what you want. We have a stated value policy on ours and know exactly what they will pay in the event of a total loss. Have the same kind of policy on our El Camino and a wrangler we have.
  • If the insurance is for your protection, you can insure it to any level you wish or can find someone to underwrite. If it's to protect a lender, you have to verify what they will accept.