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LI-Camper's avatar
LI-Camper
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015

Repairing a MH damaged in vehicle accident

I need some ideas on where to get my new 2016 Jayco Greyhawk (3300 miles) fixed after being struck by a clueless driver. She (85 year-old driver) told me she didn't see me as she moved from the right lane into the left lane where I was traveling. I was going 30 mph at the time. Her car hit the MH just back of the passenger door and damaged the fiberglass all the way to the back. The electric steps were knocked off as well as the first compartment that held my tools. The tool box was flattened when I ran it over and tools were scattered all over the road. It spite of this I drove it home. I taped all the disconnected wires from where the steps were to the side. I got a police report and contacted my insurance company. I will call the dealer (260 miles away) today. It would take a very knowledgeable shop to put it all back together. Thanks for any and all ideas.
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  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Sep 01, 2015
    NY to ind a short drive, your insurer can handle a delivery company. this is there problem not yours.
  • pconroy328's avatar
    pconroy328
    Explorer
    Aug 31, 2015
    LI-Camper wrote:
    2016 Jayco Greyhawk (3300 miles)


    Ouch!!!!

    That's the one we're looking at. Please post your decision, Lord forbid that something similar should happen to us.

    If the factory will do it, I'd be tempted to make the drive to Indiana.
  • LI-Camper's avatar
    LI-Camper
    Explorer
    Aug 31, 2015
    Thanks Old-Biscuit! I might be able to go to the factory. I would feel much better if Jayco fixed it properly. I'll keep you posted.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 31, 2015
    LI-Camper wrote:
    I thought of the factory but that's far away..... May be the option I take anyway.


    Reason I stated factory.

    Had damage done to my 5th wheel.

    Rv Repair facilities......3 weeks to get in , estimated 2-3 weeks for parts (if correct parts) then 1 week repair

    Factory......3 day turn around....done.

    Made appointment (2 weeks out) drove down. Got motel....picked up when done
    Insurance covered damage and motel (we were FT)


    Factory has the knowledge, parts, tooling except for chassis.
    Any chassis damage?? Take it to 'Chassis' shop first. Then Factory.
  • LI-Camper's avatar
    LI-Camper
    Explorer
    Aug 31, 2015
    I thought of the factory but that's far away..... May be the option I take anyway.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Aug 31, 2015
    Thats what you have insurance for. Let them find a qualified repair facility.

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