I wasn't in town to move my travel trailer from one location to another, my wife took care it. However she said she paid someone and only has their name and phone number. He apparently damaged the trailer's exterior pretty bad while moving it to the new spot. He's been reluctant to cooperate with helping get the damage fixed and now won't return calls or texts at all. Has anyone else has a similar situation? Have you tried going to court over it? Does anyone have any suggestions on what else I could do? This happened in Florida.

Sounds like the move was haphazardly orchestrated. You could check with your insurance company, since he was pulling it with your permission, but I wouldn't hold my breath.I know it's now water under the bridge, but I would never consider anyone other than a licensed and insured professional to do such a move.Hope it works out for you, but it looks to me like you're going to have to eat the damage yourself. Lesson learned.

With just a name and phone number, you may not be able to get the DMV to give you his insurance information. But, you could try filing an accident report with the police and see if they can get it. If you can get that information, you don’t need his permission to file a claim against his liability policy. :):)

Let your insurance company take care of it. They can deal with him if they want to.

It doesn't take much damage to call a travel trailer totaled..

I'm betting no contract and no commercial insurance...Also good chance, he's judgement proof.Hopefully, your insurance doesn't fight you if you put a claim in.What exactly is the damage? Some nasty scratches or big holes?

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azdryheat
Explorer
Jun 14, 2021
All you have to prove is that the mover caused the damage. All the mover has to prove is the damage was already there. How does one win that scenario? Did your wife take any before/after photos? Probably not. Let your insurance company take care of it and move on.
Grit_dog
Navigator II
Jun 14, 2021
Well, that's a bummer. Agree, insurance is your best or only recourse if this was a cash job.
BB_TX
Nomad
Jun 14, 2021
Likely your insurance is your only option. Give them his name and number and let them handle it.

You could sue, but would probably not be worth the time and money, and even if you get a judgement the likelihood of collecting may be small.
BobsYourUncle
Nomad
Jun 14, 2021
What did he hit?
Someone else's personal property?
Is there someone out there looking for a vehicle involved in a hit and run?
I would never allow a stranger with only a phone number to touch my RV.
I doubt you will get satisfaction. An expensive lesson for you.
valhalla360
Navigator
Jun 14, 2021
I'm betting no contract and no commercial insurance...Also good chance, he's judgement proof.

Hopefully, your insurance doesn't fight you if you put a claim in.

What exactly is the damage? Some nasty scratches or big holes?
falconbrother
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2021
It doesn't take much damage to call a travel trailer totaled..
sch911
Explorer
Jun 14, 2021
Let your insurance company take care of it. They can deal with him if they want to.
NRALIFR
Explorer
Jun 14, 2021
With just a name and phone number, you may not be able to get the DMV to give you his insurance information. But, you could try filing an accident report with the police and see if they can get it. If you can get that information, you don’t need his permission to file a claim against his liability policy.

:):)
RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Jun 14, 2021
Sounds like the move was haphazardly orchestrated. You could check with your insurance company, since he was pulling it with your permission, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I know it's now water under the bridge, but I would never consider anyone other than a licensed and insured professional to do such a move.

Hope it works out for you, but it looks to me like you're going to have to eat the damage yourself. Lesson learned.

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