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samsontdog's avatar
samsontdog
Explorer
Jun 24, 2020

Had Americas Tires install new tires BIG PROBLEM

I had new tires installed on my TT last week. 225/75 R15 Good Year Endurance. The 19 yr old who took the tires off and installed the new tires broke the grey water line with the long handle on the jack. The Manager said he put in a ins claim but he said Americas Tire did not do it. I also filed a claim with my Ins Co but I have $500 deductible. My Ins Lady said there was no claim filed by Amer Tires. She called the Manager of A T and he said he was not filing a claim as it would go on his record even tho the young kid said he did it. I am leaving the State for two months so I have to get something done by next week. All the Head Quarters for Amer Tires are closed due to the Corona V I was there the entire time the kid was installing the tires. The kid said "Oh **** I broke something" I said "you sure did" you better tell your boss

What would you do? All the RV Repair places are 3 weeks behind on work to be done.
I will take it to small claims court when I get back
  • kellem's avatar
    kellem
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2020
    None of the plumbing associated with the drain area of grey tank is under pressure and easily fixable.

    Friend stepped up on valve end of our grey tank and broke the PVC pipe, simply slid a latex glove over break and Gorilla taped it at the campground, never did leak.
  • Jebby14's avatar
    Jebby14
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2020
    Fix it, take reciepts to the tire shop and be a pain until they make you go away
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2020
    Gray water line, Ferncos, Sharkbite, PEX, where is the description of the break? Insurance, deductible, good grief, fix it and go camping.
  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2020
    Yup. just need a "Fernco" coupler from any hardware store. Should be a 10 min fix tops.
  • opnspaces's avatar
    opnspaces
    Navigator II
    Jun 24, 2020
    If I'm reading correctly it's just the gray tank drain. If so there is probably no need for insurance. The line is just standard black ABS that you can buy at Home Depot. Call a mobile repair guy to come out and repair the line. If it's readily exposed you could also call a plumber as well. I'll bet the repair is under $200 when it's all said and done. Hopefully the manager will pay up if you can present an invoice and avoid the hassle of small claims court.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2020
    Do you have relatively easy access to the broken line? Can it be repaired with Pex snd Sharkbites?

    I'm not sure if Sharkbites fit the grey lines, hopefully someone else has the answer.

    I would get it patched up and back on the road. Deal with the legal issues later.

    If the RV shops are too busy maybe you can find a local plumber?
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jun 24, 2020
    You won’t get anything done in a week even if America’s Tire Management was in their office. Get it fixed, go on your trip and consider a small claims action. You took pictures at the tire store? Recorded at statement from the kid? Have a repair estimate?

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