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Colo_Native
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Jul 21, 2015

National General

I had National(good Sam)Insurance on my MH and I am needing insurance on the new FW they are the lowest cost out of 5 others They have a replacement cost coverage (which will replace it with current model year) is this really needed based on the extra cost of $81. Anyone needed this? THIS IS NOT A DEBATE ON DIFFERENT INSURANCE! Thanks
  • It depends.

    Replacement only becomes a factor if it's a TOTAL loss.

    Is that risk worth $81 a year to you or would you be willing to take a hit on the difference between what they would pay for your current year camper and what they'd pay for a new one.

    It also depends on if there's a loan on your camper that you'd still owe a balance on after getting paid a depreciated value.

    Also, you may want to ask what they would consider as a cost basis for "replacement" if the PrimeTime Crusader is no longer made. Manufacturer's come and go, as do the models they make.
  • If that was $81/year I would jump on it. Even a 2 year old model will take a heck of a hit if you have to rely on the insurance coverage to cover it without replacement cost.