Tree Damage to unit - structural issues???

[BrianDD]

We had a tree fall on the rear passenger corner of our 5th wheel. It tore the roof membrane on the initial impact then proceeded to crush the rear cap on its final fall to the ground. The end cap is either going to have to be replaced or substantial repairs done, the roof will require a complete new membrane. Our concern is with the integrity of the unit as we put a lot of miles on it. Any ideas????

[Cummins12V98]

I would make sure the repair facility is working for you NOT the insurance company. You want the repair guy to look for anything that was not easily seen and take care of it for you.

A stop by you to inspect will go along way.

[BrianDD]

Cummin12v98 just after anyone's opinion who has had to deal with insurance companies. RV is already at the repair shop, already insurance adjusted, repairs approved and repairs will be underway on Monday.

[Pete_k]

And if they were to repair it. Make sure all repairs make you happy, and done right before taking the unit back.
Pete

[Cummins12V98]

colliehauler wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Sorry no one on here can give you an answer other than take it to the RV repair shop and have the Insurance Company evaluate the damage.

Bingo!

Sweet! I never win at Bingo.

[colliehauler]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Sorry no one on here can give you an answer other than take it to the RV repair shop and have the Insurance Company evaluate the damage.

Bingo!

[Cummins12V98]

Sorry no one on here can give you an answer other than take it to the RV repair shop and have the Insurance Company evaluate the damage.

[BrianDD]

Yes thank God we have full replacement insurance. Our fears are the same to many unknowns.

[edbehnke]

that's way you take it to repair shop...no way to tell until the shop evaluates it.

and, that is why you, i hope, have insurance.

[bucky]

If you're lucky they will total it.

[Grandpere]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Insurance coverage.......do not sign off/take a check/finalize anything until membrane and end cap removed in case of 'hidden damage' and then ONLY after all repairs have been completed.

X2

[Old-Biscuit]

Possible damage to roof trusses/plywood sheeting/AC duct work inside roof area/any wiring etc. and side wall studs/windows being shifted etc.

They will know more when end cap is removed for REPLACEMENT.......and roof membrane is peeled off.

Insurance coverage.......do not sign off/take a check/finalize anything until membrane and end cap removed in case of 'hidden damage' and then ONLY after all repairs have been completed.