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Thanks for the info on the bumping custom.
On the insurance, the Progressive Texas Travel Trailer Policy is pretty clear. Under Exclusions, “17. that occurs because a covered vehicle has not been properly maintained and kept in reasonable condition.”
The “reasonable condition” definition, is: “ Reasonable condition” means fit to withstand the foreseeable and expected conditions of weather, wind, precipitation, and the rigors of normal and foreseeable use, including travel on public roads. For a vehicle to be considered in reasonable condition, you must, without limitation:
a. exercise due diligence to properly maintain the vehicle;
b. comply with all federal safety standards and provisions; and
c. follow all customary and manufacturer-recommended maintenance guidelines.”
If you choose to maintain your RV in such a manner that it is no longer in compliance with NFPA 1192, such as not complying with propane or electrical safety standards, are you exercising due diligence? Note the “You must without limitation”. Example might include,
- using a fuse larger than the manufacturer’s recommendation,
- removing or disabling smoke, CO, and propane detectors,
- modifying your braking system’s electrical connections to effectively disable the break away switch,
- using water plumbing parts on the propane system,
- removing the GFCI protection on certain outlets.
Is this what you are looking for?
73/gus
On the insurance, the Progressive Texas Travel Trailer Policy is pretty clear. Under Exclusions, “17. that occurs because a covered vehicle has not been properly maintained and kept in reasonable condition.”
The “reasonable condition” definition, is: “ Reasonable condition” means fit to withstand the foreseeable and expected conditions of weather, wind, precipitation, and the rigors of normal and foreseeable use, including travel on public roads. For a vehicle to be considered in reasonable condition, you must, without limitation:
a. exercise due diligence to properly maintain the vehicle;
b. comply with all federal safety standards and provisions; and
c. follow all customary and manufacturer-recommended maintenance guidelines.”
If you choose to maintain your RV in such a manner that it is no longer in compliance with NFPA 1192, such as not complying with propane or electrical safety standards, are you exercising due diligence? Note the “You must without limitation”. Example might include,
- using a fuse larger than the manufacturer’s recommendation,
- removing or disabling smoke, CO, and propane detectors,
- modifying your braking system’s electrical connections to effectively disable the break away switch,
- using water plumbing parts on the propane system,
- removing the GFCI protection on certain outlets.
Is this what you are looking for?
73/gus
