Fiberglass siding repair January 21, 2005, 01:38:38 am Yahoo Message Number: 49714There is so much snow and ice on my street, that my neigbor spun out and hit Lokelani! There is back bumper damage along with a two foot vertical "slit " or cut in the siding. The insurance adjustor from Progressive came out today. He said they would most likey NOT replace the damaged panel, instead they would repair it. and it would be better than new. Does that sound right?Thanks Kay Lokelani 86 multiplan
Re: Siding repair Reply #1 – January 21, 2005, 05:10:06 am Yahoo Message Number: 49715"my neigbor spun out and hit Lokelani! The insurance adjustor...said they would most likely NOT replace the damaged panel, instead they would repair it." Oh, Kay, I'm so sorry! I'm not a body repair expert, but from your description of a two-foot vertical slit, I think I'd want that panel replaced rather than plastered over with Bondo. I'm sure others here can give better advice, though. By the way, your LD's panels are heavy-gauge aluminum--not fiberglas like most RVs. If the insurance adjuster didn't realize that, you should be sure to let him know, as it makes a big difference in how repairs are handled. You should also call the LD factory and ask for their advice on how to make the best repair. That will give you ammunition when talking with your insurance company--you can tell them "the manufacturer says it must be done this way to be structurally safe." Hope everything comes out all right in the end! At least you have a few months to get this taken care of before you'd be using Lokelani again.Andy Baird
Re: Siding repair Reply #2 – January 21, 2005, 08:46:54 am Yahoo Message Number: 49720wrote: By the way, your LD's panels are heavy-gauge aluminum--not fiberglas like most RVs. If the insurance adjuster didn't realize that, you should be sure to let him know, as it makes a big difference in how repairs are handled. You should also call the LD factory and ask for their advice on how to make the best repair. That will give you ammunition when talking with your insurance company--you can tell them "the manufacturer says it must be done this way to be structurally safe."Kay, Andy's advice is right on -- call the factory and get their take on what needs to be done. Even though the company is Progressive, and they handle RVs, it doesn't sound like the adjustor realized that the siding was aluminum. If this were my rig, and if getting to the factory weren't a big logistical hassle, I would cut to the chase and have LD do the repairs. Hope it all works out!Joan
Re: Siding repair Reply #3 – January 21, 2005, 09:02:25 am Yahoo Message Number: 49724When I picked up my new LD last spring, I asked about replacement panels. Steve told me LD will ship replacement aluminum panels.Personally, I would refuse to allow the torn panel repaired.I would talk to Steve and get the manufacturer's advice, partly as ammunition against the nsurance adjuster.
Re: Fiberglass siding repair Reply #4 – January 21, 2005, 09:17:38 am Yahoo Message Number: 49726In the meantime, cover up that gash with something so you don't get rain water inside. - David
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