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Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 03/12/2008In this respect I repeat my claim that had tyron bands been fitted, the damage to their caravan would have been much less than was actually the case.

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We had a puncture in 2007 - on a wheel fitted with Tyron bands, and whilst the tyre did stay on the rim the shredded reinforcement in the tyre caused some damage to the underside of the van.    I don't think Tyron bands would have prevented the damage - in fact I think they may add to it because there's no sudden change in the caravan so you don't 'feel' the puncture and therefore tend not to react or to stop as quickly.   This no doubt makes for safer motoring at speed, but doesn't help prevent damage to the van.

As I said earlier, though, I do think the caravan could probably be easily be repaired within the £2,000 budget offered by the insurance company - so the OP could easily come out of it better off overall.

Back to the original problem-try these guys http://www.plasticshowerspecialists.com/

They have done a warranty repair on our shower tray-when some fat git pushed the waste through the floor when showering (me!), a phone call costs nowt & they will give you a straight answer at least.

See you all soon, Bernard

Hi blondieandi, I don't think Avondale's are necessarily worthless but, probably due to instances like the problem you've encountered with your insurance company, consumer confidence has definitely plummeted.  Two weeks ago we sold an ABI Monza and traded to an Avondale Rialto and the lack of confidence definitely reflected in the purchase price.  6 months ago the Rialto was something we could only dream of!  We bought it on ebay and the seller (having failed to sell at a higher starting bid on an earlier auction) set the bid price at less than half of its true value.  We bought at a fraction of what it was worth really.  Great for us but I felt bad for the seller.  I agree with the comments above that if you possibly stamp your feet enough (and if anyone in the same position joins in with the feet stamping) that the insurance companies may be shown to be simply hiding behind the 'Avondale in administration' excuse.  On the flip side, is £2k a generous offer?  To be honest, I wouldn't have a clue what it could cost to repair!  One thing I do know is we considered if there were any risks in buying an Avondale but realised, again as mentioned above, we probably would have had a harder struggle getting hold of parts for our 1992 Monza.  We have got a cracking Avondale caravan for comparatively very little money.  Good luck in your search for a shower tray.  Hopefully someone can help on here. 

Our caravan was damaged right at the angle of the rear of the wheel arch, and the external plastic trim.  Our tyre was totally shredded - much more damage than you would have expected to the tyre.  I did try to post some pictures on here, but can't get the links to work. 

I suppose there are many modifications which would make caravan damage much less - but I can't imagine the manufacturers making any changes, especially at the moment.

Quote: Originally posted by blondieandi on 03/12/2008

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WHY did I pay £4000 insurance.

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Insurance cover cost £4000??????????

Surely that is more than the van is worth. Something wrong here!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally posted by 2kias on 04/12/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by blondieandi on 03/12/2008

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WHY did I pay £4000 insurance.

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Insurance cover cost £4000??????????

Surely that is more than the van is worth. Something wrong here!!!!!!!!

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Quote: Originally posted by 2kias on 04/12/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by blondieandi on 03/12/2008

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WHY did I pay £4000 insurance.

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Insurance cover cost £4000??????????

Surely that is more than the van is worth. Something wrong here!!!!!!!!

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No 2kias, they have it insured for £4k, the premiums weren't £4k!

Ali

What Avondale have you got exactly?

I've got one Pennine listed in 96, a 5/6 berth Leda Pennine L or S