Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: What would u do Post Reply Post New Topic
14/8/2006 at 6:58pm
 Location: Middlesbrough
 Outfit: Abbey Spectrum 518
View borobiker's Profile View Profile   Reply to borobiker Reply   Quote borobiker Quote  
Joined: 31/10/2005

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   75

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi

I posted on here a few months back about caravan,we had a bump as we were leaving a caravan site in Spain and cracked the back panel and the awning rail was all bent and the side of the van. Well we got in touch with our insurance company who sent an engineer out as Ropers explained the caravan is 16 year old and getting parts for it would be a nightmare, the engineer said he could give us a 700 quid cash settlement as we were told of a place online where we could get the back panel from..........well that would be 400quid then they would be labour charges on top of that as well as awning rail and side of van.........Ropers wont give us a quote on the back panel said we would have to put van and the panel together so in other words we would have to fork out for it what if its not the right size we lose out.

Help we are not sure what to do and we dont know what the market value would be for the caravan so confused........any advice would be appreciated

thanks Joanne & Mike



14/8/2006 at 7:05pm
 Location: co. durham
 Outfit:  outdoor revolution VRX600 Qashqai
View ##button##'s Profile View Profile   Reply to ##button## Reply   Quote ##button## Quote  
Joined: 06/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6542

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

can you try another caravan dealer, burtree caravans do repairs, they are just outside darlington, and have a workshop on whessoe road in darlo


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

14/8/2006 at 7:20pm
 Location: Kent Coast
 Outfit: Adria Action + Xtrail
View mickeyb's Profile View Profile   Reply to mickeyb Reply   Quote mickeyb Quote  
Joined: 08/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1702

Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

If the panel is available for about £400 it would be worth getting an estimate for the complete job from an independant small caravan repairer. Then approach insurance company with written estimate and tell them this is the figure you will settle for. They will then either agree (doubtful) or up their previous figure to the write off value whatever they consider this to be. Would be inclined to tell them that you would prefer to keep van so would expect scrap value to be deducted from the figure. This may then be worthwhile having it repaired even if the insurance payout did not completely cover. Aternatively you could always grab what they offer and advertise it for sale as 'damaged/repairable'. You could probably raise enough cash this way to find something else, but whatever you do don't accept their first offer.....Mick



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














6452 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder