I've had problems in campgrounds and I've seen potential problems like you describe. Now I always go very slow looking ahead for any signs of previous problems. The tree trunk problem is very common, especially in government-run parks (i.e., national, state, county, etc.). I also have progressive and I would be surprised if they didn't treat you right. I doubt that you will have a claim against the park unless it was one of those trees in the Wizard Of Oz. In general, it's hard to win a claim against a tree, parked car, etc., unless there was something illegal about its presence. Good thing you have insurance because if you tried to make a claim against the park on your own, they might turn around and ask you to pay for damaging their tree. Sorry this happened to you. I think $7,000 is a little high, but I'll bet the shops know that progressive will pay that amount. Just don't worry about all of that. You pay for progressive to take care of all details and I'm betting they will.
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rslz4 wrote: Wow, that is good to know about Progressive. I hope we get the same treatment! As for the campground, the name is Alamo Fiesta RV Park in Boerne, TX. It's very nice otherwise. The road to avoid is in the very back, named Houston Street.
This is really good to know, as we have res at Alamo Fiesta next month!!!
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We have stayed at Alamo Fiesta many times. We were there just a few months ago for the Boerne Christmas on the square. I could not imagine how this could have happened because I remember the park having such wide streets. So, I looked up the map for the park and I can now see you were in a part of the park we have never been in. Houston Street is at the very north of the park. http://www.alamofiestarv.com/grfx/park_map.jpg
We have never camped back there due to the size of our rig. The staff at Alamo has always been very nice.
We also have Progressive for our fifth and truck. Hope every thing turns out OK with the repairs.
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The original poster did the right thing. If the campground owner had a problem they should do more on ground maintenance. I would post your comments about this campground on RVPARKREVIEWS.COM with a warning to owners of big rigs.
If you have a big rig it is always wise to check out the route, especially on campgrounds that have been around a few years. We were staying in a campground in the Williamsburg, VA area that said it was 'big rig friendly'. Yes for the first few rows. Further back in I had no problem getting around with my 26' TT but was obviously 'tight' for anything over 30' or a 5th wheet which sits higher. As luck would have it, someone brand new to the RV world came in with a first time out fiver and 3/4T diesel TV. Not thinking of using a spotter this person cut a corner too tight and ripped open the curb side of the fiver like he used a can opener. I tired to warm him but I guess he thought I was admimring his new rig. To say he was not a happy camper is a bad joke.
After checking out the damage everyone got back in the truck and they drove home. Pulling 30+ fleet of fiver with a long wheel base truck is not the same is driving your foor door sedan.
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Houston Street is really the prettiest area with the largest spaces. It is tree filled and very beautiful back there, neighboring a huge ranch. The front of the park is bare and open with only small trees. We made the mistake of assuming the park makes sure the roads are okay for the RV's since that's their business. It's a lesson learned for sure! We will always be on alert with similar conditions now! Thanks for all your advise and comments.
$7k is excessive, thats what the cost was on our rig for a complete new roof, truss repair, new air conditioner, counter top, cabinet doors, laminate floor repair after a rock went through the roof.
Sorry about your damage. I had an argument with an oak tree in Goliad, Texas a few years ago and lost! Damage was not as severe as yours, only tore a 2' strip in the roof membrane and trashed the AC. I could have gotten away with repairing only the rip but decided to replace the entire roof membrane. After deductible is ran around $5000.
charlan wrote: $7k is excessive, thats what the cost was on our rig for a complete new roof, truss repair, new air conditioner, counter top, cabinet doors, laminate floor repair after a rock went through the roof.
actually, we had a similar accident with our toyhauler about 5 years ago. Our cost was over $5k,and our trailer was smaller than yours. It sounds to me that this is about rightfor that kind of damage. Good luck with the repairs.
I have no ides how many hours it will take but remember they have to take the old roof off and install the new and also mess with all the stuff mounted on the roof in that they have to remove and reassemble.
7,000 may not be a bad cost for a lot of labor. Bet it takes more than a day.
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