way2roll
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Thanks for the replies. I'll chew on it a bit. My only concerns is that when I get into the work I discover more damage than originally seen that is outside of skillset to fix. That's why the adjuster said that the end price may be more as they get into it.
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Cummins12V98
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Just over 5k damage for this. I think I will fix it my self.
You can see there are three colors to match on the "J" wrap plus the two vertical pcs of trim at each end of the slide has to be removed. For the time and money I will straighten out the bent portion and buy new wheel well trim and have it painted. I also have a plan to make a pc of sheetmetal to cap the damaged under belly and simply straighten out and paint the support pc. At least 4 grand in my pocket.
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If it was structural/safety related, I could see a potential issue if you don't do it right, the insurance company may try to deny a future claim if they can associate it with your repair.
Sounds like it's cosmetic, so as long as you do a decent job, I don't see why not.
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I encourage you to give it a try. Will probably end up better than done by others.
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way2roll
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So - minor fly in the ointment. I crawled underneath and took a closer look under to see if I could notice anything else. There are a series of supports, welded angle supports, underneath that look like they support the slide. 2 of those above the wheel well where the tires blew are bent. The slide works fine but I would consider this a structural component and I sold all my welding equipment years ago. Based on that I think I am going to need to take it to a shop. To Valhalla's point, anything structural that I fix could negate any warranty or claim later. I already paid my deductible so there's nothing further out of pocket for me. I just don't get the labor in my pocket, but I am no worse off than I was. Thanks for the replies and support.
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Cummins12V98 wrote:Just over 5k damage for this. I think I will fix it my self.
You can see there are three colors to match on the "J" wrap plus the two vertical pcs of trim at each end of the slide has to be removed. For the time and money I will straighten out the bent portion and buy new wheel well trim and have it painted. I also have a plan to make a pc of sheetmetal to cap the damaged under belly and simply straighten out and paint the support pc. At least 4 grand in my pocket.
Last pic is pre damage.
What brand are/were the tires ??
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ol Bombero-JC wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Just over 5k damage for this. I think I will fix it my self.
You can see there are three colors to match on the "J" wrap plus the two vertical pcs of trim at each end of the slide has to be removed. For the time and money I will straighten out the bent portion and buy new wheel well trim and have it painted. I also have a plan to make a pc of sheetmetal to cap the damaged under belly and simply straighten out and paint the support pc. At least 4 grand in my pocket.
Last pic is pre damage.
What brand are/were the tires ??
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Well there is only ONE company that will actually pay for damages. Besides that the pictures I posted clearly show the brand.
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dougrainer
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Have you even talked to a Paint shop? I think you will be surprised by the COST of what seems to be a simple paint job. I think you will overrun your costs and since(if) you cashed the check you are stuck. Doug
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way2roll
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dougrainer wrote:Have you even talked to a Paint shop? I think you will be surprised by the COST of what seems to be a simple paint job. I think you will overrun your costs and since(if) you cashed the check you are stuck. Doug
Not sure if this question was directed back at me (the OP) but based on the outrigger supports being bent, I took it to a shop to have them do the work. They did mention that it will likely be more than the original estimate but the insurance company is aware and will deal with paying any adjustments.
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Yes, it was to you. Have you tried to get a Paint estimate? Did you cash the check? Doug
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