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    Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 3:25pm
Stephen,

Appears they are talking replacing the whole roof versus repairing damaged fiberglass areas, I think for what it's worth, better to let it go and see if you can buy, than to have a offsite repair facility try and replace the roof. They may have totaled it because they know there is issues with that capability. Plus having to warranty the work. Might be second blessing you got. I know from experience delamination and leaks are a real issue. I thought they would repair damaged fiberglass areas not reskin the roof.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 9:48am
I don't know Stephen. Unless you lose money on this loss, it having been totaled may be a blessing in disguise. I know you made lots of good mods, but as an example we had an accident in a Camaro that was less than a year old back in the day. They didn't total it - it was "fixed". That car was NEVER the same. It had leaks, squeaks, peeling paint...we were actually disappointed that it wasn't totaled, because that's what happens when repairs are made. We had a friend whose Montana was rear-ended by a Fed Ex semi. Insurance didn't total it; and after all the fixes, they traded it in anyway within a year because it wasn't ever right again.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 11:00pm
I'm so sorry to hear.  My airstream buddy in SLC got back to me after you were long gone.  After your latest trip, it's not that far to Indiana...  I just can't imagine you not having an rpod. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 8:00pm
I have sent all the information I have to the claims representative. I hope to hear something soon. I hope it will be high enough so that we can get a replacement before Spring. In the meantime, the Escape is still in Green River, Wyoming.

I can't help wondering if repairs would be feasible if the R-Pod were taken to the factory. So much of what is in there is still in great shape. I may have to make a telephone call to Forest River in the morning.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 7:20pm
StephenH, I hope you had replacement insurance,. We had our TV written off May second but luckily we had replacement insurance, but it took till Sep. 7 th to get replacement truck, Therefore no camping last year at all.    

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 6:27pm
We are sorry to hear, but hope it overall resolves to your satisfaction.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 5:52pm
Stephen, very sorry to hear, I know you worked hard on that TT and it was what you wanted it to be. I agree you can't go much larger. You would be pushing the Frontier.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 5:43pm
I heard from both the dealer's repair shop and the insurance company today. Due to the cost to repair, ouR escaPOD is considered a total loss. Cry

It isn't only the cost, but the ability to get the parts from the factory to the dealer. It just isn't feasible to ship a new roof. The preliminary estimate for repair was over $15,000. This figure would be sure to increase.

Now to try to get the value out of it so we can work on purchasing a replacement. We could consider something a bit larger since the Frontier has a 6,100 lb tow rating. I'm not sure I would want to go with anything too much larger though. We may just get a replacement 179.
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