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5 Golden Tips for Hassle-Free RV Insurance Claims by http://www.1articleworld.com/profile/Thom-Kingsley/9567 Thom Kingsley
Some RVers go their whole RV careers without ever having a mishap costly enough to warrant an insurance claim. In the unfortunate event that you do have to file a claim, your life will be easier - and you’ll be more likely to receive the full extent of your financial compensation - if you follow these five simple tips for hassle-free claims.
1) Take Photos and Retain Receipts
Your best friend when filing a claim will be your adjustor - the person who checks up on your claim to make sure that it’s legitimate. Your adjustor’s best friends are the receipts and photos of your RV and the items in it that sustained damage. This need for documentation is a great reason to spring for that digital camera you’ve been eyeing.
The documentation habit is easy to get into - simply photocopy receipts for your RV along with receipts for significant upgrades and costly bring-alongs such as bicycles, fishing poles, binoculars, video cameras, etc. Photocopying is important - most people don’t realize how quickly the ink on receipts fades. Put these photocopies into a file and keep them safe at your house. If you’re a full-timer consider a safe-deposit box at your bank.
Then, in the two minutes before you leave for each trip, take your digital camera and snap photos of the outside and inside of your rig. Once you’ve gotten into the documentation habit for yourself, you’re well on your way to hassle-free claims.
2) Take Post-Damage Photos and Retain Post-Damage Receipts
Once you’re sure that everyone involved in the mishap is safe, healthy, and accounted for, it’s time to get that digital camera back out and start snapping photos of the damage and the overall situation. Depending on the severity of your claim, your photos could well be what tips the scales in your favor. Be as thorough as possible without being annoying or overly insensitive to other parties involved.
On claims involving major damage to your rig, you’ll have estimates and receipts for work done. Obviously you’ll be saving all of these. At that point your claims adjuster will help walk you through the proper steps.
Photo documentation is especially crucial for mishaps that don’t restrict your rig’s mobility. Let’s say, God forbid, your TV wrenches loose, flies through the air and smashes your new kitchen cabinets. Your RV’s still fine to drive but if you clean up the mess and get back on the road, you’re cleaning up evidence vital to your claim adjustor’s work.
3) Determine the Damage Cost That Pays You to Make a Claim
Let’s say your RV insurance policy has a $500 deductible. You just had a mishap that you documented with receipts and photos (good job!) for a total of $750 in damages. Does it pay you to file a claim for that $250 you’d get after the $500 deductible?
Here’s where things get tricky, because in some cases making a claim for that $250 means that your rate may go up. Talk with your agent and fellow RVers to get an idea of how much and when your rates go up to determine when it really pays you to file a claim. Once you know that amount, set that much aside for potential mishaps on the road. You could end up really thanking yourself in the future.
There’s another important reason to set that limit for yourself. Insurance companies of all shapes and sizes use a service called CLUE which tells them how often individuals file claims against insurance. Think of it like a credit rating for insurance. The more claims you file, the more likely your insurance is to go up. Ultimately, you could stand to be rejected for insurance on other possessions in your life.
Save yourself the hassle by knowing when you’ll file a claim and when you’ll pay out of pocket expense.
4) Be Honest in the Application Process
Being honest sounds simple, right? We were all taught that lesson by out parents as little kids. You’d be amazed how often people “fudge” the truth in order to save a little bit on their yearly insurance costs. If you really want to have hassle-free claims, then do yourself the favor of being completely honest about things such as how you plan to use your rig, how many days per year you’ll be using it, and whether or not you’ll be lending it out and for how long.
Usually you make these statements on the phone with a sales rep and you’re thinking about saving as much money as possible. Take some time to really think about these questions so that you can answer with complete honesty. If you keep yourself honest, your claims adjuster won’t have to. Save yourself the major hassle of a claims adjuster denying your $25,000 claim because of a lie that saved you $25.
5) Keep Your Insurance Phone Number and Policy Number Handy
Once you’ve purchased your insurance policy, you’re likely to receive a handy packet with your insurance policy number and the phone number you call in the case of making a claim. The problem is that there will be loads of other information in the packet and it may be bigger and bulkier than necessary for your RV. Write those two numbers on a single piece of paper. Photo copy this piece of paper and put one in your glove box and one in your wallet or purse. Keep them handy in the unfortunate event of a mishap and you’ll save yourself the agony of needing the numbers and not having them.
6) Your Hassle-Free Insurance Claim Recap
Documentation, knowing your claim threshold, honesty, and preparedness - these are the hallmarks of hassle-free RV insurance claims. If you follow the five golden rules in this article, you’ll make your life as hassle-free as possible and ensure that your dream vacations don’t turn into nightmares.
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The SkyDeck’s rooftop patio is perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, lunch with friends, an evening sunset or sleeping under the stars. With its automatically raising side rails, the rooftop is safe and child friendly, too. Could you use some extra storage space? When not in use, this multi-purpose deck doubles as an additional storage area. (The SkyDeck’s full basement chassis provides even more storage.)
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Your SkyDeck includes a wealth of extra touches, too, such as the entry-door awning, which not only reduces heat, but also proves extremely convenient in the rain. Exterior water service hookups are readily accessible in a centrally located system. And dual fuel-fills allow you to fill the fuel tank from either side, making it easier to maneuver into tight fueling stations.
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When cleaning the RV’s finish, it is very important to use a car-wash soap because it won’t strip the finish of any previously applied waxes like a common household liquid detergent can. Use an RV cleaning brush on an extension pole and gently scrub the rig from top to bottom, then rinse thoroughly. To dry, try using a California Water Blade from California Car Cover Company attached to an extension pole. Essentially a large squeegee made from medical grade silicone, the California Water Blade conforms to most surfaces, and can even remove most of the water on a corrugated-aluminum trailer body. To remove any remaining water residue, a synthetic chamois is your best bet.
WAXING AND PROTECTING
Waxing is by far the most dreaded part of detailing, but like the wash, it can be easy if you know the secrets. While each detailer has his/her favorite products (some are even their own concoctions), any product offered by reputable companies such as Eagle One, Meguiar’s, Mothers, Stoner and the like will do just fine.
Rather than applying the wax by hand, which is very labor-intensive, many detailers recommend the use of an orbital buffer. It is important to note that an orbital buffer is not the same thing as a high-speed buffer used by professional detailers (these can actually burn through paint if you’re not careful). An orbital buffer spins slowly as the pad moves around in small circles, so it provides gentle agitation without the potential of damaging the surface. To remove the wax, you can either use the buffer with a clean pad or bonnet, or a clean terry towel you have committed to such uses.
If your trailer has a rubber roof, the next step is to treat it. Rather than painstakingly applying a rubber-roof protectant on your hands and knees, pour a small amount on the roof, then spread it with a common household mop. This method is not only fast, it is much easier than applying by hand. Protect All and Thetford are favorite suppliers of protectant products designed for rubber roofs.
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Finally, apply a rubber protectant to the tires (free of petroleum distillates) and use any common glass cleaner to clean the windows inside and out. Tip: make sure you use a clean towel that has not been washed with fabric softener. Fabric softener leaves residue on the cloth that can streak windows.
Finally, if the RV will be stored out in the open (not under a canopy or in the shade) for long periods between trips, a cover is a good investment. Even with regular waxing, an RV’s exterior finish will begin to break down after a few years - and this is particularly true of the tape graphics, which will begin to fade, crack and peel after about three years. Covers may be cumbersome to put on and take off, but your labor will be rewarded in the long run. It’s also a good idea to cover the tires if you can’t reapply protectant often.
INTERIOR TIPS
Ever heard the expression, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” Well, it definitely applies to RV interiors, especially since most RV detailers don’t do interiors. “Do everything you can to keep the interior clean in the first place,” Lux says. “Then, the best policy is to keep after it - clean up dirt or stains as they happen rather than waiting until the interior is a mess.”
Small area rugs in the living area and carpet “runners” in walkways not only prevent dirt from accumulating, they protect against premature wear and tear of the carpet itself. As far as cleaning is concerned, any product you would ordinarily use to clean your home will work in an RV, but there are some cautions. Fiberglass and ABS tubs/sinks can scratch easily, so use a product such as Soft Scrub that is designed to gently clean these surfaces. For countertops, a universal cleaning product such as Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner cleans, degreases and disinfects.
When it comes to carpets and upholstery, there are literally dozens of products (both specialty and consumer) that can get the job done; but whichever product you choose, experiment on a small, inconspicuous area before you commence with the scrubbing. Some carpet cleaners are strong enough to lift colors out of the fabric. And if the carpet’s really dirty, consider renting a commerical carpet cleaner, usually available at large supermarkets and drugstores - they are a lot cheaper than buying one.
THE TOW RIG
Happily, the same products and techniques that work on your trailer will also work on your tow rig. A good quality spray wax applied once every three to five washes will keep the surface protected, while a product called Wax-As-U-Dry by Eagle One can be sprayed on the vehicle’s surface just after rinsing, and as the name implies, wiped off as you dry. Think of this product as a “maintenance wax” that keeps the surface protected after each wash.
You can use any high-quality wax applied with the same orbital buffer to wax the truck’s surface, and if the finish is beginning to oxidize, consider what is known as a “cleaner wax” (same goes for the RV exterior). Cleaner waxes help break down oxidation and any dirt that may have found its way into the finish.
On the interior, like the interior of your RV, prevention is key. Keep covers on the seats, floor mats on the carpet, and when the vehicle is parked, a sun shade on the windshield. Use any household carpet cleaner on the carpet when necessary, and use only leather upholstery cleaner/protectants on leather seats. Lastly, wiping down the dash with a UV-resistant vinyl/rubber protectant is a good idea, but just make sure the product you use contains no petroleum distillates; these can actually promote cracking.
By using quality products and proven techniques, and maintaining your rig’s surface rather than trying to rescue it, you can have an RV, tow vehicle or dinghy that looks great for years to come.
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Spring RV Show
More than 20 regional dealers will display hundreds of vehicles at the 25th annual Spring RV Show March 31 through April 3 at Cal Expo in Sacramento.
The silver anniversary show, produced by Sacramento-based Recreation Enterprises, will feature Northern California dealers showing off the latest in their recreational vehicle lineups at 1600 Exposition Blvd. The event also will include live entertainment and numerous RV-related seminars, booths and accessories.
Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and April 1 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 2-3. Admission is $7 for adults; ages 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult. Admission will be half price Thursday and April 1.
For more information, call Recreation Enterprises at (800) 782-7469, or visit the show’s Web site at www.rvshow.com.
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Sullivan wins GM award
John L. Sullivan Chevrolet in the Roseville Automall has won the 2004 GM Certified Used Vehicles Sales Leader Award for the western region of the United States, General Motors Corp. officials said.
The annual award recognizes the dealership posting the highest total sales of certified used vehicles in the region. GM said it sold 449,562 certified used vehicles last year, with the Sullivan store accounting for 1,217 units. In previous years, Sullivan won multiple awards as the top dealership in nationwide sales.
GM certifies used vehicles for sale after they pass a 110-point inspection and reconditioning process. All models are 6 years old or newer and have 60,000 miles or less.
Dream Machines in April
Registration is open for the 15th annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show in the San Mateo County community of Half Moon Bay on April 24.
Billed as one of the West Coast’s largest automotive/transportation events, about 2,000 motorized machines are expected to be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport on Highway 1, about 20 miles south of San Francisco.
Registration fees are $25 a vehicle and $30 after April 15. Entrants will receive a dash plaque and one passenger admission to the event.
Spectator admission is $15 for adults and $5 for ages 5 to 14 and seniors ages 65 and older. Admission is free for ages 4 and under. Proceeds from the show will go to help the Coastside Adult Day Health Center in Half Moon Bay.
To obtain registration forms and more information on the event, call (650) 726-2328 or visit www.miramarevents.com.
