The last few days we have spent anxiously waiting for our RV mechanic and our insurance company to do all their halting, spastic operations associated with our fifth wheel trailer’s repairs. We could not move the trailer anywhere until some of the work got done and we don’t cotton to having our travel agenda restricted.
All of that changed today. Personnel from Dale’s Fix It Right RV Repair service arrived at our current RV spot just after 8:00 AM and started on the variety of tasks associated with the bottom of our trailer. When we had our recent explosive fun with our rear left trailer tire and leaf spring, more than the spring and tire were affected. The nature of the spring/tire destruction was such that there was a lot of shrapnel that was discharged toward the rear of the trailer, taking out numerous flimsy trailer components before being shat out on the highway behind us. Our rear electrically operated stabilizer jacks were kaput. Many feet of soft weather seals that used to protect the interior from water damage were streamers. There was tire remnants twisted around brake and axle components.
After about an hour, the damaged wheel came off and was inspected for damage. There was some cosmetic damage but the wheel seemed okay so we drove into San Antonio and had Discount Tire mount a new tire on the rim. Returning to the campground, the mechanics took it back for installation after their other work was done. During our foray into San Antonio, more workers arrived and started stripping our old trailer roof membrane, removing air conditioners, operable vents and skylights for roof replacement. By the end of the day, Dale’s guys had fixed the spring, remounted the tire, fixed our rear stabilizers, installed new weather seals, put a new roof on the trailer, replaced all the roof mounted skylights, vents and A/C units and cleaned up. We had to cough up $200 for the tire and $500 for our deductible on the insurance claim but ended up with a new tire, a brand new locally forged leaf spring, a new roof, re-invigorated rear stabilizer jacks and new seals. If we would have been required to pay for this ourselves, the price would have been around $8,000. We are happy. The contractor did very well. The insurance (Good Sam Club) company, despite some slow motion at the beginning, ultimately came through with what we consider a very reasonable settlement. Tomorrow we will need to re-install the trailer in the same spot because when we pulled in last week, the suspension was collapsed on the left side and, now that everything is fixed, our home has a definite slant.
Our trailer looks newer. See by clicking here