How to get repair work done following an accident?

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Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #50 – June 27, 2020, 03:31:46 pm

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Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #51 – June 27, 2020, 04:23:19 pm

I stand corrected. Love the forum for straight information.

? Was there a LLP way to avoid?
Thought I read that is why. High value new buyers were using the SD way.
Mark

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #52 – June 27, 2020, 06:38:59 pm

I hate to keep adding more here but...
When we pulled into the campground yesterday after the 2 mile ride from the impound lot, my wife was standing behind the coach directing me and was very concerned about the noise she heard from the engine compartment. I went out, listened to it and agreed it was not what it sounded like prior to the accident. Today we took some video. It sounded worse yesterday, but still not right today. In the second video it looks like the pulley at top right is not spinning consistently. Also the belt seems to be flapping. Too loose? These are new belts, maybe not adjusted properly when installed? Here is the video link:
Engine Noise - Google Photos

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #53 – June 27, 2020, 06:53:02 pm

Turn OFF the dash A/C and let us know if the noise changes.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #54 – June 27, 2020, 06:54:59 pm

Dan,

That is the compressor for the dash A/C unit. With the front end damage you may have damaged a hose causing the system to loose freon. The compressor may be cycling due to the low pressure cut off switch. As has been posted report back after you cut off the dash air

Mike

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #55 – June 27, 2020, 07:49:18 pm

Quote from: Pamela & Mike – June 27, 2020, 06:54:59 pm

Dan,

That is the compressor for the dash A/C unit. With the front end damage you may have damaged a hose causing the system to loose freon. The compressor may be cycling due to the low pressure cut off switch. As has been posted report back after you cut off the dash air

Mike

You guys are great. That's exactly what it is. Don't know if it's related to the accident, but at least it's not something that would prevent me from driving the coach. Thanks.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #56 – June 27, 2020, 09:37:51 pm

Dan, that is dash air compressor, loosen it remove belt or cut belt, or maybe turn dash air off and pully will free-wheel without noise. By the way the sound seems normal.

Can you tell us what happened to cause the damage.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #57 – June 27, 2020, 10:04:15 pm

No need to cut the belt unless the bearings on the compressor/clutch are bad.

So, before cutting it, just turn it off (or even disconnect the wire to the compressor) and see if the noise/vibration goes away.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #58 – June 27, 2020, 10:49:30 pm

Quote from: Texhub – June 27, 2020, 12:15:51 pm

Hopefully if totalled. You save state tax.

Update idea: after all you were planning on titling it in South DAKOTA. Which has no sales tax on rv.

Tex; South Dakota has a sale tax, as we registered our coach there last year. You might be thinking about Montana.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #59 – June 28, 2020, 01:25:15 am

Great example of how powerful and wonder full this forum and the staff behind the scene are. The checks and balance of correctly getting facts. Of course always do your own diligence on subjects if possible. Thanks for all Mark

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #60 – June 28, 2020, 03:25:47 am

Absolutely take it back to NAC, do all the above, trust me you don't want an inexperienced shop to touch your coach. I made the mistake of taking mine to a " local to me RV repair facility that came highly recommend, but boy was it a BIG BIG mistake. I had considerable damage from a hail storm that came thru out area a few years back. I decided to go ahead and take it to the local shop, was thinking it wouldn't take as long and I would be able to keep a watchful eye on the repairs, well again I should have taken it to Xtreme for the repairs. Again you don't always get what you pay for. I wish that I would have drove it back down to have the repairs completed. Most all worked out but I am still repaired little things that were charged for but we're not done correctly. The facility saw big dollar signs when they got it in their shop, kept it for nearly 4 months. If anyone wants the name of the place I will give it to you but not in the forum. I would never recommend them to anyone at all. She's all good now but gosh would never want another person to make the mistake I made.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #61 – June 28, 2020, 09:51:38 am

Quote from: Barry & Cindy – June 27, 2020, 09:37:51 pm

Dan, that is dash air compressor, loosen it remove belt or cut belt, or maybe turn dash air off and pully will free-wheel without noise. By the way the sound seems normal.

Can you tell us what happened to cause the damage.

Don't know what the cause was yet, but simply turning off the A/C switch on the dash either shuts down the compressor (or maybe a clutch, anyway that outermost portion of the pulley stops turning) and the clicking noise stops.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #62 – June 28, 2020, 09:54:54 am

Turning off the dash A/C shuts off 12 VDC positive to the compressor clutch so the compressor is not engaged.

If that fixed it, you are good to go.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #63 – June 28, 2020, 10:15:01 am

The clicking sound is simply the AC clutch pulling in and dropping out. When the AC is "on" the compressor is controlled by a low pressure switch, high pressure switch and of course the thermostat.

Front end damage could and probably did result in freon loss which would cause short cycling of the compressor if low on freon.

Hope you get these issues worked out soon and will be able to enjoy your new to you Foretravel

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #64 – June 28, 2020, 02:42:35 pm

Hate to say it but strongly suspect it will be totaled. The damaged/displaced front cap is a big deal. If you have it transported to Nac I'd be sure that the insurance co is paying for it, and not pulling some little stunt like deducting transport cost from future settlement. That said, it's fixable but doubt you'd want to pay Xtreme out of pocket.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #65 – June 28, 2020, 03:16:04 pm

Call and send pictures to Extreme, Xtreme Paint & Graphics (936)560-5888
they may do an estimate for you. Their work comes highly recommended by me and many others.

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Reply #66 – June 28, 2020, 04:13:13 pm

They will do phone estimate and work with your insurance adjuster and get you going.
No finer people to do business with.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #67 – June 28, 2020, 06:48:13 pm

Quote from: Jack Lewis – June 28, 2020, 03:16:04 pm

Call and send pictures to Extreme, Xtreme Paint & Graphics (936)560-5888
they may do an estimate for you. Their work comes highly recommended by me and many others.

Xtreme has already done the estimate and sent it to Progressive. Progressive has subsequently asked RVFOGDR to come down and do an on-site estimate. Hopefully that happens Monday or Tuesday.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #68 – June 28, 2020, 06:49:51 pm

Would it be unrealistic to look into doing the headlight conversion/upgrade at this point? Would that cost significantly more than the $25-30k estimate we got from Xtreme to repair things to the old style?

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Reply #69 – June 28, 2020, 07:08:09 pm

I'd suggest that you speak to Xtreme about this off line. I'm sure they've dealt with situations like this before and can help you navigate.

Personally I wouldn't let anyone else do the work. They do great work and are great people. I had some things done last year.... awesome experience.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #70 – June 29, 2020, 07:41:54 am

FWIW, when I had some front end damage a year ago(the turkey did not survive) Xtreme(my first choice) was fully booked but FT could handle it. I had had Xtreme do my headlight conversion ten years ago. FT borrowed the mold from Xtreme to make the repair. Excellent cooperation between the two companies. When I've needed both mechanical and body work done at the same time, they scheduled the repairs together to make sure everything got done. Dan's repairs may probably require similar efforts.

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Reply #71 – June 29, 2020, 11:59:02 am

You will want the headlight conversion done.. many of us have had both types of lights and when you witness the conversion driving at night you would never go back even if it cost you some out of pocket..

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #72 – June 30, 2020, 07:38:07 pm

Tuesday update: Left Little Rock 6am, arrived in Nac 6pm. Decided to try stitching everything up with baling wire and duct tape, and we made it. Xtreme will look at the front-end damage in person in the morning and then we'll pow-wow with Progressive Insurance and see what they're willing to do.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #73 – June 30, 2020, 07:45:33 pm

Happy to hear you made it safely, wish you luck with the repair............

Hopefully the "tough luck" is all behind you now.

Re: How to get repair work done following an accident?

Reply #74 – June 30, 2020, 08:20:30 pm

Proud of you. Now you (and we) know anything that happens to the coach you will be able to handle it. Glad you got to Naco. As the commercial says. "You are in good hands"

Here is also another example what good this forum does in helping people. Thank you Steve and Michelle

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