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Old 05-21-2025, 01:45 PM
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Squirrel in travel trailer
My airstream has been ravaged by a busy squirrel. It was stored at a tt repair and storage place. Is the storage place liable damages?

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Old 05-21-2025, 02:50 PM
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If they let it in. If you delivered it with the tree rodent ... might be on you. Is there a normal opening that big?
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Old 05-22-2025, 11:43 AM
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I doubt it.
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Old 05-22-2025, 11:45 AM
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I found multiple sources saying rodent damage is covered in auto policies...none directly saying it is not covered.
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I found multiple sources saying rodent damage is covered in auto policies...none directly saying it is not covered.
If you have comprehensive coverage on the trailer, it might be time to call your agent and present them with the issue. What will they cover, and if not everything, will the facility cover the balance? Any idea of the cost of repairs?
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Old 05-22-2025, 01:49 PM
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If you have comprehensive coverage on the trailer, it might be time to call your agent and present them with the issue. What will they cover, and if not everything, will the facility cover the balance? Any idea of the cost of repairs?
I'll guess the IC will go after the provider.
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Old 05-22-2025, 02:49 PM
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oh possibly.
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Old 06-10-2025, 04:31 PM
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Still pending. I sent a message today.
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Old 06-27-2025, 09:40 AM
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estimate is over $12,000. stated value policy is for 42,000. It is the dealer I bought the tt from. before discovery of squirrels I had an offer to buy the trailer back. Now I m hoping to have it repaired then sell it back to them with all new appliances.
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Old 06-27-2025, 11:22 AM
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$12k? Wow! Did the squirrel chew a lot of wiring related to appliances?
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Old 06-27-2025, 02:03 PM
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yeah!

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