IS THE VAN TOTALED? HAIL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (RV Travel Day)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2023
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After an insane RV travel day ending in the Sydney, Nebraska hail storm, we're back on the road heading to the Airstream International Rally in Rock Springs, Wyoming. But, before we go, it's time to access just how bad the hail damage is on our brand-new Airstream Interstate van.
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OMG didn't realize it was that bad, our Airstream had about 6-7 panels with dings and our rock guards were pelted by 50-70mph winds, our rig is going to Dallas shop in Sept. But the Rally was a Blast and we were ok, looks like you all were ok just our Rigs. Keep the Faith it will be all ok.
oh my word! But like you said, nothing you can do but find that silver lining (or silver trailer ahah), and keep on rolling! I am glad you guys are safe! Stuff can be fixed!
Right?! This was a crazy one! Have y’all ever encountered this type of storm in Michigan? We’ve never been in something like this ever.
I really feel for you guys when my son was 18mths old we had a huge hail storm my husband was at work so my baby and I hid in the bathroom we lost half our roof and a dozen windows. It was horrific the noise was so out there. It's now 40yrs on and hail storms only bother me a little now. As long as the three of you are safe. You can always replace stuff.
So sorry you guys got this damage, however you could have been driving and lost windshields and side windows. So glad your family is safe!!
So true! We’re grateful. 🙏
Its understandable glad you're safe thanks for sharing i like your rv van its big enough and like you said you wont be in it all day with good weather and its fixable which is good
There’s a crack in my Disney! Love it
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You need to check to see if the camp site has a bad weather shelter for you to go to if the weather gets real bad
The stress is understandable. It’s a brand new RV. Yes there is insurance but I can get how upsetting it was.
It could be lots worse! Dash is so adorable ❤❤❤
So true. So very true!!!
And I-80 across NE is a boring AF drive! Haha. Say hi to all the cows! 🐮🐄
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Well thank god your windows didn't crack or break
Don't worry guys you're in good hands.
I felt for you guys. I hope things get better!!! I'm glad you are safe!!! And Dash is happy !!
Thank you friend! 🙏
Im just happy y'all are ok .. the van can be replaced. Im very very sorry guys . Mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜💜
Thanks, Tammy! We hope you’re having a wonderful week. Sending you lots of love.
Dust or dirt devils are those swirly things. 😊. Glad things weren’t worse for you all!
Ah. That makes sense! Thanks for sharing, friend!
Glad you guys made it to Rock Springs! Continued safe travels!❤
I say again. Welcome to the Midwest and mountains in spring early summer. It hails a lot here in wet years.
Aww! I feel your pain. So hard to go from brand spanking new to such major damage. So sorry, hopefully it can all be fixed good as new.
the windows are amazing in your van --the remote control with dash was awesome!
That is too bad and especially because it is so expensive but would hurt anyone with a new RV home.
The hailstorm that you got at the Rawlins KOA also hit the early rally attendees at Rock Springs (us). It was a wicked storm. Thankfully, the hail was not large enough to cause any damage.
OMG Dash is getting soooooo BIG!!!!!
He's HUGE!
Like you said, you need to stay positive and look on the bright side - the dimples in a golf ball make it more aerodynamic so it goes farther. Just think what the ones on the van are going to do for your fuel mileage! See positive! 😂. Safe travels my friends.
I love it the sliver Airstream you In a nice storm and winter freeze in Texas Naya Chris and this one in a hailstorm in Nebraska they're both airstreams they both got winter what do you expect❤❤😂😂
Now the van has character! Some dents may disappear with heat/sun on it. Hail is tough on rvs, not just ASs .hope everything works out, stay safe.
Hurricane Ian 🌀 came through a few weeks after I got my new TT. I hadn't purchased my truck yet so moving a 40ft TT was not happening. I took the dogs and went north and we rode it out in one of my condos. I had called my insurance company and they said that I would be covered at up to MSRP if it was totaled. Luckily there were just a bunch of limbs and a ton of Spanish Moss all over the place, but there were trees down a few lots down from me. Dodged that one, bought a truck, and now I can hook and book if we get any hurricanes 🌀 this year. This will be my last year in FL for a while. Guess I'll have to watch out for hail!! Glad you all are safe.
Omg I can’t believe it’s hailing again……. I think u guys have ur fill of hail for the next 10 or so years… please enjoy the comfy cozy night ❤
Right?!?! We’ve had enough for a lifetime.
Dash needs a jump seat with a car seat so he can be closer to mommy and daddy.
I am so so so sorry.😔
Have to buy a couple of hoodie sweatshirt for you guys and baby D
I feel your pain. Hail destroyed my van on I-76 90 miles outside of Denver. Literally destroyed it. The insurance company totaled my new van as well. I had glass literally inside from the destroyed windshield. You can see video on my channel here of what happened. I hope it all works out for you.Based on my experience I think they will offer to fix the dings and cosmetic stuff that broke. Mine needed an entire new roof so they decided to total it. They almost tried to replace the roof before they thought better of it.
if you ever need to find shelter to pull into to get out of the hail.. look for a carwash near you and you can get cover
Oh no
Watch out when you drive on roads like that the long straight road can put you to sleep because it memorize you
OMG, you poor guys. Spring storms in the mid west. Usually hail somewhere. I think this year there were some places even in Mississippi that had softball size hail. Usually during spring, I was always looking for those green clouds haha.
Happy your safe but so so sorry about the van❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hopefully after your RV is fixed, there will be no more hail storms.
I am thinking that after you report it, you will be on their schedule for the repairs to be made in a timely time.
Park in the sun the heat will lift those dents dings Out Need to replace the vents check your fantastic fan roof with a fine tip comb
Great tips!
Good video 😊just saying you have no idea what ptsd it's a military type of medical problem
Oh no guys, so sorry. 😢
Thanks, Gloria! This one stung a little, but we’ll be ok. 😁
No way it happened to you again!! Oh well at least you don’t have to worry so much now. Interesting to hear from your insurance!!
I’m so sorry about the van, but thankful y’all are ok and didn’t get caught in a tornado. Btw is the bed comfortable? My husband and I trying to decide which luxury van to get 😊❤️❤️❤️
So far, so good. It’s comfortable, but would probably be even better with a mattress topper. Before we get one, we’ll have to purge a few more items to make room!
@@WanderlocalThank you! 😊
We were in a hotel room during Hurricane Charley and our SUV was totaled because the hotel room had gravel on it that pelted the vehicles in the parking lot. Glad no broken glass so everything inside ok and driveable
Yikes! Glad y’all were safe in a hotel. That sounds like a crazy experience.
Hail round three 😲
We are currently in South Dakota. They actually have "Hail" repair shops here. Yup, we got hit. (But you all are a bit dramatic)
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re working with an early estimate from the insurance company of $20k in damages. Hopefully you faired better than we did.
That how it goes in Wyoming
HE'S GETTING CUTTER EVERY DAY MR. LITTLE DASH FERNANDEZ AND HE WAS THINKING SHOULD I SAY BYEBYE OR MINE MY OWN BUSINESS ❤😍❤️
So, it's baptized now
🤣Definitely! If it isn’t after this, then it never will be!
I am a very optimistic but there are times that you do get a crack in you Disnet❤❤❤
Right?! It happens to the best of us!
I live in NE and definitely have dented vehicles from hail here the past few years! Sorry guys! 😬❤
Thanks, friend! We hear NE locals are all used to this type of weather. So crazy!
OMG 😱, I live in Sidney, Nebraska and I’ve followed you since day 1 and we’re snowbirds in SW Florida. We have our AS International always in a barn to protect it from hail… every year. Being wheat 🌾 and corn 🌽 farmers we loose crops to hail every year, insurance is a must in the High Plains.
Wow. That is crazy. First, we genuinely thank you for following. We appreciate it more than you know. Secondly, it sounds like hail can create a lot of havoc that goes well beyond a vehicle. Thanks for sharing . We had no idea!!!! ❤️ Lauren + Daniel + Dash
I used to live in NE and it hailed all the time. Everyone had a garage. Car dealers had BIG garages and would pull every single car into buildings off the lot and hail damage was the top claim for cars and roofs. It’s not typically as BIG a storm you went through but hail and rain combo was common.
Ahhh, that makes sense! Everyone in NE is used to it, and prepared! Thanks for sharing.
Call your insurance company!! I’m so sorry. ❤
Hail is damaging!
Wow--the airstream rally needs to happen somewhere else?
I bought a new pickup and hit a hell storm owe it for 12 hours and I had them all over my truck so I know how you feel
Oh, Jim, that’s a terrible story. Sorry that happened.
You need to contact your insurance and report it as soon as, see what they say, goodness me what a mess on a new RV.
The reason why your RV got all those dimples during the hail storm is because the the body is all strutted aluminum, almost the same as the trailers they manufacture. I've been an Rv owner for over 30 years, all my RVs have been class A made of fiberglass, never have I had a single dimple during a hail storm and we have been through many. I love the Airstream look, but what has kept me from buying one is exactly that... the strutted aluminum they use on the body that makes it prone to quick damage, basically you have a body made of a sheet of paper. I would never pay $300,000 for an rv that has such a fragile body. The Aluminum they use today, specially during and after covid is so paper thin! The old airstream trailers hold their value for many reason... 1) the aluminum was much thicker than the crap thin material they use today and 2) they overall quality of the older Rvs was much better than it is today, specially since there's so many Chinese junk used in the manufacturer. Another thing that has lowered the overall quality of the Airstream is that they are no longer the old family owned Airstream of yesteryears, they now belong to Thor since 2020. Quality since then has taken a real dip! If I ever buy an Airstream it definitely will not be one manufactured after 2020!
Do you have solar on the roof? Now you know why that area is called tornado alley because of the weather that happens there every year
So sorry this happened. But in the big picture of life, it’s a little bump. Y’all are healthy. That’s what matters
Amen to that! 🙏
Your insruiance company will total it out and cut you a check ... then you can buy it back for 1/16th oif the price and still get to keep your home... What ever you do make sure you buy it back...
Man you should of pulled under a overpass
Is your engine turbo charged?
Yes. V-) turbo diesel. That being said, we wish it had a little more pep. :)
The other Airstream would have been damaged too. Soooo…😢
Dust devils. Are what they are called
You all definitely need a coffee maker in the coach. Wait till there’s a tornado. Definitely you are better off vs having the aluminum trailer.
Ah, we’ll have to show you the way we’ve been making coffee in a future video. We make some changes! It taste even better now. 🙌
@@Wanderlocal Due to treatments, I had to completely stop drinking coffee daily. Will see if I can survive until end of Sept. Btw, D put a camera on the windshield so you don’t need to turn your head to look at Lauren’s phone, while driving. Or let Dash drive. :) :)
Did you contact your insurance company? Will they cover the hail damage? Hope the rest of your trip is less stressful.
Thanks for asking! Yes, they’re already on it. It’s going to change some things for our upcoming plans, but we just have to roll with it. 😬
@@Wanderlocal Excellent about the insurance. Sorry to hear that you have to change your plans, but I guess that’s all part of RV life. Safe travels!
Are they called Dirt Devil….
Dust Devils
Don’t you have a coffee maker in your van?
Those pants are incredible! #dadfit
🤣 Right?!
I hope you guys called the insurance company before doing anything else.
Already on it! It’s definitely going to change our trajectory. 😬
Hahaha dust devil 😈
Why don't you get Dash some Robeez soft leather shoes. So gross to be barefoot in public spaces!
I agree please please protect your baby’s feet from public germs.
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Are you in Rawlins RV park up on the hill? We stayed there earlier this year after fleeing Longmont CO after an overnight hailstorm, and they were calling for even more the next day. We boogied our 28RBT out of Longmont and headed towards Teton. Good luck with the insurance. We've got a claim going, but waiting to get back to SC to have our local Airstream Dealer give us an estimate on all the dings on the front and rear caps. Truck got some dings on the hood as well, but I can live with that I think. We'll see.
That’s exactly where we ended up! Best of luck to you, too. Keep us posted. Sounds like we’re in the same boat.