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04-28-2019, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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Can you get your 4x4 conversion insured?
I picked up a van recently that has a agile 4x4 conversion.
I set up insurance before my 17 hour drive back home but it is insured as if the van is stock, I just wanted to get it over with and be legal before my long drive.
But I’m now realizing that if the van were totaled, I would be out a lot of money since I obviously paid more due to the 4x4 conversion.
I’m going to call my insurance company and ask them about insuring it tomorrow, but was curious if anyone has been able to take the 4x4 cost into value with their insurance company.
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04-28-2019, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Montana
Posts: 313
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yes, we got it insured for its real value based on:
1. bill of sale
2. bills for additional modifications
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04-28-2019, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 3,286
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We were able to get it done through Progressive RV department. Tell them it is "like" a Sportsmobile. They will ask if it has toilet water, etc.
Alternatively, you can get a "stated Value" policy for the amount you state it is worth. You will have to "prove it" in the event of a loss. This is done through classified ads, ads here on the forum. I would also see if Agile can send you a copy of the receipt for all the work they did. And take PICTURES of everything - top. bottom, inside, suspension.
It will take some effort but it can and does get done.
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Beastie 3: 2002 7.3 EB Cargo: Agile TTB, CCV High Top, Custom Walk Through, Lots of stuff added. www.BlingMyRig.com
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04-28-2019, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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My auto insurance only allows me to add up to 6500 in aftermarket add ons so that's what I have. It's not a camper van, just a passenger van with 4x4 conversion.
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2005 E350 Chateau - V10 - Agile Offroad 4x4
2012 CTS-V Wagon - For the baby...
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07-05-2019, 05:22 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikracer
My auto insurance only allows me to add up to 6500 in aftermarket add ons so that's what I have. It's not a camper van, just a passenger van with 4x4 conversion.
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What is your insurance company?
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07-05-2019, 05:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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Resurrecting this old thread of mine. I just called my insurance company, State Farm, and they said they can’t “add value” to my policy. The only thing I can do is have an insurance appraiser add that value AFTER an accident occurred.
I asked if there was some way to get reassurance that this would actually happen (like see something in writing) but they said I basically have to take their word for it.
All they can do is accept my sellers receipt from Agile and my bill of sale so they can “note it” on my policy.
So now I’m at a loss what to do.
Maybe that’s just the way State Farm works and I should see what other insurance companies can do for me.
My van is valued at approximately $16,000 stock but I paid way more than that for the 4wd and just want some reassurance that I will be covered in case something happens.
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07-05-2019, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Columbia River Gorge
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Safco allowed me to set my coverage limit at $65K and charged me accordingly. I switched the SMB ins from Pemco where all my other insurance is and Safco was competitive... plus provides coverage in Mexico.
Joe
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2003 EB50 7.3L PSD Q4X4
2000 Chevy Express 3500 High Top EB37 - Sold
2003 EB30 - Sold
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07-05-2019, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: So Cal
Posts: 4,083
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesO
I just called my insurance company, State Farm, and they said they can’t “add value” to my policy. The only thing I can do is have an insurance appraiser add that value AFTER an accident occurred.
I asked if there was some way to get reassurance that this would actually happen (like see something in writing) but they said I basically have to take their word for it.
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Before I got State Farm to cover my van as an RV, I had $27K of additional coverage added to the policy to cover the pop-top, 4WD, bumpers, interior, etc when it was insured as a passenger van. 2008 E350. I had this extra $27K of coverage on my policy in writing for about 4 years,
Insuring a SMB as a RV is one thing (since they apply an RVIA sticker); insuring a home-built van as a RV is another story.....
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2013 KTM 350 EXC
2008 KTM 250 XCF-W
2003 Honda Element
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07-05-2019, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Posts: 2,554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesO
What is your insurance company?
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I have nationwide insurance.
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2005 E350 Chateau - V10 - Agile Offroad 4x4
2012 CTS-V Wagon - For the baby...
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07-05-2019, 11:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Boulder, CO.
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As with most everything else, having things well documented helps. Make sure you’re covered by going over any additions or buildout items with your insurance agent and make sure you get coverage for declared value.
I’m with Farmers....
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'03 Ford E350 7.3L Diesel
(de)SMB'd Custom RB-50
Quigley 4X4 w/Deavers & Agile Offroad's R.I.P. package
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