Posted 2005-08-31 6:18 PM (#29848) Subject: LQ construction on my own.
Member
Posts: 19
Location: Blanchard, OK
Hi folks, it's me again. If i wanted to put my own LQ in my trailer, would it be un-insurable due to not having it professionally done? I have heard that before and just don't know.
Posted 2005-09-01 1:18 PM (#29875 - in reply to #29849) Subject: RE: LQ construction on my own.
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 524 Location: Lone Oak, Tx
Our last trailer that I had put LQ's in was stolen from us and my insurance company covered it %100 and told me it was worth more because of the fact. They actually gave us more than what the payoff was on the trailer.
Posted 2005-09-01 1:30 PM (#29878 - in reply to #29848) Subject: RE: LQ construction on my own.
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 455 Location: Ontario - east of TO
I would compare it to home improvements. Your home insurance isn't effected if you do upgrades or repairs yourself so why would the trailer be any different.
Actually your insurance isn't effected if you do repairs or additions to your car either.
Posted 2005-09-01 2:11 PM (#29883 - in reply to #29848) Subject: RE: LQ construction on my own.
Member
Posts: 7
Location: Oklahoma
I doubt if insuring it will be a problem. The insurance companies don't know a lot about LQs anyway. Putting it in yourself is another question. If you have the skill and take the time to learn how to do it right and use the right materials, sure you can do it. The LQ installers, or any RV builder, don't get their materials, wire, plumbing and appliances from Home Depot. The things you put in a house aren't built to go down the highway system for thousands of miles and may not hold up. Electric and propane are a particular concern and believe me there are some homemade time bombs out there. Wire a trailer like you wire a house and see what happens when you stand in a puddle and grab the door handle. Don't ask me how I know.
LQ construction on my own.
