Stolen Awning

[Ray Cali]

Noticed this morning that my awning had been stolen off my Ocean parked on the drive. The dogs were barking Tues morning about 2am, looked through the window, but could see nothing, so presumed it was someone walking past that had disturbed them (lesson learnt the hard way). Looks like they just ripped it off. Did not notice it missing yesterday (need to go to Specsavers). Anybody got any suggestion to stop it happening again, as well has not ignoring dogs barking. Am I better fitting a cheaper version or go through the insurance. VW want £980 + fitting.

 

[Erbster]

How awful! You’re not claiming on your insurance?

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[Ray Cali]

Yes, its going through Comfort Insurance. Was wondering how I can stop it happening again. There is a scratch on the roof that will need sorting.

 

[Ting Tong]

£799 with the brackets in the club shop ex your 5% discount. It’ll cost you dearly on all vehicles that you drive if you disclose it or claim on the insurance. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/thule-omnistor-5102-awning-use-vw-t5-t6

 

[s2bear]

Sorry to hear this - what a shocker, I’d be so angry. Maybe a motion activated security light on your drive would be a deterrent, or if that would annoy your neighbours (animals setting it off etc) then perhaps wire the motion sensor to a light or audible signal inside your house?


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[California4x4]

Noticed this morning that my awning had been stolen off my Ocean parked on the drive. The dogs were barking Tues morning about 2am, looked through the window, but could see nothing, so presumed it was someone walking past that had disturbed them (lesson learnt the hard way). Looks like they just ripped it off. Did not notice it missing yesterday (need to go to Specsavers). Anybody got any suggestion to stop it happening again, as well has not ignoring dogs barking. Am I better fitting a cheaper version or go through the insurance. VW want £980 + fitting.

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Ba$tards! There is a significant amount of force required to do that. I’m not sure they knew what they were doing either, as they have damaged the awning while removing it as they have just pulled the securing bolt through the awning housing. This would require some long levers. You mention a scratch. Is there no other damage to your van?

 

[Ray Cali]

£799 with the brackets in the club shop ex your 5% discount. It’ll cost you dearly on all vehicles that you drive if you disclose it or claim on the insurance. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/thule-omnistor-5102-awning-use-vw-t5-t6

There a few scratches on the roof and rail that needs sorting. So probably go through insurance, but will check how much it effects my renewal due in Sept

 

[Ray Cali]

Ba$tards! There is a significant amount of force required to do that. I’m not sure they knew what they were doing either, as they have damaged the awning while removing it as they have just pulled the securing bolt through the awning housing. This would require some long levers. You mention a scratch. Is there no other damage to your van?

Cannot see anything other than the scratches. Nothing looks out of shape.

 

[California4x4]

Cannot see anything other than the scratches. Nothing looks out of shape.

I’m very pleased to hear it! I wish you the better luck and a rapid resolution.

 

[Ray Cali]

There a few scratches on the roof and rail that needs sorting. So probably go through insurance, but will check how much it effects my renewal due in Sept

£799 -5%, does that include delivery?

 

[ArunAlec]

There a few scratches on the roof and rail that needs sorting. So probably go through insurance, but will check how much it effects my renewal due in Sept

As @Wiggly Woo says, just mentioning the fact to your insurance will probably effect your premium even if you don’t claim. If you haven’t already told them it might be better to just bite the bullet and DIY.

 

[NZCol]

If you’ve queried about it they will log it anyway and it will be classed as a claim no matter what you do

 

[Keith Smith]

If you’ve queried about it they will log it anyway and it will be classed as a claim no matter what you do

Some companies do while others don’t. I started a claim with Direct Line but cancelled it before they sent an anyone out to look at the damage and they didn’t treat it as a claim.

 

[Ting Tong]

£799 -5%, does that include delivery?

Phone and ask: you’re only 70 miles away from them anyway across the peaks and I think they do fitting. Just get a local mobile scratch and fix firm out for your roof. It’ll be a 5 year claim around your neck on all cars otherwise.

 

[NZCol]

Some companies do while others don’t. I started a claim with Direct Line but cancelled it before they sent an anyone out to look at the damage and they didn’t treat it as a claim.

I would check the central claims register, DL did that to me when my wife called them and simply asked a theoretical question ....

 

[GSX1300R]

I would check the central claims register, DL did that to me when my wife called them and simply asked a theoretical question ....

I called my insurance company once with a hypothetical question. Didnt give my name and he did answer my question and no record of a call.

 

[Ray Cali]

I have been informed that because I have registered a claim it will still be in the system, even if I cancel the claim.
Worse still when I renew my policy, I will have to have a VTS tracker fitted. Which will include the initial cost + the annual subscription involved. I wish I had not put the claim in!!

 

[Ray Cali]

I called my insurance company once with a hypothetical question. Didnt give my name and he did answer my question and no record of a call.

Good tip, wish I had done that

 

[paradise city]

I have been informed that because I have registered a claim it will still be in the system, even if I cancel the claim.
Worse still when I renew my policy, I will have to have a VTS tracker fitted. Which will include the initial cost + the annual subscription involved. I wish I had not put the claim in!!

Wow, talk about getting kicked when you are down!
Sorry to hear about the theft of your awning, Ray Cali.

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[Nick&Sara]

Noticed this morning that my awning had been stolen off my Ocean parked on the drive. The dogs were barking Tues morning about 2am, looked through the window, but could see nothing, so presumed it was someone walking past that had disturbed them (lesson learnt the hard way). Looks like they just ripped it off. Did not notice it missing yesterday (need to go to Specsavers). Anybody got any suggestion to stop it happening again, as well has not ignoring dogs barking. Am I better fitting a cheaper version or go through the insurance. VW want £980 + fitting.

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What scum bags, what an awful thing to do..... As you say most likely wrecked the awning anyway by ripping out the bolts.

 

[WelshGas]

What amazes me is that the Thule California awning is made specifically for the California and for fitting on the Offside.
Trying to fit it to a conversion with the sliding door on the NS would be a real bodge.

 

[Ray Cali]

What amazes me is that the Thule California awning is made specifically for the California and for fitting on the Offside.
Trying to fit it to a conversion with the sliding door on the NS would be a real bodge.

I agree, they are bas**rds. Costing me a fortune even making a claim. They have not even got the winder pole, but I suppose that's least of their worries

 

[Sunstoner]

Some companies do while others don’t. I started a claim with Direct Line but cancelled it before they sent an anyone out to look at the damage and they didn’t treat it as a claim.

Best not to say a darn thing nowadays and sort it yourself. Been stung twice, both car and house insurance.

 

[SusiBus]

I think you could also classify the insurance companies that scumbags. If you just make an enquiry and they register it as a claim, but you never actually make a claim.

 

[Anthony1]

Noticed this morning that my awning had been stolen off my Ocean parked on the drive. The dogs were barking Tues morning about 2am, looked through the window, but could see nothing, so presumed it was someone walking past that had disturbed them (lesson learnt the hard way). Looks like they just ripped it off. Did not notice it missing yesterday (need to go to Specsavers). Anybody got any suggestion to stop it happening again, as well has not ignoring dogs barking. Am I better fitting a cheaper version or go through the insurance. VW want £980 + fitting.

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Last week it was bike racks, this week its awnings.