Re: [A/S] does anyone know where I can get body repair done?

[tinhutjohn <sargeant@xxxxxx>]

If you have a tow vehicle with collision coverage on it, I'd suggest you
call your insurance company.
From your message it seems as if you just bought the trailer.  Many auto
insurance policies have "newly aquired vehicle coverage" as part of the
package. I'm not sure, since I don't work in California, if that is true
in your state or if it applies to newly aquired trailers, but it don't
cost to ask.
If it is covered, the insurer will determine the cost of repair and at
the shop of your choice. (see previous posts). If  the salvage value
plus the cost of repair, is more than the Actual Cash Value (probably
pretty close to what you paid--) then you have what is known as a
write-off or total loss. They would pay you the Actual Cash value and
sell the salvage. Sometimes, however,  you can take a "cash out"  and
keep your Airstream and apply the "cash out" against the repairs. To do
a "cash out"  the insurer will take the expected salvage value off the
actual cash value of the trailer, since they're not going to get the
salvage.
Get the adjuster to explain several different options for settling your
claim. That's what he's paid to do. As some of the previous posters have
suggested, you may have to eat a little of the loss yourself.
30 years adjusting
John & Louise Sargeant
74 International #5530
London Ontario Canada