I have a Fifth Wheel. And boy did I goof! I forgot to open the drains and was doing a load of laundry. I might need to also mention that I have a full size w/d in my camper. The water soaked the carpet, hardwood floor, got into the heat vents and wet the storage space underneath. At the moment, it "LOOKS" fine. I have a little smell, but I am worried about mildew. I have great insurance with a $250 deductible. I am also worried about any sewage that might have came up through the shower. I got a wet vac and got up as much water as possible, but it has been wet for 3 days, damp now. Has anyone experienced this before and if so, what happened? I hate to file an insurance claim, but if there is going to be damage in 6 months, i want it fixed now! Any opinions and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark
BTW/ I know that it would be covered under my insurance, I used to work for the company I have it with. Anything sudden and accidental such as this would be covered. However you would think they would put a stupid clause in there so that it wouldn't be covered. It's about the same as accidentally letting the tub overflow. Had it been normal wear and tear it wouldn't be covered. I am really concerned about the long term effects. I have had cases where later on the floor would buckle. That's what i'm worried about along with mold in the carpet. I just wondered if anyone had the same experience and about what the repair bills would run. The steps were soaked, the spot where the W/D is soaked along with the carpet and hardwood in the kitchen. I checked today and it appears that it did go all the way through into the storage area. I think it's all but dry now and all I see is a muddy spot in front of the washer. I am embarrassed to call my agent, he's been a long time friend and I don't want to file a claim if it's not going to be worth it. I must also say that during my time working with the insurance co, I never experienced this problem with ANYONE before, so I hope that help's explain why i'm interested in cost. If it's going to have to be torn out and a new floor put down, I do need to call.
I plan on selling it next summer/fall and don't want this to be an issue then. Thanks Again, Mark