In a message dated 4/30/03 10:51:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
btubbs@MVCDS.NET writes:

> I just lost my 85 Westfala weekender to an engine fire. It had an awning,
> pioneer sound system, ac, low miles (>90,000), new 8 ply tires. Any Ideas
> of what i should hold out for as to value from, insurance???? I nfear what
> they will come up with. Thanks, Bruce
>

gather up FS ads with other similar vintage westys and use them to
substantiate the value of your '85.  dont let the adjuster pick a figure from
his book and walk away. be prepared to fight.  when you are happy with the
settlement, THEN, ask them what the buyback is, and you can make the rest of
your money back by parting it out , or if the damage is not bad, fix it
yourself and continue to enjoy it.
good luck
chris