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Originally Posted by jmen24

That would be one large backpack to carry all the equipment and tools Dan had in the bed of that Ranger, while riding a bike across the ice.

Dan, I do not think that you got ripped off, when you think about what is involved. This rig does weigh about three times the average snowmobile or atv, I know those track kits weigh a wee bit more than the 26" 589's on my Foreman.

I would also think that the insurance company would prefer it to be in good visual condition, so they can get as much as possible at auction, based on the pictures, someone is going to get roped into buying a beautiful basket case, for more than they probably should.

The job that was done on that truck in Alton was awful, I would think that $500 an hour would be way to high for what they did to that vehicle, heck I would have charged half that and just dragged it under the ice with a winch line and up the shore and it still would have been in better shape. (not really, but you know what I am saying)

Less, as far as insurance goes, I had a 1990 Jeep XJ lifted for offroad use only (it was street legal, but not a daily driver) insurance for that vehicle a year was $156.00 a year, liability only, as I would not have rebuilt it if it was totaled, just strip the parts and move on. That's a road legal and driveable vehicle Less, I think you need to have better conversations with your insurance rep.

Jmen;

Thanks!

Gulbicki charged me $50.00 per man hour for his men which in my opinion is a bargain for a weekend day. Heck, I have to charge more than that for the laborers at my company during normal working hours to break even! The divers charged a flat rate of $2500.00 There was also equipment, towing and storage fees. All legit charges in my opinion.

FLL's "bargain basement" thinking does not work out in a situation like this as you simply do not have time or luxury to "shop it out". D.E.S fines start kicking in 48 hours after the accident so time is of the essence in getting the vehicle removed from the water. And yes, D.E.S. does get informed by the police, fire department or Fish & Game of all submerged vehicles so the clock is ticking.

You are 100% correct in your assessment of taking care during vehicle recovery so the insurance company at least has a vehicle to part out. The adjuster came to look at it today and was happy and surprised to see it in great condition (other than the water logged engine! ). I was informed that it goes to a salvage auction and there is literally thousands of dollars of parts that can be salvaged. Hopefully the insurance company will recoup as much cost as possible through the salvage auction.

P.M. sent...

Thanks!

Dan