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    mlbumiller New Member

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    Has anyone had their voltage line cover (white plastic casing over the 440volt lines) damaged? I landed in the ditch, after being hit, my gas tank and line cover were damaged. Insurance questioned if that damage didnt really occur under normal driving.

    Is there a rear skid plate?
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    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    Look for bare metal. If it's rusted over, it's old damage. If it's bare steel it's fresh. You may also have fresh mud or grass sticking to it.
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    a64pilot New Member

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    I don't think it matters how the damage happened does it? I am unaware of any "normal" damage, Is damage normal?
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    rachaelseven New Member

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    Does "normal driving" include off-roading? I mean how else would you damage something like that? Curb hopping?
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    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    i've damaged mine. it's simply a semi clear casing so safety crews know where the lines run. they are not open lines... they are coated, so they are safe to get wet. ;)
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    a64pilot New Member

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    My point is regardless of how it's damaged, doesn't insurance have to fix it?

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