Can anybody help I need some assistance regarding Eriba prices?

A couple of months ago our little Eriba was evolved in an accident and has subsequently been written off. A car appeared on our side of the road evasive action resulted in our caravan just leaving the carriage and hitting some large stones on the verge. The other driver was unaware of the mayhem he had caused and carried on his merry way. We originally hoped it was just a flat tyre but when we got home it was obvious we had problems. We took it to Adventure Leisure for a quote and subsequently our insurance has written it off.

Here is my problem the insurance have offered £7000 for the caravan and £400 for the motor mover.

I do not think this is anywhere near sufficient to buy another caravan like for like. I have spoken to the insurance company acting on behalf of the Caravan and Motorhome Club and they say they are happy to revisit the amount offered if I can come up with “evidence” that their amount is incorrect. They suggest I contact the dealers and see what a caravan like mine without extras would sell for to a cash buyer. I am awaiting replies which hopefully will be forthcoming after the festive season from Automotive Leisure and Adventure Leisure? The ever helpful Jandi have already replied the last time they sold a 2000/01 caravan was in 2000/01! They advised me to try Automotive Leisure. When I submitted the claim I enclosed a current example of a 2001 model for sale at AL for £10,999

I always check the prices at Automotive Leisure as a guide when insuring my caravan and have it insured for £11500. I realise that my caravan may not be as perfect as the example I saw but I cannot believe it is so far out. Also I freely admit I do not have the best bargaining skills in the world but again cannot believe anybody could get such a big discount?

We bought our caravan new from Lechlade in Feb 2001 it was a 2000 model. It is a Triton 430 GT it has been serviced regularly and any work to the body of the caravan has been carried out by an Eriba authorised dealer. Previous to the crash I would say it did have some age related wear and tear but was in reasonably good condition for its age.

I know it is asking a lot but would anybody who has recently sold or bought an Eriba ideally a Triton around the same age of mine please let me know what you bought/sold it for.

Also anybody who could advice me on Eriba prices in general and of how realistic AL prices may be. And any advice or suggestions of how I could obtain the “evidence"
Thanks

They also have an 01 430 with motor mover at £10999
https://www.automotiveleisure.co.uk/prod...a-triton-430gt/.
Remember, that was only the first offer, show that you know the worth of the van, the first offer for mine when written off was £7500, they eventually settled at £12500
Dave

Thanks to everyone for all your speedy and helpful replies.
AL certainly seem to have the second hand market in Eriba sewn up! If anyone is aware of any others prices please let me know, although I guess the festive season is not the best time to try and find this "evidence"
Many thanks Lotte

Sorry for being a little late to this discussion. When our 420 was written off we received what I thought was a derisory offer. My insurance company then asked me what I wanted. I told them I wanted what the van was insured for, that was how they had worked out the premium so as far as I was concerned that was the contract. They paid the insured value, stick to your guns.
Good luck.

Just thought I would belatedly update you on what happened with our insurance claim. After submitting my evidence, Ashwicks on behalf of the Caravan and Motorhome Club did further investigation and came up with a figure we were happy to accept, approx £10,000. I'd like to say thank you again for all your help and advice, it was very much appreciated at what was a very stressful time. We have purchased a 2017 Triton and hope to be able to use it soon. I must say though if I could have my old van back in its pre crash condition I would in a heartbeat!!!!