good sam raodside assistance nightmare

While I have had a good experience with Coachnet in the past, I don't even bother with an RSA anymore. I figure I can find a tire, tow or a mechanic as easy if not easier than an RCA that's not constrained to in-network contracts. Contractors for RSA's usually have to wait to get paid so they aren't really going out of their way to accept those jobs unless they need the business. You always pay for the tire anyway, so what are you really getting for your premium? I know what I need more than some RSA mediator who usually has no clue. Not sure how many times I've read on these forums where the RSA sent the wrong tow truck or equipment and they had to do it over. In your case, I would have unhooked my truck, went to get the tire you found 60 miles away and installed myself. Probably back in business in 3 hours and less money spent. 2 years ago in a new FW we had two blowouts within 5 miles of one another. I was still covered under factory RSA. I called a local company myself anyway. I was back in business in 2 hours and all it cost me was the service call and cost of the tires I was going to have to pay for anyway. Had the young guy bring me 2 more of the same tire and paid him $100 to replace them all. Everyone was happy. To this day I can't see any why having an RSA in that scenario would have helped or saved me any money. I mean what service do you really get for your money that's better than what you can handle yourself?