Paid for itself in 3 weeks...
I'm writing this message from the comfort of a hotel room while my RV sits out in the parking lot...
Bought my first RV about 3 weeks ago and was on day 2 of its maiden voyage. Unfortunately, about 15 miles from our destination, something strange happened with the transmission. While adjusting the air conditioner setting (of all things) the transmission just shifted itself into neutral. Moving the lever on the steering wheel did absolutely nothing to change it... revving the engine did nothing.
We coasted to a stop, fortunately with enough momentum to make the freeway offramp. Of course, shifting to Park was useless but parking brake at least kept us from rolling backwards.
First call I made was to Good Sam Roadside assistance. Unfortunately due to the date and hour, they were unable to get me a tow immediately, but tried tirelessly for an hour and called me back a few times with progress reports. Also authorized me to call and arrange my own if I could and would offer reimbursement.
Unfortunately the tow couldn't get us into the campground we had reserved so we're in a hotel for a few nights to sort out what to do next (warranty better cover this!) and Good Sam has already promised another tow on Monday.
Bought my first RV about 3 weeks ago and was on day 2 of its maiden voyage. Unfortunately, about 15 miles from our destination, something strange happened with the transmission. While adjusting the air conditioner setting (of all things) the transmission just shifted itself into neutral. Moving the lever on the steering wheel did absolutely nothing to change it... revving the engine did nothing.
We coasted to a stop, fortunately with enough momentum to make the freeway offramp. Of course, shifting to Park was useless but parking brake at least kept us from rolling backwards.
First call I made was to Good Sam Roadside assistance. Unfortunately due to the date and hour, they were unable to get me a tow immediately, but tried tirelessly for an hour and called me back a few times with progress reports. Also authorized me to call and arrange my own if I could and would offer reimbursement.
Unfortunately the tow couldn't get us into the campground we had reserved so we're in a hotel for a few nights to sort out what to do next (warranty better cover this!) and Good Sam has already promised another tow on Monday.
