Forum Discussion

stargirl96's avatar
stargirl96
Explorer
Sep 15, 2017

Two Good Sams Extended Service Policies

Camping World tried to sell us an extended service contract from Good Sams when we bought our motorhome. Then we found out you can buy one through the Good Sams website. Both plans have different underwriters and different rates. When I called Good Sams, the sales representative said they are different products, and the one offered through Good Sams, not Camping World, was a superior product. Can you tell me the difference between these two Good Sams plans?

6 Replies

  • Hello,

    I am closing this topic due to lack of activity. Thank you for your time and participating. Please feel free to open a new thread on this topic in the future if you wish.

    Thank you,
    Ella
    Good Sam Care Team
  • stargirl96,

    Both Good Sam ESP programs are 100% backed by the Good Sam Club. The coverage between the two programs is very similar.

    The product sold through Camping World RV sales is a typical Vehicle Service Contract designed to be bundled with the sale of an RV, and can be easily financed along with the RV purchase. This allows the potential for a lower monthly payment when the contract is finance for the life of the RV loan.

    The product sold directly to Good Sam Club members was designed as a direct-to-consumer product, allowing us to offer this type of protection even when you did not buy from Camping World, or if you have had your RV for some time, or purchased on the private market. Because we are offering this directly to the club member, this is actually a Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Policy rather than a Vehicle Service Contract due to regulatory compliance reasons. As an insurance policy, there is no flexibility on pricing, other than changing coverage levels and deductibles. Because this product is designed for customers who are not in the RV buying process, we offer monthly payment plans for the life of the policy term.

    There is no "better" plan for every individual, it really depends on where you are in the RV ownership cycle and what your individual needs are.
  • Would be nice to have GS post here just what the difference is.

    I'm guessing when you buy it at CW they get a commission for selling the policy just like all the other stuff they sell the customer at time of sale. They receive a commission for each one sold. I.E. the price difference.
  • Hello stargirl96.

    Thank you for contacting Good Sam. I will look into your inquiry and let you know. Would you like the information emailed to you?

    Thank you,
    Ella
    Good Sam Care Team

About Customer Support

Our Customer Service team is available to assist you any time between 6am-10pm MST. Ask a question about your account, recent order, and more.2,670 PostsLatest Activity: Jun 09, 2025