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Jayco-noslide's avatar
Aug 06, 2013

Road Service?

Thinking of going from a small 5th wheel to a motorhome. Generally, I have been against purchasing road service protection and have done fine without. However, the MH will have to have some years on it so I'm thinking it might be time to get protection in case of need for towing, tire changing, etc. My son has AAA and added RV coverage and is pleased but I also know there is Good Sam's. So, would like to hear advise and experiences with both plus any other programs. Also, a ballpark cost estimate.

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  • We've alway had an add-on to our insurance policy - $6/year right now. It covers everything that CoachNet or GoodSam does plus lodging, if needed.
  • I'm sure that there may be others that do an adequate job but I've had CoachNet for 9 years without ever using them.
    Finally got stranded 90 miles from a diesel garage and CoachNet sent a lowboy for my MH and made an appointment for me when we got to the destination. No cost, professional and prompt.
    Lowboy driver was cleancut and no wires hanging out of his face. Thats important to me.
  • We have AAA plus RV. 3 years ago, we lost a tire on Hwy 290 coming out of Houston during rush hour. We got to the shoulder, but could not change the tire without something blocking traffic- I could not even stand next to the trailer while cars blew by. I was very scared for my family. AAA came through for us big time that day.

    I have not needed them since that time, but that memory makes it very easy to send in the payment every year. I also try really hard to avoid high traffic times in cities.

    I will keep roadside coverage, but I don't have any experience to say one is better than the other.
  • I've been RVing since 1976 and never owned any type of protection policy! In 2010 My RV was involved in a freak accident a run away truck hit my coach and my insurance company GEICO paid for everything! Fixed my coach, paid to have my coach towed and lodging. And they didn't raise my rates.