Extended warranty
Are extended warranties worth the money? We are probably buying a Jayco with a 2 year warranty. Any reason to go beyond that?
Forum Discussion
I have gone against the common wisdom here and purchased several extended warranties(aka service contracts.) I am not able to make repairs myself. Just am not. The peace of mind was worth every penny I have paid.
I understand that you need to be VERY careful in regards to knowing what is covered. I have never had a major claim denied by this company. All three RVs with coverage have come out either close or ahead for me in costs at the end of the warranty term.
I just purchased a new Tiffin diesel last year and purchased a warranty through the same company I have had excellent service and payouts from them over many years.
I had just renewed coverage on a 2007 Winnebago Voyage gasser - I incurred MAJOR expenses requiring a new differential, major brake repair, new alternator and more in a brief three month period of major failures. I am faithful about servicing everything.
Total repairs last year were MUCH more than what the warranty cost me. When I sold the Winnie, I received a prorated amount that was only hundreds below what I had originally paid, rolled that into the new coverage. I received around $7k in repairs for only a small deductible. I was ahead of the price paid curve for sure.
For this mechanically challenged RVer, the warranties have worked for me. Each individual needs to assess their ability to do your own repair and their ability to either pay for a warranty up front or major repairs if/when they arise. Complexity of your RV is also a factor.
I like sleeping at night and when a failure occurs, I know I am out little but inconvenience and a small deductible. May you never NEED warranty coverage. Best wishes with your decision.
I understand that you need to be VERY careful in regards to knowing what is covered. I have never had a major claim denied by this company. All three RVs with coverage have come out either close or ahead for me in costs at the end of the warranty term.
I just purchased a new Tiffin diesel last year and purchased a warranty through the same company I have had excellent service and payouts from them over many years.
I had just renewed coverage on a 2007 Winnebago Voyage gasser - I incurred MAJOR expenses requiring a new differential, major brake repair, new alternator and more in a brief three month period of major failures. I am faithful about servicing everything.
Total repairs last year were MUCH more than what the warranty cost me. When I sold the Winnie, I received a prorated amount that was only hundreds below what I had originally paid, rolled that into the new coverage. I received around $7k in repairs for only a small deductible. I was ahead of the price paid curve for sure.
For this mechanically challenged RVer, the warranties have worked for me. Each individual needs to assess their ability to do your own repair and their ability to either pay for a warranty up front or major repairs if/when they arise. Complexity of your RV is also a factor.
I like sleeping at night and when a failure occurs, I know I am out little but inconvenience and a small deductible. May you never NEED warranty coverage. Best wishes with your decision.
