GOOD SAM vs. AAA Road Side Assistance

kerrlakeRoo wrote:
Consider Coach net
Many in here have said they have had much better experiences, and Coach net understood that sometimes two trucks were needed, one for the tow vehicle and another for the trailer when the tow vehicle has broken down. AAA supposedly doesnt cover that second tow truck.

We had CoachNet and AAA at the same time (CoachNet was free for a year after purchasing our HTT). Our Tow Vehicle's fuel pump died. Very long story short: We wanted to be towed to our destination, about 80 miles, and then drop the TV at a mechanic's nearby. CoachNet would not do that for us. They would only tow us to the nearest campground and mechanic, which did us no good. AAA Plus with RV towed us the 80 miles, got our camper situated on the site and then towed the TV to the mechanic. Turns out AAA and CoachNet both "hired" the same driver to tow us. The driver complained that he had been towing for CoachNet for a few months and had yet to get paid.

AAA Plus will send 2 trucks, where standard AAA will not. At least in our Region, AAA South. When we lived in NJ, AAA Plus also covered 2 trucks.

We had AAA Plus for almost 20 years and they've always taken care of us. There were a few times when it took longer than we would have liked, but they always got someone to us. We've needed to have our HTT and TV towed twice because of TV breakdown. Both times we were out of our region.

What I like about AAA is that it covers any vehicle the card holder is in. If your getting a ride from a friend and his car breaks down, no problem, call AAA. Plus the 10 - 15% discount that restaurants, hotels, campgrounds and other businesses offer card holders usually pays for itself.

-Michael