Roadside assistance suggestions?

[eldee]

Been lucky way too long now, on our 4th season with our 5er with minimal roadside problems. One trip left for this year, Thanksgiving in Mark Twain National Forest. This is one of our longer trips (500 miles round trip) and feel it would be wise to purchase some roadside assistance insurance. AAA comes to mind first, then Good Sam Club, what do others carry (if any)? Any pros or cons? Prices comparable? Any and all comments appreciated, Larry

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Dick_B wrote:
For previous responses search this Forum for `roadside assistance' and read on and on....

"ERS" - and "Emergency Roadside Assistance".
Search the archives also - been on here many times over many years!

Dig a bit deeper than the name!

ALL of the ERS plans have a parent "Motor Club".

ALL of the ERS plans contract to tow operators all over the country.

No matter which ERS you have - you may get the same tow operator for roadside assistance.

The "quality" of the response is entirely dependent on the contracting tow operator. It may be good, bad or ugly.
A lot depends on factors - rural/urban, weather, and other lucrative contracts (such as city/county/state *police* towing) - which may get higher priority.

Happy folks with:
Good Sam
Coach Net.
Check each for what is covered.

No so much (happy folks) with AAA.
Not all AAA (various states) have reciprocal agreements.

US Rider is my choice, with American Motorcyclist Association as a backup.

Either one will tow whatever your RV and/or tow vehicle is.
AMA ($45. yr) limits tow distance to 35 miles).

Both include your "normal" (daily driver) vehicles or a vehicle you are riding in/on.
You (the card holder) simply must "be there".

Check 'em out - and see what "fits" best for *YOU*..:W

~

[eldee]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Will compare rates and service between Good Sam and Coachnet, see which one is the better deal

[lowfly]

GS has never let me down.

[JamesBr]

Base is 99, I have premier which cost me 109 after a 10 dollar renewal discount.

[avvidclif1]

IIRC my car insurance cost abt $9/yr/vehicle for the same coverage. The towing might be different but flats, fuel, lockout, are all covered. 3 veh plus a trailer = $36/per year

[NC_Hauler]

Dave H M wrote:
I always suggest checking with your parent insurance company to see what they have.

kinda keeps it all in the same family that way.

Haven't seen too many Auto/Home insurance companies offer what GS ERS and Coachnet cover for a little over $100 a year...especially the towing services for ANY vehicle you own as well as your towing vehicle and what you tow if need be...Also changing flats and bringing fuel, if needed...Didn't offer all that with Progressive or Farm Bureau for the amount of money you pay for coverage from GS or Coachnet. I agree that "keeping it in the same family" or bundling may seem cheaper, but after getting a price for what GS's and Coachnet cover for $109...see what all your insurance carrier will cover and will it only cost you around a $100 more a year..Don't know if one can match it for the distance your TV and/or RV can be towed, free of charge.

[Dave_H_M]

I always suggest checking with your parent insurance company to see what they have.

kinda keeps it all in the same family that way.

[NC_Hauler]

avvidclif1 wrote:
Since Coachnet won't say without getting all your info what does it cost for the road hazard???

$99 to $109 a year, (if first time, may get it for $99...well worth the little bit one pay's for all the services.

[avvidclif1]

Since Coachnet won't say without getting all your info what does it cost for the road hazard???

[shadows4]

I have had all three and currently have GS. Never had a need to use the AAA when I had it. Have had good service from both CN and GS. Use which ever gives you the best deal. Good luck, John

[BB_TX]

After reading many posts expressing problems/complaints and the occasional praise over a long period of time about the several ERS companies I decided to go with coach-net. But have not had to use it yet so can't say if I made a good choice or not.

[SH]

Coach net here as well. Tried the other one and it didn't work out.

[JamesBr]

Was with GoodSam but let it run out since the new RV came with Coachnet for free the first year. They did not let me down when I needed them, so when it came time to renew I did.

[WyoTraveler]

I've had GS in the past. Just signed up with Coach Net.