So we singed our paperwork last night and do the final walk through today. It was asked by camping world if I wanted to purchase the 7 year extended warranty by Good Sam for $1800.00 I am asking as a general question is this a good move? House keeping;We plan on keeping the trailer for about 8-10 years, if we decide to sell before the 7 year term is up then we are refunded the difference ($22/month) This is our first 5th wheelJayco offers a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty 10 year floor 5 year roof???Deductibles: 100 if not at comparing world 50 if at a camping world location Thoughts please

I opted to purchase it; I have not had to use it yet.

Congrats on your new RV.You will get different opinions on extended warranties. You have a two year warranty from the manufacturer. Does the extended warranty start at the end of the factory warranty?Or, is it concurrent with the factory warranty, which means you're buying a 5 year warranty.Some like the 'security' of the extended warranty. Others say there are too many exclusions on the extended warranty.Read the contract before you buy.Enjoy your travels.

I did it once. Found out there are a LOT of ways they can deny your claim. Also that 7 year extended warranty is actually only 5 years since you said you have a 2 year factory warranty. If you calculate that money then research what items really go wrong after 2 years, you should find that it is better to put that money in the bank to draw interest then use it for repairs, you'll probably find yourself ahead. Also, that "refund" should you decide to cancel; is applied to the back of the loan so you won't see any refund until you sell it.

At that price I'd probably go for it. BUT-- Is it a good warrentee company and will it be around in 3 or 4 years or like so many before them gone out of business? On an RV there are so many little things that can go wrong, but the way they are built(sloppy,poor workmanship) that the extra expense can be justified. When it take two people to remove a TV because the cord came out of the wall or changing a fuse on the convertor because you cant's get to it. Unlike the stove or washer or?? at home that are quite dependable where I did buy a warrenty and never needed.

I use to always buy it and never got my money back. I probably put it on 5 trailers. I did use it some but never up to the amount I put it. However some trailers are so poorly made you may need it. Also research the different companies. Most are not that good.I've heard heard some bad about Good Sams policy. Maybe it has been changed. I hope so. Put the money in savings and you will be better off.

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DrtEMaxChvy
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
I guess it bothers me that we can out a man on the moon but RV manufacturers can't seem to be able to put out a consistent product. They keep going up in price but with the AC units fridges roof issues you think there would be some form of quality control. Now do I expect them to build industrial type units, of course not but unfortunately it seems like unless you spend over 90k your essentially getting some lower end fit and finish. I still have a chance to purchase the ext war but to be honest after the fiasco of a buying process and essentially being lied to multiple times I may seek something from good Sam directly or shop around.
austinjenna
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
I used mine a few times, new ac unit etc.. so it worked out for me.
DrtEMaxChvy
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
Only True Mosnowman wrote:
I never buy extended warranties but for some reason ended up buying it from Good Sams at Camping World for my new 2014 Keystone Cougar. I agree most of the time you will never get your money back BUT...

MY Touch Screen Control Panel went out already on my 2014 model!!! Camping World informed me it was out of warranty and would cost over $1,000 to replace. I reminded them that I had the extended warranty and my understanding is I will receieve a bill for $50 bucks! So for me it was definitely worth it!!

Moral of the story....Keystone Cougars should be built better to last more than a year without problems! Also Keystone should back their product. If Keystone Reps are reading this I know and ypu know the touch screens have caused numerous customers a lot of headaches. Do an internet search and you will see! I lve my 327RES but due to Keystones irresponsibility in taking care of its customers this will be the last Keystone I ever buy.

terrible I am sorry this is the result you had. Hope i do not have similar issues. RVs seem to be rolling heartaches of issues. Has me less than confident for sure.
Only_True_Mosno
Explorer
Sep 11, 2015
I never buy extended warranties but for some reason ended up buying it from Good Sams at Camping World for my new 2014 Keystone Cougar. I agree most of the time you will never get your money back BUT...

MY Touch Screen Control Panel went out already on my 2014 model!!! Camping World informed me it was out of warranty and would cost over $1,000 to replace. I reminded them that I had the extended warranty and my understanding is I will receieve a bill for $50 bucks! So for me it was definitely worth it!!

Moral of the story....Keystone Cougars should be built better to last more than a year without problems! Also Keystone should back their product. If Keystone Reps are reading this I know and ypu know the touch screens have caused numerous customers a lot of headaches. Do an internet search and you will see! I lve my 327RES but due to Keystones irresponsibility in taking care of its customers this will be the last Keystone I ever buy.
DrtEMaxChvy
Explorer
Sep 08, 2015
shadows4 wrote:
DrtEMaxChvy wrote:

Looks great Cody!!!!

Thank you. Been spending all weekend preping and getting it loaded up. Generators prepped black water hoses set up in a container. Drinking hoses and filters prepped. Bedding made cubbords filled with pots and pans and plates and cups etc etc. going light weight for sure. Toiletries all set up the whole 9. Feeling good. Hopefully taking it north of Santa Fe NM this weekend.
shadows4
Explorer III
Sep 07, 2015
DrtEMaxChvy wrote:

Looks great Cody!!!!
ttempleton
Explorer
Sep 07, 2015
Noooooooo
DrtEMaxChvy
Explorer
Sep 07, 2015
DrtEMaxChvy
Explorer
Sep 07, 2015
Thank you
shadows4
Explorer III
Sep 07, 2015
DrtEMaxChvy wrote:
HERE YOU ALL GO WOOT WOOT....

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