New RV- need Roadside Assistance??

[2Wayne]

Hey - Im new here! That's because were about to purchase out 1st MH (Entegra Vision 32V)...and like most large purchases- the dealer is trying to stuff me with the add on warranties.
My question is- the 24/7 Roadside Assistance.
The dealer is pushing CN's 27/7 Protect for $798 for 5 years and I know these "add-on's " are big $ to them.
My dilemma is...I already have roadside assist with my insurance carrier, and on the Ford MH chassis Ford has a 24/7 roadside assist for 5yr/60k miles....so what value would another 3rd party bring to the table?

so - whaddya think on the Roadside assistance if its already paid for in the Insurance- and from Ford?

[catkins]

Coach Net has been great for us when needed. as said before, read the fine print and compare plans and services carefully!!!

[tropical36]

2Wayne wrote:
Hey - Im new here! That's because were about to purchase out 1st MH (Entegra Vision 32V)...and like most large purchases- the dealer is trying to stuff me with the add on warranties.
My question is- the 24/7 Roadside Assistance.
The dealer is pushing CN's 27/7 Protect for $798 for 5 years and I know these "add-on's " are big $ to them.
My dilemma is...I already have roadside assist with my insurance carrier, and on the Ford MH chassis Ford has a 24/7 roadside assist for 5yr/60k miles....so what value would another 3rd party bring to the table?

so - whaddya think on the Roadside assistance if its already paid for in the Insurance- and from Ford?

Run away from the Dealer, firstly, as they'll be collecting a big chunk of those unnecessary premiums.
Make some calls, for finding out what you really have with the people in charge of your services.
Once they run out, give PPL a call for getting a Coachnet policy, which would be my recommendation.

[janstey58]

X2 on the stuck in the mud on my own property. Big tow rig arrived within 2 hrs and pulled me out, no charge.

[eheading]

I wouldn't leave home without roadside assistance. In fact a few weeks ago I couldn't even leave home!!! Pulled the motorhome out of its RV garage and got stuck in the mud in our yard!!! Called my FMCA insurance number, they immediately dispatched the biggest truck you ever saw from 40 miles away. I think it could have towed our house if I had wanted it to. He came, winched out our motorhome - no charge!

Ed

[midnightsadie]

not the dealer for sure, they get a huge kick back. we have CN and have used it with good service. talk to your insurer .

[ferndaleflyer]

Like 10 forty I had a good run with Good Sam but they changed who is running it and the service changed so I went to Coach Net---Kind of embarrassing having to get pulled out of your own front yard Sundance--then explain the ruts to Mama

[sundancer268]

If you have a car, I would NOT recommend the FMCA Plan. I stuffed my car into a snow bank and when I called for assistance I was told I had an accident and that was not covered. I explained the car was not damaged and all I need was a winch out and was again told that was not covered. When I ask what was covered I was told flat tires and running out of gas. When I called Coach Net and explained what happened and if I would be covered, they assured me that is part of the coverage plan I had previously. Needless to say, FMCA was dumped and I reinstated my Coach Net plan. When I contacted FMCA about the deficiency in the plan, they investigated it and were surprised I was not covered. maybe in the future it will be a better plan with decent coverage, but that deficiency cost me $195.00 out of pocket. My Coach New renewal was $169.00 per year. A lot more expensive than FMCA, but I know I am covered. Having used Coach Net to extract my Coach from my Muddy Front yard once I feel I will be better off where I am now insured.

[oldave]

Personally I don't like buying long term plans from the dealer , but that's
just me .
With that Coach net has been the standard for a long time but not cheap .
Coach net today offers many more things and plan levels to be able to judge
what the dealer plan includes
If I was you I would go to the web site and look at the prices and different
plans .

https://coach-net.com/Products/Compare-Motorized-RV-Roadside-Assistance-Products

[Dutch_12078]

Unless Ford has made a switch recently, the truck/chassis roadside assistance they include is provided by Coach-Net. There are some differences from the retail plans though.

[wildtoad]

I’m betting on Ford to provide RSA through their network of providers, until the 5 year mark which is in two years. After that, I’m going online and add RSA coverage to my Progressive insurance policy. (I used them with my previous unit, and they did OK the one time I had to use them.

Keep in mind that basically all of the RSA providers use the same tow companies as there aren’t really that many in the first place, especially if you’re out in the boonies when you need their services.

[Bionic_Man]

I'm not a fan of roadside assistance plans. If you already have coverage under your insurance and the MH chassis, I really don't know what you are paying for.

And just having "someone to call" isn't really an answer for me. My sister had a bad year of blow outs on her motorhome a few years back. Had to wait on the side of the road for several hours for their carrier to come out and fix it. Even if you are unable to change a tire on your own, I still think you can do better for yourself. If you pick up the phone and google search trailer repair services, you will find someone to come out and fix your problem faster than Good Sam/AAA/just about anyone else will. Pay the bill yourself and turn the expense in to the coverage you already have.

[time2roll]

Talk to your insurance carrier to include some type of breakdown or towing insurance.
Or are you getting insurance through the dealer too?

Most report fairly good service from local tow companies or mobile tire service. You just have to find them yourself when needed.

[10forty2]

I have Roadside Assistance through Good Sam and thus far, after using it twice for blown tires, am VERY glad we had it. In both cases, we were a couple hundred miles away from home, (once on a Sunday), and had no idea where to start looking for a service center that would be able to handle a 36' Class A. Called Good Sam, and in a couple hours, we had a new tire on the way along with a service truck/tech that changed it for us. Yes, we had to pay for the tire(s), and no they were NOT discounted....infact, they were quite a bit above retail...argued the point later and was satisfied with the result. BUT, we were back on the road safely in a relatively short time, and for the most part were only slightly inconvenienced. I've renewed Good Sam RA each year since.

We also have Roadside Assistance through our insurance carrier, but it only reimburses the cost and does NOT help to locate services in your time of need.

[MarkTwain]

2Wayne wrote:
Hey - Im new here! That's because were about to purchase out 1st MH (Entegra Vision 32V)...and like most large purchases- the dealer is trying to stuff me with the add on warranties.
My question is- the 24/7 Roadside Assistance.
The dealer is pushing CN's 27/7 Protect for $798 for 5 years and I know these "add-on's " are big $ to them.
My dilemma is...I already have roadside assist with my insurance carrier, and on the Ford MH chassis Ford has a 24/7 roadside assist for 5yr/60k miles....so what value would another 3rd party bring to the table?

so - whaddya think on the Roadside assistance if its already paid for in the Insurance- and from Ford?

You get what you pay for!!!!!!