Self insuring vs Roadside Assistance
I know it's a wide open field given all of the different types of RVs there are out there but I'm wondering what folks that have had to pay out of pocket for their own towing,tire replacement, as well...
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Do you carry a mounted spare? Can you change the tire? If so I would lean toward self insure.
Since 2000 I have changed 2 trailer tires, replaced an alternator and once had to be towed (truck only) to a shop to get a new fuel pump. I paid $85 cash for that short tow. And once needed a truck battery. Got a jump and it was under warranty at the local Costco :) (self install) Just saying some stuff can be handled without a tow.
Probably the best part of RA is to have a number to call. I called several tow companies before I could get a truck out to me on New Year's Eve. Then got lucky and found a guy to do the work New Year's Day.
I recently begged three shops to install an alternator, mid week no holiday. Including the Ford dealer. I swapped it myself as no one had the time but O'Reilly had the part and some tools.
You just don't know what you may encounter. Not all RA is perfect either by the posts here. The larger the RV the more it is needed IMO.
Since 2000 I have changed 2 trailer tires, replaced an alternator and once had to be towed (truck only) to a shop to get a new fuel pump. I paid $85 cash for that short tow. And once needed a truck battery. Got a jump and it was under warranty at the local Costco :) (self install) Just saying some stuff can be handled without a tow.
Probably the best part of RA is to have a number to call. I called several tow companies before I could get a truck out to me on New Year's Eve. Then got lucky and found a guy to do the work New Year's Day.
I recently begged three shops to install an alternator, mid week no holiday. Including the Ford dealer. I swapped it myself as no one had the time but O'Reilly had the part and some tools.
You just don't know what you may encounter. Not all RA is perfect either by the posts here. The larger the RV the more it is needed IMO.
