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Old 08-17-2018, 08:32 PM   #1
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What Roadside Assistance Plan do you recommend, and why?

I'm starting a 2,000 RV excursion in my 2018 31' FR Wildwood. This is my first long trip other than when I bought the TT in Alabama and towed it home to Pennsylvania. The TT has only 1,080 miles on it so far. I already have AAA Plus coverage on my tow vehicle and am informed I can extend that coverage to my trailer for only an additional $17. I am curious what Roadside Assistance Plans for travel trailers you folks recommend, and the reasons why. I know there is a LionsHead Motor Club, a NitroFill Club, and a Good Sam Club. There are probably others. My fear is blowing a tire and doing damage to the trailer that merely swapping in the spare tire won't be sufficient to fix. I welcome the expertise of this group of experienced RVers. Thanks.
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Old 08-17-2018, 08:53 PM   #2
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I've had a couple different ones, but the only one I did have and still do is the Good Sam's Roadside Assistance program.

Used it once out in the middle of Nowheresville, Nebraska when I ran out of gas.

Paid for itself that day!

Here is a shot of that most memorable moment:
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Old 08-17-2018, 09:03 PM   #3
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My fear is blowing a tire and doing damage to the trailer that merely swapping in the spare tire won't be sufficient to fix. I welcome the expertise of this group of experienced RVers. Thanks.
We use Coach-net.com. They advertise a good tire program although we haven't used it yet. Only used it once to jump start my car. They were friendly and efficient.

Also joined www.FMCA.com for their emergency medical evacuation program. They now allow travel trailer owners to join.
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Had Coach-net for years and used it many times. I keep renewing so I must like it.
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Old 08-17-2018, 09:51 PM   #5
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I don't like to bundle my insurance coverage so I have separate insurance companies for all my needs.


My travel trailer and boat are covered by Progressive Insurance. It comes with trailer travel assistance for my travel trailer. I do have on water towing by Boat US for my boat though.
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I had never heard of a NitroFill club.
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Old 08-18-2018, 09:10 AM   #7
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I do have roadside assistance with my RV and truck insurance also, but only as backup to the Good Sam's RSA.

My experience over the years is that the insurance company RSA's have not been very reliable and tend to make you wait for hours on end or only cover part of the service call.
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Old 08-18-2018, 09:13 AM   #8
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Originally I had the Good Sam program but cancelled it and got my money back in favor of adding our RV to our AAA Club - covers everything at a fraction of the price. But I heard that AAA-RV coverage is not available for customers in the Northeast so not sure about that one...?
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Old 08-18-2018, 12:38 PM   #9
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If you belong to FMCA, recommend their roadside assistance. Only costs $69 per year, and their service is great.
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Old 08-18-2018, 12:38 PM   #10
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Roadside assistance

Short story....I paid a lot for Good Sam Assistance Insurance. In a very busy area, on a 70 mph freeway in 90 degree plus weather, I sat for 5 hours with my TT waiting for promised GS assistance. I finally called AAA and was off the freeway in 30 minutes and taken to a nearby Truck and RV Repair shop where I had excellent service.
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Old 08-18-2018, 12:39 PM   #11
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We are in our second year of Good Sam coverage. I used it once in July of this year when I locked both sets of keys in our truck. (Duh!) They sent someone out and got the door unlocked in about an hour. I was very pleased. That paid the $79 fee by itself.

I have not used it for roadside towing. but I believe they would be responsive. Just understand, they won't tow you to your favorite garage, just to the nearest garage.

I don't like the fact that they double the rate during the second year. (From $79 to $179 or so.) I am cheap, so I just cancel the coverage after year one, wait a month, and then re-up again at the discounted "first timer's" rate of $79.

If you go with your regular insurance company's roadside assistance plan, make sure they will tow your RV for free like the RV plans do. Often they say larger trucks or RV's aren't covered under basic coverage. Otherwise you may not be covered for long haul towing or other "big rig" items.
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If you belong to FMCA, recommend their roadside assistance. Only costs $69 per year, and their service is great.
What's FMCA?
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Old 08-18-2018, 12:48 PM   #13
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Roadside assistance is part of my GEICO insurance for motorhome. Broke down on hot, busy freeway between Phoenix and Tucson. Within half-hour large truck wrecker showed up and towed me to shop 50 miles away.
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Old 08-18-2018, 01:01 PM   #14
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AAA Plus RV. We've never needed it for any Travel Trailer, but have it just in case. We have used AAA several times for tires in our vehicles. If I get a flat in the truck it's not something I want to deal with, especially in bad hot/cold weather and traffic. When they send someone out we tip them about $10.
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Old 08-18-2018, 01:02 PM   #15
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Roadside assistance is part of my GEICO insurance for motorhome. Broke down on hot, busy freeway between Phoenix and Tucson. Within half-hour large truck wrecker showed up and towed me to shop 50 miles away.
Same for my tow vehicle and trailer. Roadside Assistance for any trailer issue is covered by my Tow Vehicle insurance since I insure both with the same company.

I figure I can handle all the small issues like flat tires and running out of gas as I carry spare, tools, and extra gas. I can handle my problem quicker than anyone can be dispatched and arrive. If I'm stuck on a busy freeway, a quick call to 911 could get a "Trooper" or highway incident response truck to stand by for traffic safety. Anything big, that will involve a tow, is covered by insurance I'm already paying for.

I wish I still had my wood stove for heat. I could heat my house for a month from just the mailings I get from AARP, Camping World, and all the other companies that have bought their mailing lists. Add to those all the offerings for life insurance, health care insurance, hearing aids, and last but not least, prepaid funeral and cremation services. What the heck, do they think I'm getting ready for those last ones?
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Old 08-18-2018, 01:44 PM   #16
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Coach-net. Used them 4 times in first 2 years. Have had it for 5 years now.(new trailer with broken welds on axles wore out tires). They came out each time quickly. Never raised my price because I used it. So far I love Coach-net.
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I wish I still had my wood stove for heat. I could heat my house for a month from just the mailings I get from AARP, Camping World, and all the other companies that have bought their mailing lists.
Yes! You can't open the AARP magazine without a dozen mail in cards falling out of it! Cancelled it years ago!
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Yes! You can't open the AARP magazine without a dozen mail in cards falling out of it! Cancelled it years ago!
I would too if it wasn't for the discount I get on my phone service. Consumer Cellular has been great for me and in order to get the lowest prices you have to put up with the extra mail.

Actually there is one group that's worse. The NRA. I finally joined after years of avoiding them. They "suckered" me in by offering a free range bag. Since I needed a new one I joined for a year and I ended up with a range bag for half the price of one I would have to buy. Not only mail, but e-mail too. I just fill the recycle bin with my twice per week requests for money and have my e-mail set to send their electronic begging to the spam bin.
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Old 08-18-2018, 02:05 PM   #19
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Coach-net goes the xtra mile. We've needed assistance in some very remote places and they've come through every time, even paying extortionate rates ($1500) to a tow service in middle-of-nowhere Montana. Their technicians have been very helpful with over-the-phone assistance a number of times, too. We've been VERY happy with these guys.
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Old 08-18-2018, 02:07 PM   #20
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I suspect that the "best" insurance varies by geographic area. Here, in CA, AAA reigns supreme. I suspect it does through much of the Western USA. Do not know about elsewhere.
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