Good Sam Travel Assist

[mdstudey]

Having the travel assist may or may not be a good idea. I don't know, I don't have it.

But my question is; if it is mainly to help get your rig back home why not teach your wife or partner how to tow it? My husband has taught me to maintain or vehicles, change a flat tire and I know how to tow. I know how to connect the trailer along with the tear down of camp. My mom never learned how to do any of this so I guess I will have to ask her why.



Not trying to flame, but just asking a question.

[LannyCox]

I have to agree with Camaraderie:


Suggest membership in FMCA is an excellent alternative as travel assist is included in the membership fee and covers:

Emergency Medical
Evacuation/Repatriation
Repatriation
Emergency Medical Reunion
Return of Mortal Remains
Return of Dependents
RV Return
Automobile Return
Pet Return
Prescription Medication and
Glasses Replacement
24-hour Assistance
Multi-lingual Personnel
Physicians/Nurses on Staff
Locate Local Facilities
Worldwide Coverage
(unless otherwise noted)
Minimum Distance
from Home 100 miles unless live aboard full time=covered

Membership is 85 bucks and all of the many other FMCA benefits are included. I justified my entire membership fee just based on their michelin tire deal. The magazine and campground discounts etc. are also good as are their Sprint/Verizon wifi hotspot deals.
https://www.fmca.com/fmca-assist


Besides the FMCA benefits he highlighted, I saved $106 per tire when I bought six Michelin tires for my Class A. FMCA membership is no longer restricted to motorhome campers only!

[gp1950]

Great thread, and has answered a lot of questions.

I'm new to the RV life, just bought my TT in July. I joined Good Sam because it gave me some great deals on needed items through Camper World. (Plus I get deals through Gander Outdoors.) But I also get their flyers for the Travel Assist every other month. In fact I was just thinking about the posting same question.

I'm usually traveling alone, so I wonder if this would be a helpful policy. No one else around to get the rig home if needed. But I have also found through other travelers that there are many trusted mobile repair guys.

After reading everyone's experiences, I think I will hold off. I have AAA Plus which covers a lot for my truck. I can change the tire on my TT. Not much else the Good Sam policy would give me.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Originally Posted by mdstudey

Having the travel assist may or may not be a good idea. I don't know, I don't have it.

But my question is; if it is mainly to help get your rig back home why not teach your wife or partner how to tow it? My husband has taught me to maintain or vehicles, change a flat tire and I know how to tow. I know how to connect the trailer along with the tear down of camp. My mom never learned how to do any of this so I guess I will have to ask her why.



Not trying to flame, but just asking a question.

Perhaps your spouse is handicapped and can't drive?
Or your spouse was also injured in the accident?
Or you travel alone?
Or your spouse simply prefers to never learn to tow?
Or you are injured on a vacation in the Virgin Islands (or elsewhere) and need assistance?

I'm sure there are many varied reasons people may chose this type of coverage. By the way, good for you in learning to drive your rig. Great idea for lots of reasons.

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody

Perhaps your spouse is handicapped and can't drive?
Or your spouse was also injured in the accident?
Or you travel alone?
Or your spouse simply prefers to never learn to tow?
Or you are injured on a vacation in the Virgin Islands (or elsewhere) and need assistance?

I'm sure there are many varied reasons people may chose this type of coverage. By the way, good for you in learning to drive your rig. Great idea for lots of reasons.

Or, he/she would prefer to stay close to their mate in their hour of need & not have to worry about how he/she is going to get the rig home.

X2 on learning. My DW refuses to even try (I've offered in a large parking lot). She doesn't even like driving the truck alone unless absolutely necessary. She can but.....

[waybeck2018]

Recently had a mechanical issue needing a tow, Good Sam was adamant that a shop within 6 miles of me could fix the problem. When I finally got them to name the business (knowing there was no such place) I was glad to advise them that the shop they mentioned had not been there for over 6 years. Typical Good Sam.

[flipper2]

I am saying if they can't be trusted with small things, should they be trusted with big things? Esp. if there are other options.

[CedarCreekWoody]

I understand your concern, hence the reason for this entire thread. But so far we've not heard from anyone that actually used the Travel Assist program, good or bad. I guess that is a good thing that troubles have been few.

[DustyRoads]

My wife can't physically do this. I have Good Sam assist. I make look at other options after this thread.
I love the info I pick up from this forum.

Originally Posted by mdstudey

Having the travel assist may or may not be a good idea. I don't know, I don't have it.

But my question is; if it is mainly to help get your rig back home why not teach your wife or partner how to tow it? My husband has taught me to maintain or vehicles, change a flat tire and I know how to tow. I know how to connect the trailer along with the tear down of camp. My mom never learned how to do any of this so I guess I will have to ask her why.



Not trying to flame, but just asking a question.

[McCormickJim]

CedarCreekWoody, please re-read the thread. There are at least three posts from people who TRIED to use the service, but could not, including that Good Sam couldn't find anyone to help, and that Good Sam was referring the driver to a shop that didn't exist.

With multiple posts on significant issues with Good Sam, I not only did not renew my vehicle recovery option, I will be looking closely at my Road Side Assistance policy when it comes up for renewall.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Originally Posted by McCormickJim

CedarCreekWoody, please re-read the thread. There are at least three posts from people who TRIED to use the service, but could not, including that Good Sam couldn't find anyone to help, and that Good Sam was referring the driver to a shop that didn't exist.

With multiple posts on significant issues with Good Sam, I not only did not renew my vehicle recovery option, I will be looking closely at my Road Side Assistance policy when it comes up for renewall.

No, Jim. This thread is about their Travel Assist program which is essentially for medical or incapacitance issues. It is not about their roadside assistance program. The three responses that you reference are about roadside assistance (or lack of.) I am aware of the issues with that and am trying to see if anyone has used the Travel Assist service and how well it worked.

[mxtreme30]

Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody

No, Jim. This thread is about their Travel Assist program which is essentially for medical or incapacitance issues. It is not about their roadside assistance program. The three responses that you reference are about roadside assistance (or lack of.) I am aware of the issues with that and am trying to see if anyone has used the Travel Assist service and how well it worked.

So you just glossed over post #7 and #10???
Both medical in nature and both failed to come thru. If it gives you peace of mind, you should get it. Like most types of insurance, they'll try to find any way possible to weasel out of paying out.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Originally Posted by mxtreme30

So you just glossed over post #7 and #10???
Both medical in nature and both failed to come thru. If it gives you peace of mind, you should get it. Like most types of insurance, they'll try to find any way possible to weasel out of paying out.

Im sorry, you are correct. Those are apparently Travel Assist, with a poor outcome. Thanks.

[bjtmsw]

In APR2019 flew to Cancun from MCI. Hubby's MEQ Potassium was misplaced while packing. He became ill. MX doesn't have the medications. Customs stopped it in Meridian from US. Hours from death admitted to Galenia Hospital. Contacted Travel Assist immediately at ER. Kept in contact while he was in ICU for two days. On Call International sent a nurse to escort him back with oxygen to our front door in KS from the hospital in Cancun. Flew us to Manhattan KS, then driver to our home. Problem was they would not take us back to the Stay and Fly Hotel or drive our vehicle home from Kansas City since it was not in MX. Arrived home after midnight, next day, had to drive back to Kansas City, 3 hours one way to retrieve the car. Hospital faxed information back and forth to the states. Had to show proof of original flight cancellation for them to pay for our flight home. We did just renew the Travel no Assist.

[Lifestylers]

Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody

Has anyone used this service? It is basically an insurance policy to return you and/or your RV home in case you are incapacitated. It certainly provides peace of mind, especially if your spouse does not drive the RV. I'm just curious if it worked as advertised when it was actually needed.

I had this policy until this year, I dropped it. I have enough friends that if I call they will come and drive the DP wherever she wants, she does not drive our 42 footer. I have lots of friends that can and will. Hell I bet if I posted on here I need someone to help me out, I am guessing someone would step up. I do have the GS roadside assistance, covers my personal vehicles as well. On side note, I had RV insurance with GS via National General until this year. Had a cargo door come open at 65 bent the hell out of it and another door. They rated this not at fault and my renewal would have cost me additional 200 more per month if I renewed. Did not, went with Geico, same coverage, lower deductiable including glass replacement with 50 dollar deductiable and now paying 62 per month less than my original through GS, and yes Geico knew about the so called accident, it was on my DR as a claim. Pays to always check with other companies every time renewal comes up.

[bjtmsw]

In APR2019 flew to Cancun from MCI. Hubby's MEQ Potassium was misplaced while packing. He became ill. MX doesn't have the medications. Customs stopped it in Meridian from US. Hours from death admitted to Galenia Hospital. Contacted Travel Assist immediately at ER. Kept in contact while he was in ICU for two days. On Call International sent a nurse to escort him back with oxygen to our front door in KS from the hospital in Cancun. Flew us to Manhattan KS, then driver to our home. Problem was they would not take us back to the Stay and Fly Hotel or drive our vehicle home from Kansas City. Got home after midnight, had to drive back to Kansas City, 3 hours one way to retrieve the car. Hospital faxed information back and forth to the states. Had to show proof of original flight cancellation for them to pay for our flight home. We did just renew the Travel no Assist.

[shopinful]

Originally Posted by poorturtle

I can attest to what FMCA does what others just promise.

So the total cost is $85

[mr.dirt]

I did have camping world on a couple of polices but when I joined family motor coach I got that police for free and also get tires for the motor home for a lot less so both of them pay for member ship

[clockmanjim]

$85 seemS awful inexpensive for the coverage provided. I’ve been thinking about theGood Sam, but not now

[CedarCreekWoody]

Originally Posted by bjtmsw

In APR2019 flew to Cancun from MCI. Hubby's MEQ Potassium was misplaced while packing. He became ill. MX doesn't have the medications. Customs stopped it in Meridian from US. Hours from death admitted to Galenia Hospital. Contacted Travel Assist immediately at ER. Kept in contact while he was in ICU for two days. On Call International sent a nurse to escort him back with oxygen to our front door in KS from the hospital in Cancun. Flew us to Manhattan KS, then driver to our home. Problem was they would not take us back to the Stay and Fly Hotel or drive our vehicle home from Kansas City. Got home after midnight, had to drive back to Kansas City, 3 hours one way to retrieve the car. Hospital faxed information back and forth to the states. Had to show proof of original flight cancellation for them to pay for our flight home. We did just renew the Travel no Assist.

So you are pleased with the service they provided, if I'm reading this correctly? I do note this is on an international incident, not just driving your RV home. It would appear this is worth the $85 annual cost. Am i reading you correctly?
Thanks for the reply.