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01-03-2015, 06:31 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Somerset
Posts: 119
M.O.C. #7632
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Roadside Assistance
Our Good Sam Roadside Assistance is expiring at the end of January. We originally got the plan for 2 years at a cost of $99 at the RV show in Harrisburg, PA. This plan includes any vehicles owned by us. Good Sam offered to extend our plan another 2 years for $149.95. Is this reasonable? Any better plans out there? AAA? Thanks for your input!
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01-03-2015, 07:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,363
M.O.C. #6433
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You might look at Coachnet. I read all the posts I found in this and other forums before signing up for Coachnet. What I found was that people are at least as satisfied, if not more so, with Coachnet as with Good Sam. And like Good Sam, they are geared toward the RV market.
I have had them for 2 years but have not yet had occasion to use them. So can't really comment on their service.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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01-03-2015, 07:37 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I've had Coachnet for three years and used both the road service for our car and also have used them to try and find a mobile repair man when we were somewhere that I didn't have a review on anyone in the area. They've been good for us and we would recommend them. Before Coachnet we had AAA and discovered that even though we had the RV plan and extra coverage, AAA of Kansas told me our rig was too big so if our truck broke down they would leave the trailer by the side of the road. The sales people assured me that wouldn't happen so I called the # for road service and asked the folks we would call when needed. They told me they wouldn't tow the trailer so it didn't matter what the sales people had to say.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-03-2015, 10:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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I would stay away from AAA. They are not as RV friendly as they try to make it sound. Have been with Good Sam Roadside for a couple of years and they have been very good to us when we needed them.
I'm sure there are lots of different opinions and experiences on each of the services from everyone. Just have to average them out I suppose and go with the one you feel most comfortable with.
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01-03-2015, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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We had Goodsam for Roadside assistance until we had a vandal stab our tire. Goodsam doesn't cover roadside assistance if it's vandalism. I felt violated twice.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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01-03-2015, 11:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I have roadside assistance with my extended warranty, have roadside assistance with my truck warranty, and have roadside assistance with my full time RV insurance. I have always questioned these extra stand alone roadside assistance packages, is it just an extra blanket of coverage? Haven't needed one yet so after I experience a break down I may change my mind and get another separate one.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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01-03-2015, 12:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,060
M.O.C. #9441
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We have CoachNet and have used it about 3 times so far... They have been very quick with response time and have had no problems with their service. We have not had them tow our trailer at this point...
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2020 Ram 3500, 2022 Luxe 38GFB,2500w Solar with Victron equipment, Gen Y Pinbox
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01-03-2015, 12:37 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Those secondary roadside assistance setups are handled by a third party for whomever added to your other coverage and could be good or could be bad. The Honda coverage with my new Goldwing left me out in the boonies of OK with no help and no options. Everyone was very apologetic when it was all over, but that didn't solve the problem. My having my own road service with my own company in addition to Honda's is what saved my bacon. I used the Honda first because I thought they'd be more likely to handle a large expensive motorcycle properly. I was wrong and so I carry Coachnet no matter what happens along with my insurance or vehicle purchases.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-03-2015, 11:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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Have had Coachnet for two years and used it twice. Both times they were extremely helpful, provided quick service with professional and competent people. Just renewed it for five more years.
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01-03-2015, 11:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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Have Good Sam for a number of years, used them 3 times with good service.
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01-04-2015, 05:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arnold
Posts: 1,200
M.O.C. #2586
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We have Good Sam and used it twice. Long waits, but towed us where we needed to go for service. Once w/the truck and other w/truck and Monty hooked up. Towed us as far as we wanted for expert repairs to the truck.
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01-04-2015, 07:47 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Idaho Falls
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #13238
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We have GoodSam and used it last summer for the first time. Pickup and 5er sat on the interstate for 4 hours before someone showed up and they would not tow my 5er and pickup to the same place. Pickup blew the tranny so they wanted to tow it to a repair shop 35 miles away and tow the 5er to a campground 5 miles away. Can you see the issue. Lol We had to pay the tow driver an extra Benjamin to get both to the same location.
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01-04-2015, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Over the years we have had I think about all the roadside services. We have Good Sam now. They have all given good service and we get the one that is the least expensive.
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01-04-2015, 02:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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Our AARP Hartford policy included Roadside on Truck and RV. Used it one time. Very pleased!
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01-04-2015, 02:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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I have had Coachnet in the past for several years. Never needed to use it. Now I have nothing. But if I was buying today, it would be Coachnet. NOT GoodSam.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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01-04-2015, 03:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Currently have AAA. Haven't needed them, knock on wood. Had Good Sam for years without needing to use them. When I finally did need'em, they were hours away and I wasn't in a position to wait around. That's the last time I had GS anything. However, that is my personal experience. Your results may vary.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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01-04-2015, 04:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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Have Coach Net now and it covers all my vehicles including the bike and all drivers in my house. We have used it 3 times and each time has been quick and painless. Use to have Good Sam and the only time I needed them I got stuck in a campground when I went off the edge of the pad. Good Sam would not send a truck out because I was off the hard road????? Really, RV insurance and you won't go to a campground....... Yep I got Coach Net now.....
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01-07-2015, 10:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Fraser
Posts: 231
M.O.C. #12991
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We use Good Sams and the price is good, but very disappointed in the response time. Will re-evaluate when we have to renew.
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01-08-2015, 12:13 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Coconut Creek
Posts: 47
M.O.C. #14290
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I have Coachnet and have been very satisfied with them. I spoke with a driver one tome who came out to change a flat for me and he advised that his company handles Good Sam, Coachnet and one other that I can't remember. I'm not sure if it really matters who you have if they're all using the same roadside assistance companies. AAA was outrageously expensive when I checked with them.
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01-09-2015, 04:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #5329
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I just renewed our Good Sam for ONE year for $114.95, so that sounds like a good deal to me. I've had te coverage for over 10 years now and have used it twice. No problems at all.
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