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11-29-2013, 05:27 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Albany
Posts: 28
M.O.C. #13876
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Which roadside assistance?
AAA RV PLUS or Good Sam Roadside Assistance? Any recommendations?
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11-29-2013, 05:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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We have GS. "If it ain't GoodSam, it ain't good enough!"
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11-29-2013, 06:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tampa
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #10378
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CoachNet
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11-29-2013, 06:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wheatland
Posts: 675
M.O.C. #10623
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IMHO, it's a tossup. We've had GS and Coachnet over the last 10 yrs. We have GS at the moment. We've had problems with both and good experiences with both.
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11-29-2013, 07:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,361
M.O.C. #6433
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I also frequent the rv.net forum site. Both Good Sam and Coachnet generally get good comments. But seems Good Sam tends to have more negative comments, not a lot but more. For that reason I went with Coachnet. But have not had to use them yet so can't comment on their performance.
AAA is not mentioned very often there good or bad.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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11-29-2013, 11:25 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We use Coachnet and have had great service when we needed it, used their repair technician service for advice on what was wrong and used their referral service when we needed a mobile RV repair person. We had AAA RVPlus and the sales person told us the size of our rig was no problem. Just to make sure I called the emergency number and told them what we had, how long it was and asked if the truck broke down would they tow both the truck and the Monty. They said no we were too long. They would leave the rig on the side of the interstate, so we changed. Now that is Kansas AAA folks in other states have had different experiences and California appears to be great but if I was traveling I would be concerned about breaking down in a state that wasn't so great.
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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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11-29-2013, 12:07 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 went with coach net. Been great so far but have only had it for a year and a half.
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2020 Ram 3500, 2022 Luxe 38GFB,2500w Solar with Victron equipment, Gen Y Pinbox
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11-29-2013, 04:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
Posts: 986
M.O.C. #5972
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I have had both, AAA and GS. I had one claim with AAA and not problems handling it. GS seems to be better all around and I have had it for the last 7 years. Some minor claims with no problems.
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11-29-2013, 06:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #13378
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To utilize AAA for an RV you need to purchase their premier service, which approaches $200/year for a married couple.
When I found out that Good Sam was about half of that, I switched.
It turns out both of these companies frequently use the same tow companies to handle their calls. This cinched it for me.
Sure AAA offers a plethora of additional services, but Good Sam is also going that direction. And if you don't use those additional services....
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11-30-2013, 01:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Rainer is correct. Most roadside services contract with local companies for service. Having been a Tow Co. owner, I'm familiar. AAA contracts with the lowest bidder , therefore usually having the lowest quality Ser. Most others check on the quality of Ser. rendered frequently and keep only the ones doing a good job.
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11-30-2013, 02:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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We've had GS and Coachnet. I prefer Coachnet. I believe they contract with a better class of companies doing roadside service.
Orv
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11-30-2013, 02:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We cancelled AAA several years ago because of cost, and went with Good Sam. Have not had to use it to date.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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11-30-2013, 03:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Florissant
Posts: 246
M.O.C. #13088
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I had to use GS shortly after I became a member. I called into their center and gave my location, gave account number and that was it. Help came within an hour, fixed the problem, signed a few papers and I was back on my way. GS called later to ask if help came in a timely manner, which I thought was good follow up.
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Jim and Diana
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11-30-2013, 06:50 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 Progressive Insurance with the Full Timers package. The roadside assistance is included for electrical, mechanical, and other types of "emergencies". My Ford TV is new enough it is covered anyway up until 60,000 I believe for the roadside assistance. Am I missing something here or do other insurance policies not offer the roadside assistance with their RV policies? Should I be getting another package from GS or somewhere else?
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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11-30-2013, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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AAA, GS, Coach Net...it's like Chevy, Dodge, Ford...take your pick. We have GS.
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11-30-2013, 03:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 956
M.O.C. #40
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Been with Coachnet for 3 years and used them once. Could not have been better.
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11-30-2013, 04:00 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Albany
Posts: 28
M.O.C. #13876
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Thank you all for the feedback. We have never heard of coachnet, so will check it out, too. Guess we have to make a decision.
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11-30-2013, 05:40 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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You can check it out here - http://coach-net.com One other thing they do that is important to us is that they have an app for our phone that will let us call for help instead of an actual phone call. Sometimes, out in the boonies where we spend a lot of time, data will go thru when voice won't.
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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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12-01-2013, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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I've had all three. Started with AAA but switched to GS when they started to nickel and dime us to death. Their rates got ridiculous. Had GS for half of what AAA charged. But then once I got my MH stuck in a Campground, got off the pad and it was all mud. Called GS and was told they would not pull me out since I was off the hard road????????? Talked to 2 people who refused to send a tow truck out, I mean a camper in a campground covered by a camping orginization???????...Was calling back to raise holy double hockey sticks but the owner showed up with a back hoe. So when I got the Montana I got 5 years "free" Coach Net, yeah yeah I know, ain't nothing free but hey figured we would try it. Have used it twice and no problems no hassles and fast courteous service... It covers anybody living in my house and all my vehicles including the bike.....
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12-07-2013, 10:56 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Wilmington
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #13938
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Have only had Coach-Net for 6 months, but have had to use them 3 times. Service has been great each time.
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