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Old 07-17-2015, 09:22 PM   #1
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GoodSam or FMCA or both

Picking up our new to us 2011 Venting 3973 in Des Moines on August 21.
Dealer putting on new tires and all new batteries. Getting a 7 year/80,000 mile service plan with tire. And wheel coverage. The big question is if there is a benefit to joining Good Sam or FMCA. Any input is appreciated. The first drive is a shake down from Des Moines to New Buffalo, Michigan.Thanks
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Old 07-17-2015, 09:26 PM   #2
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We belong to both. Each has it's place and we enjoy the rallies that we've been to.
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Old 07-17-2015, 09:38 PM   #3
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We also belong to both. We are members of a Good Sam chapter that camp together one weekend a month. Also a member of FMCA 4 Wheelers, with rallies throughout the year. But stuff at Camping World, sp Good Sam saves a few dollars. Have bought tires via the FMCA Michelin discount program. So depending on your interest and needs, either or both can be a good thing.

BTW, strongly suggest to ensure you have a Emergency Road Service in place before you pick up that coach. Good Sam or Coach Net are the two most popular.
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Old 07-18-2015, 06:19 AM   #4
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First. Congrats on the new to you coach.

We have both and use them.

We also have Passport America and Escapees. Only takes a couple of nights to offset the dues.
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As another poster said, Emergency Road Service (ERS) is prudent. I've had & used both Good Sam & CoachNet over the 20+ years of RVing. Of the two, I prefer CoachNet.


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Hi soundsuperio,
Welcome to the Newmar Owners Family and Forum. Congrats on your coach purchase. I belong to both (lifetime member in both). Each has value.
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We belong to just about everything, Good Sam, FMCA, SKP, Passport America. Dropped KOA since even with 10% off it seemed too expensive to camp there. Use Good Sam towing (but actually haven't actually used it yet - knock wood). But the group we enjoy most getting together with is the Newmar Kountry Klub. It's all Newmar owners and a wealth of information at all their rallies. People that know your coach and have probably solved the problem you're having at any particular time.
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We belong to both. Each has it's place and we enjoy the rallies that we've been to.
We also used to be Newmar club members as well as current Escapees.
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Old 07-18-2015, 07:43 PM   #9
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One nice feature of FMCA is the travel insurance that will get you and your coach home in case of a death or serious illness. You have to be over 100 miles from home (I think that's the number) before it will cover you.


We went to a rally in Canada once with FMCA parked in a grass field and the rain fell upon us and the field turn to mud. One of our members decided to leave early and got stuck. As I remember Good Sam said they wouldn't cover him as he was "boondocking" at a Fairgrounds. Coach- net came without a problem.


I wouldn't travel without Coach-net.


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Both - Good Sam gets you the discounts at Camping World - although you can often do better online.

FMCA - besides the benefits you read about on their web site - they are also a lobby group for the "Motor-Home" user. (...........and you get to put the cool "Goose-Egg" on the back of your coach!! LOL)

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Welcome, soundsuperio! You're in the right place.

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