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glemo81540 · 11-02-2015, 04:58 PM

Based on your recent experience who would you get a quote from in reevaluating your RV coverage. Looking to balance cost vs quality of the company. Thanks!

Deny · 11-02-2015, 05:22 PM

Progressive-2 glass claims, handled well, cheaper than all others, for us.

Go on-line for your quote-checking the 30 days per year usage question makes a big difference

Gary RVRoamer · 11-03-2015, 06:20 AM

There is no simple answer to that, because there are too many variables for each individual & RV. Location is the first big factor, but personal things like credit rating, age, driving record, etc. can make huge differences in the rate quote. You may have some small difference that kicks you into a much different rate table than someone else. You really need to shop for quotes to see what fits best. Or use an independent agency that specializes in RV insurance - they can usually find a good fit. Try Miller RV Insurance or Gilbert RV Insurance and let them find the best quote for you. If you are an FMCA member, try their contract agency for a quote - members get a discount.

I personally do not think there is much difference in "quality" of the insurance, at least not among any of the larger insurers. The policy covers what it covers, and they all send out contract adjusters to review any damage claim.

ladagobago · 11-03-2015, 04:41 PM

I have progressive with full comprehensive a $0 deductible. After two years they reduced my rate. I like that. The only two experiences I had were first we blew the serpentine belt and they offered to send a tow truck or flat bed to take us to a repair facility and second to try and find a repair facility that were service on the road. This was Sunday in Delaware just of 95 and Rt 1. They started to send the tow and also gave me a list of names to contact for road repair. As it happens I found someone less that 1 mile away on the list that would help us. He came to the MH and I had the bed opened so he could see the engine. He told me to follow him and it would not hurt anything as he was only four minutes away. They got me going and the costs was only $145 for labor and parts.

The second incident was both my windshields had cracks and need replacement. I call progressive, they approved it over the phone within three minutes, contacted the glass supplier, they call me in 10 minutes, the glass supplier arranged for an installing company within 3 miles of my home. 5 days later they called me to have them installed. Of course there was a lot of winnebago rust on the pinch weld frame but they only charged me $150 to fix the rust.

I also carry progressive on my three motorcycles. Never had such a fine experience with any other insurance company

Robmat · 11-03-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by glemo81540

Based on your recent experience who would you get a quote from in reevaluating your RV coverage. Looking to balance cost vs quality of the company. Thanks!

I have Blue Sky Insurance which I got through the Tobin Agency in Collingswood, NJ all they do is Recreational Vehicle Insurance.

I had one claim for a windshield with Blue Sky I emailed a picture of a 10 inch crack across the drivers viewing area and had no issues getting it repaired locally.

I did not look for other prices as the insurance was around $800 for the entire year which I thought was fair. I did later run it by my car insurance person and they could not come close to matching the price.

UFO Pilot · 11-03-2015, 06:05 PM

Get a quote from Hartford AARP, they were about 50% cheaper than GMAC thru Good Sam.

DGBPokes · 11-03-2015, 07:14 PM

Had Progressive for several years. Experienced a yearly moderate rate increase. Two years ago, based on recommendations here, I had it quoted with AARP Hartford. Annual premium reduced by 40%. And the kicker was I had a bad accident history, no tickets but two incidents, the last one cost Progressive$35K, not to me, but to a claimant. ( should have been $3 K,but a young pregnant welfare mom saw a big mh and had a big pay day). None of this info was withheld from Hartford.......needless to say, I was surprised.

Captjake1 · 11-03-2015, 07:20 PM

Since they base insurance rates on credit scores as of late, it is really hard to tell. I was with Farmers for YEARS and recently went to a broker to get a quote from The Hartford for the AARP discount. I ended up with Safeco (didn't see that one coming)! Way more coverage; way less money. He said we should re-shop every 2 years. Using the broker made it easy to compare....he did all the work.

ladagobago · 11-04-2015, 05:14 AM

As far as I am concerned, Progressive is cheap enough at 585. Zero deductible, road side assistance, fast response, good service, when I get on the phone with them they take care of business. And they keep reducing my yearly premium. I don't find that service with many insurance companies. Based on some comments, I will ask other companies for comparable prices. The were all higher when I was looking for insurance 5 years ago.

Gary RVRoamer · 11-04-2015, 05:47 AM

Just as a counterpoint, the Progressive quote for our cars & motorhome is about 60% greater that what I pay with Allied/Nationwide. They were also much higher than our previous insurer, National Interstate.

This is not a knock against Progressive - just illustrating that the company that is cheaper for one person may not be a good deal for another.

It is also common for some companies to give a low rate for the first year, or maybe two, and then jack it up substantially. Hoping you will continue to renew, I guess.