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04-24-2012, 08:06 PM
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AAA
How does AAA and Good Sam compare with their road service. I have had AAA and was good but Good Sam is cheaper.
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Pat and Ginny
02 Winnebago 32V
Workhorse Chassis
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04-24-2012, 08:16 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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We have both AAA and Good Sam but so far (knock on wood) we haven't had to use either one.
We also have the AAA Visa credit card and the discounts pay for the annual membership.
Most people say that Coachnet ERS is the best for for RV's though.
http://coachnet.coach-net.com/cnet/GoldBG12-15-06.pdf
Good Luck,
Jon
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Lil Girl-Rescued, Abby Rescued, Peaches Rescued
06 Allegro 35TSA Workhorse Chassis
2013 Chevy Spark Dinghy
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04-24-2012, 09:14 PM
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Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida Keys
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Had Good Sam and they left me on side of i-78 in PA for 3 hours on a Saturday night while they tried to negotiate a lower price with the tow truck company.
I also called Good Sam once while broken down on the Mass. Turnpike. They kept me on hold for about 30 minutes, took down my location and info, and then called me back 30 minutes later to say they couldn't help me because the Mass. Turnpike had contracted tow companies. It would have been great to know that right off the bat.
Switched to AAA and they were great when I broke down in Casper, WY last summer.
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Tom and Katharine
'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
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04-25-2012, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,660
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVThere
I also called Good Sam once while broken down on the Mass. Turnpike. They kept me on hold for about 30 minutes, took down my location and info, and then called me back 30 minutes later to say they couldn't help me because the Mass. Turnpike had contracted tow companies. It would have been great to know that right off the bat.
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So what do you do in a case like this? Did you pay out of pocket and then get GS to reimburse? Bob 
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Jan and Bob
'05 Monaco Windsor 40 DST - ISL / '08 Wrangler
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04-25-2012, 02:40 PM
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Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Florida Keys
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On the turnpike, you have to pay the tow company ($500 as it was a long tow to Springfield) then submit to Good Sam. 6 weeks later I did get a check.
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Tom and Katharine
'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
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04-25-2012, 03:12 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Ahh, that's good news. At least you were not left twisting in the financial wind.  Still...what a pain. Bob
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Jan and Bob
'05 Monaco Windsor 40 DST - ISL / '08 Wrangler
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06-21-2012, 02:10 PM
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Junior Member
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AAA is not for profit and member owned company and service is top notch at least in AZ. I never had a tow brake down, but they have come out to the middle of no where to change tires on 5th wheels and tow my Jeep home when I blow the rear end out. Service was fast and friendly. Can't say that about the other road side service companies that are for profit.
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1996 Winnebago Vectra 35RQ
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06-21-2012, 06:05 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Pacific Northwest or SoCal
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We were traveling in Colorado a few years back a misplaced the toad keys, we called AAA, our car insurer, unfortunately they didn't have a clue as to locating a locksmith. Coach Net got one out right away.
We love AAA for the few calls in SoCal, but doesn't appear the interstate coordination is very good.
fred
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2005 Dolphin LX 6375
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06-21-2012, 06:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SW Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patngin
How does AAA and Good Sam compare with their road service. I have had AAA and was good but Good Sam is cheaper.
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Forget them both and go with CoachNet. Believe me and thousands others. 
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06-21-2012, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Personally, I like AAA. I think they have treated me more than fairly on a couple of insurance claims over the years. I have the long distance towing and have only had to use it for a car, but I would expect as good a service on my MH should the situation arise. I have all of my insurance through AAA; four cars, two motorcycles, boat and trailer, MH and my home. I always get a kick when I look at my AAA card and its say member since 1949.....my folks got AAA when we moved to California from NY back then.
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Retired in Apple Valley, California
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06-22-2012, 07:06 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: West Palm Beach, FL. USA
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Coach-Net all the way!
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Home is West Palm Beach, FL
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06-22-2012, 07:15 PM
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Mid Atlantic Campers Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2010
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My experience with AAA was terrible and I cancelled before year was up after trying 4 times to speak with someone about my issue. My dad loved them until his last trip. After 8 yrs he has now switched to Coachnet. I have no info on Good Sams as I have used them.
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2011 Honda CRV
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06-22-2012, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
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AAA does not support RV's in all areas is the thing. In Northern California, I beleieve it's "best effort" but they won't guarantee to send you something that can tow a big motorhome, for example.
I've currently got Good Sam for the RV stuff -- tried CoachNet, was disappointed with their response a couple of times, now I go with "who is the cheapest because they can all suck" model.
Steve
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08-06-2013, 02:47 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2011
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Coach net is the best. I have only had it for a month had to use the towing 2 times. They were very nice and very fast.
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Pat and Ginny
02 Winnebago 32V
Workhorse Chassis
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