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Old 02-25-2021, 07:43 AM   #15
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i have worked with fmca, good sam, and coach net. all three have done a good job. some times i get involved because hwh is tied in with the air suspension.
all three companies have, in my opinion, done what was needed.
i was towed by good sam contracted service from west of Albuquerque to tucumcari for an engine failure. they also recommended johns truck service in tucumcari as a good repair center. good doesnt describe these folks. they were great.
they replaced my water separator, fuel filter, injectors and an atmospheric sensor for what i considered a great price. they were less than the prices i researched on the internet. good company.
less than a day from when our coasch quit till we were running again.
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Old 02-25-2021, 11:56 AM   #16
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I have had a CAA (Canadian equivalent to AAA) for years. It covers our vehicles, including our motorhome.

I haven't used their services for the MH, but I used them a few times when we used to have a popup trailer and, more recently, a TT. They were always good and responsive, and they have a competitive price.
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Old 02-25-2021, 02:46 PM   #17
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I would never leave home without some type of roadside assistance. It can get crazy expensive to tow a Class A DP. Once you're off the road and into a repair shop, unless the fix is obvious, the real work begins. I've used this forum among others to help diagnose issues. Just leaving it the hands of a repair shop not knowing their level of expertise or honesty should be your worse nightmare.
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Old 02-25-2021, 08:52 PM   #18
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If you have a newer gasser, Ford provides their own roadside assistance plan as part of the F53 purchase. I think my 2019 F53 chassis has 5 years or 60,000 miles. It ain't much but it's better than trying to do it yourself.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The service is available:
• 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card included in your Owner's Manual portfolio.

Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles supplied with a tire inflation kit).

• Battery jump start.

• Lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility).

• Fuel delivery — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state, local or municipal law, shall deliver up to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery service to two no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period.

• Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries.

• Towing — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state, local or municipal law, shall tow Ford eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer within 35 mi (56 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests a tow to an authorized dealer that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from the disablement location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).

• Roadside Assistance includes up to $200 for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is operational but the trailer is not, then the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services.
Thank you Ray, I didn’t know this. We have a 21 on order. It seems like this isn’t a whole lot different from a paid subscription like Good Sam. Seems like I could just use Ford and be fine. Any experience with it?
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Old 02-25-2021, 09:18 PM   #19
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I lost a fuel pump.
What i did was no different than I would do at home. Got on my phone internet nearest place 60 miles delivered a pump from Napa for a few bucks more.
If i have a phone I never worry.
I never carry a spare anything tire shops are very mobile.
You just have to figure it out.
Road side service, good luck with that.
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Old 02-25-2021, 09:27 PM   #20
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I have had a CAA (Canadian equivalent to AAA) for years. It covers our vehicles, including our motorhome.

I haven't used their services for the MH, but I used them a few times when we used to have a popup trailer and, more recently, a TT. They were always good and responsive, and they have a competitive price.
On our oldClass A we blew a tranny tow job was just over 800 dollars for 136 miles. Thought that was good never complained at all.
Just curious I was with AMA (Alberta Motor Association) I never stayed with them because for 5 years I found the membership was worth a good tow job.
Their Auto insurance was what I was after also ,but didn't qualify until after 6 months. My Dad was a member for over twenty five years used them for one boost. But Dad liked insurance. We all pay for insurance but do we really use it?
Do you think you got your use out of it at good value?
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Old 02-25-2021, 09:56 PM   #21
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I have AAA RV. Should cover my camper, car and motorcycle. Have found such a wide variety of coverage with one service. Motorcycle broke down near work - battery jump and im on my way. Near a meeting out of state - tow my Honda to a Harley dealership? (No! They wont work on it.) Near home, wont do anything with the battery.

Another locale AAA fixed my campers busted hitch. Yet another would only tow.

When I talked ti AAA about it, they said it was up to local office. Really need at least 2 services.
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Old 02-25-2021, 10:01 PM   #22
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I have Good Sam that I have used maybe 2 times in 16 years. Only because it covers me or my wife in whatever vehicle we are driving or riding.

My wife says the best thing she has along is me! I suppose 40 plus years working as a mechanic is helpful.

The main reason I have coverage is in case we have a problem I can't fix, or get parts for, and we need a tow.

I do carry a fair amount of tools.
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Midwestman,

Apologies if you have progressed beyond this. Back to you're second post, It appears you are confusing Roadside Assistance with what some call extended warranty plans. Roadside assistance/towing at around $100/$200 per year is highly recommended since towing costs can be quite high.

Extended warranty/service contracts are really insurance policies and can cost multiple thousands per year. These are the products people either love, or say you should not buy and just save your money. Use SEARCH for Extended Warranty and find many different posts and opinions.

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Hi folks! Well, that was kind of at the bottom of my question. I have read a number of forum discussions where there are definite opinions on both sides of that statement. Some are adamant that you really do need a roadside assistance package and others say that it costs far more to have one than it ever benefits you and you make out better (financially) without one. So while I am personally in the camp of getting a package, I just wondered what those folks that don't have one do when they have a breakdown I wouldn't have the foggiest idea who to call. Yes, I'm sure you can google this and find dealers, service companies, etc, but do you really want to trust the pot luck of doing it that way?

Thanks for your input!

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You can always call the state police if you are on a highway. They have agreements with tow companies to clear accidents and anything that might be a road hazzard. Worse case, you have a name to suggest to whatever dispatcher answers your roadside assistance call. They are often associated with a repair facility and some states require a free tow back to their facility if they do the repair.
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Old 02-28-2021, 10:58 PM   #25
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Say you're travelling with your RV and something goes wrong - mechanical failure, tire failure, etc. and you are now sitting on the side of the highway in unfamiliar territory with your 4-ways on. My question is, if you are not affiliated with a company that provides roadside assistance like Good Sam for instance, how do you know who to call for help? If you're in any part of the country that you are unfamiliar with, how do you find the resources to help you? This is the situation I worry most about and why I am considering getting a contract with one of these companies. Then you just have one number to call and they take care of finding the right help wherever you are. Am I missing something about a website or group that would provide this info and then you can call some places yourself?

Thanks for your input!

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I wouldn’t be without roadside assistance - we used it for a tire blowout and it gives us great “peace of mind” while traveling. Check the website “RV Service Reviews” for info in any state you are in. I have compared the reviews to some of the places I take my RV locally and have found the reviews generally accurate, so I feel that if I am on the road - I can be confident using the website for suggestions.
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