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melvonnar · 07-07-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fullflavor

Is it worth getting a extended warranty?

In my case no; if I had bought the extended warrenty for each of my motorhomes over the last 25 years and paid $1000 a year I would have spent $25,000 dollars. I have not put anywhere near that amount in repairs in the last 25 years.
as was said before; you pay your money and take your chances,

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faye · 07-08-2009, 01:06 AM

how much does this cost? thanks

faye · 07-08-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig H

We have the ESP from Good Sam. Seemed to offer the most for the best price. have used it once or twice with no problems.

how much does the good sam cost? have you heard of having an extended warranty that is insured? thanks

faye · 07-08-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mythplaced

Bought "The Plan" from PRIZM....covers most everything, have already used 50% of the initial cost in the first 6 months of ownership....

For us seems to have been a good decision.

how much did your plan cost and how did you buy it? please give e-mail address for co. or phone #, we're going to take the plunge and purchase a used 2004 with 4,000 miles. thanks

faye · 07-08-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mythplaced

Actually mine is an "Insurance Policy" against breakdown, not a warranty or service contract...but it doesn't matter anyway...RV breaks, I get it fixed, they write me a check, I pretty much don't care what it is called..

is your plan an extended warranty or as you say a plan from an insurance co. we are buying a used 2004 and i'm trying to learn as much as possible. where did you get your plan and what was the cost.thanks

DavidC1225 · 07-08-2009, 05:12 AM

We purchased Freedom Care when we bought our motorhome. We have used it 3 times with no problems at all. We are very pleased with the service.

mythplaced · 07-08-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by faye

how much did your plan cost and how did you buy it? please give e-mail address for co. or phone #, we're going to take the plunge and purchase a used 2004 with 4,000 miles. thanks

http://www.gswtheplan.com/C-rvp.html

http://www.prizm.net/RVServiceAgreements.html

stearn · 07-08-2009, 07:36 PM

If your buying from a dealer negociate into the deal. The rt 66 extended warranty is around $2000.00. I would guess good sam to be in that ball park.

faye · 07-11-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mythplaced

Bought "The Plan" from PRIZM....covers most everything, have already used 50% of the initial cost in the first 6 months of ownership....

For us seems to have been a good decision.

IS THIS PLAN FROM A CO. IN COLORADO?

mythplaced · 07-12-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by faye

IS THIS PLAN FROM A CO. IN COLORADO?

Yes it is...

Wicked Whippets · 07-12-2009, 03:19 PM

Good Sam ESP

If you break down after hours, weekends or holidays (when I seem to travel the most) the ESP office is closed. You'll have to wait until the next business day to get your claim refused or approved.

My experience is they go out of their way to avoid paying out claims.

marka · 07-21-2009, 07:05 PM

Howdy,

We're buying a '99 Dutch Star DP. Dealer's price on a 4 year / 48k Alligiance warranty is $3.5k.

Its our first diesel, first "holy crap is that big" motorhome (we had an older small class A on a P30 up to now). I'm ok with paying some money for peace of mind as I get used to all the new systems and such.

My question is... Is $3.5k a reasonable price? Warranty covers everything except normal wear & tear like brakes, tires, etc. Any horror stories with Alligance?

Thanks!

Mark

texnet · 07-30-2009, 07:45 PM

I have a 2007 Class A that I purchased in March with only 1400 miles on it, basically a new motorhome. It still has about 18 months/31,000 miles left on the Ford chassis warranty. I have looked at several extended warranties, equipment insurance or whatever your choice of words are for someone else to pay for repairs for the entire coach, and I am looking at just purchasing the Ford extended care package that will cover the Ford portion only.

My question to those that have a extended warranty is: Of the repairs that have been paid for by the extended warranty, have those repairs been for the drive train or for such things as generator, roof air conditioning, frig, microwave, tv, dvd or ?

Thanks!!

Ronnie

Romer1 · 07-31-2009, 08:19 AM

I bought the extended coverage ONLY because we were buying a 1994 motor home and didn't know it's past history. As big a fan as I am of the extended coverage, I doubt very much that I would've purchased one on a unit as new as you have.