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01-19-2014, 09:09 AM
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Location: Bonita Springs, FL in winter
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Driver Safety Course
Newbie here again,
Does taking an RV Driver Safety course help as far as insurance coverage is concerned? Where would you find an actual RV Safety Course? I've been to numerous Mercedes Benz Driving Schools and also AMG and Skip Barber Racing Schools, would these help get an insurance discount?
Thanks in advance,
George
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01-19-2014, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Wineman
Newbie here again,
Does taking an RV Driver Safety course help as far as insurance coverage is concerned? Where would you find an actual RV Safety Course? I've been to numerous Mercedes Benz Driving Schools and also AMG and Skip Barber Racing Schools, would these help get an insurance discount?
Thanks in advance,
George
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We didn't get anything. We took both the LD and the Spartan course.
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Cheryl and Emerson missing Rascal but loving our new buddy, Winston
Sadly Coachless
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01-19-2014, 09:36 AM
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Location: SW FL
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The recent quotes I have been getting are a 10% discount for the drivers safety course. It has to been taken in the past 3 years, so I will take it again at LD when we pick up our Anthem.
Emerson, call your insurance company and ask if they give the discount. Most of the companies I have just had quotes from have asked me. When I tell them I am taking the coarse again, the discount has been applied to the quote.
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Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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01-19-2014, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by brobox
The recent quotes I have been getting are a 10% discount for the drivers safety course. It has to been taken in the past 3 years, so I will take it again at LD when we pick up our Anthem.
Emerson, call your insurance company and ask if they give the discount. Most of the companies I have just had quotes from have asked me. When I tell them I am taking the coarse again, the discount has been applied to the quote.
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We asked and got a no.  When renewal comes up in a few weeks, we'll go after it again. Erie Ins. Thanks for all the feedback on rates earlier.
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Sadly Coachless
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01-19-2014, 10:19 AM
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Location: Queen Creek, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wineman
Newbie here again,
Does taking an RV Driver Safety course help as far as insurance coverage is concerned? Where would you find an actual RV Safety Course? I've been to numerous Mercedes Benz Driving Schools and also AMG and Skip Barber Racing Schools, would these help get an insurance discount?
Thanks in advance,
George
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I don't believe all insurance companies offer a discount so you'll need to ask. My recommendation for a safety class is through the RV Driving School. 8 hours of instruction with you in the drivers seat. Check 'em out at RV School
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2017 Aspire 44B
2013 Anthem 44DLQ sold
2012 Honda CRV, Blue Ox Avail, AF1
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01-19-2014, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Saltydog44
We asked and got a no. When renewal comes up in a few weeks, we'll go after it again. Erie Ins. Thanks for all the feedback on rates earlier. |
More than 1/2 of the quotes on that list asked if I belonged to any RV groups, such as Good Sams or FMCA. Why that made a difference, I don't know. The next question was about an RV safety driving class and Lazy Days class is acceptable. For 10% discount that was good enough for me 
The companies I am considering said a verbal that I took the class was OK. Some companies did not give a discount for anything.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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01-22-2014, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wineman
Newbie here again,
Does taking an RV Driver Safety course help as far as insurance coverage is concerned? Where would you find an actual RV Safety Course? I've been to numerous Mercedes Benz Driving Schools and also AMG and Skip Barber Racing Schools, would these help get an insurance discount?
Thanks in advance,
George
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Your auto driving courses mean little when it comes to driving a 40 ft + motorhome. Do complete one of the RV courses mentioned above. It will make you safer and probably save you money in the long run.
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2013 Entegra Anthem 44SL
2018 Lincoln MKX
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01-22-2014, 01:25 PM
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When betting agents yourself there is no amount of training that will help!
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01-22-2014, 06:14 PM
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My wife and I have completed driving courses twice a few years apart. Our insurance gives a 10% discount for a year. We are going to do it again this spring. While I drive most of the time my wife needs to feel she can to - if needed. We take our course thru a certified Semi drivers course offered by the local 2 year college. They modified the course to fit RV. They have two sections - one for gas and one for diesel. It costs a couple hundred to do. It take about 16 hours. The first 8 hours (2 or 3 evenings) to talk and discuss the issues and 8 hours (4 hours for each of us) driving and backing. Great system and makes my life easier.
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2004 42' Country Coach Tag, Intrigue 
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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