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Old 02-05-2020, 08:57 AM   #1
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Vilano extended warranty?

Just purchased a 2018 Vilano 5th wheel in very decent shape. Has anyone had any experience with this Tiffin product? Trying to decide whether or not to buy an extended warranty. I usually dont get them. I'm looking for some input because I'm very unfamiliar with fifth wheels . I was told this Tiffin model is a well made product.
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A Service Contract is a profit device for dealers and providers. It seldom pays out on enough items to cover the average buyer (except those that the industry call the 10%'ers). When they're doing poorly, they find a way to deny every claim, when they're doing OK, they only deny most of them. You can never count on getting reimbursed by a service contract provider...even if your exact failure is specifically spelled out in the contract as being covered. That's just the truth of the business.

Here's what I, a former manager of a service department that sold Service Contracts would recommend. Find the best program that suits you. Take the money you would pay for that program in full and put it in the bank. Then add to that amount every month...say $100...for the rest of your ownership of the 5th wheel. When you need something repaired or replaced, since you're self insured, at least you know you will be reimbursed. That is if you are a nice person.
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I always say Tiffin builds junk just like everyone else...but they will fix their junk.
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Old 02-05-2020, 08:55 PM   #4
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Put the $$ in the bank for a just in case fund. Most everything in the RV can be bought for under 1K. If your handy you can DIY or hire a an RV tech and still save.
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No experience with Tiffin, but I'm with the others...

Warranties are insurance and for the RV, I'd prefer to be self-insured. I haven't found the warranty period to be worth the initial investment. YMMV
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