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BigMike1 · 07-28-2020, 05:16 AM

My wife and I are about to close on a '21 Grand Design Inspire. I know we'll get hit with the pitch for an extended warranty. I usually decline this for cars but I'm wondering if they are worth the cost for rv's. Any advice/input would be appreciated. This is our first rv and we're just beginning to realize there's a lot to learn. Thanks is advance

tuffr2 · 07-28-2020, 05:37 AM

No not worth the paper it is written on imho. I am thinking you might have to have a dealer inspection every 6 months at your cost.

Bigd9 · 07-28-2020, 05:43 AM

I never go for the extended warranties on anything. From what I have read in this forum, they seem to be a real hassle just trying to get a few dollars reimbursed, if you can get any at all.

mokurt · 07-28-2020, 06:32 AM

The dealer will most likely try to sale a tire warranty and paint protection also!

Wireman1 · 07-28-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigd9

I never go for the extended warranties on anything. From what I have read in this forum, they seem to be a real hassle just trying to get a few dollars reimbursed, if you can get any at all.

Bought a extended warranty on the 2002 Monaco LaPalma I bought new.

Workhorse W-22 chassis. Engine blew and a whole new long block was needed to the tune of $9000 parts and labor.

It paid for itself that time. Have a Jayco TT now and never would consider a extended warranty on it.

Do all my own work on it. If you consider an EW you better read the fine print and definitely negotiate the price.

charliez · 07-30-2020, 10:12 AM

Extended warranty is the same as throwing $$$ away. Most never use the included warranty to to practically non existent service departments. So why would you want to just prolong it.

MSchu · 07-30-2020, 10:23 AM

I would ask for a complete list of everything that the warranty DOESN'T cover. As in if it's not on the list, it's 100% covered.

charliez · 07-30-2020, 10:24 AM

I highly doubt anyone would do that

MSHappyCampers · 07-30-2020, 10:30 AM

Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!

I'm not a fan of extended warranties on RV's, especially TT and 5th wheels. I think that, in most cases, you will be better off to put that same amount of money into a special bank account to be used only for repairs. Extended warranties are a huge money-maker for dealers!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

db7512 · 08-02-2020, 06:20 PM

Not from the dealership. Look for exclusionary type policies that list what's not covered. Check out Coach-net and Wholesale Warranties. I personally like them on Class A DP. My TT came with a 2 year warranty and I will start looking at one about 18 months into the 24 month factory warranty. I look at what I have and whats the odds. I lost one of my 15K A/C units on the third day of use. I will look at 2 A/C, tankless water heater, washer dryer combo, fire place, residential fridge etc. The other thing is are you able to do the work? For me it just another insurance policy.