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04-09-2019, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Springfield, IL
Posts: 1,070
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It's Time to renew or change
Its time to renew or change my roadside assistance plan. I've used Good Sam for years and they have treated me well with the exception of their 2 hour response time they give providers. Setting on the side of the interstate with a flat tire for 2 plus hours is not fun. My last provider arrived at exactly 2 hours after my call. He was only 10 minutes away but waited until he had completed mowing his yard before coming. He said they told him he had 2 hours to get to me. 
I joined FMCA last year and am considering switching to their RSA. They told me if I didn't have someone at my location within 30 minutes to call them back immediately.
My new to me rig is a 2007 Itasca Meridian. Have had it for almost a year and have gradually been bringing it up to par. Getting ready to hit the road next month for 51st anniversary. 
Since many of you have used one of these two or both I am asking for input on which is best. Thanks in advance. Have a great day - Richard
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04-09-2019, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Romeoville, IL
Posts: 203
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I just had to use the FMCA plan and wasn't super excited by their response. They gave me three numbers of local places to call, none of which could help, and I was stuck on the road for two additional days, luckily at the campsite I limped into. I have yet to call and see if I can get reimbursed on any of the extra fees I was charged or for the extra nights I had to pay for. I have my doubts.
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2014 Tiffin Allegro RED 38QBA pushed by Tiny (2020 Nissan Versa)
2014 Thor Four Winds
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04-09-2019, 03:59 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,785
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I've been with Good Sam since 2001 but will be switching to FMCA on the next renewal date!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-09-2019, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 2,812
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CoachNet
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Foretravel tag axle 40 ft. 500 hp/1550 ft/lbs ism 1455 watts on the roof. 600 a/h's lithium down below.
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04-09-2019, 06:04 PM
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Registered User
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 215
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FYI communications take time and add to that the workload the service provider is under at the time of your breakdown may just be when they are overbooked. This is true of all insurance roadside assistance providers.
The biggest issue is between the insurance company and service provider. If they have a contract in place, no issues other than workload. If they don't, then the insurance company has to negotiate a rate or seek out someone who will accept their rate as payment in full.
I've spoken to service providers who refuse to work with some insurance companies...why? Because the insurance companies are slow to pay and make them jump through hoops. Keep this in mind the next time you are waiting along side of the road and wonder why its taking so long.
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04-09-2019, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Zebulon, NC
Posts: 5,211
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04-11-2019, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Springfield, IL
Posts: 1,070
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Thanks everyone.
Sorry I haven't been back quicker but threw my back out so haven't been back on.
I appreciate your info - Richard
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2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD; 2012 Buick La Crosse; Retired US Army MSG (20 years AFS); Retired! Retired!
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04-11-2019, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 30,961
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
I've been with Good Sam since 2001 but will be switching to FMCA on the next renewal date! |
I just did Monday last. For the price difference $69 vs $149, I'll take a chance. The coverage is practically the same.The woman I spoke with was very helpful, polite, and patient, while explaining my questions. The FMCA/Saferide premium raises to $74/yr in 2 years.
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2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD , ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG 11B5MX,Infantry retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA. " My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy
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04-11-2019, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 609
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray,IN
The FMCA/Saferide premium raises to $74/yr in 2 years.
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Actually according to my recent email the price goes up in just about 2 weeks on May 1st. I'm assuming thats what you meant.
Like you stated its just $5 more but why pay more next month. I just newly enrolled last week and did it for 3 years. So I saved $15 ........ WOO HOO!!!
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04-12-2019, 09:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Martinez, CA. USA
Posts: 362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray,IN
I just did Monday last. For the price difference $69 vs $149, I'll take a chance. The coverage is practically the same.The woman I spoke with was very helpful, polite, and patient, while explaining my questions. The FMCA/Saferide premium raises to $74/yr in 2 years.
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It is my understanding that with FMCA, you must also be a member which adds 60 dollars to the 69/74 dollar cost of road service. This brings the cost closer to Good Sam. If your simply comparing cost.
Now if you can use some of the other benefits of FMCA Membership, then it may be a good deal.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
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04-12-2019, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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Just the medical evacuation benefit of FMCA is worth far more than the yearly membership cost.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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04-12-2019, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Belle Chasse, La
Posts: 245
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With FMCA membership FMCA assist his free. I don't remember what it is with Good Sam. That makes it worth joining. I hope i never use either one.
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04-12-2019, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 689
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We have been treated well by Good Sam. In the past 3 years we had to have our DutchStar towed twice (serpentine belt and fan clutch). It requires a wheel lift tow truck or flat bed. We also had to rely on GS for a couple 24v jump starts.
I will never again use AAA because their dispatchers are simply not trained to understand the needs after an rv failure.
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2012 Dutch Star 3735 ISL 400
2012 GMC Sierra Ext Cab 4x4
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04-13-2019, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Delaware beaches
Posts: 1,164
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I have both coach.net and fmca (primarily for the medical assist).
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