FMCA ROADSIDE RESCUE
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Tom
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I can only speak first hand of Coach-Net and Good Sam; Excellent support from both, but my GS experience was many years ago. FMCA offers this comparison of benefits, but the Coach-Net price is not the (lower) renewal price I just paid. Hopefully someone with first hand experience of FMCA will chime in. They give you access to SafeRide RV Motor Club for service, and offer a "discount price" for access.
NY_Dutch
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A couple of things to keep in mind; Unless you're already an FMCA member or joining for other benefits, then the membership cost has to be added to the ERS cost. And what you're actually getting with Good Sam is contracted Allstate Motor Club ERS plan using the Allstate call center. Another plan to consider is the $99/year plan that the Escapees RV Club offers, also from Saferide. The Escapees also has a membership fee of course, although it's a bit lower than FMCA's...
blw2
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what coach do you have?
If you have a new ford chassis, you might get free service through them.
I was about to pull the trigger on buy coachnet when I learned about this. I think it's five years free. (basic through coachnet I learned)
I guess I should look at that soon, as I'm probably nearing the end of my complimentary coverage.
If you have a new ford chassis, you might get free service through them.
I was about to pull the trigger on buy coachnet when I learned about this. I think it's five years free. (basic through coachnet I learned)
I guess I should look at that soon, as I'm probably nearing the end of my complimentary coverage.
Utclmjmpr
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also look into AMACs program.>>>Dan
Wasoki
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We had a minor incident recently (the exhaust pipe was dragging along the pavement). It was an item that was covered by Ford warranty (because the weld for the hanger was defective).
From a spot on the side of the road Ford was helpful in that they would find the closest dealer and have the unit towed there. No, they would not check to see when service would be available. it was a Friday afternoon, so sitting in a dealership waiting for Monday for a minor issue was not very appealing.
Coachnet's response was to find a local service provider and arrange for service. It was a busy day so it would be a couple of hours, but we would have service that day.
Bottom line we were able to pull into a shopping plaza where we bought wire to hoist the piece up well enough to make it home. Didn't need the service.
A few years ago we had a flat while on the road. Coach net made sure we were someplace safe, called the sheriff to direct traffic around us, Shopped for a replacement tire, and arranged for service. We had to pay for the new tire, but the service was covered and completed within a couple of hours.
From a spot on the side of the road Ford was helpful in that they would find the closest dealer and have the unit towed there. No, they would not check to see when service would be available. it was a Friday afternoon, so sitting in a dealership waiting for Monday for a minor issue was not very appealing.
Coachnet's response was to find a local service provider and arrange for service. It was a busy day so it would be a couple of hours, but we would have service that day.
Bottom line we were able to pull into a shopping plaza where we bought wire to hoist the piece up well enough to make it home. Didn't need the service.
A few years ago we had a flat while on the road. Coach net made sure we were someplace safe, called the sheriff to direct traffic around us, Shopped for a replacement tire, and arranged for service. We had to pay for the new tire, but the service was covered and completed within a couple of hours.
Betty Brewer
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I recently attended a seminar at the FMCA Convention in Perry Georgia regarding "new " benefit. The price and coverage sounded quite good to me. They can offer such a discount because of the volume they get with FMCA membership.
Go online to make the comparisons. One thing that caught my interest is that many of the local towing services contract with a variety of Insurances vendors. It was stated that Roadside Rescue pays vendors within 24 hours of service therefore, if they get multiple call at the same time, RR may be first up because they pay so fast.
With all the good information I then shared with hubby, he said, "We have Coach Net and we are sticking with it."
Go online to make the comparisons. One thing that caught my interest is that many of the local towing services contract with a variety of Insurances vendors. It was stated that Roadside Rescue pays vendors within 24 hours of service therefore, if they get multiple call at the same time, RR may be first up because they pay so fast.
With all the good information I then shared with hubby, he said, "We have Coach Net and we are sticking with it."
NY_Dutch
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We currently have Coach-Net, but when it nears expiration, I'll be taking a closer look at Saferide through the Escapees since I already have a membership with them for their other benefits. I can see the lack of Mexican coverage being a problem for some folks with Saferide, but not for us. Saferide's Canadian coverage is more important for our travel needs.
NY_Dutch
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Your coach is out there, so don't give up. Many of us have "kissed a lot of frogs" before finding our prince or princess RV. 
Yonder
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Yes, let us offer you encouragement in your search. We looked for a long time and we're concerned that we just were never going to find the right rig at a price we could afford. Then in a matter of one week we found the floor plan we loved although the price was out of range. So we looked online (now that we had found our Dream floor plan) and found one that was affordable, went and picked it up and while I was reviewing it with the private seller, I got an email from somebody who suddenly wanted to buy our fifth wheel. Wham bam thank you ma'am. Stay prepared, hold your ground and don't settle for anything less than what suits you well.
