Are Lifetime RV Warranties from Dealerships Worth It?

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

As I am getting closer to finally pulling the plug, I've noticed that there are some dealers out there that include RV Complete with your purchase, some include Route 66, however I came across one that includes a lifetime warranty on your rig.. Any idea if that lifetime warranty is good as its advertised? anyone on here have any experience with this type of dealership? Please advise.

 

[tlmgcamp1]

Just remember that a lifetime warranty is good for the life of the warranty company, not the life of the rig

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Just remember that a lifetime warranty is good for the life of the warranty company, not the life of the rig

I appreciate your feedback. it doesnt sould like a good deal, but here is the link to the description... I should have included it to begin with, my apologies.

Lifetime RV Warranty

RV Connections, a Panama City FL & Dothan AL RV dealership, offers Lifetime RV Warranty with new and select used units.

www.rvconnections.com

 

[Domo]

Here's a good place to start.

- Click here -

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Here's a good place to start.

- Click here -

Per your link -

R V Connections Inc.
This business is NOT BBB Accredited.
Find BBB Accredited Businesses in RV Dealers.


That means this dealer is a fat no.. I appreciate your help

 

[Kirk]

Any idea if that lifetime warranty is good as its advertised?

A real warranty for the life of the RV? I don't believe that is real. Don't waste your money.

 

[Gizmo100]

Our TT came from RV connections of Dothan with the same "lifetime warranty" It's only good though them and you will be to required to pay for an inspection by them every 6 months. I don't remember the cost of the inspection, but it seem pretty high for a TT. I never made use of the warranty.

On a different note. When we bought the TT from them they were suppose to mail the title to us. After 2 weeks of no title I called them. They would check on it. A week later Hurricane Michael hit Panama City Beach. It was over 2 months before we got the title.

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Our TT came from RV connections of Dothan with the same "lifetime warranty" It's only good though them and you will be to required to pay for an inspection by them every 6 months. I don't remember the cost of the inspection, but it seem pretty high for a TT. I never made use of the warranty.

On a different note. When we bought the TT from them they were suppose to mail the title to us. After 2 weeks of no title I called them. They would check on it. A week later Hurricane Michael hit Panama City Beach. It was over 2 months before we got the title.

Interesting.. just fyi, it has changed. its once a year at any certified RV dealer but RVC's charge is 199.99

Lifetime RV Warranty

RV Connections, a Panama City FL & Dothan AL RV dealership, offers Lifetime RV Warranty with new and select used units.

www.rvconnections.com

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

The old adage applies: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". You will find all sorts of "gotchas" that for many buyers will severely limit the benefits. Examples:

• The annual inspection, which you pay for, effective adds $200/year to the cost. As long as you own the RV
• Repairs must be done at a "certified" dealership, which essentially means another dealer that sells the exact same warranty. If you aren't near one of those (probably few) when you need help, that service plan is of no use. They blithely say "just call us if you are on the road", but that doesn't mean they will authorize Joe's Friendly RV Repair to do much. Or maybe anything at all.
• Lifetime RV Warranty is backed by a big service plan insurer (Portfolio Holdings), but the offering is usually unique to one dealer or dealer chain and good only at that dealers locations or places they specifically authorize.
• It covers major components like a/c, water heater, kitchen appliances, trailer brakes & suspension, and manual jacks. But NOT leaky roof or windows, siding or front/rear caps. Nor interior flooring, furnishings, or wall & ceiling coverings.
• Ask for an advance copy and then read that detailed agreement very carefully. You will find seemingly innocuous statement excepting various conditions or type of failures. Those will be ruthlessly enforced in ways even skilled technicians won't imagine.
• The warranty sales person will have you believe that all sorts of expensive things fail all the time so the repair insurance policy is a bargain. Funny that he didn't mention all those failures when he was selling you the fantastic RV he has on sale! Yes, some RV repairs can be expensive, but unless you get a real lemon (it happens), you probably won't have enough of those items to justify the cost. Even if included in the sale price, you still payed for it!

 

[Rene T]

just curious, how much more is this rv going to cost compared to others without that lifetime wars tee?

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

The old adage applies: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". You will find all sorts of "gotchas" that for many buyers will severely limit the benefits. Examples:

• The annual inspection, which you pay for, effective adds $200/year to the cost. As long as you own the RV
• Repairs must be done at a "certified" dealership, which essentially means another dealer that sells the exact same warranty. If you aren't near one of those (probably few) when you need help, that service plan is of no use. They blithely say "just call us if you are on the road", but that doesn't mean they will authorize Joe's Friendly RV Repair to do much. Or maybe anything at all.
• Lifetime RV Warranty is backed by a big service plan insurer (Portfolio Holdings), but the offering is usually unique to one dealer or dealer chain and good only at that dealers locations or places they specifically authorize.
• It covers major components like a/c, water heater, kitchen appliances, trailer brakes & suspension, and manual jacks. But NOT leaky roof or windows, siding or front/rear caps. Nor interior flooring, furnishings, or wall & ceiling coverings.
• Ask for an advance copy and then read that detailed agreement very carefully. You will find seemingly innocuous statement excepting various conditions or type of failures. Those will be ruthlessly enforced in ways even skilled technicians won't imagine.
• The warranty sales person will have you believe that all sorts of expensive things fail all the time so the repair insurance policy is a bargain. Funny that he didn't mention all those failures when he was selling you the fantastic RV he has on sale! Yes, some RV repairs can be expensive, but unless you get a real lemon (it happens), you probably won't have enough of those items to justify the cost. Even if included in the sale price, you still payed for it!

I may have to pass on this then,, very intune perspective you provided.

 

[DutchmenSport]

If you purchase a new camper of any kind, it will automatically come with a 1 year warranty on everything. Individual items in / on the camper may have their own separate warranties. For example, your refrigerator may have it's own 3 or 5 year warranty, tires may have a warranty for 3 years years or 30,000 miles (or something like that). The microwave in your camper may have it's manufacture warranty for 2 years or even longer.

So, paying for any kind of extended warranty is a loos of money for the first year, regardless. If you get a 5 year extended warranty, the first year is already covered automatically. (IF) you get an extended warranty, the time to do that is 394 days after you sign the dotted line so you'll get the full (for example) 5 years of actual "warranty".

As others stated above, those "life time" warranties have LOTS of restrictions. Miss your annual inspection (that you have to pay for) and the warranty is now void.

You are best to skip this BS and simply put 5% of your pay check (every pay day) into a separated account that will be used ONLY for RV related issues. You will do much better. If you do this every pay period as if it's your own "insurance plan", in the long run, you'll be ahead financially.

 

[Adventurous Traveler]

I may have to pass on this then,, very intune perspective you provided.

I wouldn't just pass, I'd run away as fast as possible from those sharks!

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

I wouldn't just pass, I'd run away as fast as possible from those sharks!

Yep, I decided against this dealership.