Good Sam Club, worth it.
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nvrver
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I'm sure it is a big profit maker for Good Sam. Member of Good Sam since 1984 and found it not necessary!
Isaac-1
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I can't say about that particular extended warranty, though I feel certain extended warranties out there may be a good invested for RV's of certain ages.
Gary RV_Wizard
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I think the GS extended warranty repair insurance is as good as any. Whether any extended warranty is good or not is a different and more difficult question.
Most of the complaints about such things is from people who were oversold and thought the insurance covered a lot more than it really does. Caveat emptor!
Most of the complaints about such things is from people who were oversold and thought the insurance covered a lot more than it really does. Caveat emptor!
Larry N.
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wildmark said:
Just remember, for that to still be true, it must have been well cared for by the previous owner.
phil-t
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We are in our third year with a GS extended service plan. We were totally new to the RV and Class A scene so bought into it. To date, we have had two leveling jacks, a slideout issue (motor), step motor, Onan generator (repaired) and we are at "EVEN" money with the cost of the plan (we paid the plan total up front).
My question is - how able are you at fixing issues that come up. Some large ones are likely not doable DIY. My thing is, if I had done the repairs of all the above items, and I am capable (knowing now what I didn't know at the time of the MH purchase) I would have been able to do those repairs for about 50% (or less) of what the service garages chaged. It is definitely a "peace of mind" thing for some folks.
The other issue with the service plan work is the amount of time it takes to get repairs done under that plan. Not convenient at all.
My question is - how able are you at fixing issues that come up. Some large ones are likely not doable DIY. My thing is, if I had done the repairs of all the above items, and I am capable (knowing now what I didn't know at the time of the MH purchase) I would have been able to do those repairs for about 50% (or less) of what the service garages chaged. It is definitely a "peace of mind" thing for some folks.
The other issue with the service plan work is the amount of time it takes to get repairs done under that plan. Not convenient at all.
Gary RV_Wizard
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Sorry to disappoint but Tiffin turns out as many factory defects and design mistakes as the others. Their good reputation comes from excellence in customer service and factory repair, and even that has suffered as their facilities got overwhelmed (the price of success). However, odds are good that any early problems have been resolved after 2 years and you only need to worry about long term flaws and normal wear & tear.
Insurance for repairs inevitably comes down to luck. The whole idea of insurance is that everybody pays something so that the unlucky few can get compensation for their major repair costs. So, are you lucky or not?
Kevin Means
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We have an extended warranty, but the only reason is for major expenses. It covers repairs for a lot of little things too, but in most cases, by the time I pay the deductible, schedule an appointment, then take the time to drive the coach to and from the shop, it just makes more sense to fix the little things myself.
To replace our engine, however, could cost more than $50,000. Highly unlikely, I admit, but to us, it's worth the cost for the peace of mind.
Kev
To replace our engine, however, could cost more than $50,000. Highly unlikely, I admit, but to us, it's worth the cost for the peace of mind.
Kev
John Stephens
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I looked into GS extended warranty ( a misnomer) insurance when I bought my 10 year old Adventurer. Because of its age, they wanted $2,600 per year premium and a $500 deductible per occurrence. I would have paid that high of a premium if the deductible had been $50 or $100, but since most of my repairs have been between $4-700, I felt I still would have been paying the bulk of the cost plus the premium. Plus, there will be the list of things they will not cover, so make sure you read the fine print.
billwild
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We had Good Sam for about 3-4 years, and did not need their services once, So I cancelled. Let me say they do not like to lose a customer at all. I received mail from them for over a year and a half to rejoin. I did not.
Bill
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