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Mon, 06 August 2012 17:35  |
MikeT
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I've had the AAA RV plus insurance policy for a few years now and luckily not had to use it.
Question is, if I buy a parts coach, will AAA tow it 40 miles for me at no charge from owners house to a storage lot?
Thanks
Mike Thomas
Marine City, MI
77 ex Palm Beach
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179262 is a reply to message #179251] |
Mon, 06 August 2012 18:48  |
GMC Cruse
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| MikeT wrote on Mon, 06 August 2012 18:35 |
I've had the AAA RV plus insurance policy for a few years now and luckily not had to use it.
Question is, if I buy a parts coach, will AAA tow it 40 miles for me at no charge from owners house to a storage lot?
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My AAA Plus Paperwork says "all properly licensed" motorhomes, etc.
Mike K.
'75 PB
Southeast Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179268 is a reply to message #179251] |
Mon, 06 August 2012 19:45 |
Marsha
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Used it myself, told AAA that's where the mechanic wanted it. Tow driver didn't care. Worked just fine for me.
Marsha
--- On Mon, 8/6/12, Thomas Mike <mthomas@wideopenwest.com> wrote:
From: Thomas Mike <mthomas@wideopenwest.com>
Subject: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, August 6, 2012, 5:35 PM
I've had the AAA RV plus insurance policy for a few years now and luckily not had to use it.
Question is, if I buy a parts coach, will AAA tow it 40 miles for me at no charge from owners house to a storage lot?
Thanks
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Mike Thomas
Troy, MI
77 ex Palm Beach, 77 Purple ex Palm Beach, 77 Royale (rear bath)
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| Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179288 is a reply to message #179251] |
Mon, 06 August 2012 20:35 |
rssbob
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Mike,
Make sure you check your towing coverage. I know there are several tiers of coverage going from minimum to a much better type depending on how much you pay for it.
Bob Sobrito
1978 Palm Beach
La Mesa, Ca
antique pocket watch repair
On Aug 6, 2012, at 3:35 PM, Thomas Mike wrote:
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> I've had the AAA RV plus insurance policy for a few years now and luckily not had to use it.
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> Question is, if I buy a parts coach, will AAA tow it 40 miles for me at no charge from owners house to a storage lot?
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> Thanks
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> Mike Thomas
> Troy, MI
> 77 ex Palm Beach, 77 Purple ex Palm Beach, 77 Royale (rear bath)
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179296 is a reply to message #179251] |
Mon, 06 August 2012 21:18 |
lqqkatjon
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AAA RV + will tow it 100 miles. 4 different times a year for a single member. 8 different times for a couple.(4 each) AAA+RV elite will tow it 200 miles once, and 100 miles each time like the non- elite. best insurance policy to have so Murphy leaves you alone. doesn't even have to be your motorhome/car/atv/trailer. just you have to be present when the tow truck arrives.
the plus does not have to be to a mechanic. anywhere you want to go.
tow truck drivers do not care. but.. you should make sure it has current plates. and can be towed(no missing tires, has the engine engine, has a tranny, gas tanks... nothing too obvious.) has to look like it broke down. but then again, some tow truck companies do not care.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179298 is a reply to message #179251] |
Mon, 06 August 2012 21:53 |
C Boyd
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Sir: Yep.. it even works if your car wont start at your ex-wives house. It had been in the garage for 12 years. Also works on any vehicle you are riding in.
| MikeT wrote on Mon, 06 August 2012 18:35 |
I've had the AAA RV plus insurance policy for a few years now and luckily not had to use it.
Question is, if I buy a parts coach, will AAA tow it 40 miles for me at no charge from owners house to a storage lot?
Thanks
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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179371 is a reply to message #179251] |
Tue, 07 August 2012 11:13 |
Coelli
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How do you think AAA RV+ stacks up to Good Sam Platinum?
We signed up for Good Sam in anticipation of finding our motorhome - I just called them this morning to let them know we'd probably be picking it up in the next few days and would it be covered if it's not registered to us? The wonderful lady on the phone upgraded us to Platinum for our first year for free so it would be covered if anything happens on the way home. I came away very pleased with their service, at least on the phone!
Meghan
1976 Eleganza II, Los Angeles, CA
Classic GMC Motorhomes Group on Facebook
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179379 is a reply to message #179371] |
Tue, 07 August 2012 12:08 |
habbyguy
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We signed up for the Good Sam program as well... sounds like the towing options are a lot better than AAA (which we have for our four cars). Thing is, the Good Sam coverage covers the cars as well, so we'll probably just let the AAA coverage lapse. For a little over $100 for two years, the Good Sam coverage was a no brainer for us.
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179383 is a reply to message #179381] |
Tue, 07 August 2012 12:20 |
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AND, he is not the only one that has reported problems with Good Sam in the past.
Emery Stora
On Aug 7, 2012, at 11:15 AM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Somehow, I don't think Dan Gregg would recommend Good Sam
> coverage after the experiences he had a couple of years ago!
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>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> From: mark@habcycles.com
>> Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 12:08:08 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question
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>> We signed up for the Good Sam program as well... sounds like the towing options are a lot better than AAA (which we have for our four cars). Thing is, the Good Sam coverage covers the cars as well, so we'll probably just let the AAA coverage lapse. For a little over $100 for two years, the Good Sam coverage was a no brainer for us.
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>> Mark Hickey
>> Mesa, AZ
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179408 is a reply to message #179251] |
Tue, 07 August 2012 14:35 |
GeorgeRud
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As breakdowns certainly do occur, and towing distances to service providers that can handle the GMC motorhome can be quite long, which towing coverage do people recommend?
My State Farm RV policy is coming due ($600/ year), and I wouldn't mind getting an agreed value policy with excellent towing coverage.
Sorry if this has been covered before, but it seems things can change quite quickly.
Thanks for any advice.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179467 is a reply to message #179408] |
Tue, 07 August 2012 22:02 |
midlf
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| GeorgeRud wrote on Tue, 07 August 2012 14:35 |
As breakdowns certainly do occur, and towing distances to service providers that can handle the GMC motorhome can be quite long, which towing coverage do people recommend?
My State Farm RV policy is coming due ($600/ year), and I wouldn't mind getting an agreed value policy with excellent towing coverage.
Sorry if this has been covered before, but it seems things can change quite quickly.
Thanks for any advice.
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Don't need no stinkin RV towing plan. Just put the coach on jack stands and keep working on it. No worries about breaking down and needing a tow. <GRIN - but somehow this is not so funny to me.>
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179474 is a reply to message #179296] |
Tue, 07 August 2012 22:27 |
mickeysss
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I have this rv insurance with them. the great thing is when: the burglars steal you blind they have a great
coverage for this. I liked this part of it. It may be attached to home or renters policy.
I think burglars is just as important as wrecks break downs fires and roll overs, ditching,
end over ending, side swiping, explosions, tire breaks that rip the rear end off, wheel well flapping tires,
bullets in front windows, blow outs, off high cliffs, hit by airplanes and space ships.
Mickey
77 palm beach.
anaheim ca.
On Aug 6, 2012, at 7:18 PM, Jon Roche wrote:
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> AAA RV + will tow it 100 miles. 4 different times a year for a single member. 8 different times for a couple.(4 each) AAA+RV elite will tow it 200 miles once, and 100 miles each time like the non- elite. best insurance policy to have so Murphy leaves you alone. doesn't even have to be your motorhome/car/atv/trailer. just you have to be present when the tow truck arrives.
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> the plus does not have to be to a mechanic. anywhere you want to go.
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> tow truck drivers do not care. but.. you should make sure it has current plates. and can be towed(no missing tires, has the engine engine, has a tranny, gas tanks... nothing too obvious.) has to look like it broke down. but then again, some tow truck companies do not care.
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| Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179495 is a reply to message #179383] |
Wed, 08 August 2012 06:41 |
jhbridges
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Yall help me along here. The Good Sam program is like the AAA in that the people doing the assistance are local towing companies contracted to Good Sam (or AAA) are thy not? As opposed to being employees of Good Sam/Wal-Mart?
If this is the case, you're kind of at the mercy of whatever company picked up the contract, and it is absolutely essential that you report back whenever you use the service, good experience or bad. Other than spot checks and user reports, there's really no way they can monitor performance fo these outfits. They will require a minimum standard of equipment ans in some cases training but beyond that, the towing company is pretty much on their own to do you as they please.
I'd like some Southeastern experience reports on AAA and GHood SAam, since that's where I travel and I need top pick up one or the other. She and I are both beyond the point of fixing it bebeside the road and continuing the journey.... though in the past we've done so many times.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com>
To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question
AND, he is not the only one that has reported problems with Good Sam in the past.
Emery Stora
On Aug 7, 2012, at 11:15 AM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Somehow, I don't think Dan Gregg would recommend Good Sam
> coverage after the experiences he had a couple of years ago!
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
> ~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ______________
> *[ ]~~~[][ ][|\
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>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> From: mark@habcycles.com
>> Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 12:08:08 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question
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>> We signed up for the Good Sam program as well... sounds like the towing options are a lot better than AAA (which we have for our four cars). Thing is, the Good Sam coverage covers the cars as well, so we'll probably just let the AAA coverage lapse. For a little over $100 for two years, the Good Sam coverage was a no brainer for us.
>> --
>> Mark Hickey
>> Mesa, AZ
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question [message #179503 is a reply to message #179495] |
Wed, 08 August 2012 07:19 |
emerystora
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First let me say that I don't have AAA or Good Sam so I am only repeated what I have read in prior postings. You might want to do an archive search to find some old postings on the subject.
You have said "They will require a minimum standard of equipment and in some cases training but beyond that, the towing company is pretty much on their own to do you as they please."
That is not the way it is. The towing company gets specific instructions from the insurance company as to how far they are allowed to tow you and also as to what the insurance company considers the nearest qualified repair service to tow you to.
Often the insurance companies ideal of a qualified repairer for a motorhome will be a company that has no idea of how to work on a front wheel drive GMC and one that you would not want to touch your GMC.
When I had Progressive they once towed me over 250 miles to Buskirks in Michigan without any argument that there were closer repair shops when I blew a rod bearing.
From what I have read I don't think Good Sam would do that.
I would suggest you ask the insurer that you are considering "what is the maximize distance you will tow me in the event of a breakdown?" better yet, if you are planning to use that insurer and get an acceptably answer get it in writing.
It would be best, though, to hear from some other GMCers that had reported bad experiences with their insurer's towing service.
Emery Stora
On Aug 8, 2012, at 5:41 AM, Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com> wrote:
> Yall help me along here. The Good Sam program is like the AAA in that the people doing the assistance are local towing companies contracted to Good Sam (or AAA) are thy not? As opposed to being employees of Good Sam/Wal-Mart?
> If this is the case, you're kind of at the mercy of whatever company picked up the contract, and it is absolutely essential that you report back whenever you use the service, good experience or bad. Other than spot checks and user reports, there's really no way they can monitor performance fo these outfits. They will require a minimum standard of equipment ans in some cases training but beyond that, the towing company is pretty much on their own to do you as they please.
> I'd like some Southeastern experience reports on AAA and GHood SAam, since that's where I travel and I need top pick up one or the other. She and I are both beyond the point of fixing it bebeside the road and continuing the journey.... though in the past we've done so many times.
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> --johnny
> '76 23' transmode norris
> '76 palm beach
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> From: Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com>
> To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 1:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question
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> AND, he is not the only one that has reported problems with Good Sam in the past.
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> Emery Stora
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> On Aug 7, 2012, at 11:15 AM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> Somehow, I don't think Dan Gregg would recommend Good Sam
>> coverage after the experiences he had a couple of years ago!
>>
>> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
>> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
>> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
>> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
>> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
>> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
>> ~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
>> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
>> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
>> ______________
>> *[ ]~~~[][ ][|\
>> *--OO--[]---O-*
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>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>>> From: mark@habcycles.com
>>> Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 12:08:08 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] AAA RV Plus Insurance Question
>>>
>>> We signed up for the Good Sam program as well... sounds like the towing options are a lot better than AAA (which we have for our four cars). Thing is, the Good Sam coverage covers the cars as well, so we'll probably just let the AAA coverage lapse. For a little over $100 for two years, the Good Sam coverage was a no brainer for us.
>>> --
>>> Mark Hickey
>>> Mesa, AZ
>>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
>>
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