Something I didn't know about FMCA and Coachnet [message #216666] |
Fri, 02 August 2013 13:24 |
stick miller
Messages: 1036 Registered: March 2010 Location: Americus, Georgia
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Maybe this has already been discussed on this forum, but a search revealed no such discussion. Following is a copy of a letter sent to a friend who owns a Bluebird and was left by the side of road without coverage. He says he was never billed separately for Coachnet and, as the letter states, FMCA elected not to tell their members about the change. Others on that forum are equally uninsured for road coverage.
Coach Net cancelled their contract with FMCA as of May 31st. FMCA did not notify our Membership since it is not a Membership Benefit that is included in the FMCA Membership renewal. It was our understanding that Coach Net would bill Members of the road service program since retaining Membership in their program is their goal. Since we have no affiliation with them at this time, I cannot answer why you did not receive a bill from them.
We are in the process of searching for another Road Service Company and hope to have them in place within the next couple of months.
If you have any other questions, or need further information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Kathy Gebhart
Member Records Coordinator
Family Motor Coach Association
800-543-3622 Ext 317
Fax: 800-543-4717 or 474-2332
kgebhart@fmca.com
www.fmca.com
I do not have Coachnet and am a member of FMCA because most GMC clubs require FMCA membership to participate in rallies. I continue to have a gnawing feeling of being held hostage. I can really think of no benefit they provide other than the "insurance" at rallies.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold '84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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Re: [GMCnet] Something I didn't know about FMCA and Coachnet [message #216679 is a reply to message #216675] |
Fri, 02 August 2013 16:02 |
stick miller
Messages: 1036 Registered: March 2010 Location: Americus, Georgia
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I'm not commenting on Coachnet as a service. I understand they are among the best. And I have no room to talk. By all accounts, AAA platinum RV sometimes falls short in their service. I keep AAA because of the discounts I get on hotels, etc. I know other services cover your cars also.
I personally wouldn't drive it around the block without some sort of towing coverage.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold '84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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Re: [GMCnet] Something I didn't know about FMCA and Coachnet [message #216733 is a reply to message #216687] |
Sat, 03 August 2013 00:08 |
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CoachNet is realigning itself with Good Sam/Camping World based on some
other information I've come across.
Money probably is involved.
Byron
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>Coachnet on several occasions and have found them to be very efficient.
>Bob Moss
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Re: [GMCnet] Something I didn't know about FMCA and Coachnet [message #216759 is a reply to message #216733] |
Sat, 03 August 2013 08:50 |
stick miller
Messages: 1036 Registered: March 2010 Location: Americus, Georgia
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According to the letter, Coachnet ended the relationship. I posted for those who, like my friend, were not billed by Coachnet after the split and ultimately had no road service when he needed it.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold '84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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