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| FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305308] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 10:02  |
kerry pinkerton
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A new GMCer on Facebarf just posted:
We are looking for transport of our GMC motorhome back home after my husband sustained an injury in an accident. Belonging to a club, we are covered under GMC assist through FMCA. We called them, and apparently they do not cover transport of our GMC's as they do not do transports vehicles older than 2006. They will cover a friend or family member to transport but as we are to old the insurance will not cover our older vehicles. Does anyone have any experience with the FMCA assist program and transport?
This is news to me. Last year two FMCA regional board members attended the DixieLanders rally in Pensacola and talked at some length about FMCA Assist and I did not hear anything about a limitation?
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305310 is a reply to message #305308] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 11:19  |
powerjon
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Call FMCA direct @ 800 543-3622 ASAP The GMC is covered under the FMCAssist program!
> On Aug 12, 2016, at 11:02 AM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
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> A new GMCer on Facebarf just posted:
>
> We are looking for transport of our GMC motorhome back home after my husband sustained an injury in an accident. Belonging to a club, we are covered
> under GMC assist through FMCA. We called them, and apparently they do not cover transport of our GMC's as they do not do transports vehicles older
> than 2006. They will cover a friend or family member to transport but as we are to old the insurance will not cover our older vehicles. Does anyone
> have any experience with the FMCA assist program and transport?
>
>
>
> This is news to me. Last year two FMCA regional board members attended the DixieLanders rally in Pensacola and talked at some length about FMCA
> Assist and I did not hear anything about a limitation?
>
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305312 is a reply to message #305308] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 11:32 |
emerystora
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Kerry
The title of your message says 20 years but in your message you say 2006 which would be 10 years.
I don't think this is true. I don't think there is an age limit.
GMCMI is checking this out with our contacts at FMCA right now and we'll post back to the net shortly.
Emery Stora
> On Aug 12, 2016, at 9:02 AM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
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> A new GMCer on Facebarf just posted:
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> We are looking for transport of our GMC motorhome back home after my husband sustained an injury in an accident. Belonging to a club, we are covered
> under GMC assist through FMCA. We called them, and apparently they do not cover transport of our GMC's as they do not do transports vehicles older
> than 2006. They will cover a friend or family member to transport but as we are to old the insurance will not cover our older vehicles. Does anyone
> have any experience with the FMCA assist program and transport?
>
>
>
> This is news to me. Last year two FMCA regional board members attended the DixieLanders rally in Pensacola and talked at some length about FMCA
> Assist and I did not hear anything about a limitation?
>
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>
> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum goodies.
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> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
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> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305317 is a reply to message #305316] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 13:52 |
James Hupy
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Jackie, I have been in a privately sent email conversation with Jerry Work
this morning. I gave him a phone number for a fellow GMCer not too far from
your location that does transport driving. Perhaps we can get something
arranged for you guys if FMCA won't or can't. Jerry advised me to wait a
bit and see what FMCA comes up with. Best to you and Paul. I have first
hand experience with broken ribs. They are no fun.
Jim Hupy, President, GMC CASCADERS
Salem, Or
On Aug 12, 2016 11:35 AM, "Jackie" wrote:
> I did talk to FMCA assist and have filed a claim. They have my
> information. When I reconnected with them this morning to update them on
> my husband
> status, that is when they said that their insurance carriers would not
> cover transport drivers that would be driving a vehicle older that 2006. I
> would be covered if could get a friend or family member to do it. I have
> been in contact with our clubs FMCA director Jerry Work and he said someone
> from FMCA assist is suppose to get back to me. Still waiting for that
> call. I have also been in contact our with our FMCA regional director,
> Katie
> Balogh. I also am not sure as he will be released from the hospital
> today, but will be unable to drive our motorhome and trailer home.
>
> Jackie Jones
> 1978 GMC Royale
> Port Orchard, WA
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305320 is a reply to message #305317] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 15:02 |
Burt and Faye curtis
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*Looking on FMCA's website regarding the FMCAssist program, I read the
following, which says nothing about age of coaches:*
*5. Vehicle return (limited to trips in North America only)*
Should the member, due to a medical condition, be unable to drive his/her
vehicle back to his/her permanent primary residence within the United
States, Mexico, or Canada, Seven Corners will arrange and pay to have a
designated service return the vehicle to the member’s home, provided:
*a) *The member has been transported under either the “emergency medical
evacuation/repatriation” or “return of mortal remains” benefits; and
*b)* no one in the member’s traveling party is capable of driving, or
proficient and competent to drive, the member’s vehicle. The vehicle must
be in good condition and capable of being safely driven on the highway in
compliance with local laws.
The insurance plan will also cover the return of any additional vehicle
that is legally hitched to their vehicle at the time of the “emergency
medical evacuation/repatriation” or “return of mortal remains” to the
destination of the pulling vehicle.
The member will be responsible for any costs incurred during the return of
the vehicle to maintain the safe operation of the vehicle.
Alternatively, the member may choose to have his or her vehicle returned by
a friend or family member. In such instance, and provided the return has
been approved by Seven Corners and the vehicle is returned directly and
expediently to the member’s permanent primary residence within the United
States, Mexico, or Canada, Seven Corners will arrange and pay for
transportation of that person to the location of the vehicle, and will also
reimburse the member for gas and tolls during the return. In addition, the
plan will provide a $100-per-day benefit, up to a maximum of five days for
incidental expenses while driving. In no event shall the total expenses of
a vehicle return exceed $5,000 for all expenses associated with the vehicle
return.
Seven Corners must arrange and approve the vehicle return. If the member
chooses to have a friend or family member perform the vehicle return, Seven
Corners will not pay more than what it would have cost to have the company
arrange the vehicle return.
The maximum amount of this benefit is $5,000.
However, it does mention that both conditions a and b must be met. B is
self evident, but A is as follows:
*1. Emergency medical evacuation/repatriation*
The plan will pay covered expenses incurred if any covered injury or
illness that commences during the period of coverage results in the
medically necessary emergency medical evacuation or repatriation (i.e., the
member’s medical condition warrants immediate transportation from the
medical facility where he or she is located to the nearest medical facility
that is capable of furnishing the required level and type of care for the
applicable illness or injury as determined by the attending physician in
consultation with the Seven Corners medical director).
The maximum amount of this benefit is $500,000.
So, as I read it, just because you have need to go seek medical care" while
at least 100 miles from home, unless you use the medically necessary
medical evacuation to a different medical facility to get the required
care, you are not able to use the return of vehicle benefit.
Am I reading this right?
Also, under the alternate return plan, they will pay for the expense of
having a friend come to drive the coach back and fuel, toll, and up to
$100 per day up to $5000 for the drive back to the owners home.
Fay Curtis
'76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, CA
On Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 11:52 AM, James Hupy wrote:
> Jackie, I have been in a privately sent email conversation with Jerry Work
> this morning. I gave him a phone number for a fellow GMCer not too far from
> your location that does transport driving. Perhaps we can get something
> arranged for you guys if FMCA won't or can't. Jerry advised me to wait a
> bit and see what FMCA comes up with. Best to you and Paul. I have first
> hand experience with broken ribs. They are no fun.
> Jim Hupy, President, GMC CASCADERS
> Salem, Or
> On Aug 12, 2016 11:35 AM, "Jackie" wrote:
>
>> I did talk to FMCA assist and have filed a claim. They have my
>> information. When I reconnected with them this morning to update them on
>> my husband
>> status, that is when they said that their insurance carriers would not
>> cover transport drivers that would be driving a vehicle older that
> 2006. I
>> would be covered if could get a friend or family member to do it. I have
>> been in contact with our clubs FMCA director Jerry Work and he said
> someone
>> from FMCA assist is suppose to get back to me. Still waiting for that
>> call. I have also been in contact our with our FMCA regional director,
>> Katie
>> Balogh. I also am not sure as he will be released from the hospital
>> today, but will be unable to drive our motorhome and trailer home.
>>
>> Jackie Jones
>> 1978 GMC Royale
>> Port Orchard, WA
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305321 is a reply to message #305312] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 15:58 |
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if you cannot find anyone to move your coach call my friend Gary Cook at
915 584-8513. He is a trucking brocker and he can get it moved
Marcel in El Paso
On 8/12/2016 10:32 AM, Emery Stora wrote:
> Kerry
> The title of your message says 20 years but in your message you say 2006 which would be 10 years.
>
> I don't think this is true. I don't think there is an age limit.
>
> GMCMI is checking this out with our contacts at FMCA right now and we'll post back to the net shortly.
>
> Emery Stora
>
>> On Aug 12, 2016, at 9:02 AM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
>>
>> A new GMCer on Facebarf just posted:
>>
>> We are looking for transport of our GMC motorhome back home after my husband sustained an injury in an accident. Belonging to a club, we are covered
>> under GMC assist through FMCA. We called them, and apparently they do not cover transport of our GMC's as they do not do transports vehicles older
>> than 2006. They will cover a friend or family member to transport but as we are to old the insurance will not cover our older vehicles. Does anyone
>> have any experience with the FMCA assist program and transport?
>>
>>
>>
>> This is news to me. Last year two FMCA regional board members attended the DixieLanders rally in Pensacola and talked at some length about FMCA
>> Assist and I did not hear anything about a limitation?
>>
>> --
>> Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
>>
>> 77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum goodies.
>>
>> http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/
>>
>> '03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
>>
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| Re: FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305327 is a reply to message #305308] |
Fri, 12 August 2016 18:04 |
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Faye, I think that's a different circumstance with a different maximum. I think it covers the situation where the victim has to be ambulanced to a higher level facility, or home thereafter. But I am speculating - we'll see what FMCA finds out. If the carrier won't take anything ten or twenty years old, it's a useless benefit to any of the GMC clubs, and a lot of others. I'd be real interested to know how many FMCA members' coaches are under ten, 20, and 30 years of age.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305433 is a reply to message #305308] |
Mon, 15 August 2016 12:45 |
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Yeah, this falls into the "what's the point" category.
It also probably has something do do with some idiot lawyer getting involved and the insurance company not wanting to put out.
It seems that insurance companies today are only interested in our money to invest and not pay out a dime...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305434 is a reply to message #305433] |
Mon, 15 August 2016 12:59 |
James Hupy
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O.K. I have been in contact with Jackie Jones, Paul's wife. Paul is out of
the hospital and staying at Riley Ranch, a campgrounds near the Oregon
Dunes. Not far from Coos Bay/North Bend , Oregon. He still has pain from
several broken ribs, and is in no shape to drive. FMCA has been in touch
with Jackie, and will pay for travel expenses for a driver to travel there,
and back from their home in Washington State, as well as fuel costs, etc
associated with getting the coach and trailer with the ATV's on it back
home. I believe they are going to cover the cost of the drivers expenses as
well. Paul is in pain but good meds are helping with that. The issue was
with the transport company, not FMCA. The transport company did not want to
drive the older motorhomes. This is still a work in progress. What I know
as of Monday morning at 10:58 A.M.
Jim Hupy, President, GMC CASCADERS.
On Aug 15, 2016 10:46 AM, "Chris" wrote:
> Yeah, this falls into the "what's the point" category.
> It also probably has something do do with some idiot lawyer getting
> involved and the insurance company not wanting to put out.
> It seems that insurance companies today are only interested in our money
> to invest and not pay out a dime...
> --
> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> Scottsdale, AZ
> 77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
> 2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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| Re: FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305436 is a reply to message #305308] |
Mon, 15 August 2016 13:34 |
Chr$
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Thats good news, sounds like someone at the other end of the emergency line needs some training?
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305570 is a reply to message #305308] |
Thu, 18 August 2016 17:31 |
kerry pinkerton
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Byron Songer posted this on FB:
FMCAssist does exist as a benefit for members of FMCA. Yes, at some point in time the contracting company with Seven Corners (the underwriter for FMCAssist) did stipulate they would no longer supply drivers for coaches older than ten years of age (chassis build date/completiong of build-out/first date of retail sale). However, FMCAssist will cover the cost of a member-approved driver from his/her domicile to the coach and it's return to the member's home base. If airfare is involved, all flight expenses will be covered.
FMCAssist, however, will not cover cost of repairs in the event any need to be made. This would include towing should the owner not have roadside coverage (which is a separate issue).
I went through an FMCA board member and two FMCA delegates to get to the bottome line on the reported issue (that the benefit had been totally dropped). The 10-year position came about and was announced at the most recent FMCA Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase. Whether anyone paid attention or read anything about it is also another issue. The company had drivers getting into situations where the coaches, to be driven, were not in good repair. Owners tried to claim "it was running and your driver did something wrong" leaving the company and/or driver to deal with repair, lost time, etc.
Personally, I'd rather have someone I approve of to drive my coach from a remote location to my home base.
________________________________________
I asked Byron if FMCA was going to update their web site and publish the change in the magazine. The response:
________________________________________
The concern has been raised with the president of FMCA. I, with the support of two others, have requested the public-facing web page regarding return of coach be updated to reflect the finer points of coverage.
Frankly, it has caught many of us by surprise. The change was announced in an FMCAssist session at the most recent event. One member of Diesel RV Club was in attendance and chimed in on the clarification on DRVC's FB page.
FMCAssist does provide for the return of coaches of all members in good standing subject to a $5,000 dollar limit. Contracted companies will provide drivers for coaches less than 10 years of age but will not provide the service on older motorhomes. FMCAssist will pay up to the same $5,000 limit for older coaches but the coach owner must make the arrangements for the driver and the driver be approved (good driving record) by Seven Corners. There is an allowance for air travel to get the driver to the coach, if necessary, as well as coverage for hotel expenses, all of which apply towards the overall $5,000 limit.
Any repairs necessary while enroute (included towing) will be the owner's responsibility. Therefore, it is advisable that drivers be provided with roadside assistance information by the owner and that the owner have such coverage (Coach-Net, Good Sam, or whatever).
The good news for us is that our Black List driver will be reimbursed for expenses and we don't have our coaches destroyed by some truck driver that doesn't have a clue about GMCs. FMCA does need to address the documentation issue asap.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305571 is a reply to message #305308] |
Thu, 18 August 2016 18:53 |
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I appreciate the efforts of all involved to clarify the extent of the coverage. I agree with Kerry. I would much rather trust a fellow GMCer to return my coach if it was ever necessary. It is also a good reminder to ensure you have roadside assistance coverage in effect as soon as you take possession of your coach. The info I received here ensured I was covered on the "interesting" trip home in my new GMC.
JD Lisenby- USAF Ret
1978 Royale-455
MacDash, Manny Tranny, FI-tech, 3.70 etc etc
Navarre, FL
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| Re: [GMCnet] FMCA Assist transport limit at 20 years???? [message #305575 is a reply to message #305573] |
Thu, 18 August 2016 19:54 |
James Hupy
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Paul and Jackie are safely home in Port Orchard, Washington, along with
their coach and trailer full of Off Road Vehicles. Their friend flew from
San Francisco to Coos Bay, then by taxi to Riley Ranch. He drove their
coach home and they were home Tues before dark. All his travel will be paid
for by FMCA. I talked to Paul by phone today, and he is controlling his
pain with prescription meds. After this is all sorted out, hopefully it
will all make sense. It is not the time for a public lynching, plenty of
time for that later.
Jim Hupy, Pres. GMC CASCADERS
Salem, Or
On Aug 18, 2016 5:39 PM, "Brian Pimm" wrote:
> If a driver is needed I could probably help out, I'm in the middle of
> where they are and where they need to go.
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