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07-29-2022, 09:10 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 6
THOR #27485
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Roadside assistance
We just bought a Freedom Elite 26HE and are super excited. What does everyone use for roadside assistance? We have had AAA for our cars for 30 years and wondering if we should stick with them or not
Thanks for your help
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07-29-2022, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,438
THOR #17765
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We have good Sam’s. AAA . And Ford
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07-29-2022, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Who do you use for insurance...check with them first? Most insurance companies include roadside assistance. None of the providers actually have their own network of service vehicles...they all depend on independent service providers "Wally's Service Station" to respond when one of 'their" clients have a breakdown. AAA is the only company that has 'reps" that will respond but they usually drive cars or small pickups and can't handle the larger commercial truck issues. I feel the only benefit to any roadside assistance program istowing to the nearest service facility or tire repair...and most insurance companies offer towing as well.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-29-2022, 11:15 PM
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Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Some programs do not have towing in all parts of the country.
Do you research and call, yes all, the programs and ask about the coverage.
AAA for one does not have towing coverage in isolated areas.
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07-29-2022, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 934
THOR #13505
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PamS
We just bought a Freedom Elite 26HE and are super excited. What does everyone use for roadside assistance? We have had AAA for our cars for 30 years and wondering if we should stick with them or not
Thanks for your help
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Ask how far they will tow your rig if it craps out.
Found out Nation wide I had, was only 100 miles and they dump you to a 3rd party service. Was not a fun day.
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07-30-2022, 12:22 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Ohio
Posts: 4,151
THOR #16721
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AAA specific motorhome coverage, and a separate RV specific roadside plan on our insurance. Discuss with your insurance agent what's covered and where. I've had State Farm since I was in diapers... at least it seems like that long.
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07-30-2022, 12:31 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,174
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macdaddy1111
Ask how far they will tow your rig if it craps out.
Found out Nation wide I had, was only 100 miles and they dump you to a 3rd party service. Was not a fun day.
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Read the small print on the towing policy. Phrases like - must be no more than fifty feet from a paved two lane road - towing to the nearest service center (needs to be QUALIFIED service center) - roll back and lowboy towing excluded - only one tow vehicle per recovery - only one qualified tow per 12 calendar months. These phrases give the coverage provider a way to deny a tow.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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07-30-2022, 01:30 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 6
THOR #27485
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We have State Farm too. I am going to start by calling them and AAA��
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07-30-2022, 01:46 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad
AAA specific motorhome coverage, and a separate RV specific roadside plan on our insurance. Discuss with your insurance agent what's covered and where. I've had State Farm since I was in diapers... at least it seems like that long.
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AAA RV does not provide towing nationwide. They don’t have the contractors they need. I dumped them for Coach-Net. Costs more yes, but 200 % better coverage. Even covers the toad.
As a note, my rig being towed 34 miles to a FL dealer cost over 800.00. Since it was a warranty issue FL had to pay.
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07-30-2022, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad
AAA specific motorhome coverage, and a separate RV specific roadside plan on our insurance. Discuss with your insurance agent what's covered and where. I've had State Farm since I was in diapers... at least it seems like that long.
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You'll be back in those diapers soon enough...I think have have an additional discount for that milestone!  
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-31-2022, 02:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Ohio
Posts: 4,151
THOR #16721
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Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
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Hmmm... stop every half hour for potty break or diapers...
Sad thing is I generally travel dehydrated to extend driving time... it's HELL getting old!!! 
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08-01-2022, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2022 Axis 24.1
State: Kansas
Posts: 823
THOR #24565
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We have roadside assistance with Progressive Insurance. It is very inexpensive.....so I suppose you get what you pay for.
They Won't cover labor over 60 minutes. Nor will it fix a tire. It does cover tire replacement, but we have to buy the tire. It is probably best viewed as a towing policy. For that, it is about $27 a year.
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08-03-2022, 06:06 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau V25
State: California
Posts: 75
THOR #19470
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Escapees Roadside
Only $109 per year and covers your RV, plus ALL your cars, owned, borrowed or rented.  Used them twice, once for an RV lockout and the other was flat tire on my car. Just renewed my third year.
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2019 Thor Chateau V25
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
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08-04-2022, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,438
THOR #17765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puppygeo
Only $109 per year and covers your RV, plus ALL your cars, owned, borrowed or rented. Used them twice, once for an RV lockout and the other was flat tire on my car. Just renewed my third year. |
Just went to their website. I’m impressed. Anyone else’s had experience?
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08-04-2022, 01:42 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Rhode Island
Posts: 13
THOR #20151
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Towing
I have a 2018 Thor Citation on a Mercedes Sprinter Chassis. I lost my brakes when the rears brake sensors failed. I called Mercedes for help and while it took a few hours, they got the right size truck and towed me two hours to a dealer who could fix the brakes. DOn't think any other company would do that.
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08-04-2022, 01:44 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandersonh
I have a 2018 Thor Citation on a Mercedes Sprinter Chassis. I lost my brakes when the rears brake sensors failed. I called Mercedes for help and while it took a few hours, they got the right size truck and towed me two hours to a dealer who could fix the brakes. DOn't think any other company would do that.
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Any chassis manufacturer under warranty will do the same.
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08-05-2022, 04:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Ohio
Posts: 4,151
THOR #16721
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Considering what I'm hearing/reading about AAA, I'm seriously considering going with Coach-Net next year. My brother-in-law has had a generally good experience with them.
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08-05-2022, 03:30 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad
Considering what I'm hearing/reading about AAA, I'm seriously considering going with Coach-Net next year. My brother-in-law has had a generally good experience with them.
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Good choice.
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08-05-2022, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,630
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by happy
We have roadside assistance with Progressive Insurance. It is very inexpensive.....so I suppose you get what you pay for.
They Won't cover labor over 60 minutes. Nor will it fix a tire. It does cover tire replacement, but we have to buy the tire. It is probably best viewed as a towing policy. For that, it is about $27 a year.
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Progressive is very good plan. I don't know I would want my tire fixed as you state on the road? Progressive will pay to have the Service replace with your spare tire & wheel, or mount a new tire. You have to pay for the new tire. I have brand new spare tire (no wheel) under the bed just for that purpose if ever needed. If the flat tire was fixable, I will take it to a Goodyear Truck Center and pay them to fix the flat and it now becomes my spare. If it is not fixable, I will buy a new tire at good price while shopping around versus the duress of emergency purchase on the road.
You are dead right about their towing. They have best I have seen. Will tow anywhere you like within 15 miles ( 3 times / year); or tow to nearest authorized dealer they have no matter where; or allow you to pay delta to tow it even further.
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08-05-2022, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,630
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad
Considering what I'm hearing/reading about AAA, I'm seriously considering going with Coach-Net next year. My brother-in-law has had a generally good experience with them.
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Coach Net came with my new RV purchase and although I never needing any assistance from them, my experience with them was very good. I actually had 2 Roadside Assistance Plans for 1st 2 years. When Coach Net expired I did not renew in favor of my Progressive plan.
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2019 Sunstar 29ve; Toad Lincoln Navigator; RVi Brake 3 & Command Center; Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow bar & Baseplate; Sumo Springs; Safe T Plus; Onan EC-30 AGS; Vmax 250ah AGM; T-Mobile Internet; H/W Heater / Chassis Disconnect Switches; Southwire Surge Guard 44270 & 34951 w/Monitor 40301; Jet Flo Macerator; Alpine SPE500 Speakers; Visio M21D-H8R
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