GoodSam Roadside Assistance - An Anti-Horror Story

[16ACE27]

I've had RA since we bought this MH in March 2017. First GS for a few years, then FMCA till they jacked the price up, and then back to GS - never had to use it.
Today, towing the Colorado on our trip, the 5 year old battery up and died. Got to the destination and setup the RV disconnected the TOAD where it sat and tried to jump it with a Duck touted lithium jump pack. The truck battery was at 5.0 VDC and the jump pack refused to connect. Instructions say the battery should be at least at 20% SOC.
So dug out an old 12 amp charger to try to fool the jump pack into connecting. Lotsa back and forth between in the truck and under the hood. At some point the trucks BCM got enough voltage to wake up and and the first thing it did was lock all the doors. Guess where the keys were at? ARRRRRG!!!! Who designed this behavior???

Long story shorter I called the GSRA number at 5:45. By 6:45 the contracted RA guy was leaving and I had the Colorado unlocked and running. We were in a rural neighborhood between Deland and DeLeon Springs in Florida, not too far from Daytona, but the contracted company operates out of Titusville. We were very happy with this simple lock out RA experience.

 

[ducksface]

https://www.amazon.com/Gute-Commercial-Inflatable-Professional-Alignment/dp/B09NLY62RT/

Also Works as adjustable seat bolsters for back related complaints

 

[16ACE27]

https://www.amazon.com/Gute-Commercial-Inflatable-Professional-Alignment/dp/B09NLY62RT/

Also Works as adjustable seat bolsters for back related complaints

I actually have the whole kit, just at home.

So I went down to Lowes and picked up a wedge pillow and 6 foot all thread 1/4" rod and a 3 pack plastic putty knife before calling RA. (which I had forgotten covered simple lock outs).
After about a half huor putzing around in the heat my wife asked "Didn't we have RA?"

So like I told the RA guy after he got it open in about 2 minutes: "I had the wedge, I did not have the right reach tool and I did not have the experience"

The RA call cost be nothing.

 

[ducksface]

Spousal Unit managed to tear out the sidewall on the drivers rear tire...AGAIN on Tuesday.
This time I had a full size spare(we're prepared now due to the last time she tore a sidewall)
AAA was flawless and free.

 

[macdaddy1111]

You say a few curse words!

Time for extra set of keys in rv!

Had to push mamma through windows once when locked out of rig when rv door jammed.
Have lock box in propane boot now with extra set for rv and tow.

You headed to beach? We almost to short stay military rec center in SC. Going slay the catfish!

 

[ducksface]

thanks for the extra key reminder.
We don't leave the house unless both of us have our full set of keys
But
You've reminded me to tape a key onto the roof of the vehicles.
We used to, but have gotten out of the habit.

 

[16ACE27]

Had to push mamma through windows once when locked out of rig when rv door jammed.
Have lock box in propane boot now with extra set for rv and tow.

You headed to beach? We almost to short stay military rec center in SC. Going slay the catfish!

Yeah, extra keys to the TOAD would have been smart. We have them - DW never brings her set. Gonna make an extra TOAD key now.

Not going to the beach this trip. It's a work weekend at the MIL's house. Pressure washing and painting.

 

[macdaddy1111]

That sounds like fun! Ha

If it moves salute it, if not paint it!

 

[16ACE27]

That sounds like fun! Ha

If it moves salute it, if not paint it!

It's only fun when the pressure washer back blasts all over you. Refreshing in this beating sun.

 

[macdaddy1111]

I have Retired Marine that washes my house and rentals. Gave him thousands of jobs over 15 years doing properly management so he still gives me huge discount!

I tip my hat to you and drinking a beer to your fine work! Hopefully you get a dinner set for a king!

 

[ohiohillls_rv]

been wanting to share my GS roadside nightmare. new mexico 3 weeks ago.
20 miles out in desert. 105+ temp , all new tires about the 4000 mile point of their newness. blowout rear inner duly . pull off call GS long wait about 230 pm takes an hour to get phone assist. first thing is what is your GPS????? havent take the time to consider a GPS enabled mapping system. Took a time to find one on WEB that doesnt cost first born and half of my crops. called back new phone aide . not sure he cared. their was the services will call within 30 min or so. nah.......... called back same story.

by about 730 pm email that service ticket is cancelled.. we called all tire / wrecker services. they all close about 6pm and wont come out to just change to my spare.

decided to drive into town, staying at a rv park for the night. over priced...
next morning we drove to a tire shop for spare swap. by noon we were ready roll.
GS calls says a service truck at our reported location....?????? you said you cancelled the service ticket!!!!!!!!!! DUH... right hand meet left hand????????????


ohiohills rv

 

[Jimbo57]

been wanting to share my GS roadside nightmare. new mexico 3 weeks ago.
20 miles out in desert. 105+ temp , all new tires about the 4000 mile point of their newness. blowout rear inner duly . pull off call GS long wait about 230 pm takes an hour to get phone assist. first thing is what is your GPS????? havent take the time to consider a GPS enabled mapping system. Took a time to find one on WEB that doesnt cost first born and half of my crops. called back new phone aide . not sure he cared. their was the services will call within 30 min or so. nah.......... called back same story.

by about 730 pm email that service ticket is cancelled.. we called all tire / wrecker services. they all close about 6pm and wont come out to just change to my spare.

decided to drive into town, staying at a rv park for the night. over priced...
next morning we drove to a tire shop for spare swap. by noon we were ready roll.
GS calls says a service truck at our reported location....?????? you said you cancelled the service ticket!!!!!!!!!! DUH... right hand meet left hand????????????


ohiohills rv

Ohio hills Rv you have been have a lot of memories lately hopefully better ones to come

 

[Bob Nodine]

We have road side assistance but experience has told me to be prepared. Murphy usually only haunts those that are not prepared. On our last road trip of over 4000 miles, often on isolated roads, we carried 4x4 blocks, a bottle jack, 1200 foot pound DeWalt impact wrench, Milwaukie tire inflater, torque wrench, and two tire repair kits. That is on top of many other tools. When the Canadian border guards searched our RV and truck they were scratching their heads at all the tools.