Question on Extended Warranty

I love this forum. I have a few questions. Now this is our fourth camper first used pop up decided didnt like pop ups. No offense. Second used hybrid loved it but wanted new Third new hybrid kept for 5 years and wanted total self contained.

Second question is extended warranty I just sent in the papers to cancel our old extended warranty on the one we traded in. Never used in the 5 years, now if we decided are should I say I talk my husband into saying yes, we would wait until the last minute to get it about June or July thinking according to the dealer. They sell xtra ride 7 years for with 100 deduct. Not sure if I may say how much they want for it. My husband real handy not worried about little things about major things. I am just on the fence on this peace of mind or but the money aside for big items. What is the statistics of something going wrong after the first year on travel trailer.

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wdk450

Well-known member
OwensFamily:
It would help the forum advise you if you could state the model you are buying.
 

grizzlygiant

Well-known member
There are many different extended warranty policies with wide variance in coverage, term, deductables, etc.. They are sold as a separate item by the dealer but you can purchase the same or better on line for much less. Reputability of the company varies widely. My personal opinion is to take care of things myself and save the insurance premium.
 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member
Whatever extended warranty you decide on be sure it is one that will be accepted by RV repair shop all over the place and not just your selling dealer. Some warranties will reimburse you after YOU pay the bill. Chose wisely. Good Sam Club has a good one.
 

branson4020

Icantre Member
As others have already pointed out, you can get a much better deal, and a better plan, by shopping around online. I'm sure your dealer would love to sell you the "Platinum Plan." It will definitely put gold, if not platinum in his pocket.
 

GOTTOYS

Well-known member
Many of the extended service contract companies have gone out of business recently leaving everyone high and dry. I suspect this is not uncommon in this industry. Check them out very thoroughly before you invest in them. Check with some of the repair facilities that you will use and find out if they pay, when and how much. Also look at their contract. Cross out the things that they offer which do not apply to your RV. There may not be much left after that. It's one of their "smokescreens". I learned a lot about aftermarket warranties having spent many years in the auto service business. Having said that..the only one I would ever consider is one that is offered by the manufacturer. Save your money..Just my opinion...Don
 

Ray LeTourneau

Senior Member - Past Moderator
As the others have said, be very careful. I would think especially with a towable RV. So much fine print. As jmgratz mentioned, Good Sam would be an option I would consider. They are RV "specialists" so to speak. We had an aftermarket plan on a truck we bought used and it was to our advantage. Having it actually paid for itself. That doesn't happen very often though. Just be careful and read ALL the fine print.
 

Cynusps

Member
We just ordered our 2011 BC 3250TS a couple of weeks ago. Our only other rv was a 29ft Wildwood LE bought used. When is the best time to purchase the extended warranty. I have looked at Good Sam's and they seem to be preferred over most others. Anyone got thoughts or ideas.
 

lwmcguir

Well-known member
All you are doing is prepaying for things you might have to have fixed. Your warranty isn't going to fix big ticket items like a sprung frame or a crack in the front of the coach.

It will usu sally pay for the little items you have fixed and of which many you can do your self. I have never had and will never have an extended warranty unless it says in black and white that it pays for big ticked items. (such as what Ford offered for the 6.0 100K additional miles. It was very specific)

Most if not all of the dealer warranties are you paying in advance for the repairs. Some folks like to do that and finance it as well. NOT ME
 

albertr

Member
I have a 2011 5th wheel which is still under warranty. The TV is a 2005 which has no warranty. I am thinking of looking into the extended service warranty offered through Good Sam for the truck. Does anybody have any experience with this one? Also, I live in Canada and a US address is required. Any address. They really don't care. Could be a friend or a campground, for example. I can provide a US address. Has anybody on here done this? I'm afraid this could get a bit awkward when making a claim. Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks....Al
 

TandT

Founding Utah Chapter Leaders-Retired
"There is a sucker born every minute"
P.T. Barnum

I went to a service guy at a local RV dealer. I asked him what the AVERAGE repair bill was for a 5th wheel in for warranty work. He showed me a stack of invoices he was currently working on. The average was $600-$1500. That is about the price of a decent warranty for up to 7 years. In other words, if you use it more than once, your ahead.
Not saying they are good or bad. You be the judge.
 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member
Keep in mind that labor rates for RV repair are $95-$100 per hour. It does not take long to run up a high bill with those labor rates. Don't think auto mechanics, electricians, plumbers or even doctors make that kind of hourly wages.
 
We plan to do the Good Sam warranty. My question here is about the tire warranty.

We just traded in our year old MPG 185 for a new 2011 North Trail. The cost of the three-year warranty is $547 and with the tire warranty, $648. I wondered if you had any thoughts on the tire option. Here is what you get for $111 over the three-years:
Covers up to $350 per tire for the replacement, labor, mounting, balancing and valve stems for all tires on the vehicle in the event of a failure due to a road hazard. Covered events include tire failure due to collision with road debris, potholes and curbs. No deductible applies to tire claims.

The Good Sam with The only negatives I read about other warranties online were with Go Rving. I won't say here... just google something like this:
go rving extended warranty jason flowers and read carefully. Further google searches will surprise you! It did me!

What do all of you think about the tire option?

AND BTW, where do you go for a How to Back a Trailer with the new Tandem Wheels/Wide Trax Suspension System 101 Class? My poor husband is needing some help! :)

Thanks!
 

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Guess I'll go over to the Good Sam Club forums. They are much more active, and people seem to be just standing by, ready to help. I never get things like THERE IS A SUCKER BORN EVERY MINUTE.

FYI, there are people on this planet that are not mechanically-minded. We are also often TRAVELING *duh*, and we don't know what company to trust when we break down. We do no know how to fix ANYTHING!. Also, FYI, we do not FINANCE our warranties... and actually, we don't FINANCE ANYTHING other than our home. We pay cash for our cars and our TT. It is amazing that people continue to insult me here because I need an extended warranty.

Add to all of the above reasons, in 2 years, my husband will retire. We will be on a very limited budget. We have the cash now to cover the warranty; we consider that a blessing.

For anyone interested... I found the coverage at Good Sam to be amazingly good. THey are also most likely pretty stable and will be around in a few years. They give you a MUCH better price if you cover it when it is still in warranty. And the premium seems to go up as you approach the end. They also do NO cover any "pre-existing" conditions... at least at first. So, if you happen to have any repairs during the first warranty-covered year, and they break again, who knows if that would be covered. We bought our second HEartland a couple of weeks ago. Traded in the MPG and bought a new 2011 North Trail 21FBS. I'm getting it covered now!

Anyone that is like me and live with someone that handles all aspects of the camping vehicles, you should check into the Good Sam Club Emergency Medical coverage. It's awesome. should something happen to us on the road, they will get everyone transported home at their expense, including spouse, grandchildren, PETS!, and even the rig itself! It's around $100 per year if I remember right. WOW!

So, thanks. I'll go elsewhere to ask questions. Oh, and thanks to those who did actually address my question. I appreciate it. It's just that it is pretty disheartening when people call you a sucker and other such names when you are honestly seeking advice. I never did hear anyone comment about the TIRE option. I will be buying our extended warranty today, after I poll some great people on the Good Sam Club forum.
 

GOTTOYS

Well-known member
I went to a service guy at a local RV dealer. I asked him what the AVERAGE repair bill was for a 5th wheel in for warranty work. He showed me a stack of invoices he was currently working on. The average was $600-$1500. That is about the price of a decent warranty for up to 7 years. In other words, if you use it more than once, your ahead.
Not saying they are good or bad. You be the judge.

And of those repairs..How many if any do you think might have been covered by a service contract? They have so many loopholes you will be lucky to use it once..JMHO..Don
 
Honestly, have you guys who are so dead set against extended warranties even read then lately? Here is the info on the one we're purchasing. It's the standard Good Sam CLub warranty. its an exclusionary policy. I'm impressed!

Coverage applies only to the component groups listed herein.

Water Heater/ Boiler Assembly »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer.

Waste System Assembly »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, except for the following:
Whirlpool, jetted, or spa type bath systems
related accessories

Fresh Water System Assembly »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, except for the following:
water filters

Roof or Basement Air Conditioning »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, except for the following:
duct works

Range and Oven Assembly »
(Gas, Electric, Convection, Microwave) Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, except for the following:
doors
handles
racks
cabinets

L.P. Gas System Assembly »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, except for the following:
LP gas

Coach Heating System Assembly »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, except for the following:
duct works

Refrigerator Assembly »
Covers all parts as originally supplied by the coach manufacturer, includes the refrigerator icemaker, except for the following:
doors
door seals
handles
shelves
cabinets

Auxiliary Powerplant/ Generator Assembly » (we don't have)

Electrical Assembly »
Covers all electrical parts as supplied by the manufacturer, except for the following:
all wiring or fiber optics
light bulbs
lenses
cable systems
telephone systems
and any after-market navigational systems

Brake Assembly »
Covers all parts, except for the following:
brake controllers
brake rotors
brake pads
brake linings or shoes

Suspension Assembly »
Covers all parts, except for the following:
shock absorbers
bent axles or springs due to fatigue, impact or overloading

Landing Jacks, Leveling or Stabilizing Jacks, Lift Cranks »
Covers all parts

Deluxe Appliance Coverage »
Covers all parts of stand-alone freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, stand-alone icemaker, electric fireplace, electrical components of a central vacuum system, electrical and mechanical awning components, and trash compactor, except for the following:
doors
door seals
handles
shelves
cabinets
all wiring

Slide Out Room Unit(s) »
Covers all parts, except for the following:
wooden structure or metal structure
slide-out room(s) weather seals
sealing boots
awning fabric

Power Step System » (we don't have)

Entertainment Package »
Covers all built-in electronic audio/visual devices, except for the following:
personal computers
flat panel display televisions larger than 42 inches (yay... ours is 42")
any part or component not originally supplied by the coach manufacturer. Repairs will be made in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines

Seals and Gaskets »
Seals and Gaskets are covered for all of the components listed above

Okay... in my humble, but accurate opinion, this coverage for 3 years for about $500 is awesome!

Angie
 
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