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FMCA, Good Sam and New Tires

I have had Good Sam coverage in the past for road assistance and fortunately never needed it. It is expired now and I don't think I'm going back. One reason isthat they keep jamming my mail box with junk almost daily. Does FMCA offer roadside assistance with their plan?

Is their plan a "general" plan...or do they offer all the different things Good Sam does, or would I still need to purchase RA from Coachnet ?

I am in desperate need of new tires before we hit the road this Spring and I really like the sound of the plan being put together with FMCA and Michelin. I've been pricing them and they are in the $2600 to $3000 range and to pay in the neighborhood of $1600 -$1700 would be AMAZING !

I've been to the FMCA site to check for a price to join but have only seen something on the first page for $50 and $40 annual renewal. That CAN'T be the total. I didn't fill anything in to go to the next page. Could someone tell me what that investment is please?

Just looking for some input so I can make an informed decission in a month or 2.

Many Thanks ( I LOVE this forum )

Carl Sandel
1991 36' U280
Northern Michigan

Re: FMCA, Good Sam and New Tires

Reply #1 –
Carl,
I like the new duds in your avatar... ;)
 
When you purchased your Foretravel you could have received a Motorcade membership by calling FOT.  This free one year membership to MC would also have entitled you to one year free with FMCA.  It seems you did not opt for this MC membership at time of purchase.
 
Now you can join FMCA for $50 the first year and $40 for future renewals.  And, the FMCA offers roadside assistance through  Coachnet.  Emergency road service and technical assistance
 
Not sure if you can use the link above, but try.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #2 –
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To quote Carl Sandel:" Does FMCA offer roadside assistance with their plan?

Is their plan a "general" plan...or do they offer all the different things Good Sam does, or would I still need to purchase RA from Coachnet ?

Carl,
Roadside Assistance through FMCA is via Coach-net. In addition to the annual cost of an FMCA membership, the annual RA membership is $109. It also applies to your towed vehicle (toad); I don't know if you were aware of that. I have had to use Coach-net twice to be towed, and they were prompt and efficient. I know that others on this forum have had different experiences. However, I do not receive lots of trash email advertisements from FMCA.
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.

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Reply #3 –
I doubt it will be that good. The discount is 55% of msrp
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #4 –
And.......nobody pays retail any more.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #5 –
I renewed Good Sam because the owner of the campground we use for cold weather camping in Billings, MT, gave me the Good Sam discount. Good Sam sends a BUNCH of junk to my mailbox.

I renewed FMCA because they send a few good publications to my mailbox, and it is an point of entry for Coach-Net membership. I have called Coach-Net for assistance a couple of times. I was very pleased with the assistance they provided.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

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Reply #6 –
I use the Good Sam ERS.  I've used them only the last two years.  They will cover ERS on any vehicle I drive.  All they need is the membership number and that's it.  Prior to that I was winging it with the automotive emergency assistance from State Farm automotive policy.  That said, I've never had to use the ERS with the coach or cars since joining Good Sam ERS so I can't give them a review here...yet.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #7 –
You can puchase CoachNet without being a member of anything.  Price is the same.  It covers your motorhome, the one you tell them you own, and your other family vehicles.  Even if your wife is driving.  I belong to Foretravel Motorcade Club and FMCA.  FMCA has a excellent monthly magazine.  Much better than the other Motorhome magazine.

I feel like a member of the Good Sam Club.  Never have I seen so much mail from a "Club".  They really make me feel wanted :D!  If they quit senting out all the junk mail, they could lower the club dues and lots of other thing.  Don't know how many chrome stickers and temporary membership cards I have thrown away.  I think it is more of a business than a club.  Sure am glad that I don't have to pay their postage bill!
1994 U225
build #4514

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Reply #8 –
you and I are paying the postage bill. :o
just wish you would pickup a little more. ;D
1993 U300, 6v92
build 4366
USAF retired, Flight Engineer, C124, C130
 ATP, A & E.  & ex AI

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Reply #9 –
I suspect that the real cost to Good Sam is what is in the envelopes, not the postage since I bet they get bulk mail rates.  I belonged to Good Sam for the Campground Directory and the discount at their parks.  I, too, got a ton of mail from them.  What a waste of paper.
John Cooper
'91 GV 36'
Oshkosh chassis
Cat 3208T 300HP

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Reply #10 –
Here's another question about tires. My neighbor works for our county and is on the road commission. He drives a weigh master truck home so I imagine he has some pull. I don't think they buy bad stuff from the quality of Suburban parts he's gotten me and the price was VERY NICE !! If he could get a smoking deal on ......maybe a Goodyear or whatever top brand they buy, would you think it would be a good deal instead of waiting for Michelin's ?
Carl Sandel
1991 36' U280
Northern Michigan

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Carl Sandel –
Here's another question about tires. My neighbor works for our county and is on the road commission. He drives a weigh master truck home so I imagine he has some pull. I don't think they buy bad stuff from the quality of Suburban parts he's gotten me and the price was VERY NICE !! If he could get a smoking deal on ......maybe a Goodyear or whatever top brand they buy, would you think it would be a good deal instead of waiting for Michelin's ?

Carl,

There is a good deal of subjectivity in buying tires.  Goodyear, Michelin and Toyo are excellent products.  You should buy the ones that you feel give you the best quality for the best price.  I don't think you will go wrong with any of those brands.  Just buy a tire that is capable of handling your weight per axle.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #12 –
Again,,,do not forget to look at BFGoodrich (made by Michelin in Canada) at Loves truck stops. Deals on multiples.
Gary & Sharon Karnes
1999 295 WTFE 3600

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Reply #13 –
Thanks to all for your thought's, I really appreciate it and figure that I can't go wrong on any of the brands mentioned either. This is a great forum and I tell my wife that almost every day. You are all a real blessing and I am SO happy to be a small part of this family and to own a Foretravel :)
Carl Sandel
1991 36' U280
Northern Michigan
 

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Reply #14 –
Tires!  Have been following the debate for a long time now on the other forums.  As we know, the two makers of "RV" tries are Goodyear and Michelin.  Toyo was also there (and still is), but the manufacturer of SOB of coach was putting under rated Toyos on their coach and there was big law suit.  So they ended up with a black eye because of the SOB coach builder.  On the other forums, Bridgestone, Continental, Hankook and even Sumitomo tires appear to have a following within the ranks of  motorhome owners.  There is nothing wrong with these tires in my opinion, but I know some of the purist will say not way.  They are truck tire with stiffer sidewalls.  In my own experience my, used when purchased, Foretravel came with almost new Sumitomos on it.  The ride is just fine.  The handling is crisp like it should be.  So they are going to stay on there for a while.  They are wearing very good.  Not going to pull them off just because they are not "top of the line" RV tires.  Time will tell. 

Oh, I forgot that some are running Chinese tires, even Navistar is installing them on new trucks.  My choice is no thanks.  You will not find Double Coin tires on my rig!  I prefer American made, but even in tires that is getting very hard to find.  And it is easy to check where tires are manufactured:  DOT codes.  The manufacturing  country factory codes are first two characters which follow the word DOT on the tire.
1994 U225
build #4514