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Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Brad Metzger –
          If you folks tune in on what happened to me last year on I-80  east of  Rock Springs , Wyoming  and how FMCA  and their insurance  treated me ---- Not worth it  ,  $3,200.00 worth of proof .  Enter at your own risk .    Brad Metzger

I must have missed that! Would you mind to share the details with us again? Thanks!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #26 –
Yes, please share. I tried searching but nothing.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #27 –
                 Go back 8 months  , FMCA road side insurance          Brad Metzger
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #29 –
               The thing that put my antennas  up was that the wrecker road service company would not take the FMCA card . I ask why not , ---reply was  they don't pay worth a toot , always short pay on each detail . So --that is why I had to pony up  the  $$$$$$$$                                                                                                                              >:(  >:(  >:(  >:(  >:(  Brad Metzger
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #30 –
           So back in Virginia  , talk with my local lawyer , give him my policy / contract on this . Several days later he called me into his office and said  ,  " No use pushing this any further , they have their ass covered , you are not going to win this one ."  He explained the fine print stuff and it all came to an abrupt end .  So , when you mention FMCA  roadside insurance -----now you  know . Not angry with FMCA , but think they might have chosen a different insurance company to look out for their loyal members .                                            Brad Metzger
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #31 –
Not wanting to start another thread on roadside assistance but I'm planning a cross country trip in three weeks and feel like it would be a good idea to have a plan.  I have AAA but they are useless for a large class A due to the limits of coverage and distance.  I assume that Coachnet is the preferred plan out there based on the forum threads that I have read.  When I go to sign up there is a box for a promotional code.  Does anyone here know of a valid discount code and all opinions on the service are welcome.  Also I'm thinking that carrying a mounted spare would be a good idea.  I know there are lots of opinions on that subject too.  Thanks for your input.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #32 –
Reading this old thread has me missing Brad as well.  I sure wish he was here because I know he would chime in..,..,.  and he always had a lot of wisdom to share.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #33 –
Quote from: Geodmann –
1.  I assume that Coachnet is the preferred plan out there based on the forum threads that I have read.

2.  When I go to sign up there is a box for a promotional code.  Does anyone here know of a valid discount code...

3.  all opinions on the service are welcome.

4.  Also I'm thinking that carrying a mounted spare would be a good idea.  I know there are lots of opinions on that subject too. 

5.  Thanks for your input.
1.  Coach-Net is preferred by some members...but without running a poll wouldn't know if it is the MOST preferred plan.

2.  I have never seen any mention (on this Forum or elsewhere) of a valid promo code for Coach-Net.

3.  We have had Coach-Net coverage for 10 years, and never had to call them or use it, so I can truthfully say it has worked perfectly for us.  :thumbsup:

4.  We don't carry a mounted spare.  Other Forum members do carry one.  If you have the room, why not carry one if it would make you happy?

5.  Yer Welcome!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #34 –
If I wanted to carry a spare it would be tire only and placed in a storage container on the roof unless I had plenty of empty space in the lower storage compartments.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #35 –
I can't speak for everyone but we had to use CoachNet three times. One time in Canada was a tow for 650 miles this summer. We had an overheating problem and we had to be towed twice. Each of these times Coach net made all the arrangements and assured that the shop will go into was qualified to accomplish the work. I have heard complaints and comments about other towing services, but I have never heard a complaint about CoachNet
Jim Busby
2015 IH

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Reply #36 –
I have had "Coach Net Premium" policy for over 20 years. Over those years I have had to use them Three (3) times for tire service. The first time I had a right front blow out on a BlueBird Wanderlodge on I 85 east of Atlanta, GA. no problem fast service got a New tire at a reasonable price. The second time I had a inside rear blow out near Gainesville Florida, they sent out a very good service company with a very knowledgeable service tech with a new tire, excellent fast service. The only PAIN was the new tire was sold to me at full retail. From that time on I have carried a spare tire only, covered on my roof. I have never needed it to date.    ^.^d    Premium covers "All of my vehicles".
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

Re: FMCA va Coachnet

Reply #37 –
Well.... I try to keep my mouth shut but sometimes, I just can help myself!  ;D

Over the last 20 or so years, I have read at least 200 threads on this subject, on the various boards to which I belong ...... this one, the Wanderlodge Board (all 3), Busconversions (both of them) Truck Conversions , WE RV, Van Life, Prevost board, Newell board, MCI Board, and a number of minor ones I won't mention. Here is my considered and studied opinion, based on all the research I have done:

IT'S A CRAP SHOOT!!!  :headwall:  :facepalm:  :(

It depends on many variables.... First, who you get on the phone. You may get Miss Fully-Informed or Miss Congeniality. Or, you may get Miss Clueless or Miss Ima Angry Know-IT-All. Then, it depends on who they contract with in your location: Mr. Dealership with all the right equipment and knowledge, or Bubba McNut with his 1948 Army Surplus Sherman Tank Retriever ("We'll Pull You Out If You Can Stand the Pull!). Or maybe Tiny Wannabe with his 1 ton wrecker and Harbor Freight jumper cables.

For every post that recommends a given provider I can find 2 posts that say they are horrible... and vice -versa.  There are no guarantees and they all have their butts covered, no matter what the ads say.

While I don't have any breakdown insurance. I do keep a list of any towing/repair company (the actual company) that anyone has used with good results. Even those in areas I will probably never visit... just in case!  ;D

I am also I big believer in PREVENTIVE maintenance. Look at stuff. Fix broken stuff as much as possible. I've had people say they don't look at stuff because they don't know what to look at. Look anyway! Get down & look UNDER the coach! Don't GET under the coach, just LOOK! If you look at your coach all the time, you will recognize when something LOOKS different. You may not know why, But you can get on here and post.

"My widget done gone catawampus! Should it be catawampus? I posted a pic"
Then someone will tell you either "That widget is fine" or, " You need to find a widget mechanic! That's gonna' cause problems!"

Remember, the road hazard people are betting you that you WILL NOT break down.
You are betting them you will....

How much are you willing to bet?

TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D