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HUNTERJEFF

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Posted: 05/07/12 05:23pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Never happened to me,but what do you do if you break. Down. How do you get towed

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I call Coachnet.


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we are aaa members that includes the rv option - and, we have the extended warranty on our trailer (just to be doubly safe)...aaa send key fobs with all pertinent info should you need to call (policy number, exp date, etc)


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oops, forgot to add...we chose aaa when we had the truck camper as it is considered part of the vehicle when attached

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Not all AAA regions cover RVs, Mine does not, so I joined Good Sam. When I managed a rental fleet, we had them all enrolled with Coachnet, and generally got good service too.


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HUNTERJEFF wrote:

what do you do if you break Down.


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I call GM first, then Good Sam.

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AAA is who I'd call. But, I spend time/money to ensure it is unlikely that I break down.


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Posted: 05/07/12 06:25pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

If I ever DO have a break down (and I never have) I'd call a local wrecker service, tell them what I needed and wait for them to arrive.


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Bigfootchevy wrote:

I call GM first, then Good Sam.

Paul


X2 sort of... I would call Onstar, then Good Sam.


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