Roadside Assistance?

**ridgebackbob** · 02-06-2023, 02:36 PM

Anybody have any comments about the best/worst roadside assistance programs. Good Sam, AAA, other? Just starting to RV this spring and thinking it might be good insurance.

Thanks!

**Soundsailor** · 02-06-2023, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by ridgebackbob

Anybody have any comments about the best/worst roadside assistance programs. Good Sam, AAA, other? Just starting to RV this spring and thinking it might be good insurance.

Thanks!

There have been a few threads on this topic, the search bar is your friend. Seems like most have had little love for roadside assistance. You may be better off putting your money into a fund to have available when needed. Oh, and a good toolkit to make repairs yourself.

**ridgebackbob** · 02-06-2023, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Soundsailor

There have been a few threads on this topic, the search bar is your friend. Seems like most have had little love for roadside assistance. You may be better off putting your money into a fund to have available when needed. Oh, and a good toolkit to make repairs yourself.

That is my thought. I can do most mechanical repairs one might have on a TT as long as there are tools. The truck is in good shape and relatively new.

Thanks much!

**Hoopy Frood** · 02-06-2023, 02:59 PM

It would appear that people have had issues with all RA services, and other people would swear by them. To me it's a crapshoot. We don't carry any simply because we've never had a good experience with any.

**ridgebackbob** · 02-06-2023, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hoopy Frood

It would appear that people have had issues with all RA services, and other people would swear by them. To me it's a crapshoot. We don't carry any simply because we've never had a good experience with any.

Thanks so much. The poor experience of many was the source of my question. It makes sense that the experience would be uneven since I am sure all of the services sub contract the actual providers. Some would be good and some not so good, like most things.

**WhittleBurner** · 02-06-2023, 03:36 PM

Here is a good thread on Roadside Assistance
https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...ide+Assistance

**Jerryr** · 02-06-2023, 08:01 PM

I have Emergency Road Service on our truck for only $1.26 every 6 months with State Farm. It covers the truck and the trailer when being towed by the truck.

I’ve never used the service so I can’t vouch for level of service. But for the cost equal to a medium soda at 7-11 I took the coverage.

I do carry a Makita 1/2” electric impact gun https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XWT08Z...=2MI65ZW7ALVJM and a set of impact lug sockets https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EHK86WS/ in case. I also have an Andersen Rapid Jack https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Manu...dp/B004L6AAUE/

I would attempt to change a tire on the reflection but on my F-450 I’d leave that to a younger and stronger guy.

**ridgebackbob** · 02-07-2023, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jerryr

I have Emergency Road Service on our truck for only $1.26 every 6 months with State Farm. It covers the truck and the trailer when being towed by the truck.

I’ve never used the service so I can’t vouch for level of service. But for the cost equal to a medium soda at 7-11 I took the coverage.

I do carry a Makita 1/2” electric impact gun https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XWT08Z...=2MI65ZW7ALVJM and a set of impact lug sockets https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EHK86WS/ in case. I also have an Andersen Rapid Jack https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Manu...dp/B004L6AAUE/

I would attempt to change a tire on the reflection but on my F-450 I’d leave that to a younger and stronger guy.

Thanks much. We will check that out. This is all I am looking for. Long time State Farm customer so will touch base with my equally long time agent later today.

**markandkim** · 02-07-2023, 03:35 AM

My USAA insurance covers all roadside assistance for free. Glass clause and rental car for $50 a year. That's glass for all of my vehicles, including the RV.

**Bruce M** · 02-07-2023, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by markandkim

My USAA insurance covers all roadside assistance for free. Glass clause and rental car for $50 a year. That's glass for all of my vehicles, including the RV.

Is that insurance for your tow vehicle with USAA. I ask because I just recently went insurance shopping for the RV and USAA doesn't do RV insurance but rather has Progressive underwrite their policy for USAA.