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What Is The Best Roadside Assistance For RV Campers?

Published on March 14th, 2022 by Emily Lawrence

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RV Roadside Assistance Plans: The Best & The Worst

Lots of things can go wrong when you’re traveling in your RV. In many cases, you’ll need help from someone else when you run into a problem like an empty fuel tank, blown tire, or dead battery. This is why roadside assistance for RV campers is so useful.

Picking a good plan can be tricky because there are so many options. Some RV insurance plans may offer roadside assistance as part of the bundle, so make sure you understand everything you’re paying for! You won’t want to pay for an extra service if you’re already covered.

Below we’ll cover some of the best roadside assistance for RV owners as well as some important elements to look out for. You want to make sure your plan gives you the best protection possible.

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Best roadside assistance plans

Good Sam Roadside Assistance

Good Sam is a trusted RV service that provides similar services to AAA. This company specifically services RVs, so you can rest assured that they know exactly what you need.

The Good Sam Roadside Assistance coverage doesn’t come with a lot of restrictions or limits. They offer unlimited towing miles, fuel delivery services, jump starts, emergency lockout assistance, and a broad range of coverage.

Because this company was built with RV owners in mind, the employees are knowledgeable about your needs. They have planned for almost every contingency and have become one of the most popular and well-loved brands for roadside assistance. You can view their plans and pricing on their website.

Coach-Net

Coach-Net has also been well-reviewed by its customers. It’s a bit more expensive than some other options, but you get great value for your money. This company offers 24/7 protection and assistance, so you never need to worry about calling outside of business hours.

Their roadside assistance for RV campers includes unlimited towing miles, tire assistance, battery boosts, and lockout assistance. You’ll never run out of coverage when it comes to these services. They also offer a variety of helpful programs such as hotel discounts, trip interruption coverage, and fuel delivery.

Coach-Net is a premium roadside assistance plan. It does cost a bit, but the benefits are well worth it. When you need help, you’ll be glad you have them on your side. Learn more about their coverage and prices here.

AAA

AAA (American Automobile Association) is probably the first company that comes to mind when you think about roadside assistance. They’ve made a name for themselves in the automotive industry. Although their primary customers drive cars, they offer protection for RVs as well.

AAA offers a variety of plans and some may suit your needs better than others. The standard plan will only tow your RV 3 miles, whereas the AAA plus plan will tow it for 100 miles. Consider how far you plan to travel and what you need when choosing your plan with them.

AAA also offers services like fuel delivery, new batteries, and lockout assistance. They also have a ton of affiliates and partners, so you can enjoy discounts just about everywhere you go.

It’s a pretty affordable service overall, but the assistance isn’t quite as broad as some of the other options on this list. You can learn more about their pricing and various plans on their website.

The Paragon Motor Club

Another good option is the Paragon Motor Club. The classic roadside assistance plan will help you with basic needs like fuel delivery, jumpstart, tire changes, lockout service, and up to 100 miles of towing. These are the main services that most people need, but sometimes you will require additional assistance.

If you need to use their other services, you may be charged an extra fee. They also don’t have any affiliates or partners to speak of, so you can’t count on discounted services during your travel.

If you’re just looking for simple and efficient coverage, this company could be a good fit for you. They don’t have a ton of bells and whistles, but you may not want those anyway. For more information, visit their website here.

The Better World Club

The Better World Club offers services that are perfect for the eco-friendly traveler. Some of these things include environmentally friendly lodging options, bike planning routes, and eco-friendly travel tips.

Of course, they also offer roadside assistance. Their standard package includes towing coverage for up to 5 miles, while the premium membership covers 100 miles. Jumpstarts, lockout service, flat tires, and trip interruption are all included in their plans.

The Better World Club also has a variety of affiliates, discounts, and partners. You will become part of the community when you sign up with them, so you can enjoy access to hotels, car rentals, and more. Unfortunately their range is somewhat limited and they may not offer service in every state.

To learn more about their coverage and pricing, visit the website here.

Other insurance providers

When you buy insurance for your RV, roadside assistance is often part of the package. You may need to select a more expensive plan to qualify for it, but it can be useful to keep your insurance and roadside assistance in the same place.

Their protection includes all the standard things like towing, jump starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, etc. It may not be anything special, but they have the essentials.

Some of the best providers for insurance/roadside assistance include:

Visit each of their websites for more information about their plans, pricing, and coverage. Some of their offerings rival other programs on this list, so be sure to look into each of them. Allstate in particular has stood out in the rankings.

These providers are some of the best options for insurance. If you can get roadside assistance for RV troubles, that’s definitely a bonus you should consider!

What to look for in roadside assistance plans

As you can see, you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a roadside assistance plan. There are a lot of great companies out there and each of them offers something unique. However, sometimes you just need simple and comprehensive protection rather than special offers.

It’s smart to break down the walls and really analyze what you need from a roadside assistance plan. Below is a brief list of some factors to consider when choosing roadside assistance for RVs and motorhomes. If a provider doesn’t provide most/all of these things, they’re probably not worth your time.

  • Range of coverage
  • Towing
  • Blowout repair/replacement
  • 24/7 service
  • Jump start
  • Fuel delivery
  • Emergency lockout assistance
  • Theft protection

There are other benefits that are nice, but not strictly necessary. This includes things like trip interruption coverage, affiliate programs, hotel and campground discounts, and rental services. These are certainly handy plan additions, and you should keep them in mind if your budget allows for them.

RVers looking for valuable how-to information have learned to go to the experts. Forums such as iRV2.com and blog sites like RV LIFE, Do It Yourself RV, and Camper Report provide all the information you need to enjoy your RV. You’ll also find brand-specific information on additional forums like Air Forums, Forest River Forums, and Jayco Owners Forum.

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28 thoughts on “What Is The Best Roadside Assistance For RV Campers?”

  1. We had the same issue several years ago with Good Sam, leaving us stranded on the side of a major highway when our truck broke down. We spent 2 hours on the phone with them and they couldn’t find a tow service for us. We finally called state police and had an officer and a tow truck there within minutes.

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  2. The video you included rang a bell with me. I’m a Good Sam Lifetime member and I too have been given the “we can’t find a provider” runaround by their road service plan. At the time, I blamed it on unfortunate geography and changed the tire myself (100°+ on a no-exits West Texas interstate) but now I plan to be upgrading elsewhere.

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  3. We have had Good Sam, and when we needed them to tow us from the highway into Kingman, Az, they left us without help for over 24 hours. Luckily, we also had coverage through our Farmer’s policy, and they got help to us quickly. Our tow truck operator said “yeah, Good Sam won’t pay enough for anyone to accept their jobs”. We’ve dumped Good Sam.

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  4. AAA will not tow you 100 miles with the plus. They cover $1000 in towing but you can only use $500 per incident twice a year. Worthless!! Deceiving and totally worthless. Broke down and my $500 cover 13 miles. Go with Good Sam. The only thing AAA is good for is avoiding the DMV.

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    • AAA wouldn’t even change my tire on my van with the spare there!!!
      They said they do not cover vans!!! WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?
      Fortunately, I had coverage with my insurance and they came and changed my tire within 30 minutes!!

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    • AAA needs to be explicit with their rv plans. Just went through it with them. Getting a refund on the plan right now. Only covers $500 and just bought it so it won’t run…we’ll guess what, they won’t even touch it if it doesn’t run! Also the owners are deceased and we have to find a way to salvage a title to even register it. She said they run the tag. I need it towed 40 miles to sit on my side yard and I can’t even get it towed. She said it’ll cost an extra $500 plus $250 hr. Guess we’ll have to run it

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  5. I am usually a happy customer of Good Sam’s various RV services. But they get an “F-” when it comes to towing. During the summer of 2021, my 32ft Class C motorhome would not start. It turned out to be the fuel pump. I contacted Good Sam Roadside Assistance. I told them I was parked in a storage yard. They asked me if I was parked on private property. I said yes, the storage yard is not a public parking lot. The idiot agent refused to send a tow truck because I was parked on private property. After a few choice words, I then called my auto insurance carrier, The Hartford. They sent out a big tow truck, no problem. I later complained to a Good Sam manager during a different situation. He apologized and said their agent was mistaken. He said if that happens again, ask for a manager. I told him that Good Sam management needs to better train their idiot agents.

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    • I agree Good Sam is a Bad Scam! I had a blowout on my TT and we waited 3.5 hours for someone to come out to change the tire, and we were in a very precarious spot on a overpass on the freeway in San Antonio, TX. Plus they charged me over $300.oo for a tire that cost $100, I know because right after the blown tire was replaced, we got off the Freeway and went to Discount Tire store, and we had the other 3 tires replaced for $350, and that included New HPreassure valves, New Lugnuts.

      When we got home I called Bad Scam and they were terrible to deal with.
      Oh, and that market BS from the Bad Scam CEO About, “If your not happy, I’m not happy” Please email me! Well I did email him, the email bounced back as a dead end, checked it twice. Pure BS!

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  6. When I moved from NJ to WA I got the top tier Good Sam RV Roadside. When I had a dead battery only nine miles outside of Cheyenne, WY they told me I wasn’t covered there bc they had no service providers there. They said I had to find someone and pay for it myself. Thanx Sam !

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  7. The Texas blizzard of 2021, The old Airstream dealer tech forgot to take the water heater plug out….Long offal story. Anyway, Airstream & Good Sam would not pay for the frozen water heater. State Farm paid for some of the pipes. As I have the Good Sam Roadside Assistance package, I will Email my State Farm Agent..
    Airstream 2360.

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  8. We have AAA and Goodsam. Goodsam will not tow RVs and will not air up tires anymore. We had set up a tow for our Class A 32′ a week in advance. We got to the RV 1 hour before they said they would come to tow it. After 5 hours they called us back and said they do not tow RVs anymore. So we called a tow company and they wanted to charge us $180 per hour with a 2 hour min. We ended up having a company come out to do the work and Goodsam would not reimburse us for what we had to spend for the work.

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  9. I have AAA RV coverage for my passenger car and pickup truck and slide-in camper. When my transmission failed, AAA was unable to tow it at road speed because the drive shaft could not be easily disconnected. Neither could AAA load it on one of their flatbed units because the total height exceeded the legal height limit. Do any of the other RV services have low boy trailers to accommodate the height of a loaded RV or truck and slide-in camper?

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  10. Emily
    We have COACH net for our truck camper. They have worked out OK. But I have friends who have had good Sam’s and had horrific experience dealing with them. Therefore, I would never recommend them.

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  11. Good Sam?? Really? The only time out of 17 years that I called for help, they refused! We’re at the Dunes in Colorado and they absolutely refused due to some lame excuse they wouldn’t pay for our coach being disabled! The only time!! So we cancelled their phony service after 17, seventeen years!

    FMCA however has rescued us several times – no hesitation, no excuses! Only one we have now except for our State Farm – who also have never let us down!

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    • I have FMCA roadside assistance now, and have for six years. Six years ago it was awesome. Now it is horrendous. Left me on the Penn Turnpike for 4 hours, until an RV dealer walked me through a workaround. Later, I was stranded along I-70 for 9 hours. In both instances, the phone contact was absolutely clueless.

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  12. I had a blowout on a trailer and could have use some assistance. Being as it was a Saturday afternoon I could not get anyone to help. This is with good sams. I am debating whether to renew with them when my service is expired.

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  13. We had Good Sam for many years. Then our last trip we had a blow out on our Honda on I-82 south of Kennewick. After almost 5 hours of sitting on the side of the road I changed it myself and limped into Kennewick for a new tire. Sam’s use of excuses ranged from we are looking for another tow service to they don’t do tire changes on busy roadways… I fairly easily could have changed it out but we would use what pay for…. I am 75 and in decent condition…

    But then on other RV sites have seen where Coachnet has left people on the roadside for MANY hours longer than we were stranded.

    So what is the solution? Sounds like the flip of the coin, roll of the dice…

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    • I have seen good reviews for Coachnet. This is the first negative one I have seen.
      I lost a serpentine belt at night on 95 near Richmond and was lucky to make it to an off ramp. Good Sam took good care of me that night. They got me a tow to a campground and service to replace the belt in the morning. It seems AllState has a contract with Good Sam and they did the work.
      I had a blowout on 95 in South Carolina and had to stay on the side of the road for the whole night. I want to be rid of Good Sam.
      I think I will try AllState and hope I don’t need anymore road side assistance.

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  14. AAA + does not provide towing for motorhomes just trailers. I know because I tried after that incident I dropped them like a HOT potato. Paid extra for years and when I needed them they failed.

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  15. Good Sam’s is a joke!! To compare them with AAA is a sacrilege! They are nowhere, no way like AAA! We had a blowout in Montana on I 90 about 25 miles west of Bozeman about 4 years ago. It took almost 4 hours to get help, and then the “technician” did not recognize my hubcaps were press on! When we called Good Sam’s for updates they finally admitted that they were having a hard time finding someone to come out. When I said, “Don’t you have a network of companies who are contracted with you?” The answer was, “No. We go online and look for someone in the area and try to get them out to our customers.” Cancelled and never again! Other than their Campground Guide we have nothing to do with any of their other services! They contract out their extended warranty and other services.

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  16. No mention of FMCA’s Roadside Rescue plan? All the things said about Good Sam be could be said about FMCA’s plan. And the money doesn’t feed one person’s pocket.

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  17. I have used Coach-Net in the passed few years. I would never leave home without Coach-Net regardless what American Express says. I take both with me.

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  18. Good Sam’s left me stranded on the side of the road. I needed a trailer tire after a blow out. I called them. They told me it would be 4-6 hours before help would arrive AND it would cost me over $200. What good is that. We dropped the trailer on the shoulder of the interstate, I stayed with it, we put the bad tire/wheel in the bed of the truck, and my wife took it to the nearest Walmart where she got a tire for $100. This took about 2 hours.
    When this trip was over and we got back home I called and cancelled Good Sam’s for good. Why pay for something which you will have to pay for again.

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