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Worked for us, called 800 number and within 1 hour tow had arrived and
we were taken to the repair facility of our choice.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan
>
> netter's ........anyone have any info on good sam's towing
> service??.......good, bad??
> thanks
> jim white
> 78 EII
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we were taken to the repair facility of our choice.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan
>
> netter's ........anyone have any info on good sam's towing
> service??.......good, bad??
> thanks
> jim white
> 78 EII
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Anyone use Camping World's towing service. That's what
I bought soon after I got my coach in '98. Have not
used it, and I hope not to have to use it. When it comes
time for renewal I wonder if I should keep Camping World
or switch.
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
> Jim ,
> Good Sam Towing Service has always come through with flying colors for me. I
> recommend it.
>
> Jim Greer
> South Carolina
I bought soon after I got my coach in '98. Have not
used it, and I hope not to have to use it. When it comes
time for renewal I wonder if I should keep Camping World
or switch.
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
> Jim ,
> Good Sam Towing Service has always come through with flying colors for me. I
> recommend it.
>
> Jim Greer
> South Carolina
Andy,
Thanks for the reply. Do you have to have Allstate auto
insurance to get the towing package?
Richard
> Richard,
> Last year, I bought RV Roadhelp by Allstate which is endorsed by KOA
> and covers all your vehicles.
> After the W States Rally in Albuquerque, we headed South to Ruidoso
> for a week. 240 miles out, we lost a CV joint. When I explained the situation
> to Allstate and that it had to go back to Osborne's in Albuquerque for proper
> repair and that it could not be towed that distance but would need a flatbed,
> they sent a flatbed from Albuquerque (240 mi.) and had it hauled back to
> Albuquerque. They made all the arrangements and paid the bill direct.
> There are probably others as good, but I'm renewing with Allstate and
> would recommend them to anyone.
>
> Andy M, PA
> 75 Palm Beach
Thanks for the reply. Do you have to have Allstate auto
insurance to get the towing package?
Richard
> Richard,
> Last year, I bought RV Roadhelp by Allstate which is endorsed by KOA
> and covers all your vehicles.
> After the W States Rally in Albuquerque, we headed South to Ruidoso
> for a week. 240 miles out, we lost a CV joint. When I explained the situation
> to Allstate and that it had to go back to Osborne's in Albuquerque for proper
> repair and that it could not be towed that distance but would need a flatbed,
> they sent a flatbed from Albuquerque (240 mi.) and had it hauled back to
> Albuquerque. They made all the arrangements and paid the bill direct.
> There are probably others as good, but I'm renewing with Allstate and
> would recommend them to anyone.
>
> Andy M, PA
> 75 Palm Beach
Manny,
Thanks for the input. I wonder from what you said does
that mean that you pay first for the towing and then get
reimbursed later?
Richard
> > Anyone use Camping World's towing service. That's what
> > I bought soon after I got my coach in '98. Have not
> > used it, and I hope not to have to use it. When it comes
> > time for renewal I wonder if I should keep Camping World
> > or switch.
> > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
>
> Richard, we had Camping World before and once we needed it. Had the coach
> towed 9 miles. The towing company wanted ~$200.00. My wife call them and was
> told no problem. The check arrived before the credit card was due.
>
> Manny Trovao
> 73 Custom/ex-Glacier
> San Jose, California
Thanks for the input. I wonder from what you said does
that mean that you pay first for the towing and then get
reimbursed later?
Richard
> > Anyone use Camping World's towing service. That's what
> > I bought soon after I got my coach in '98. Have not
> > used it, and I hope not to have to use it. When it comes
> > time for renewal I wonder if I should keep Camping World
> > or switch.
> > Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
>
> Richard, we had Camping World before and once we needed it. Had the coach
> towed 9 miles. The towing company wanted ~$200.00. My wife call them and was
> told no problem. The check arrived before the credit card was due.
>
> Manny Trovao
> 73 Custom/ex-Glacier
> San Jose, California
Which shop was your "facility of choice"? Buskirk or a local garage, or
would they have towed you all the way to Golby's in Florida if
requested?
>Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:08:58 -0500
>From: "John R. Wright"
>Subject: Re: GMC: tow ins.
>
>Worked for us, called 800 number and within 1 hour tow had arrived and
>we were taken to the repair facility of our choice.
>
>J.R. Wright
>GMC GreatLakers
>77 Eleganza II
>Michigan
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would they have towed you all the way to Golby's in Florida if
requested?
>Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:08:58 -0500
>From: "John R. Wright"
>Subject: Re: GMC: tow ins.
>
>Worked for us, called 800 number and within 1 hour tow had arrived and
>we were taken to the repair facility of our choice.
>
>J.R. Wright
>GMC GreatLakers
>77 Eleganza II
>Michigan
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On this thread, does anyone know of any company that will provide actual
roadside repair? I have had two failures on my coach (that I probably should
have been prepared for, but that was another story) which would have been
trivial 10 minute repairs on the roadsize (an Alternator belt, and a distributor
cap/ignition module), but all anyone wants to do is tow. Since the GMC is a
bit complex to tow, I frankly do not feel that it is wise to tow the coach
unless something catastrophic fails, and hence despite my "Road Service"
package, I almost always end up canvassing the local area via cellphone to
find someone who can actually help. The last thing that I want is a $5.00 part
to cause a tow by a guy who does not know how, and end up getting the front
end thrown out of alignment and/or the frame twisted.
So how about it, anyone know of a road service company that actually gives
road service, and not just towing?
- - Tim
> I endorse RV Roadhelp. When I blew my 455 on I-10 enroute from purchase to
> home, they were great. They had me towed where I wanted to go -- within
> reason. I had Good Sam before and found, through relatives that they were
> good, but then RV Roadhelp offered me more (including covering whatever I or
> my wife happen to be driving) for $20 / yr. less.
>
> Ken Henderson
>
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TPC Services Bellnet: (972)-221-7385
Lewisville, Texas 75067 FAXnet: (972)-221-0393
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roadside repair? I have had two failures on my coach (that I probably should
have been prepared for, but that was another story) which would have been
trivial 10 minute repairs on the roadsize (an Alternator belt, and a distributor
cap/ignition module), but all anyone wants to do is tow. Since the GMC is a
bit complex to tow, I frankly do not feel that it is wise to tow the coach
unless something catastrophic fails, and hence despite my "Road Service"
package, I almost always end up canvassing the local area via cellphone to
find someone who can actually help. The last thing that I want is a $5.00 part
to cause a tow by a guy who does not know how, and end up getting the front
end thrown out of alignment and/or the frame twisted.
So how about it, anyone know of a road service company that actually gives
road service, and not just towing?
- - Tim
> I endorse RV Roadhelp. When I blew my 455 on I-10 enroute from purchase to
> home, they were great. They had me towed where I wanted to go -- within
> reason. I had Good Sam before and found, through relatives that they were
> good, but then RV Roadhelp offered me more (including covering whatever I or
> my wife happen to be driving) for $20 / yr. less.
>
> Ken Henderson
>
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Tim Dawson (tadawson) Owner/Engineer
TPC Services Bellnet: (972)-221-7385
Lewisville, Texas 75067 FAXnet: (972)-221-0393
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Not a terribly bad idea, but what I really want would be much easier for all if
I could just find it. A road service contract that actually provided
SERVICE on the side of the ROAD as opposed to just towing disguised as road
service . . . . maybe I missed something, but both times that I have had to
have things fixed enroute, I managed to find a local shop to come out and do
it roadside, typically for less than $75.00. I can't imagine getting a
motorhome even hooked up to a tow truck for that, much less taken anywhere.
Also, you would think that there would be a lot less liability on the part of
the service provider if they did NOT tow. Kinda hard to bugger up a suspension
if you don't touch it . . . . . . . .
So, at the risk of being redundant, I will pose my question again.
Has anyone found a road service company that will provide on-site labor for
a repair when a tow is not really necessary?
- - Tim
> In a message dated 02/14/2000 2:22:12 PM Central Standard Time,
>
> to cause a tow by a guy who does not know how, and end up getting the front
> end thrown out of alignment and/or the frame twisted. >>
>
> Have a tow bar welded under the front of your GMC so you won't have to worry
> about towing. Not expensive, Not hard to make. If you want dimensions, write
> me direct.
> Justin
>
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Tim Dawson (tadawson) Owner/Engineer
TPC Services Bellnet: (972)-221-7385
Lewisville, Texas 75067 FAXnet: (972)-221-0393
"The world is complex. Sendmail.cf reflects this...."
I could just find it. A road service contract that actually provided
SERVICE on the side of the ROAD as opposed to just towing disguised as road
service . . . . maybe I missed something, but both times that I have had to
have things fixed enroute, I managed to find a local shop to come out and do
it roadside, typically for less than $75.00. I can't imagine getting a
motorhome even hooked up to a tow truck for that, much less taken anywhere.
Also, you would think that there would be a lot less liability on the part of
the service provider if they did NOT tow. Kinda hard to bugger up a suspension
if you don't touch it . . . . . . . .
So, at the risk of being redundant, I will pose my question again.
Has anyone found a road service company that will provide on-site labor for
a repair when a tow is not really necessary?
- - Tim
> In a message dated 02/14/2000 2:22:12 PM Central Standard Time,
>
> to cause a tow by a guy who does not know how, and end up getting the front
> end thrown out of alignment and/or the frame twisted. >>
>
> Have a tow bar welded under the front of your GMC so you won't have to worry
> about towing. Not expensive, Not hard to make. If you want dimensions, write
> me direct.
> Justin
>
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Tim Dawson (tadawson) Owner/Engineer
TPC Services Bellnet: (972)-221-7385
Lewisville, Texas 75067 FAXnet: (972)-221-0393
"The world is complex. Sendmail.cf reflects this...."
