Towing to the nearest mechanic may not be what you want.  What's the odds
that the nearest mechanic has ever seen a vanagon?  AAA plus provides 100
mile tows, which is the advantage of them - it's more likely that you can
get to a mechanic who knows what a vanagon is.

If you are a good mechanic yourself, then perhaps the additional cost of AAA
isn't needed.  (I think it's around $100/year.  I don't know what regular
AAA costs.)

I've had AAA plus since 2004, and they have always been nice.  No nonsense
about needing an invitation, I don't know what that would be about.  AAA
works in Canada too, if you expect to be in Canada.

Joy

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> I've had Good Sam for years, ever since I tried to upgrade to AAA Plus and
> was told rather rudely by a AAA agent that Plus memberships were "invitation
> only"!! I canceled the AAA and signed up with Good Sam and they have never
> let me down. I've used them three times for tows and once for a jump start.
> Never had any problems and I would highly recommend them. Jeff
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:21:59 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Good Sam Club Road Assist
>
> Hello, All. Anyone part of US/Canada/Mexico Good Sam Club? I joined a few
> weeks ago as I had o camp at a participating campground and one year only
> $12US. Anyway, they have a roadside assistance program for 69.95/yr
> unlimited towing to nearest mechanic(including any attached vehcles or
> trailers). Currently have AAA Plus or Platinum, not sure, but Good Sam
> program sounds good at face value. Thoughts?
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>