About  2 yrs a go i needed  towed,  one fall for almost  200 mile for a
hole in the block then 30mile for restriction in the fuel tank. Definitely
paid for itself, plus  there are some other little perks.

On Thu, Mar 11, 2021, 8:45 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Sometimes the real benefit of these plans is having the quick contact for
> assistance when needed. When far from home this can become much more
> significant than covering the cost. Since my 2nd RV I have been using
> Coach-Net. In addition to towing services they have also helped me locate
> parts or even tools when far from home. While they don’t have a mileage
> limit they will tow to the nearest qualified facility. Towing the motorhome
> is an event but they cover my family in any car ware driving.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of David
> McNeely
> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:07 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: AAA coverage...worth it?
>
> Is it worth it?  Well, that, as shown by the above two posts, is that it
> depends.  On what?  On to whom the question is being addressed.
>
> For me, AAA membership (or your favorite, but it has to be equal in
> quality, roadside assistance company) is essential for peace of mind.  I am
> old, you might say bordering on decrepit, but I still have lots of go, go,
> go.  But if AAA can do it, I don't have to. Things happen, though I keep up
> my tires, keep up with maintenance, and on and on and on.  Has a deer ever
> run in front of you without warning?  Has me, and I had to have a tow,
> believe it or not.  That wasn't the camper, probably would not have pushed
> a quarter panel into and cut a tire if it had been.  Batteries are
> guaranteed, but sometimes fail prematurely.  In fact in 13 years of Vanagon
> ownership I've had one do that, at roadside campground tens of miles from a
> town, but AAA came through.  In 60 years of driving, I've had more than one
> battery fail prematurely.
>
> AAA will even respond if you are driving a rental, much, much faster than
> the rental company will.  And yes, new cars do fail.  How do I know?
>
> My wife is not even as adept mechanically and physically as I am.  She
> drives.  AAA gives peace of mind.
>
> I have paid the annual membership for AAA Premium by checking for
> discounts on numerous products, including auto maintenance.  But it doesn't
> work for hotels.  If the hotel quotes a price, and you then ask for the AAA
> discount, you'll just get told that that price IS with the AAA discount.
> Not true (otherwise, it isn't a discount, because it was offered to you
> without the clerk knowing you had AAA), but don't bother to try to argue,
> or to let AAA know.  Back when I stayed in Motel 6, they did offer a AAA
> discount, posted on the wall, regular price, and AAA price.  But nowhere
> else.
>
> Well, sorry for the length.  Like I said, it depends.
>
> On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 6:03 PM Erin Daniels <eirejammer@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > For me having AAA is an absolute must. I travel a lot, in fact I
> > ‘vanlifed’ it for six years in my vanagon. Best case scenario is that
> > I don’t need to use it
> >
> > > On Mar 10, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I recently posted about wondering about condition and life of spare
> > > tire
> > in your clamshell.  Many great tips and experiences posted, thank you.
> > >
> > > So...what about AAA?  Many people recommend.  I got a 1 year
> > > membership
> > gifted to me a few years back; I loved it!  Never used it.  Except for
> > their excellent paper maps!  I picked up gobs of them.
> > >
> > >
> > > I think a 1 year membership is about $100.  I've owned my Vanagon
> > > 30+
> > years.  So doing the math, that's like $3000.  Wow...that sure buys a
> > LOT of batteries.  And wire brushes and grease to treat electrical
> > terminals throughout Vanagon.  And, I keep my eye on the fuel gauge
> > and estimate travel ahead.  Flat tires?  Sure, having a reliable spare
> > tire and even a crummy stock Vanagon jack to lift, and spending a few
> > bucks for a better lug wrench works wonders.  So far, we are way more
> > money ahead!  Not to mention the downtime of waiting for the truck to
> arrive.
> > >
> > > But, twice in my experience, bad things happen.  Once blown out
> > > front
> > wheel bearings; another time was a snapped ring terminal on big red
> > wire to starter motor.  Okay, bummer.  So then you pay the big bucks
> > for the flatbed ride of shame.
> > >
> > > That's the thing, though.  Instead of paying over and over each year
> > > for
> > something like AAA, you do your maintenance, and in the worst case
> > scenario you bring out the cellphone and the credit card for the tow.
> > Still, way more money ahead.  Yes, they will have the fuel; yes, they
> > can do the jump to battery; yes, they can tow if that is the only
> > alternative.  All the independent tow guys got this stuff.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thoughts and opinions?
> > >
> > > Rich
> > > San Diego
> >
>