Purchasing a Vintage 92

[Pete Masterson]

On Jun 29, 2009, at 10:01 AM, Haas wrote:

1) Should one purchase an Emergency Road Service? If yes, please make a referral.

Generally a good idea. Good Sam ERS (must be a Good Sam member) is solid. So is Coach Net. You can get a good price if you're an FMCA member. Annual cost <$150 (my GS renewal was $129).

AAA has "RV coverage" in some areas, but service is spotty and they don't do a good job with RVs, especially something as large and complex as a Wanderlodge.

Had to use the ERS twice in one day (it was a bad day).

Had a blow out somewhere in Texas. Don't buy through Good Sam, they're overpriced. Buy from the guy by the side of the road. Won't be cheap, but better than the "National Goodyear Good Sam price."

Note: I carry about $1000 cash in the safe when I'm on the road. While most of the time service providers will take a credit card, once in a while you might be caught needing to pay in cash.

2) Is there a preferred liability/collision/medical coverage insurer you could recommend?

First year, I had insurance through a broker that put me with Progressive, I think.

Recently, I got coverage through a broker working with FMCA.

You need to be careful about the coverage you choose -- an RV used full time will need coverage that's both like auto coverage -- but also with aspects of a homeowner's policy.

Some auto policies will cover RVs, but they tend to not cover all the risks you're exposed to -- so it's better to stick with a true RV policy. It pays to shop around, but be sure to compare actual terms, not final price.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

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