AAA is it worth getting?
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Molon Labe
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Alaska
.....I wont have to worry about that.
I'm also eligable for a 10% monthly discount on my Sprint cell phone....thats $84 a year right there...Sweet!
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Post Fiend
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
I might be joining AAA. Having a friend at work hook me up with his AAA towing service to get my truck home last nite, paid dearly for the tow but was happy enough just to have contact with a towing company fast. I'm gonna do more researching on the plans they have so I don't get stuck with a huge towing bill the next time...
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Archdale,N.C.
I might be joining AAA. Having a friend at work hook me up with his AAA towing service to get my truck home last nite, paid dearly for the tow but was happy enough just to have contact with a towing company fast. I'm gonna do more researching on the plans they have so I don't get stuck with a huge towing bill the next time...
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Suffolk, VA
I might be joining AAA. Having a friend at work hook me up with his AAA towing service to get my truck home last nite, paid dearly for the tow but was happy enough just to have contact with a towing company fast. I'm gonna do more researching on the plans they have so I don't get stuck with a huge towing bill the next time...
Oops, never mind I see it now. I've missed it all day!!!
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From: Central Coast of CA
Here ya go bro...it'll help!
I've had a AAA membership for 29 years, since I was 17 years old. It has paid for itself time and time again.
Stewart
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
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From: Twin Falls Idaho
Sorry I'm a little late to the party. I've been with Coachnet for 2 yrs now. They've been awesome! When I breakdown I've always ask for 2 trucks, one for the truck and one for the trailer. they never question it at all. And they will tow me anywhere. When I broke down in Nevada last fall they wanted to tow me to Ceder City Utah cause that was the closed Medium Duty Ford Shop! I had them tow me to a local shop and fixed it myself.
The problem with AAA is they might send out something not big enough to tow watcha got. Had a friend with AAA, had a flat on his Class A motorcoach. AAA sent out some kid in a Pinto with a bottle jack and a star wrench! needless to say he's change providers since then. I'm a firm believer in some kind of roadside help.!
goodness knows I've used my share
Barney
The problem with AAA is they might send out something not big enough to tow watcha got. Had a friend with AAA, had a flat on his Class A motorcoach. AAA sent out some kid in a Pinto with a bottle jack and a star wrench! needless to say he's change providers since then. I'm a firm believer in some kind of roadside help.!
goodness knows I've used my share
Barney
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: N.GA Mountains
I've had and used AAA for many years (currently AAA Premium RV...). Yes, they rely on 'providers' who are often overstated and underpaid - but they were there every time I needed them. My insurance has roadside assistance too, including RV (same ins. co). I've also had Good Sam on/off over the years. (Good Sam will bring your junk and YOU home, no mileage limits - but lacks some of the other benefits of AAA).
Gonna look at Barney's recommendation though!! Thanks!
Gonna look at Barney's recommendation though!! Thanks!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Sorry I'm a little late to the party. I've been with Coachnet for 2 yrs now. They've been awesome! When I breakdown I've always ask for 2 trucks, one for the truck and one for the trailer. they never question it at all. And they will tow me anywhere. When I broke down in Nevada last fall they wanted to tow me to Ceder City Utah cause that was the closed Medium Duty Ford Shop! I had them tow me to a local shop and fixed it myself.
The problem with AAA is they might send out something not big enough to tow watcha got. Had a friend with AAA, had a flat on his Class A motorcoach.
AAA sent out some kid in a Pinto with a bottle jack and a star wrench! needless to say he's change providers since then. I'm a firm believer in some kind of roadside help.!
goodness knows I've used my share
Barney
The problem with AAA is they might send out something not big enough to tow watcha got. Had a friend with AAA, had a flat on his Class A motorcoach.
AAA sent out some kid in a Pinto with a bottle jack and a star wrench! needless to say he's change providers since then. I'm a firm believer in some kind of roadside help.!
goodness knows I've used my share
Barney
Here you go, change out that 24.5 while I take a nap!!!
Lead Driver
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bummer to read, your experience, but as of dec 09, they specifically ask, what type vehicle i had and problem, when i phoned them....(cheers).
Senior User
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From: St Lawrence PA
I got AAA about 10 years ago when I started traveling so my wife could get assistance if I was a state away.
I have used it at least once a year when I lock myself out of the company truck, lost the key on a construction site, bad battery needed jumped, etc.
I have used it at least once a year when I lock myself out of the company truck, lost the key on a construction site, bad battery needed jumped, etc.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Wheatland, Mo
I just checked out the AAA website and it says it will tow TRAVEL TRAILERS.... but not utility or animal trailers. So baiscally I would be hosed if i need a tow when I am pulling the horse trailer or the flatbed with hay on it.
"Non travel trailers such as utility, animal, watercraft,
motorcycle, lawn equipment, ATV, and automobile trailers
are not covered."
"Non travel trailers such as utility, animal, watercraft,
motorcycle, lawn equipment, ATV, and automobile trailers
are not covered."
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Here in No. Calif
This is what I found on AAA website: Motor homes, cab-over campers, tent trailers, recreational trailers and trailers transporting a boat, jet ski(s) or snowmobile(s) are eligible for ERS, including towing up to $200 provided that they can be serviced safely and legally with the equipment available.
I can see them not towing horse trailer if it is loaded for obvious reasons.
I can see them not towing horse trailer if it is loaded for obvious reasons.