majorberry Report post Posted January 24, 2015 My contract with Coach-Net will expire in 60 days so I'm trying to get information on FMCA Roadside Assist. Does anyone know where to get a copy of contract so I can compare to my Coach-Net contract? Have read the highlights of FMCA program from this website but the details are what I would like to compare. I do like that FMCA provides trip interruption for mechanical breakdown, but maybe not for collision. Coach-Net seems to provide for collision but not mechanical breakdown. Would be nice to read each contract so I can make an informed choice. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmspurgy Report post Posted February 8, 2015 FMCA Roadside Assistance is a free benefit of FMCA. You get it whether you have Coach-Net or not. You don't have to choose between the two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 Actually, here is the information on the FMCA Roadside Assist Program: http://www.fmca.com/benefits/fmca-roadassist.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Majorberry, If you compare Coach Net vs the FMCA program side by side, its a no-brainer. I have and have used Coach Net for two years. Labor day last year I had a rear air bag issue while in West Glacier, MT. Coach Net located and had a mobile mechanic on site within 2 hours on Labor Day. He repaired a faulty check valve at no-charge because he said Coach Net pays say good for his time and mileage. Guess who I'll be keeping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 9, 2015 rheald, FMCA Roadside Assist is a benefit that is offered to members of FMCA. However it is a fee based program. FMCA Offers it to members for a reduces annual fee of $99.00. Many folks have and like Coach Net while others have AAA all good companies in their own right. FMCA Roadside Assist is just one of the Service Companies FMCA recommends. I have Coach Net and may also take out AFMC Roadside Assist. My thinking is that if I have a problem in an area that doesn't have a close by service agent from one then maybe the other has one close by. From my point of view is that all road side service companies need to have better coverage in all areas. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majorberry Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the information. Both programs seem to provide all one can expect with about the only difference, collision interruption vs. mechanical interruption. Each of those two differences can be substantial if needed. Perhaps Herman has the best plan by purchasing both. I've been very lucky and never had to call Coach-Net. I have tentative plans for a 10K+ mile trip to this summer, so both plans purchased may be a great benefit if mechanical or collision coverage is required. It's like insurance as it is only needed when something goes wrong. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nostlerab Report post Posted April 16, 2015 After a quick read of the web page, the FMCA roadside assist only covers mounting a customer supplied inflated tire if you have a flat. How many of us carry spares? This is ridiculous for a group of people that have class A motorhomes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FMCANationalOffice Report post Posted April 16, 2015 A new tire can be brought out and mounted. VAS, the service provider, soon will be adding specific language regarding mobile tire service. It will be posted on the benefit page: fmca.com/roadassist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akadeadeye Report post Posted April 17, 2015 I see no need to have two roadside assistant providers. Why? If the one you have does not send the right people, call them back and tell them to do their job! Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted April 17, 2015 FMCA Roadside Assistance is a free benefit of FMCA. You get it whether you have Coach-Net or not. You don't have to choose between the two. Just a correction. FMCAssist is a free benefit of FMCA for medical evacuation and will return your motor home if needed. FMCA Roadside Assistance is discounted to FMCA members, but you need to pay for it. FMCA Roadside Assistance is primarily used for troubles on the road with your motor home. One feature is winching service, now that is not recovery service to lift your motor home out of a ravine; but maybe you are in a campground parked on grass and due to rain, you are stuck, FMCA Roadside Assistance will tow your motor home out as long as the tow truck would not also get stuck. Many campgrounds have gravel roadways and several other roadside assistance services will not winch you out if the tow truck is not on pavement. I currently do not have FMCA Roadside Assistance, but when my current contract runs out, I will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
