Jetting out on an RV road trip is an adventure-packed experience, but it does come with some risks.
Things like flat tires, dead batteries, and breakdowns can bring camping adventures to a screeching halt. Worse still, emergencies in an RV can create scary and dangerous situations when you just want to enjoy the ride.
The right roadside assistance plan brings peace of mind because you’ll know who to call for the right kind of help. But beware — not all roadside assistance plans are created equal.
Add-on plans from your cellular carrier or insurer, for example, are notorious for inadequate coverages that don’t really cover an RVers needs during a breakdown.
Let’s dig in to see why standalone roadside assistance is the way to go when RVing.
Why Standalone Roadside Assistance is Clutch
A standalone roadside assistance plan helps ensure RVers the coverages they need when they need them.
What’s the best roadside assistance?
Many plans provided by regular insurers or cell phone providers skimp on the most important features of emergency coverage for RVers.
Limitations of Wireless Network (Cell Phone) Roadside Assistance
You might’ve discovered that your cell phone plan provides roadside assistance for a ‘small’ extra fee. Your RV insurance provider might also offer the same sort of thing.
We understand why this might seem like a good idea, but these plans often come with some drawbacks that can cost you in a big way:
Restricted Towing Distances
Most insurance and cellular plans impose strict limits on towing distances, often as little as 10 miles.
Road trip breakdowns seldom happen near civilization, meaning you’ll likely be out of pocket for towing with a plan provided by your phone carrier.
That’s why standalone plans like Roadtrippers RV Roadside Assistance can save your skin for an affordable price. Standalone plans tend to have much larger tow distances, meaning you’ll be less likely to pay out-of-pocket for getting towed 50 miles on a Sunday because you had a small-town breakdown.
Lack of Specialization
Cellular and insurance plans often don’t cater to the specific needs of different types of RVs. For instance, if you’re towing a travel trailer, you’ll need a tow truck for both rigs. If your phone carrier limits the type of towing allowed, you might find yourself stuck on the side of the road without the right tow trucks coming to get you.
Motorhomes, in particular, require specialized towing knowledge and tow trucks that phone carrier assistance plans rarely understand or cover. Worse still, improper motorhome towing can cause severe damage to your camper. That’s why it’s vital that RVers get roadside coverage from people who get it.
Standalone roadside assistance plans like Roadtrippers RV Roadside partner with companies experienced in towing RVs and other heavy vehicles, ensuring your rig is handled properly and safely.
Restrictive Terms and Conditions:
The fine print of roadside assistance offered by your phone plan often contains restrictive conditions. Beyond towing limitations, it can limit the types of situations covered. Standalone roadside assistance like Roadtrippers RV plans provide clear descriptions so you know exactly what’s covered. The coverages provided are also far more robust and less restrictive than those offered by cellular carriers.
Complicated Claims Processes
Cellular plan roadside assistance often features a complicated claims process requiring that you navigate multiple layers to get the needed help. This can add stress during an already stressful breakdown.
Standalone providers bring a different level of care and expertise to emergencies. Unlike cell phone carriers, standalone roadside assistance providers are exclusively focused on finding various options to help you during an RVing breakdown. Their sole focus is understanding your exact problem so they can send out the best solution to get you back on the road as quickly and safely as possible.
Drawbacks of Insurance Carrier Roadside Assistance
Insurance carriers also offer roadside assistance as a seemingly affordable add-on option to your existing insurance, but this coverage frequently falls short of what RVers need.
Here are the common shortcomings:
Limited Scope of Services
Insurance-provided roadside assistance offers basic coverage, primarily featuring towing and jump-start services. Insurance-provided plans generally take a one-size-fits-all approach, leaving little room for special circumstances like RVing or getting stranded in the boonies.
While they may also offer services such as tire changes, fuel delivery, or lockout assistance, the fine print tends to restrict the usefulness of such offerings — especially for RVers.
Roadside assistance plans like Roadtrippers offer a wider range of services tailored to the needs of RVers, ensuring you receive help in almost any situation. For example, our motorhome plan is specifically designed to get you the expertise and towing capabilities needed should your motorized camper get stranded on the side of the road.
And our Fifth-Wheel Roadside Assistance Coverage helps you get towing for your trailer plus your tow vehicle should you ever experience a breakdown.
Geographic Limitations
You might sign up for roadside assistance offered by your insurance company only to realize later that they limit coverage in the remote area where your RV broke down.
Roadtrippers is all about helping RVers enjoy the far-flung parts of America’s highways and byways. That’s why our roadside assistance plans provide the same quality of service whether you’re stranded in boom towns or the boonies.
Roadtrippers Roadside Assistance: Standalone Coverage Wherever You Wander
We know you have quite a few options out there when it comes to standalone roadside coverage. We’ve hosted over 38 million road trips through our app and are the go-to place for cool and quirky attractions along the way.
When it comes to camping and RVing, Campendium is a popular and well-known tool that’s also part of our company.
Because of this, we think we’re one of the best teams out there to help cover your rig. And that’s why we started our Roadside Assistance program.
Here are the features that we think make our coverage stand out from other options out there:
Customized Coverage
Whether you road trip in a motorhome, fifth-wheel, or travel trailer, we have a plan that’s customized for you, offering peace of mind tailored to your travel style.
Affordable Coverage
We consistently monitor our competitors’ rates and offerings to ensure you get the most valuable benefits at the best price.
RV Expertise
Any RVer knows there’s a special set of skills and tools needed for camping breakdowns. That’s why we have roadside assistance advisors who get the life and know how to find you the right help.
Covered Towing
Cell phone and insurance plans can quickly leave you out of pocket for towing costs outside a small range. Our towing services are available 24/7 and are designed to go the distance to get your RV taken care of.
Emergency Fluid Delivery
Running out of gas or propane on your trip creates a not-so-fun standstill. Our emergency fluid delivery service gives you the essentials to keep your engine running smoothly until you can reach the next service station.
Emergency Travel Expense Reimbursement
Because we understand your RV is also your home, we’ll reimburse you for hotel and restaurant expenses if your camper goes in for overnight repair more than 50 miles from home (up to $1,500).
Food Spoilage Benefit
If your RV power breaks down, you might lose all your food. If this happens, we’ll reimburse you up to $150 per occurrence.
Check out our plans to roll out on hassle-free road trips.
For car trippers and RVers alike, standalone roadside assistance is the most affordable and dependable way to get peace of mind on the road.
While cellular providers and insurance plans may seem convenient, they often come with limitations that can leave you hanging in tough situations. That’s why standalone roadside assistance like Roadtrippers is a must for anyone behind the wheel.
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