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Old 10-04-2017, 12:03 PM   #1
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Extended Warranty?

i purchased a 2017 Springdale summer land mini and it came with a 1yr warranty. Can you purchase an extended warranty from keystone?
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Old 10-04-2017, 12:22 PM   #2
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I'm not sure if Keystone offers one; I don't recall it. When I bought mine the dealer pushed the Good Sam extended warranty (it was CW). There are others out there. Worth it or not? That's up to you.
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Old 10-04-2017, 01:38 PM   #3
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I purchased an extended warranty in hopes of not using it. Seems when I buy one, I never need it. 🤣

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Old 10-04-2017, 01:59 PM   #4
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Keystone RV Company does not sell any extended warranty coverage, however most dealerships do offer a "third party coverage" warranty. The price of that coverage is optional and varies greatly from dealership to dealership.

An extended warranty is really an insurance policy. There are many different requirements, many different exclusions and many different prices. Each company that sells extended policies is different and very few cover "most of what breaks" on an RV. Most (not all) cover the major components of an RV, but many have specific exclusions and some have "added cost maintenance requirements" that you must pay for at the dealer or the failure may not be covered.

As with any extended warranty, some people see them as an advantage, others see them as an added cost. Depending on how "handy" you are, you may find that the extended warranty is something that you would never use and others may find it something that's "vital to their purchase" of an RV.

Whatever you choose to do, be sure to read the provisions of any warranty carefully. Know what you're buying and that it fits your needs before you write the check.
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Old 10-04-2017, 02:04 PM   #5
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All of the people who purchased the "extended" and never need it... pay for the few claims they do get, plus a GOOD PROFIT!

IMHO .... sucker bet, the HOUSE wins!

p.s. READ THE FINE PRINT, and any deductibles!

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Old 11-16-2017, 02:28 PM   #6
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I have coach net an any warranty has to go to incompeten H W . With in 100 miles and for trailer it only covers mechanical motors nothing else .
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Old 11-16-2017, 04:01 PM   #7
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Old 11-16-2017, 04:40 PM   #8
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I would gladly buy a RV with NO warranty for a small discount.
Go find a reputable repair shop and kiss the dealer goodbye.
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Old 11-17-2017, 03:35 AM   #9
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We are thinking about picking up the extended warranty on our trailer since they only gave us a 30 day warranty because it was used. Seems like paying a little more for the trailer to have peace of mind for 4 years will be worth it.
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Old 11-17-2017, 05:11 AM   #10
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WNY, think very, very hard about spending the money for an extended warranty on your trailer. Search this site and maybe another like Irv2 or similar. I am not recommending yes or no, just saying to look very closely. Might I ask what items for instance you would like to have warrantied?
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Old 11-17-2017, 05:12 AM   #11
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I got the lifetime warranty for free.
I have to go in once a year to dealer or authorized rv repair shop.
the dealer charges $150.00 for yearly service .
it covers all appliances A/C, heating , Water heater, roof, axles , bearings and more.
service must be done every year.
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Old 11-17-2017, 07:04 AM   #12
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As previously stated these are basically an insurance policy. Read coverage limits carefully, deductibles?? Do not assume that all dealers/repair shops will work with all extended warranty companies. Some win and some loose , Your Call
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Old 11-17-2017, 07:17 AM   #13
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Extended Warranty?

I bought an extended warranty when I figured I was DONE working. Mine expired this last month and they replaced my AC unit. $100.00 deductible. Now that I work in the industry, I personally don’t see the need, but appliances can be expensive for a person on a tight budget.
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Old 11-17-2017, 07:30 AM   #14
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I got the lifetime warranty for free.
I have to go in once a year to dealer or authorized rv repair shop.
the dealer charges $150.00 for yearly service .
it covers all appliances A/C, heating , Water heater, roof, axles , bearings and more.
service must be done every year.
I see a number of "dilemmas" in your statement.

First, you indicate your lifetime warranty is "FREE", then you say the dealer charges $150 for yearly service. MOST dealers charge an "inspection fee" of $150 and any "required service" is additional. In other words, you must have your wheel bearing repacked, (another $200), winterization (another $150), refrigerator service (another $75), roof cleaning/sealing (another $225) and the list goes on and on.

Then, when something breaks, only specific parts of the covered items is included. In other words, the fans, corrosion in the freezer compartment or inside plastic components on the refrigerator are not covered but the cooling unit is. Bearings on the axles are covered (only if above repacking was done by the dealer, not covered if done by the owner) but the brake assemblies or magnets are not covered.

What I'm saying is that you need to read the small print on your "free" lifetime warranty very carefully. If it's the "dealer offered "FREE" lifetime warranty" that is managed by National Automotive Experts (NAE/NWAN) I'd urge you to read the documents very carefully.

You can review the FAQ's for the program here: http://www.rvwarrantyforever.com/faqs/ Please note FAQ #3, "Can I perform my own maintenance? The answer is "NO". When I asked specifically if I could winterize my own trailer, the answer was "No, that is part of the dealer required maintenance that you must pay for"
Free, in the case of NAE/NWAN, ain't free......
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Old 11-17-2017, 08:11 AM   #15
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We opted for the extended (7year) warranty/insurance plan when we bought the Cougar.
I'm normally against such plans, but the DW was sure it would be a good idea.
Ours covers all things mechanical, plumbing and electrical. It also covers some of the structural problems as well. Because we have 2 cable slideouts, automatic leveling system, A/C, power awning, fridge, furnace, etc... it seemed like should have have some back up for these items. If our camper were of a more basic design with fewer bells and whistles I think we would not have bought the extension. We also considered that we use the Camper a lot. Lots of miles (over 10k this season) and not always on the best of roads.
Since the factory warranty expired, the plan has covered over $1500 in repairs (parts + labor). We pay for any shipping and a $50 deductible if we use CW or $100 if we go to someone else. Fortunately our CW service group is really good.
Short answer, if your camper has a lot of "extras" i.e. more things to go wrong or lots of planned trips; then I'd say the extended plan can make sense.
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Old 11-17-2017, 11:43 AM   #16
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WNY, think very, very hard about spending the money for an extended warranty on your trailer. Search this site and maybe another like Irv2 or similar. I am not recommending yes or no, just saying to look very closely. Might I ask what items for instance you would like to have warrantied?
I think our biggest concern is the slides. Plus buying used, we are not sure how well the past owners took care of everything, proper maintenance of things. We just don't want to buy someone else's problems...
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Old 11-17-2017, 12:12 PM   #17
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I think our biggest concern is the slides. Plus buying used, we are not sure how well the past owners took care of everything, proper maintenance of things. We just don't want to buy someone else's problems...
Here's a suggestion you might consider. First, you probably don't need a 5 or 7 year "extended warranty" at an "outrageous price", and like most of us who bought new, the factory warranty doesn't cover much of what breaks. In fact, slide adjustment/repair is only covered for the first 90 days of the Keystone warranty.

So, rather than paying $1500 or more for a "insurance policy" that you may never use, why not discuss with your dealer the possibility that you pay an extra $250 or $500 for a "1 year dealer warranty" that would cover the items you're concerned about? If you and the dealer could reach an agreement (in writing) that he will repair those items that fail for mechanical reasons (not things you break or tear up), you might find that it sets aside your fears and gives you better coverage than you'd get from an extended warranty in which you'd have to pay the first $100-500 in deductible, not be covered for most of what breaks and actually have someone local who agreed to fix your trailer if it breaks.

And, if the dealership is reluctant to "stand behind what they're selling" by agreeing to some sort of equitable repair agreement, that will say much more about the dealer's reputation, so in the long run, it may indicate whether he's really standing behind the trailer he is selling to you.

If all goes well, you'd "lose" your investment, but it would be a smaller loss than buying one of the "major extended warranty programs".....
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