Extended Warranty Recommendation

[jgforstall]

I’ve had my Alpine 5th wheel since 2017 and now considering purchasing an a comprehensive warranty. I’ve also searched this forum and did not see anything related to my topic. If overlooked please point me in the right direction.

Wonder if anyone has recommendations based on experience which company should be considered or stay away from. I’m not a full timer but do travel several months out of the year.

TIA!

[chuckster57]

On a trailer that is 4 years old, you may find it somewhat difficult to find coverage and I wonder what the cost would be.

[jgforstall]

Thanks Chuck. There are several companies that offer warranties and can be quite pricey. Thus the reason for my posting to review the Pros and Cons before making a decision.

[travelin texans]

From my experience with those the exclusion list is far longer than the covered list.
Personally I'd put whatever $$ you intend to spend on the warranty putting it in a bank account so you can determine what to spend it on. If the rv is good you've still got your money to do with as you please.
Not to be rude, but if you're not somewhat of a handyman with some basic tools, a basic knowledge of electrical (12 volt & 120 volt)/plumbing & not afraid to attempt a fix before handing it off to someone else then I'd suggest you rethink rv ownership, there WILL ALWAYS something to fix! Otherwise your rv will spend more time at a repair shop than at a campground.

[Mike&Sandy]

Originally Posted by travelin texans

From my experience with those the exclusion list is far longer than the covered list.
Personally I'd put whatever $$ you intend to spend on the warranty putting it in a bank account so you can determine what to spend it on. If the rv is good you've still got your money to do with as you please.
Not to be rude, but if you're not somewhat of a handyman with some basic tools, a basic knowledge of electrical (12 volt & 120 volt)/plumbing & not afraid to attempt a fix before handing it off to someone else then I'd suggest you rethink rv ownership, there WILL ALWAYS something to fix! Otherwise your rv will spend more time at a repair shop than at a campground.

Agree, you have to be somewhat handy, otherwise, not many camping days in your future.

[dutchmensport]

On a 4 - 5 year old camper, any warranty claim you may try will probably be denied, stating it's a result of normal wear and tear, not a manufacturing warranty issue. When you need it the most, you'll be turned down. Money twice lost.... once for the cost of the extended warranty, second for the cost of repair from your own pocket.

As stated above, figure out how much it would cost you on a monthly basis for the cost of a warranty program and then take that money and save it. When the time comes for a repair you are not able to do yourself, you'll have the money. But, you have to be disciplined to do this, and not squander that saving away.

If you never have to use any of that money for a repair (and that would be a miracle), then you'll have a really nice nest egg to apply to the cost of a new camper's down payment.

[jgforstall]

Thanks Dutchmensport.

[flyingjack]

Warranty: bought our Montana HC 30 days ago; got it home and both front two slide out drawers had the weak bearings fall out-literally. Rather than deal with any warranty; easier to upgrade with Home Depot slides. Most of my last 2013 Mountaineer 5th wheel was same way. Do what you can yourself.