We're trading in our 2024 310rl for a 2026 312rk. When we purchased the 310rl we bought the extended warranty. The tire and wheel warranty. The gap insurance and the ceramic coating. We later discovered the ceramic coating was a joke. Dealer installed time 4 hours it was a spray on. Professional time to do actual ceramic coating 40 hours twice the cost but worth it. Any comments on the Dealer sold options regarding extended warranty. Tire and wheel insurance. The gap one We're getting from our bank.
Extended warranty
- Thread starter kohl447
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Personally, I would avoid all of them. I can fix most issues so I don't buy into RV dealer "fear factor" selling mode. If you ever have something bad happen, Alliance has a repair facility in Elkhart.
Meanjean73
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I agree with Jim and do the same, avoid them all. The money saved from buying the warranty could be used to fix most items on the RV.
I would also hate to fight with the dealership/warranty people while my RV sat in limbo waiting to get fixed.
I would also hate to fight with the dealership/warranty people while my RV sat in limbo waiting to get fixed.
BryanValRox
Elite Member
I would agree with other comments recommending you avoid the purchase. Consider taking this approach, set that money aside in a separate account, maybe a High yield saving for example. Let it work for you just in case you happen to have the need for it to be applied to some unexpected out of warranty repair.
Look at it this way, pay the money out of pocket just in case you might need it, or let it work for you in case you do need it.
The other thing to remember is that you have 2 separate warranties from Alliance. Most extended warranties start day 1 of ownership, so the reality is you have warranty overlap and a 3 year program turns into a two year program as soon as you sign the paper work.
Another consideration is that REGULAR INSURANCE COMPANIES(like progressive for example) offer some programs that you could add to you normally policy that could provide coverage for CERTAIN MAJOR repairs(roof for example)
Just somethings for your to research and think about.
Jwtsg
Well-known member
My $.02 for your consideration is I agree wholeheartedly w the advice above. Keep in mind most failures are components,,,,not the entire appliance, or equipment. Dealers like to add the warranties into the overall financing too so the 3-4. Year warranty is being financed 10-15 years if you’re financing the trailer…
I'm going to be the dissenter on this. It depends. First, read in detail what the warranty covers and you might be surprised what they exclude. If you are satisfied with the coverage, it might make sense. This is an extreme, but one of my buddies is in the market for an RV right now; he has muscular dystrophy so the warranty will give him peace of mind (maybe only until he has to use it). If you are unable, unwilling, don't have the time, or just don't want to bothered with repairs it might make sense. My understanding on the extended warranties is that you had better read what they cover before you sign on the dotted line.
If you have DIY ability and enjoy working on the RV, a RV slush fund is a better idea. However if you are not handy and able to do things yourself a warranty maybe worthwhile? But as mentioned, make sure you fully understand what the warranty does and doesn't cover.
Is there and approval process and how does it work? What shops accepts the warranty? What do those shops think of the warranty?
There is lots of homework to do before signing on the dotted line.
George
Well-known member
If you consider a warranty the terminology may not sound right but you
do want an "exclusionary" warranty
not a "listed component" warranty.
It's easy for a company to sneak in un-covered items in a "listed" warranty. The list is very long but usually doesn't cover as much as an exclusionary policy.
With "exclusionary" you know exactly what it does not cover. If it isn't specifically excluded it's covered.
We bought one on our diesel pusher due to its complexity and it paid for itself. (roof AC, chassis AC, Schwintek slide-out) We did not buy one on this Paradigm because I knew I could fix many things myself. As stated already — If you ain't a DIY'er then a warranty may be a good option for you. Or if you don't mind the dealer sitting on it for months.
And know that although the Alliance warranty is 1 yr some components have their own manufacturer warranties that may be longer.
do want an "exclusionary" warranty
not a "listed component" warranty.
It's easy for a company to sneak in un-covered items in a "listed" warranty. The list is very long but usually doesn't cover as much as an exclusionary policy.
With "exclusionary" you know exactly what it does not cover. If it isn't specifically excluded it's covered.
We bought one on our diesel pusher due to its complexity and it paid for itself. (roof AC, chassis AC, Schwintek slide-out) We did not buy one on this Paradigm because I knew I could fix many things myself. As stated already — If you ain't a DIY'er then a warranty may be a good option for you. Or if you don't mind the dealer sitting on it for months.
And know that although the Alliance warranty is 1 yr some components have their own manufacturer warranties that may be longer.