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
Well-known member
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.
