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08-06-2012, 05:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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insurance coverage while full timing
What insurance company do you use? I just got off the phone with my auto insurance company who also offers rv insurance and the rate for the coach came in three times what I was paying for the car. Even by reducing the coverage to actual cash value, ( replacement value coverage) the premium was still 50% more that I was paying on the auto side of things. I have never made a claim, been in an accident of received a traffic ticket since being insured with them. I am sixty-one years old.
Does anyone know where I can get affordable coverage? I am picking up the Newell Motor Coach next week
Thanks for any suggestions
Archie T. Hogan
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08-06-2012, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Home base is Palm Beach, Florida
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I currently use Geico, but have used Progressive and State Farm bundleing 2 cars and the coach. All were cheap the first year or two and then seem to go up even without claims. We just switch when that happens and currently pay about $2400 for 2 MINI's (2010 & 2011) and our coach. The cars and cost are at replacement cost
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Larry & Hedy Brachfeld
2003 Double Slide, Detroit 60
Coach # 646
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08-06-2012, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Thibodaux, LA
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Call Thum Insurance, they are usually recommended by Newell and are familiar with Newells. http://thuminsurance.com/rv-container/newell
I have them on my '93 although I'm not fulltiming yet, can't sell the darn house! I've only had 1 claim for a windshield. No problems with the claim. My installer handled the claim with the insurance.
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08-06-2012, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Corozal, Belize
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I would have to agree with the Oliviers, Thum is a good choice, especially on '90 and up Newell's. When we aquire our fourth Newell, we will still do some double checking. In fact the wife just stated she's on it.
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Bernie & Darcy W.
Living a Dream
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08-24-2012, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 98
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Called Thum and the process was flawless and the price was good. Thank you for the recommendation.
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1995 Newell Motor Coach
House(Sold)
Belonging (Stored)
Full Timing( Already Started)
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08-24-2012, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Heartland
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Archie how did Thum compare to others? I've had Geico for about 6 or 7 year now and price has been good, service can be better depending on where you live and if you ever have a claim. I had an incident with my 28' enclosed that had jack-knifed on ice and Geico screwed me o the trailer. Basically I have been paying for coverage that is not. So, sometimes big is not so good. I've been looking around and I'll probably have to pay a higher premium for sure to get better coverage.
Ken
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Ken
Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
Wanted: Newell Coach Needing Engine Replacement!
If you want to sell, PM or Private Message me. Thanks!
"I know I’m not perfect, and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean."
-Bob Marley
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08-26-2012, 12:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: The U S of A!
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We have Geico for the coach and car insurance. It's around $150.00 a month. We also have the Good Sam Roadside Assistance which is $113.00 a year. Comes out to about $10.00 a month. Well worth it!
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Ed and Melba Covack
1993 Newell Coach Motorhome
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