Protection Plan offering from Couch's

Personally, most of the bugs were worked out of my r-pod in the first three months - so they were all covered under the included one-year factory warranty.  Now, in year 5, I did have to replace the A/C (and, honestly, it was still working - albeit just adequately - and it could have waited a year), which cost close to $1000.  But, apart from that things have been very trouble free.

As far as roadside, CoachNet was included with the standard and extended Forest River warranties, so you won't have to make an immediate decision.  Over the years, I've had Good Sam's and CAA (AAA's Canadian incarnation) as well - each has their minor +/-, but in the end, they'll all come and fix a flat or tow your trailer to a nearby dealership, which is generally all you desperately need anyway.  For the most part, services are contracted out and the same guy with the same truck will come out to help regardless.  Personally, I've stayed with CAA as I get a bit of a discount on my trailer insurance through them and they cover roadside for my motorcycle (which has been far more prone to breaking down lately) for the same price.

Thanks!!

Airstream-wise, yeah, its going to be a lot of money.  But, like you, I'll plan on full-timing a good part of the year in it and I want to be comfortable.  Retirement isn't imminent, but its not that far off either.  I'll buy a used Airstream - probably 15-20 years old.  I'll strip the interior to the bones, closed-cell foam insulate it for Canadian winters (I plan on taking annual trips to the Rockies ski), likely have to replace most of the appliances and mechanicals, and basically do a full tip-to-tail renovation with an eye to keeping it light (starting with no tile floors or solid-surface countertops).  It'll be a lot of work and I want to spread it out over 18 months or so.