R-pod Owners Forum : Extended Warranty http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Extended Warranty Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:04:13 +0000 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:10:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15171 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Extended Warranty : Thank you everyone for your replies.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147317#147317 Author: Rp0d#3l0ver
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Posted: 16 Mar 2022 at 6:10am

Thank you everyone for your replies.]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:10:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147317#147317 Extended Warranty : I think LA has it right, on average... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147316#147316 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 16 Mar 2022 at 5:42am

I think LA has it right, on average you will always lose on any insurance because the insurer has to make a profit.

The exceptions are subsidized insurances like flood and some medical. So I also only carry insurance that is subsidized, legally required, or for risks that I don't have the resources to cover on my own.

Medical being the primary one, the horrendous costs for that can bankrupt an average person in just a few days. Trailers are dirt cheap and easy to fix in comparison to the human body. ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:42:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147316#147316 Extended Warranty : I ask exactly what was covered... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147307#147307 Author: Blue Ridge
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Posted: 15 Mar 2022 at 11:35am

I ask exactly what was covered in the one I was offered and it did not cover any of the structural components only the components that were covered by their own OEM warrantys. Save your money for other up grades ie: mattress, solar, etc.]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:35:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147307#147307 Extended Warranty : Thank you for taking the time... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147242#147242 Author: Rp0d#3l0ver
Subject: 15171
Posted: 09 Mar 2022 at 3:53pm

Thank you for taking the time to respond...it is much appreciated.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:53:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147242#147242 Extended Warranty : Essentially all extended warranties... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147238#147238 Author: lostagain
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Posted: 09 Mar 2022 at 9:14am

Essentially all extended warranties are a form of insurance or risk transfer.  The person who takes the risk needs to make a profit, thus, in the grand scheme of things, the cost of that insurance includes the cost of fixing the insured losses, administration of the claims system, marketing the insurance, and profit for the person/company taking on the risk.  All of this costs more than simply fixing something yourself.  The tradeoff is gambling that you'll be the one who needs the repairs rather than the person who pays and pays, but never collects.


Personally, I rarely buy any form of extended warranty, because I figure it's cheaper to self insure in the long run.  There are some instances where I have opted to buy an extended warranty, but it did not include our travel trailer.  Most of the stuff that breaks on the travel trailer I can fix myself and the cost of the insurance far exceeds the risk for the cost of parts and the value of a retired geezer's labor.  On the other hand, I bought the Ford extended warranty for our F-150 because I'm not really able to fix serious stuff with it and the parts alone pose a very substantial risk that I don't want to take.  A computer board, for example, can cost as much as the total price for the warranty insurance.  

For those who have the means to pay for extended warranty insurance and don't want to or can't fix their own travel trailers, purchasing such a policy may be a very good idea.  For those who lack the resources to pay and can fix it themselves, extended warranties may be a big waste of money.  It's all a matter of gambling with what can happen and what risk you can accept.
]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:14:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147238#147238 Extended Warranty : We purchased our 177 back in January... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147236#147236 Author: jato
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Posted: 09 Mar 2022 at 8:29am

We purchased our 177 back in January 2011, opted for no warranty and were not disappointed with the decision.  It has been my habit from day one - no warranty or extended protection program.  This has included everything from auto, appliances, cell phones, computers, anything electronic, snow thrower, lawn mower, rototillers, furnaces, air conditioners, everything for over 40 years - this has been followed.  Never been disappointed with that decision.  Take that money that you save from the warranty and invest it, you will be way ahead in the end.
]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:29:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147236#147236 Extended Warranty : Thank you for your input! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147235#147235 Author: Rp0d#3l0ver
Subject: 15171
Posted: 09 Mar 2022 at 6:36am

Thank you for your input!]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:36:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147235#147235 Extended Warranty : One of the few products I say... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147234#147234 Author: Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 09 Mar 2022 at 6:17am

One of the few products I say yes to the extended warranty! And yes I had to use it!]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:17:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147234#147234 Extended Warranty : Does anyone have any thoughts... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147232#147232 Author: Rp0d#3l0ver
Subject: 15171
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 8:06pm

Does anyone have any thoughts on purchasing the extended warranty before your first year warranty expires? Wondering if it is worth the cost and if anyone has purchased it and had to use it?]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:06:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15171&PID=147232#147232