AAA, Your Thoughts

[Desert Spyder]

AAA Plus/RV - covers my vehicles and bikes. Guess I'll have to check if the Spyder is classified as a bike or not. In any case I've saved on the times I needed roadside assistance and hotel discounts.

Boy wouldn't it be nice if it was not classified as a bike? In California the Spyder is classified as an automobile. Therefore you do not need a special MC permit operate the vehicle. Any three wheeled vehicle in California is considered an automobile. Even two wheelers with a sidecar. As long as that sidecar is attached to the motorcycle I don't know if it's still considered a motorcycle. However as far as AAA is concerned the Spyder is not an automobile. So we are back to the beginning: what in the world is the Spyder ? By the Way, AAA will not cover the trailer towed behind the Spyder ... Unless your tow truck operator does not report the trailer, it is considered a hitch hiker. So you have a trike which is not considered a bike, but is considered an auto but is not considered a car, as far as the state is concerned. Confused yet?

 

[SpyRyd]

I'm not only a "premier member" of AAA, but my home and two cars are insured through AAA. Additionally, AAA subbed out my spyder insurance to Progressive. As you can see I'm a big fan of AAA.

Chris

USAA?

 

[aka1004]

AAA is very nice to have. I used it many times on spyder with tow and fuel but Nevada aaa doesn't provide service for motorcycle. I have Cali aaa and two times I had to have spyder towed in nevada, they wanted me to pay out of pocket and submit reimbursement form. Nevada aaa eventually sent tow trucks both times after many calls back and forth with Cali and Nevada aaa.

Motorcycle tow is limited to 100 miles even if you have premier membership and no coverage for locked key in the trunk for motorcycle. I broke down on the way to Vegas once and had to get a tow to state line than call for another tow to Vegas to split almost 200 mile tow into two...

 

[lyonsden]

So, here's what I found out about AAA for me (at least in Missouri). For Premiere for both my wife and I, it runs about $135 per year. I read somewhere that Premiere covers recreational vehicles; however, when I called them to confirm this it proved not to be true (at least for Missouri). I'd have to fork over additional money to cover the Spyder. We changed to Good Sam that covers everything for a much cheaper price.

We have the Good Sam also and have never had a problem. They also do not have a mileage limit on the towing. It says "To the nearest Authorized Dealer" which in the case of the Spyder could be lots of miles.

 

[CapNCrunch]

UP-CHARGE FOR SPYDER. FLATBED REQUIRED.

I've never had AAA before, but they sent me an offer in the mail and it seems almost too good to be true. $57 for one year of service in any vehicle I'm riding in. Even if I'm a pasenger, rental, Spyder, whatever. This covers tows for any reason, locked out of car service, jump start, and other minor stuff. Im in Nevada and its common for me to be over 100 miles from any town. One tow would cost more than several years of service. Can any of you with AAA experience tell me if this is legit, or am I jumping into a bunch of hidden charges ?

I purchased AAA road service last summer, and was charged an extra premium because a SPYDER CANNOT BE TOWED. It requires a flatbed truck or trailer. It wouldn't hurt to check your policy, 'cause you don't want to have to find that out along side the road.
I'm just sayin'.
Ride safe,
CapNCrunch

 

[aka1004]

I had 5 tows with spyder, all on flat bed in Cali and Nevada(doesn't even offer motorcycle coverage) and there was no up charge but AAA in different states have different coverages so...

 

[MikeinGA]

I have used AAA for 20 years for all my rides. They have allways did a great job coast to coast.

Mike

 

[MRH]

Just be sure you get the add-on for RV/Motorcycle - it isn't expensive to add, but, at least in CA, they won't handle your Spyder without it. This is a no-brainer, and given how far and few between dealerships can be I highly suggest Premier, if you can get it. That adds some very long distance towing. Seven miles isn't worth very much on a Spyder.

 

[otter28169]

I was thinkin about AAA, but I intend to look into Good Sam first. Thanks for the info.

 

[IWN2RYD]

Just one man's opinion here... In the US I have not yet found a universal "Roadside assistance" program that can even be comparable to AAA. What a salesman tells you their service will do, vs. when you are stranded and find out the truth, is all the proof I need.

Even though I represent 100+ Insurance Companies, I do my best to educate our clients to this fact. I ask them to consider the Towing offered on their policy vs. all the added benefits that AAA offers. (And no, AAA is not one of those I represent)

In fact... There are a few Insurance Companies that even offer a 5% discount on your autos if you already have a AAA membership. Depending on the amount of vehicles and coverage's you have chosen, the AAA membership could be paid for in the savings from your auto policies... And then some...

Not to mention, there are Hotel Discounts, Food etc. offered as membership rewards.

My suggestion, read up the the offerings of AAA and find the one that best fits your needs... Good luck regardless!

 

[Tazzel]

I have Spyder insured by Markel and it includes 24 Hour Emergency Road Services. Benefits are

Tire
Battery
Deliver of Gas, oil and other accessories or supplies
Towing only 35miles
Locksmith
Lodging and food for 3 days if stranded.

 

[Jdsd1]

AAA

I've never had AAA before, but they sent me an offer in the mail and it seems almost too good to be true. $57 for one year of service in any vehicle I'm riding in. Even if I'm a pasenger, rental, Spyder, whatever. This covers tows for any reason, locked out of car service, jump start, and other minor stuff. Im in Nevada and its common for me to be over 100 miles from any town. One tow would cost more than several years of service. Can any of you with AAA experience tell me if this is legit, or am I jumping into a bunch of hidden charges ?

Been a member for years, its the best value for the buck you can find, its paid for itself and more

 

[rpatsh]

Check the tow distance, it might be less then 100 miles

 

[Bob Ledford]

AAA

Everyone ahead of me, pretty well summed it up. Check your current insurance policy for having towing and roadside assistance first. It is just like having a fire arm. You carry it for years then the very day you leave it home, you need the darn thing

 

[Spyder Cat]

Yep, what they said! So far as checking your local coverage.
Some states require RV to cover your Spyder, so ask them specifically.
Also about the distance. (Ours is 100 miles, but ours will allow us to use 2 tows to cover extra miles.)

I've had AAA forever and won't leave home without it.
We've had at least 4 tows with our Spyders.
(The BEST towing coverage is a joke. If you need a tow at a time that your dealer is not open, you pay storage/impound fees. Also, it only covers a certain $$$amount. Our dealer is 65 miles from our house and it would cost us over $150 per tow.)

 

[james danny]

NAPA Also gives a 7 to 10% discount on AAA