The future of RV Repairs could be changing.
What is the real cost of having an RV Breakdown?
While the answer to this question depends on your specific RV, statistics show that the average costs associated with repairs are skyrocketing, landing at $100 per hour or more for labor alone. Many RV owners fail to factor in the cost of parts, however, which generally run 2 times the cost of labor. In other words, for every hour or $100 in labor spent, the cost of parts will average $200, for a total of $300 per hour in total.
Today’s RV is a true testament to our modern ingenuity, but the technological advances in recent years have come with an unusually high cost of ownership. The wear and tear your vehicle endures during travel makes it much more susceptible to costly breakdowns. One of the most popular questions the modern RVer faces, then, is how to accurately prepare for RV failures and the overwhelming costs that accompany them? To answer this, ask the following questions:
What are the Odds?It is a common misconception that newer RVs will not break down. In fact, 3 out of every 10 RV’s will break down by only their 2nd year on the road! 8 out of 10 will break down by their 5th year, and nearly every RV on the road will suffer a major mechanical failure by their 8thyear.
What are the Costs? We mentioned above that the average repair will cost $300 per hour between parts and labor, and when all is said and done, the actual dollar figures associated with RV repairs are surprising. An engine repair can run you upwards of $30,000, while even a simple refrigerator repair averages out at $3,500. RV experts find that the costs of mechanical breakdowns are often overlooked, leading to the popularization of budget planning and protection products for RV travelers.
How do I Protect Myself? RVWarranties will step in to pay for the most common repairs your vehicle will face, and offer a wide array of coverage options to suit your desired level of risk. New or used, motorhome or towable, there is an RV Extended Warranty available to protect your budget. In the past, RV Warranties were a hotly debated topic in the community, but the internet has provided RVers with access to affordable and trustworthy protection options.
One of these online providers of RV Extended Service Contracts, commonly referred to as RV Warranties, is Wholesale Warranties. This company has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, and has been featured on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America for the last two years in a row. The RV Warranty Experts at Wholesale Warranties offer consumers cost-effective options for safeguarding their vehicles against the increasing cost of RV repair.
Jeff Shelton, the owner of Wholesale Warranties, attributes the growth in popularity of RV Warranty contracts to rising repair costs and new consumer benefits. He states, “RVers are noticing the cost of RV maintenance and repairs rising, and they’re searching for ways to protect themselves from incurring the financial burden of a blown engine, lost generator, or dead appliance. To accompany our comprehensive coverage options, Wholesale Warranties has also recently launched our sister site, RVRepairDirect.com, and the response has been overwhelming.”
How do I make sure I get the best repair service? RVRepairDirect.comis an online tool RVers can use to find affordable and reliable RV Repair Facilities in their area through an interactive map feature, and comprehensive review system. While the RV Warranties offered by Wholesale Warranties allow you to take your vehicle to any licensed repair facility in the United States or Canada for work, they provide their customers the added benefit of RVRepairDirect.com, and will personally help warranty users find a trustworthy and cost-effective facility in their area. Jeff Shelton calls this “…the future of RV Repair. For our customers, RV Warranties and RVRepairDirect.com are all about convenience and peace of mind.
While they can take their RV to any repair facility in the country, most choose to use the site because of the convenience and the fact that we have the more influence than anyone in the industry. We don’t represent just one customer, we represent thousands of customers, and not just policy holders, but anyone with access to the internet. We have noticed that customers dissatisfied with their service have dropped by at least 80% since we started the RV repair review process. We understand that the claim and repair process will never be flawless, but this has been a huge step in the right direction.”
It is impossible for anyone to know how much any specific RV will cost in future breakdowns, but more RV protection tools exist now than ever before. RVs are built for leisure, travel, and enjoyment, and knowing that you are protected from the costs of RV breakdowns as well as the uncertainty of choosing a repair facility can allow you to truly embrace this peace of mind.
Whether to purchase an RV protection product or not is a personal choice, but it never hurts to know your options. For more information on mechanical breakdown protection or choosing an RV Repair Facility in your area, visit www.WholesaleWarranties.com.
This article was provided by www.WholesaleWarranties.com.
One Response
RV Warranties, in theory make a lot of sense. Unfortunately, I question the integrity of many warranty companies. They appear to always seek a loop hole to get out of repairing with RV dealers just shrugging their shoulders when authorization for repairs are denied. This leaves the owner in a position to have to battle both the warranty company and dealership. My most recent case involved a rear view camera that failed. It is obvious the cable has been compromised. The warranty company wants the dealership to open up the motorhome walls and ceiling to find the break. The cost of opening everything up by far exceeds just running a new cable and leaves the owner at a severe risk of still being denied reimbursement. Win-win for the warranty company and loose-loose for the owner.