MotorHome Magazine December 07, 2016, 06:42:34 pm This last year I subscribed to MotorHome magazine and found it a bit less than objective on some subjects. Nevertheless, it's good reading material when on the 'throne." At any rate, I received a Final Notice for my subscription with an annual price of $11.97 for 12 issues. So for less than a $1.00 per issue, I've got some additional reading material. Btw, I called their CS at 800-678-1201 and they honored the $11.97 price while their website's best price was $19.97. And so it goes.
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #1 – December 07, 2016, 07:24:12 pm I subscribed to Motorhome magazine for a couple of years, back when FMCA membership included a low-priced medical evacuation service--no longer the case. I quickly discovered that the magazine was nothing more than a glossy promo for big-name RVs. Every issue featured yet another fancy rig on the cover and yet another glowing review. In short, FMCA appeared to be working for the manufacturers, not for me. I dropped my membership in disgust.
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #2 – December 07, 2016, 07:57:31 pm Been tearing out the travel articles for years and placing them in a folder with 50 (okay, 49) tabs for each state. When Kristine and I finally kick the rat race we will visit some (all) of these places. That, to, me, is worth more than the $1 per month cost. I'm thinking we have eight or nin years worth of articles.The shilling for MotorHome manufacturers is good entertainment for those throne visits. I like to compare the specs to our Ruby and laugh at the puny tanks, silly paint schemes and ridiculous prices. Really, really good entertainment.
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #3 – December 07, 2016, 08:15:58 pm Quote from: huskerblue - December 07, 2016, 07:57:31 pmBeen tearing out the travel articles for years and placing them in a folder with 50 (okay, 49) tabs for each state. When Kristine and I finally kick the rat race we will visit some (all) of these places. That, to, me, is worth more than the $1 per month cost. I'm thinking we have eight or nine years worth of articles.Actually, we cut out the articles on travel too. I can't think of anything I do that costs less than a dollar? Maybe a cup of 7-11 coffee? But then, I'll be back on the "throne" within a few hours. Finally, we're RV rookies with so much to learn. Some of our Senior Contributors to the LDO have certainly forgotten more RV knowledge than I'll ever accumulate. And that's a fact.
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #4 – December 08, 2016, 10:31:05 am Quote from: Andy Baird - December 07, 2016, 07:24:12 pmI subscribed to Motorhome magazine for a couple of years, back when FMCA membership included a low-priced medical evacuation service--no longer the case. I quickly discovered that the magazine was nothing more than a glossy promo for big-name RVs. Every issue featured yet another fancy rig on the cover and yet another glowing review. In short, FMCA appeared to be working for the manufacturers, not for me. I dropped my membership in disgust.Andy,I think you're confusing two magazines (and organizations).Motorhome magazine is owned by the same folks that own Camping World (and Good Sam); I agree with your assessment of it - we call it an "adgazine". You'll notice in product comparisons, they always give the highest ratings to items they carry. Their review on shocks a few years ago is what turned us off.FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) is a separate entity (an RV club) with their own magazine and does include FMCAssist emergency evacuation/transportation as part of your membership. Their reviews also need to be taken with a grain (or more) of salt, but their technical articles are often quite useful and they have some great special-interest chapters.Michelle 1 Likes
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #5 – December 08, 2016, 11:23:45 am Michelle said:"FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) is a separate entity (an RV club) with their own magazine and does include FMCAssist emergency evacuation/transportation as part of your membership."I haven't been a member of FMCA for a long time, but when I was, there was a rudimentary evacuation assistance plan in effect. They would help you, but the payment was your responsibility.In looking at their current offering . . .FMCAssistit LOOKS as though they will stand the cost of this service. Since we pay well over $300. a year for a different service of the same ilk (MASA), I am intrigued enough to investigate renewing our membership in FMCA.Has anyone actually *used* this service? Virtual hugs, Judie <-- Sierra Vista, Arizona Adventures of Dorrie Anne | Photographing the West Today: Let me see . . . ******************************
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #6 – December 08, 2016, 02:46:55 pm Quote from: Judie Ashford - December 08, 2016, 11:23:45 amFMCAssistit LOOKS as though they will stand the cost of this service. Since we pay well over $300. a year for a different service of the same ilk (MASA), I am intrigued enough to investigate renewing our membership in FMCA.Has anyone actually *used* this service?Judie,There have been several letters published in the magazine since FMCA added the benefit back in where folks have used the service and been very pleased.
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #7 – December 08, 2016, 04:33:42 pm Michelle, thanks for setting me straight. I thought the FMCA magazine (the one on which I was commenting) was called "Motorhome," but evidently my memory played me false.I was also not aware that FMCA has added back the medevac feature. That was the only reason I joined FMCA in the first place--the medevac service they offered as part of membership was far cheaper than SkyMed, the most widely advertised commercial service.As time went by and I thought about it, I realized that as a full-timer, I really had little use for medical evacuation. Where would they take me? I have no home base. However, this FMCA membership benefit (assuming it doesn't come with too many strings attached) may be worthwhile for those who do.
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #8 – December 08, 2016, 05:32:55 pm From the FMC Website.1. Emergency medical evacuation/repatriationThe plan will pay covered expenses incurred if any covered injury or illness that commences during the period of coverage results in the medically necessary emergency medical evacuation or repatriation (i.e., the member’s medical condition warrants immediate transportation from the medical facility where he or she is located to the nearest medical facility that is capable of furnishing the required level and type of care for the applicable illness or injury as determined by the attending physician in consultation with the Seven Corners medical director).A few questions and observations.1) what is a "covered injury or illness"? 2) "...that commences during the period of coverage..." Does that exclude preexisting conditions ?3) "...nearest medical facility that is capable..." This is standard in virtually all insurance policies, including Medicare so you already are paying for this coverage.4) Here is a big uncovered, commonly occurring issue. Say you are hospitalized in a small facility in rural AZ. The nearest medically capable facility is, let's say, in Phoenix. Medicare/your private insurance, will cover the cost to transport you to Phoenix. No problem there. Now let's say you live in Seattle and your condition will require an extended hospital or nursing home stay and you would much rather do that in Seattle where you lived and had family to help. Your insurance company, and Medicare, will not pay for your trip home. That's on your nickel. $$$$We ran into this some ten years ago when we were on our way to the LD 50th anniversary shindig when my wife had a stroke in Cheyenne and we lived in FL.5) like the extended warranty racket, you better get advanced approval at every step or your claim will be denied. That's not to say this coverage is not worth the $60/year. In fact, given the other benefits, like transporting your RV home, or your cadaver😱, it seems to be a good value. Almost so good that it brings the skeptic in me out. I'm going to look into it. With a skeptical eye.Preliminary investigation seems to indicate you cannot get a copy of the policy so you can read the fine print until you sign up. Or maybe I just haven't found it yet.Ed
Re: MotorHome Magazine Reply #9 – December 08, 2016, 05:42:37 pm Came across some 'fine print'.https://www.sevencorners.com/docs/default-source/fmca_docs/fmca_brochure_id.pdfFMCA Insurance Plans Powered by Seven Corners, Inc."Full details of coverage and services are contained in your Policy. If there is any difference between this document and your Policy, the provisions of the Policy will prevail"Ed
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