Lazy Daze Owners' Group

Ford Roadside help and/or Coachnet?

April 24, 2014, 10:35:59 am

Yahoo Message Number: 145913

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Good Morning All:

When we picked up our new LD at the Mothership in 2012, I remember one of the employees telling me that for the first 5 years or 60K miles, the Ford warranty covered everything and that additional road-side coverage was not necessary.  Presently, we are planning a long summer trip, and we only have 22K miles on the rig, and have used only 2 years of the warranty.  What are your opinions regarding the purchase of Coachnet at this point to "make sure" all possible problems along the road are covered?  Any thoughts are appreciated.

Bob

Re: Ford Roadside help and/or Coachnet?

Reply #2 – April 24, 2014, 12:56:08 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 145920

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Thanks Joan.

Bob

Re: Ford Roadside help and/or Coachnet?

Reply #4 – April 25, 2014, 03:31:07 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 145947

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Ditto on Coach Net.  In ten years of LD traveling, we have had four times we needed assistance an D they responded professionally, courtesly, and timely.  Worth the price for having the assurance you can get help if you need it.

Bob in Florida '06 30 IB AE

Spark Plug Replacement

Reply #6 – April 25, 2014, 07:10:31 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 145958

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Actually they did not specify the hours.  Looking at the bill, it  appears to be a standardized cost for changing the spark plugs.  Actually I  may have gotten a bargain.
 The computer generated description says 01F0ZPLUGS8 (8 CYLINDER  ENGINE).  I guess I got the last two cylinders for free.  At least  they did charge me for 10 spark plugs.
 In Bluebonnet's defense, they did note on the bill that they did check the  brake linings, battery, and tires and did not charge for this.  (Of course  they may have been disappointed they couldn't sell something else.)
 However as noted, they passed up the opportunity to change the drive belts  which I would not have complained had they done it.  My brother had to have  them changed on his diesel pickup to the tune of more than $2000.  His  dealer (not Bluebonnet) assured him that he should have a new water pump  installed while they were changing the belts just as a precautionary  measure.
 With respect to Dick's comment about changing the spark plugs himself, I  used to do the same on my old flat-head four cylinder Jeep, but I was not about  to tackle the Ford V-10, particularly with the way the engine is hidden deep in  the compartment and with all the accessories they have on them these days.

Barry

From:davidmiller@... Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 2:59 PM To:lifewithalazydazerv@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [LD] Spark Plug  Replacement

Well how many hours did it  take them to do that? david

Re: Spark Plug Replacement

Reply #8 – April 25, 2014, 07:39:26 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 145960

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Same here - I've actually pulled engines and rebuilt cars back when I was younger, but I got out of the DIY car maintenance business once I started driving Japanese cars.
 Our '93 22' LD has a 454 jammed into the engine bay. I took one look at that and figured 'no way Jose'. The shop where we take our cars for regular scheduled maintenance also does work on our rig anytime I figure it's gonna take special tools, equipment ... or skinned knuckles & elbows. LOL
 They flat rated me $200 for labor alone on the plugs, rotor, cap, coolant temp sensor, fuel & air filters. I bought all the parts directly from AC Delco. Even so, they admitted it took longer than they thought. I bought the guys a case of beer, but even so, they got some more money out of me when they installed my air springs. LOL
 Still, I'm pretty darn happy with the way the RV handles & drives. Like most LD owners, I get to the point where I want the rig to "be right", however that is defined.