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May 12, 2026

Spring Car Maintenance Checklist: How To Prepare Your Vehicle for Road Trips

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An RV parked in the distance in a campground. There are large yellow and orange daffodils blooming from the ground due to Spring.
February 11, 2026·Maintenance

RV spring and summer maintenance checklist

Get your RV good to go for spring and summer! This checklist helps you trade potential headaches for smooth travels. These maintenance tips save ensure your rig is primed and ready for every adventure ahead.

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February 3, 2026·Maintenance & Prevention

Good Sam vs. AAA automotive roadside assistance

Good Sam provides a more flexible edge for modern travelers. By offering unlimited towing to the nearest shop and including spouses and children under 25 at no extra cost, Good Sam delivers premium, family-friendly value that often surpasses AAA’s tiered mileage and call limits.

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January 28, 2026·Maintenance & Prevention

Good Sam vs. AAA RV roadside assistance

Good Sam offers specialized RV protection that beats AAA’s tiered limits. For a much lower fee, it includes your whole family and unlimited towing to the nearest repair shop—essential for large rigs. Unlike AAA’s service caps, Good Sam offers the flexibility and peace of mind long-haul travelers need.

A white RV driving away on the right side of a road with a blue sky, white clouds, and evergreen trees on both sides of the road.
January 27, 2026·Maintenance & Prevention

Good Sam vs. Coach-Net RV roadside assistance

Both Good Sam and Coach-Net offer essential roadside assistance features, such as unlimited towing to the nearest qualifying service center, RV-specific support, and emergency help, Good Sam comes out ahead with a broader range of benefits that cater especially well to frequent and full-time RVers.

A closeup of a vehicle tire with a yellow strap attaching the vehicle to a flat tow truck.
January 26, 2026·Maintenance & Prevention

Good Sam vs. USAA: Auto roadside assistance

Both Good Sam and USAA provide roadside support, but Good Sam offers a more robust safety net. While USAA is a basic insurance add-on, Good Sam covers you in any vehicle, including rentals. With unlimited towing and family-wide protection, Good Sam is the superior choice for frequent travelers.

A sprinter van converted into a camper driving away on the road with snow on the ground and snow covered evergreen trees along the road.
January 16, 2026·Travel Tips

Top 10 safety tips for winter breakdowns

During a winter breakdown it's important to stay calm, assess the situation, go to a safe location, turn your hazards on, use roadside warning devices, stay inside the vehicle if it's safe, call for roadside assistance, lock your doors, share your location with loved ones, have an emergency kit, and wait patiently and monitor the situation.

A family in a white compact SUV towing their travel trailer through their neighborhood on a camping trip.
December 30, 2025·Travel Tips

What vehicle is best for towing a travel trailer?

Choosing the best vehicle to tow a travel trailer requires several considerations including: Understanding if you have a lightweight, midweight, or heavyweight trailer. From there you'll need to consider: Towing capacity and weight matching, engine power and torque, transmission and drivetrain, and the payload and tongue weight.

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December 29, 2025·Maintenance & Prevention

Motorcycle roadside assistance: What to expect and why you need it

Motorcycle roadside assistance is a paid service that helps when your bike breaks down. It can help during situations such as towing to the nearest repair facility, battery jump-starts, fuel delivery when you run out of gas, and more.

A person inside their car turning the key to start the car.
December 26, 2025·Maintenance & Prevention

What to do when your car won't start

When your car won't start, first ensure safety by staying calm and turning on your hazards. Perform basic checks like gear position and battery status. If needed, jump-start the vehicle safely or call for help.