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Canada’s Premier RV Emergency Roadside Service

Please note that coverage may to take up to 72 hours before activation.
Exclusive to Explorer RV Club members – Get our group rate discount when purchasing the best Emergency Roadside Service program in the marketplace for your RV and other household vehicles! The service is provided by the most experienced provider of Emergency Roadside Service for RVs.

It doesn’t matter if you own a tent trailer, a million dollar bus conversion or something in between – we believe that all RVers have the same basic needs. Starting at only $129, get:

  • Unlimited calls and tow mileage
  • Towing to the nearest qualified service facility
  • Mobile service
  • Flat tire change
  • Lockout assistance
  • Battery boost
  • Travel concierge service
  • Trip interruption reimbursement
  • …and more
Explorer RV Club Members Only

Have Questions? Call Membership Services at 1-800-999-0819 for more details.

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THE PROGRAM

Your Explorer RV Club Emergency Roadside Service (hereinafter referred to as ERS) provides 24-hour dispatching, 365 days a year, anywhere in Canada, the United States, and Mexico when travelling in vehicles covered under this program.
A 72-hour waiting period applies before activation. 

To obtain emergency roadside assistance, please call 1-888-869-4869.
In cellular-restricted areas, dial 1-514-985-8580. 

Reimbursement requests for services not generated through the designated toll-free number will not be honoured. For extenuating circumstances (for example, police intervention), reimbursement requests should be sent to Explorer RV Club Reimbursements at 1-888-869-4869 or by e-mail to [email protected]. 

A pre-qualified roadside service professional will be dispatched to your breakdown location to provide sign-and-drive towing to the nearest qualified service facility, flat-tire change with your inflated spare, jump-start, vehicle-fluid delivery, lock-out service, or extrication assistance within 15 metres of a paved road or highway. 

Members are responsible for the cost of any vehicle fluids and the cost of key cutting or replacement for any lock-out service provided. 

If the vehicle is diesel-fuelled, towing may be necessary. Mobile service is provided on a case-by-case basis. If service cannot be successfully provided at the breakdown location, the service provider will tow your vehicle to the nearest qualified facility.
This benefit does not cover a second tow for the same disabling incident, unless the second tow involves returning to the scene to secure a trailer or fifth wheel. 

When calling for assistance, be ready to provide your Membership ID Number, name, exact location of the disabled vehicle, nature of the disablement, and a brief description of the vehicle. 

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COVERAGE

Your Explorer RV Club ERS benefits cover the primary member, an associate member (residing in the same household), and any dependent children while driving, riding, or travelling in vehicles registered under the plan. 

Coverage applies to non-commercial passenger vehicles (motorhomes, cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, trailers, and bicycles — see specific exceptions). 

Only one live-in RV per plan is covered. Additional member-owned vehicles can be added for a nominal fee. The Explorer RV Club office must be informed of any vehicle changes or inaccuracies, as only listed vehicles are covered. 

 NON-INCLUDED SERVICES 

  • Towing, except at your own expense, of the vehicle, RV, or trailer to a location other than the nearest service center.
  • Repeated roadsideassistance requests for your vehicle, RV, or trailer that, in Explorer RV Club Roadside Assistance’s opinion, require regular maintenance or repairs.
  • Shovelling snow or sand to access your vehicle, RV, or trailer.
  • Service in private areas not cleared of snow or ice.
  • Installation or removal of snow tires or chains.
  • Cost of parts, repairs, or labour for installing parts, testing, or repairing your vehicle, RV, or trailer.
  • Services for vehicles, RVs, or trailers deliberately driven into inaccessible or unsafe areas (private roads, fields, construction sites, beaches, etc.).
  • Any towing or roadside service following an accident (Collision, vandalism, fire, etc.).
  • Towing to a scrapyard.
  • Fees associated with waiting time, stand-by time (ferry line-ups, ferry fees, travel time, border line-ups, planned construction waits, etc.).
  • Fees associated with crossing a provincial or international border.
  • Commercial or emergency vehicles.
  • Services for abandoned vehicles, RVs, or trailers (a licensed driver must be present).
  • In case of a flat tire, any additional cost to purchase, provide, and install a new tire.
  • Towing following a claim – contact your insurer.
  • Unreasonable or excessive charges.
  • Illegal or abusive use of your vehicle, RV, or trailer. 

Note: The subscriber must be on-site when the tow truck arrives; otherwise, service cannot be provided. 

Explorer RV Club Roadside Assistance maintains a wide network of service providers across Canada, the United States and Mexico. However, service-provider availability cannot be always guaranteed or in all regions. 

If no authorized Explorer RV Club service provider is available, the following reimbursement procedure applies:

  1. Contact Explorer RV Club Roadside Assistance and obtain a reference number prior to arranging service.
  2. Pay the invoice directly to the provider of your choice.
  3. Submit the itemized invoice and proof of payment to Explorer RV Club Roadside Assistance within 30 days of the service date by sending the information to [email protected].
  4. The invoice must clearly describe the services performed, location, and amount paid.

Reimbursements are processed according to the program’s terms and conditions and are subject to eligibility validation. 

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COVERAGE TERMS

Your ERS coverage begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the chosen month and remains in effect until midnight on the last day of the 12th consecutive month. ERS coverage is subject to cancellation by either party at any time, upon written notification. The cancellation of the ERS coverage includes the primary member and all individuals eligible for benefits under the plan. All benefits will cease when the ERS coverage expires or when either party cancels. Once ERS coverage has been activated, the coverage is non-refundable. Upon activation, coverage availability, network access, and administrative costs are incurred for the full term of the plan. As such, no prorated, partial, or other refunds shall be issued in the event of cancellation by the subscriber, regardless of whether the service was used. Cancellation terminates access to benefits as of the effective cancellation date but does not give rise to any refund, credit, or reimbursement of fees paid.

COMPARISON OF EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICES

SERVICE EXPLORER RV CLUB GOOD SAM – PLATINUM CAA PLUS RV MEMBERSHIP COACHNET – MOTORIZED RV PLAN
Cost $129 CAD $159 USD (~$217.24 CAD) $188 CAD $340.20 CAD
Spouse yes yes no yes
Dependant Children yes yes no yes
Household vehicles yes yes yes yes
Trailers yes yes yes yes
Motorhomes yes yes yes yes
Towing Unlimited distance Unlimited distance Up to 200 km Unlimited distance
Calls allowed per year Unlimited Unlimited 4 Unlimited
Canadian Coverage yes yes yes yes
US Coverage yes yes yes yes
Mexico Coverage yes yes no no
Lock Out service yes yes yes yes
Flat Tire change yes yes yes yes
Mechanical First Aid yes yes yes yes
Jump Start yes yes yes yes
Vehicle Fluid Delivery yes yes yes yes
Extricating/Winching yes yes yes yes
Trip Interruption Service yes yes no yes
Travel Concierge yes yes no yes
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MEMBERSHIP IDENTIFICATION CARD

Your Club membership number doubles as your ERS identification number. Your card will not expire as long as your membership and ERS coverage is current.

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EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE

Your Explorer Emergency Roadside Service provides nationwide dispatching 24 hours a day, 365 days a year anywhere in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Unlimited calls in a year and unlimited tow mileage, towing to the nearest qualified service facility, mobile service where available, flat tire change, lock-out service, extrication (winching), jump start and vehicle fluid delivery. To obtain emergency roadside assistance, you must call the ERS toll-free number on the back of your membership card. A pre-qualified road service professional will be promptly dispatched to your breakdown location to provide sign and drive towing to the nearest qualified service facility.

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BICYCLES COVERAGE

Bicycle assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anywhere in Canada and the United States, on bicycles registered under this roadside assistance program. In the event of a roadside emergency, a professional bilingual (French/English) coordinator will answer and quickly obtain the required troubleshooting services. The service is offered for all types of bicycles, including tandems, recumbents, tricycles, and electric bikes.

To be eligible for services, the subscriber must call 1-888-869-4869 and/or reimbursement will not apply. Towing: in the event of a mechanical breakdown, your bicycle will be towed free of charge to the nearest repair center, up to a maximum of 25km. The cyclist must be on a roadway accessible to emergency road vehicles.

Service will not be provided in the event of inclement weather. Service will not be provided if the cyclist experiences problems with his or her bicycle at home. Bicycle Assistance is not available to unlock locks, cables, or any other locking device on the bicycle.

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE – NOT COVERED IN MEXICO

If your covered vehicle is disabled while travelling, call 1-888-869-4869 for live phone support to assist with*:

  • Arranging a hotel or rental car
  • Rearranging travel plans
  • Notifying family or friends of your emergency situation

*You are responsible for the cost of services arranged.

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TRIP INTERRUPTION – NOT COVERED IN MEXICO

If your vehicle is disabled due to a collision (defined as accidental impact between the covered vehicle and another vehicle or object which is reported to the local, provincial, federal or state police and which renders the covered vehicle unsafe or inoperable overnight), more than 160 kilometres from your home, reimbursement consideration is available for a total of $600 (with coverage beginning on the day of the collision and continuing for 3 consecutive days at $200/day) for car rental, food and lodging made necessary by the conditions of the collision.

Members must call 1-888-869-4869 and pay for the services at the time services are rendered. To receive reimbursement, members must mail the following information to Explorer RV Club Reimbursements, c/o Assistenza, PO Box #186, Station B, Montreal, QC H3B 3J7 within thirty (30) days of the Trip Interruption incident:

  • A copy of the membership card
  • The original rental/meal/lodging receipt(s) containing the commercial establishment’s pre-printed name, address and telephone number
  • A copy of the collision repair receipt containing the commercial establishment’s pre-printed name, address and telephone number and including the member’s name and address and the vehicle’s make, model and VIN number
  • A written letter detailing the necessity of the expenses
  • A copy of the accident report filed with local, provincial, federal or state police
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OUR PLEDGE

We are committed to providing you peace-of-mind coverage while on the road. Regardless of when or where you find yourself in Canada, the United States or Mexico, our RV network support is just a call away. We stand ready to assist you with timely and courteous professional help for your RV travel needs…trust us!

Call Membership Services at 1-800-999-0819 for more details.

 

Testimonials from the Road

We signed up for ERS a few years ago on our 1994 class A Dolphin motorhome. We’ve never had to use it until last June when we went to the nitro nationals in Cayuga, ON.  When we arrived we were directed to our parking spot in the middle of a field with the other motorhomes, but quickly found ourselves buried up to our transmission pan!  A 4 wheel drive truck tried in vain to help us and also a tractor attempted but only succeeded in popping wheelies and digging ruts.  After a few minutes of head scratching, my wife had a light bulb moment….CALL ERS!!!  Within 40 minutes of making that call, ERS sent in the big guns….a tri axle rotator tow truck!  Much to our relief when we saw C.J. Ricker Mobile Maintenance Ltd. from Dunnville, Ont arrive, we knew our troubles were over.  ERS dispatched the perfect equipment!  Chris Ricker got the job done with ease, professionally and with no damage to our unit.  Thank you Chris.  A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped us from ERS.  ERS is not only for the ageing RVs.  A flat tire, soft field for parking or mechanical problems does not discriminate with the age of your RV.  If you own an RV of any age, there is no better peace of mind to know if something goes wrong (and it will eventually) there will be ERS out there to come to your aid.
Peter & Linette

We got a flat tire on a highway in Kentucky this past winter near a construction zone on a mountain. A very scary situation with lots of freight trucks whizzing by. We called dispatch and had the tire changed and were back on the road within 90 minutes! We captured the experience on video. Your ERS is well worth the cost! Great job!
Vlasios & Beverley

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This is not an insurance contract. This is not a liability policy and does not comply with any financial responsibility law. This is not an automobile liability or physical damage insurance contract. Coverage entitles members to the services promised in the Benefit Guide. The Benefit Guide comprises the entire agreement with the member. No member may take any agreement not expressed herein.

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