Time for a Westlake tire update

**Benny&Vickie** · 08-17-2016, 05:36 PM

Have had no issues with Westlake tires so far. I live in Georgia and have Ga Farm Bureau insurance Back in May my 2015 reflection 337 was totaled during a thunderstorm due to a large tree falling across it. Farm Bureau adjuster looked at it two days after accident. I received premium payment for my RV plus sales tax and the $18 tag fee. Due to it being comprehensive only paid $100 deductible.Am now the proud owner of a 2017 303rls. Check out Farm Bureau in your state

**steve gravelle** · 08-17-2016, 05:57 PM

Thank you for your advice!

**Benny&Vickie** · 08-17-2016, 08:35 PM

You are very welcome. Also had damage on my 2013 Ram which was repaired within two weeks. Been a member for years and never had a problem

**TomHaycraft** · 08-18-2016, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by steve gravelle

Tom, wow! Definitely pictures we all should look at! Bending a spindle is impressive! My question is, what insurance company treated you so well? We were treated OK by Liberty Mutual when our fresh water tank blew up, but on an electrical meltdown in our microwave wiring they stiffed us, despite repeated efforts by us and the excellent mobile repair company. I think I will start a thread on good and bad insurance companies!

USAA. I can't say enough good about the company. Along with the adjuster, I questioned the J-wrap and axles. The adjuster (from a 3rd party that USAA contracts with for trailers/RVs) reviewed the history of claims on work performed by the shop, no pattern of gouging for axles and the like. There was limited damage to the J-wrap, but it needed to come off as they de-constructed the side of the trailer to properly fix the subfloor, so no additional labor. We (adjuster and I) approved that. The shop was able to demonstrate an angle on the spindle inconsistent (worse) than the wear that tire had seen, point supported.

USAA is a good company to insure and invest with, I've been with them for 35+ years.

**steve gravelle** · 08-18-2016, 08:17 AM

Tom, one tire would have been a good gesture for Carlisle to keep a customer, seeing as you took better care of them than most (TPMS). Do you need a direct military connection to enroll with USAA? My brother served 20 years in the Navy.

**RGMutchler** · 08-18-2016, 12:58 PM

Steve,
You need direct in line connection to join USAA. Father or mother and I think they have to have been a member for a non vet to join under them. They have opened it to enlisted and NCO's. You can call and verify 1 800 531 8722, their web site is USSA.com. Once you are in and the line remains unbroken then it can go from vet to child to grandchildren.
It is a good organization with excellent service. My rebates each year now total almost half of my auto policy bill.

**arhayes** · 08-18-2016, 03:31 PM

USAA is great and every automobile I've owned for 45 years has been covered with them. Unfortunately they do not provide RV coverage for full-timers.

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**LCBoyer** · 08-18-2016, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by arhayes

USAA is great and every automobile I've owned for 45 years has been covered with them. Unfortunately they do not provide RV coverage for full-timers.

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I belong to USAA. They saved us over $150 years on our RV insurance through Progressive. It's a referral

**arhayes** · 08-18-2016, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by LCBoyer

I belong to USAA. They saved us over $150 years on our RV insurance through Progressive. It's a referral

I'll have to check that out. Thanks!!!

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GOBB61 · 08-18-2016, 04:54 PM

Well after two incidents with Westlake tires a bit the bullet and bought Goodyear G614s I received a really good deal shopping at my Ford Dealership. I will say that Lionshead treated me well replacing the first bad tire and giving me money to mount it. They are working with me on the second tire as well. The G614s have a much higher weight load which I think is the problem with the stock WL tires on these bigger units.

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