Frequently Asked Questions § How many people will my coach sleep? § What amenities are included and what will I need to bring? § Can I tow my car? § How do I schedule time in my coach? § How do I get my coach? § What benefits are included in the coach Operating Fee? § Can I buy additional time in my coach during the program? § What is the ownership structure? § How am I protected from litigation or damages caused by others? § What about insurance coverage? § How am I protected from the cost of major mechanical failures? § Is a special driver's license required? § Who can operate the coach? § I've never driven a motor coach! § I don't want to deal with the hassles of storage, cleaning and maintenance! § Is smoking allowed? § How long is my commitment? § Can I sell my share prior to the end of the program? § What are my options when the program ends? § What happens if an owner has reserved the coach, but it's not available due to mechanical breakdown or damage? § What do I do if there is a breakdown or problem on the road? § Who pays for fuel and camping fees? How many people will my coach sleep? The coaches comfortably sleep 5-6. Back To The Top What amenities are included and what will I need to bring? Just bring your clothes; our goal is to provide all of the amenities that you will need for a wonderful vacation. Included are: § Cookware § Dinnerware § Glassware § Cutlery § BBQ grill § Lawn chairs and table § Coffee maker § Toaster § Blender § Hairdryer and much more Back To The Top Can I tow my car? Yes.  CoachShare coaches are equipped for towing and have the power needed to pull most cars . High quality tow bars are available with your coach at no cost.   Please be aware that m ost cars cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground  and the cost to adapt a car for towing is normally much higher than renting a car from CoachShare. Back To The Top How do I schedule time in my coach? You may reserve your vacation time by viewing your coach schedule on the internet and then calling or emailing our reservation office. Our scheduling system provides excellent vacationing opportunities throughout the year. Back To The Top How do I get my coach? You can pick up your coach at our southern California location, or you may choose home delivery and pick-up service for a nominal fee. Back To The Top What benefits are included in the coach Operating Fee? You will enjoy tremendous savings in operating costs compared to private ownership. Monthly operating fees provide the following operating services: § Storage § Preventative Maintenance § Liability Insurance § Physical Damage Insurance § DMV Fees § Satellite Radio & Television Subscriptions § Roadside assistance 24/7 § Non-warranty repair § Professional Coach Management Back To The Top Can I buy additional time in my coach during the program? CoachShare programs offer tremendous flexibility. You may purchase additional shares in any coach model that is offered in any season at any time. This enables you to expand coach ownership to meet your changing needs. Even though additional shares may be in a different coach from the original, the amenities and program benefits will be the same. Back To The Top What is the ownership structure? Each coach is owned collectively by the share owners in an LLC (Limited Liability Company). Your investment is very secure due to the legal protection provided by this structure. LLC's provide excellent liability protection above and beyond that provided by insurance. Back To The Top How am I protected from litigation or damages caused by others? Being a part of an LLC means that you are only responsible for damages that you have caused. In addition, the LLC is the body that deals with litigation and each owner carries only the liability for their share. Back To The Top What about insurance coverage? We provide liability, physical damage, and replacement insurance. Liability coverage is $1 million. Complete details are in your agreement. Back To The Top How am I protected from the cost of major mechanical failures? There are two layers of protection. First, there are warranties provided by the coach manufacturer and their suppliers. Beyond that, CoachShare provides a broad coverage extended warranty agreement. This combination provides owners protection from costly major repairs. Back To The Top Is a special driver's license required? Not usually. However, there are some states that may require a different class of license, normally referred to as Class B. You can check with your Department of Motor Vehicles regarding licensing requirements. Back To The Top Who can operate the coach? The coach is for the exclusive use of the owners. Operation by anyone other than owners is prohibited. CoachShare does not rent coaches to non-owners. Back To The Top I've never driven a motor coach! Don't be concerned. Two days of driving and systems training is included in the CoachShare program. This training is delivered by a professional RV driving company with many years of experience. You will finish the program with confidence on the highway and the knowledge to setup and operate your coach. Back To The Top I don't want to deal with the hassles of storage, cleaning and maintenance! Then this is the program for you! CoachShare provides complete vehicle management which includes maintenance, storage, cleaning and more. We set the highest standards on the condition and cleanliness of your coach. We do not defer maintenance. Only factory certified RV centers perform service and all coaches are maintained to levels that meet or exceed manufacturers' guidelines. This assures you that your coach will be very reliable during the life of the program and will garner a high resale value at the conclusion of the program. Back To The Top Is smoking allowed? No. The interior of the coach is a smoke-free environment and smoking is strictly prohibited. Smoking may take place outside of the coach. Back To The Top How long is my commitment? The program runs for three years. Upon the completion of the program, you may opt to buy shares in another new coach, or simply walk away. Back To The Top Can I sell my share prior to the end of the program? Yes, you may sell your share to a qualified buyer. We will even help you by marketing your ownership interest through our sales channels. Back To The Top What are my options when the program ends? Convenience and flexibility are trademarks of fractional ownership. This certainly applies to your options at the conclusion of the program. You are free to renew your CoachShare membership in a new coach for another three years or simply exit the program with no further obligations. Back To The Top What happens if an owner has reserved the coach, but it's not available due to mechanical breakdown or damage? The coaches are kept in top notch condition and mechanical failure or damage is rare, but always possible. The possibility is equally true for both private ownership and CoachShare fractional ownership. However, CoachShare maintains agreements with suppliers of coach maintenance services that provide rapid response to unexpected breakdowns. This assures our owners that their coach will be back on the road as quickly as possible. However, if an owner is denied use of scheduled time due to breakdown or collision, that owner is given priority in the scheduling system to re-schedule their timeslot. If need be, the length of the program will be extended to assure that all owners receive the time they reserved. Back To The Top What do I do if there is a breakdown or problem on the road? Your safety and security is of utmost importance to us, so that is why we have arranged for the services of a leading RV roadside assistance organization. This service provides nationwide 24-hour emergency roadside assistance with a team of service technicians that are RV experts. This includes emergency road service, towing, fuel delivery, tire change, battery jump start and lockout service. Back To The Top Who pays for fuel and camping fees? You are responsible for all fuel and camping fees during your vacations, 2-day driving/systems training that CoachShare provides and during delivery and pick-up(if applicable). Fuel includes gas or diesel to fuel the coach as well as propane. Back To The Top