Roadside Assistance

[Superduper]

Is there such thing for trailers? Was searching to ease peace of mind for some upcoming trips but had no luck. Looks like flatbed car haulers are specifically excluded on every plan I saw.

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[schmism]

I always heard AAA would change a tire on anything if the member who called it was standing there. I know for a fact that a AAA member (a friend) who was caravaning with fellow jeepers. Jeep person B had a flat group pulls over. AAA member calls in need tire changed, dispatched truck shows up, member says fix my friends tire please. guy does it, takes down AAA membership number and leaves.

 

[Ted Summey]

AAA is a good starting point. My insurance company has a roadside program for members including trailers, campers, boat trailers etc

 

[sam5570]

i have yet to hear of any of the roadside assistance people being what they say they are. my neice sat on interstate 40 over 2 hours just north of knoxxville tenn waiting on AAA to come and change a flat. all these insurance companys who sell you that coverage have got alot of bad reviews, and over the years i can say i have not talk to anyone who was satisfied wiyh there service. put you a spare tire and extra set of bearings in truck with you and tool box and hammer down.

 

[RollingsFarms]

i have yet to hear of any of the roadside assistance people being what they say they are. my neice sat on interstate 40 over 2 hours just north of knoxxville tenn waiting on AAA to come and change a flat. all these insurance companys who sell you that coverage have got alot of bad reviews, and over the years i can say i have not talk to anyone who was satisfied wiyh there service. put you a spare tire and extra set of bearings in truck with you and tool box and hammer down.

This 100%

 

[SPMMD]

Interestingly, after calling AAA last week, the dispatched tow truck refused to help change a flat on my trailer! I'm triple A, triple A doesn't service trailers he said. I was towing withy truck, on my trailer was my car, and they wouldn't help! On my return home, I spoke to my trailer guy who said he carries AAA RV Trailer plus coverage and AAA has frequently changed tires and towed trailers for him! I guess the AAA tow drivers are purely the luck of the draw?

 

[schmism]

They are contract guys. On a different jeeping trip, first AAA truck refused to service "oversize" tires. Called AAA back had them dispatch a different tow company, second guy did it no questions asked.

I gather its a crap shoot based on how the driver feels that moment.

Personally i dont use said services because like others have said, I dont have 2 hrs to wait on the side of the road for something that takes me 20 min to do (and thats with unloading the entire back of the van to get to the jack and tools.

Interestingly, after calling AAA last week, the dispatched tow truck refused to help change a flat on my trailer! I'm triple A, triple A doesn't service trailers he said. I was towing withy truck, on my trailer was my car, and they wouldn't help! On my return home, I spoke to my trailer guy who said he carries AAA RV Trailer plus coverage and AAA has frequently changed tires and towed trailers for him! I guess the AAA tow drivers are purely the luck of the draw?

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[PILOON]

I always heard AAA would change a tire on anything if the member who called it was standing there. I know for a fact that a AAA member (a friend) who was caravaning with fellow jeepers. Jeep person B had a flat group pulls over. AAA member calls in need tire changed, dispatched truck shows up, member says fix my friends tire please. guy does it, takes down AAA membership number and leaves.

YEP, I know that to be true.(buddy has a CAA garage and he will move a boat, neighbors car or whatever)
The only limitation is distance, generally the PLUS plan is well worth the extra.

Often other plans simply wholesale to CAA garages and don't count on great service as the CAA client will be served first.
Some plans even shut down phone lines outside of office hours.

 

[hosspuller]

I have coverage through USrider. They are specifically geared to handle horse trailers & tow vehicles. They contract with service providers so performance is strictly depending on who you get. BUT, there is no question that USrider will cover your problem.
Example... I ran my truck & trailer off the road (I was tired and hurting) USrider didn't have anybody in the area. We knew of a local heavy hauler & gave USrider the phone number. USrider immediately contracted with them. The local hauler then arrived with a semi sized tow truck to winch me back on the road. (overkill, but it did the job easily ! )
The service is just like an auto club. The coverage is on a member not the vehicle...what ever it is... car, truck, minivan. I recommend usrider to all my friends. Link here >> USRider • Equestrian Motor Plan • Roadside Assistance for Equestrians

 

[Dmace]

I've never used them for my personal vehicles but as a fleet we use National Truck E.R.S.
http://www.nationaltruckemergencyroadservice.com
Never had to wait more than 30 mins, great 24 hour live call center too!