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otrfun
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Jun 19, 2016

Tow Options with Larger 5th wheel

Seriously doubt most flatbed tow rigs will hold a TV and a larger 5th wheel at the same time. Just curious what Good Sam and other RV tow services do when just the TV breaks down. Is the 5th wheel included in the tow? Certainly don't want to leave it sitting on the side of the road for possibly days at a time while the TV is being repaired. Thanks.

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  • jffnkrn wrote:
    We had a break down last June on I - 10 west of Blythe. They didn't have a large tow rig available to do both. But We were lucky enough got two trucks and towed truck separate from fifth wheel. My situation was truck broke down so still under warranty I had GM pay for the truck tow and good Sam Paid for the trailer tow, put us in an RV park for the weekend until we got back on the road Monday. We have used the Good Sam Roadside service I believe 5 times now and haven't had any issues with towing or reimbursement. Just make sure you get info from operator and document your situation. Good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !


    X2, they sent a truck and loaded the truck on the flat bed and then hooked up to the trailer TT. Towed me 40 miles to the Dodge dealer, disconnected from the TT, unloaded the truck at the dealer service bay. Then hooked up the TT again and drove me 10 miles to the RV Park, parked the TT into our reserved site. Explained they had to charge me a $1 a mile from the dealer to the RV Park:):) Good Sam provided a rental car until my truck was fixed. Good Sam paid the whole cost:):):)
  • We had a break down last June on I - 10 west of Blythe. They didn't have a large tow rig available to do both. But We were lucky enough got two trucks and towed truck separate from fifth wheel. My situation was truck broke down so still under warranty I had GM pay for the truck tow and good Sam Paid for the trailer tow, put us in an RV park for the weekend until we got back on the road Monday. We have used the Good Sam Roadside service I believe 5 times now and haven't had any issues with towing or reimbursement. Just make sure you get info from operator and document your situation. Good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !
  • TXiceman wrote:
    They will send an 18 wheeler wrecker and tow both the truck and 5er still connected if it is a truck problem. Been towed twice, this way and the trailer was dropped at an RV park.

    Ken
    Wow, that must have been quite the tow rig. If you don't mind me asking, who do have your tow coverage with? Thx!
  • They will send an 18 wheeler wrecker and tow both the truck and 5er still connected if it is a truck problem. Been towed twice, this way and the trailer was dropped at an RV park.

    Ken