road side service a waste for me?

If you're handy, and you have it on your new vehicle, And that plan will tow your trailer, then you don't need it. Just make sure you carry all you need for most on road trailer failures. Hydraulic jack, some good sized wood blocks (for broken leaf springs), maybe a spare bearing, some spare lug studs and nuts, and good tool kit. Also invest in good safety vest, emergency lighting, flares, etc. And hope you don't get hit by an inattentive driver. Then if something else breaks pay the tow bill. Remember, many tow companies only take cash. No checks, or charge cards.

I got a flat tire on the New York thruway. At night in rain. My RA (provided by my finance company...what BS) didn't cover that road. I called the NYT emergency line. They sent someone out to change the tire. I paid him $108.