Total Newbie here. Just bought a 2002 Tioga 24D. After many DIY tests and replacing Fuel Pump Fuse, Relay and Fuel Filter, I have concluded that my RV isn't starting due to a Fuel Pump gone bad. It sat unattended for over a year. We've had AAA forever. Upgraded to their RV package. They'll cover the first $500 of a tow, but the service that they contract with (or at least the one that could do a tow today) wanted $1000. As in $500 from me too. Is there a trick to getting a decent priced tow? Thanks.

Did you ask them to take it somewhere other than the closest repair facility? A lot of times they pay to get it to a closest repair.

What size tow truck did they send?

Shop tow outfits via phone. Tell them you’ll accept late at night or early, real early, in the morning. Anytime they aren’t busy.

Wow, I have AAA RV and they towed my 5th wheel about 10 miles to the nearest (acceptable) shop. Thought I would have to go about 50 - 70 miles but found a closer location. The truck had to come from about 50 miles away to tow us. No charge, AAA covered the entire amount. This was a couple years ago, but have never had and issue with AAA.

Usually, they only tow to the nearest shop. If you want to go further, it's on you.Also, is there a difference between road side "it broke down" vs you bought a broken down unit and now want it towed?Assuming the tow company is using an oversize tow truck for large commercial vehicles, it's not outrageous.

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Grit_dog
Navigator
Mar 13, 2022
Ever think they knew your policy covered x amount, and they upcharged?
valhalla360
Navigator
Mar 13, 2022
Usually, they only tow to the nearest shop. If you want to go further, it's on you.

Also, is there a difference between road side "it broke down" vs you bought a broken down unit and now want it towed?

Assuming the tow company is using an oversize tow truck for large commercial vehicles, it's not outrageous.
Thermoguy
Explorer II
Mar 13, 2022
Wow, I have AAA RV and they towed my 5th wheel about 10 miles to the nearest (acceptable) shop. Thought I would have to go about 50 - 70 miles but found a closer location. The truck had to come from about 50 miles away to tow us. No charge, AAA covered the entire amount. This was a couple years ago, but have never had and issue with AAA.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 13, 2022
Shop tow outfits via phone. Tell them you’ll accept late at night or early, real early, in the morning. Anytime they aren’t busy.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Mar 13, 2022
What size tow truck did they send?
wildtoad
Explorer II
Mar 12, 2022
Did you ask them to take it somewhere other than the closest repair facility? A lot of times they pay to get it to a closest repair.

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