Broken down towing a race car??? - Page 2

Jack Matyas · 06-29-2009, 04:28 PM

Spoke with AAA -- they didn't have an answer right off the bat -- but said they'd get back to me .Then I called the AAA towing Company we use at my shop -- I'm friendly with the owner -- he pretty much said the RV -- good to go but the trailer he wasn't so sure about ........they both should have been politicians .....................not a clear answer from either .

cecilfrazier · 06-29-2009, 04:42 PM

Allstate Motor Club will tow trailer and truck 1-800-786-2277 about a hundred dollars

Russ Kelly · 06-29-2009, 05:27 PM

Get AAA RV PLUS--they WILL tow the truck and trailer( I recently broke down and they towed toterhome and 45' trailer to repair shop. Had to pay tow truck driver cash but was reimbursed by AAA. The tow truck driver charged me $400, but it was worth it. Each tow company has different policies--different areas different answers.

Jack Matyas · 06-29-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ Kelly

Get AAA RV PLUS--they WILL tow the truck and trailer( I recently broke down and they towed toterhome and 45' trailer to repair shop. Had to pay tow truck driver cash but was reimbursed by AAA. The tow truck driver charged me $400, but it was worth it. Each tow company has different policies--different areas different answers.

That's what I have but still no answers ...............

Rod Greene · 06-29-2009, 05:56 PM

I have the AAA plus RV. I broke down and they towed the Truck with camper and my 28ft trailer no questions asked.

06-29-2009, 06:01 PM

Maybe is just a jersey thing but...aaa claims no way

joe

Doug Blackley · 06-29-2009, 06:11 PM

Maybe the guy just didn't like 69 Camaros Joe, lol.

Gordie Kissner · 06-29-2009, 06:42 PM

Joe, maybe its just that state..not only have I used AAA plus RV for my truck and trailer for up to 100 miles with no charge in the western US personally, but I also managed a towing company in Alaska that did AAA service and with plus RV not only was the truck or motorhome hauled but ANY trailer was also hauled at no additional charge even if it took another truck.

SC1317 · 06-29-2009, 09:55 PM

Allstate RV Roadhelp...Never had any problems with them. Someone else suggested them and they are right, bout $100. I call them 1-800-Come-Get-Me!

Greg Reimer 7376 · 06-29-2009, 10:04 PM

Happened to me last year coming home from the Bakersfield points race.The ignition module died in my Silverado half way up the hill heading south toward Gorman-right on the worst part of the grade. I called on the call box( the rural ones still work and don't have pieces missing or graffiti obliterrating the diractions),and a flatbed arrived in about 20 minutes with the craziest old gal I ever saw running it. My truck went on the flatbed, the stinger came out and a ball screwed into it, and we rigged some lights. This person was a cross between Tugboat Annie,Calamity Jane and Annie Oakley, but she really was pretty funny and nice. 100 mile tow home to Glendora from Gorman cost $500.00,auto club would tow 10 miles free, then $9.00 a mile. I paid for it, got up early Sunday and got a NAPA module,fixed the truck, and went to the last Irwindale Summit race . I advise all of you to carry and know how to install, a fuel pump relay, ignition module, and a distributor rotor so a $40.00 part won't turn into a $500.00 tow late at night.Live and learn, it could have been worse,like spending the night on the mountain with her until the local parts store opens. At least I didn't hear banjos.

06-29-2009, 04:28 PM	#11
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,931 Likes: 407 Liked 2,051 Times in 399 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Spoke with AAA -- they didn't have an answer right off the bat -- but said they'd get back to me .Then I called the AAA towing Company we use at my shop -- I'm friendly with the owner -- he pretty much said the RV -- good to go but the trailer he wasn't so sure about ........they both should have been politicians .....................not a clear answer from either . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-29-2009, 04:42 PM	#12
cecilfrazier Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: s easton ma. 02375 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Allstate Motor Club will tow trailer and truck 1-800-786-2277 about a hundred dollars __________________ Cecil Frazier 1137 STK

06-29-2009, 05:27 PM	#13
Russ Kelly Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Get AAA RV PLUS--they WILL tow the truck and trailer( I recently broke down and they towed toterhome and 45' trailer to repair shop. Had to pay tow truck driver cash but was reimbursed by AAA. The tow truck driver charged me $400, but it was worth it. Each tow company has different policies--different areas different answers.

06-29-2009, 05:56 PM	#15
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 424 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? I have the AAA plus RV. I broke down and they towed the Truck with camper and my 28ft trailer no questions asked. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

06-29-2009, 06:01 PM	#16
stk1424 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Maybe is just a jersey thing but...aaa claims no way joe

06-29-2009, 06:11 PM	#17
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Maybe the guy just didn't like 69 Camaros Joe, lol. __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

06-29-2009, 06:42 PM	#18
Gordie Kissner Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 221 Likes: 1,318 Liked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Joe, maybe its just that state..not only have I used AAA plus RV for my truck and trailer for up to 100 miles with no charge in the western US personally, but I also managed a towing company in Alaska that did AAA service and with plus RV not only was the truck or motorhome hauled but ANY trailer was also hauled at no additional charge even if it took another truck.

06-29-2009, 09:55 PM	#19
SC1317 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Snowbelt Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Allstate RV Roadhelp...Never had any problems with them. Someone else suggested them and they are right, bout $100. I call them 1-800-Come-Get-Me! __________________ Michele Corigliano

06-29-2009, 10:04 PM	#20
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: Broken down towing a race car??? Happened to me last year coming home from the Bakersfield points race.The ignition module died in my Silverado half way up the hill heading south toward Gorman-right on the worst part of the grade. I called on the call box( the rural ones still work and don't have pieces missing or graffiti obliterrating the diractions),and a flatbed arrived in about 20 minutes with the craziest old gal I ever saw running it. My truck went on the flatbed, the stinger came out and a ball screwed into it, and we rigged some lights. This person was a cross between Tugboat Annie,Calamity Jane and Annie Oakley, but she really was pretty funny and nice. 100 mile tow home to Glendora from Gorman cost $500.00,auto club would tow 10 miles free, then $9.00 a mile. I paid for it, got up early Sunday and got a NAPA module,fixed the truck, and went to the last Irwindale Summit race . I advise all of you to carry and know how to install, a fuel pump relay, ignition module, and a distributor rotor so a $40.00 part won't turn into a $500.00 tow late at night.Live and learn, it could have been worse,like spending the night on the mountain with her until the local parts store opens. At least I didn't hear banjos.