Fifth wheels don't commonly require towing because they are separate from the vehicles that transport them. A heavy-duty pickup or a passenger truck is typically capable of transporting a fifth wheel with ease. Even so, a fifth wheel may suffer from other emergencies while on the highway, such as a flat tire, loss of power, or defective coupling. Some auto clubs offer RV and fifth-wheel towing as part of membership, enabling you to continue to your final destination even in the face of an emergency.

Using Fifth-Wheel Towing to Get to Your Vacation Spot

With access to certain RV and fifth-wheel towing companies and auto-club memberships, drivers can have their fifth wheels towed to the nearest independent service center. If, for example, the mechanical issue is with the towing car or the family van, then the towing company can be charged to tow the fifth wheel to the nearest location with hookups while a second tow truck takes the malfunctioning vehicle to the nearest service station for repairs. This way, you can park your fifth wheel and stay in it while you wait for repairs to be completed on your family car. Auto clubs are also known for providing discounts on rental cars and trucks as well as trip-interruption assistance, which can reimburse drivers for some of the costs incurred when dealing with an emergency.

Good Sam RV Roadside Assistance maintains a network of RV and fifth-wheel towing services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.