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I use State Farm for my 5 ton. I added the rider to my policy, but also sat down with my agent and asked if he understood how big the truck was etc.
He told me he did, and stated "The only thing is we will only tow it to the nearest authorized repair center", to which I replied "So.... where is the nearest BMY/Harsko repair center?" He said if there were any issues to call him.
Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to ask
He told me he did, and stated "The only thing is we will only tow it to the nearest authorized repair center", to which I replied "So.... where is the nearest BMY/Harsko repair center?" He said if there were any issues to call him.
Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to ask
My Deuce is insured with Hagerty. They basically nope-noped towing even though I have their premium plan.
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The AAA RV level membership should be able to cover towing. After all, many Class A RVs are as heavy as our trucks are!
There are RV-specific outfits like CoachNet and Good Sam that specialize in roadside assistance for RVs. I'm wondering if they'd consider an old military truck for membership...
There are RV-specific outfits like CoachNet and Good Sam that specialize in roadside assistance for RVs. I'm wondering if they'd consider an old military truck for membership...
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Because the military is totally commercial
Thanks for the feedback!I know. I told the agent (who was a totally cool dude; he escalated the case and was shot down by management) that that statement is a slap in the face to everyone who served.Because the military is totally commercial
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I would think an RV plan with AAA would work. Some of those Prevost A class motorhomes have got to be heavier than a 939. In BC we have BCAA with RV plan. I think I would have to have mine inspected and re-registered as an RV with a bolted down camper body to be sure about having any level of roadside support.
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Wouldn't the "authorized repair center" be your home or where you store the truck?
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So true! The only time so far I've taken my truck to a shop was to remove the fill and drain plugs from the transfercase.
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You would be better to have a good credit card and a phone to look up big truck towing services. From my experience, you may wait a long time for a road service outfit. Flats can be done by a tire business with a mobile unit.
just my 2 cents worth.
just my 2 cents worth.
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That's my take on it!
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If you had it licensed as an RV Then Coachnet or Good Sam would cover it.
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Thanks for confirming that. That should work for some folks here!
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Might be in how you present it to them @ Good Sam. If you show them a "big green machine" and call it a Military Vehicle, chances are the answer will be NO. Big no, said loudly too... On the other hand if you present it as an RV and if the inside looked like an RV it might work. The old "if it walks like a duck and it quacks like a duck" defense possibly?
A good example is the interior of chucky 's truck. He has spiffy glossy wood inside. He is still working on it, but it is as classy and the nicest camper. That might qualify with Good Sam.
On the other hand, my shelter box tied down to a trailer - there isn't any chance for it to qualify.
I can camp in it, but I am on my own if something goes wrong...
I have both AAA and Good Sam. AAA for towing vehicles, travel information and travel planning and Good Sam for my regular truck and RV.
AAA said that they would not tow a Military type vehicle no matter if it was made into a RV. Good Sam said that they would tow a vehicle of the size of a M1083A1 if it was converted into and used as a RV (had to prove it was an RV, mine is not as of this time).
I went through my regular insurance company, Allstate, and they got me insurance through Hagerty Insurance cheaper then I could get it through Hagery online. I added the Hagerty Drivers Club/Cross County Motor Club Membership to my policy. There are three tow service plans to choice from in the membership, 20 mile, 60 mile and 150 mile plans. I made sure to ask my agent if they would tow a vehicle as large as a M1083A1. He said they would, but checked again with Hagerty and got back with me and verified they would. I guess only time will tell and I hope I will not have to find out.
I as yet, I haven't personally called Hagerty Insurance to talk to them about the Drivers Club to verify what my agent said, I will soon.
I went with the 150 mile plan (you never know when or where). Insurance and Drivers Club just under $350.00 a year for all. I know that may be a little high, but it is a little peace of mind for me! I got it for the towing and not for the limited roadside service.
Be safe!
AAA said that they would not tow a Military type vehicle no matter if it was made into a RV. Good Sam said that they would tow a vehicle of the size of a M1083A1 if it was converted into and used as a RV (had to prove it was an RV, mine is not as of this time).
I went through my regular insurance company, Allstate, and they got me insurance through Hagerty Insurance cheaper then I could get it through Hagery online. I added the Hagerty Drivers Club/Cross County Motor Club Membership to my policy. There are three tow service plans to choice from in the membership, 20 mile, 60 mile and 150 mile plans. I made sure to ask my agent if they would tow a vehicle as large as a M1083A1. He said they would, but checked again with Hagerty and got back with me and verified they would. I guess only time will tell and I hope I will not have to find out.
I as yet, I haven't personally called Hagerty Insurance to talk to them about the Drivers Club to verify what my agent said, I will soon.
I went with the 150 mile plan (you never know when or where). Insurance and Drivers Club just under $350.00 a year for all. I know that may be a little high, but it is a little peace of mind for me! I got it for the towing and not for the limited roadside service.
Be safe!
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I would say it depends on how far from home you plan to drive. Local is one thing. Cross country is something else.
I rarely drive my deuce more than 50-100 miles from home. If something goes wrong, I'll call a local towing service that I've used before and know will do the job for a fair price.
Most of us don't drive these vehicles long distances. It might better to 'interview' some local towing companies, explain what you have, and find out how far they'll go and what they'll charge to tow it. That way you'll know who to call and about what it'll cost if the need arises. Then you're not paying for a monthly/yearly service that you may never need, and you may find out is useless anyway when the 1-ton rollback shows up.
None of the above applies if you drive a long ways from home.
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I rarely drive my deuce more than 50-100 miles from home. If something goes wrong, I'll call a local towing service that I've used before and know will do the job for a fair price.
Most of us don't drive these vehicles long distances. It might better to 'interview' some local towing companies, explain what you have, and find out how far they'll go and what they'll charge to tow it. That way you'll know who to call and about what it'll cost if the need arises. Then you're not paying for a monthly/yearly service that you may never need, and you may find out is useless anyway when the 1-ton rollback shows up.
None of the above applies if you drive a long ways from home.
Just my
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.I would say it depends on how far from home you plan to drive. Local is one thing. Cross country is something else.
I rarely drive my deuce more than 50-100 miles from home. If something goes wrong, I'll call a local towing service that I've used before and know will do the job for a fair price.
Most of us don't drive these vehicles long distances. It might better to 'interview' some local towing companies, explain what you have, and find out how far they'll go and what they'll charge to tow it. That way you'll know who to call and about what it'll cost if the need arises. Then you're not paying for a monthly/yearly service that you may never need, and you may find out is useless anyway when the 1-ton rollback shows up.
None of the above applies if you drive a long ways from home.
Just my
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Getting to know your local towing company - especially the guy here in town that I know with several BIG rotators - sure is a nice guy to know if something goes wrong. Have never needed them with my MV's, but he has bailed me out of a jam for other things...
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Might be state related. Hagerty added towing for my M934, but I had to pay for it...I think it was an extra $150/yr. A friend had Hagerty and they towed his deuce... on a rollback.. Probably violated half a dozen laws in the process.. height, weight, you name it.