AAA Towing

Bmandiego · May 29, 2012

Has anyone had luck or misfortune with using AAA for towing motorcycles? I need to get mine towed from my garage to a nearby dealer, and I was wondering how it worked away from out in the wild.

pglaves · May 29, 2012

Since nobody else - with triple A - is answering, I'll take a poke. We don't have AAA, we have Allstate RV. But, most plans won't tow from your home address. AAA might?? You might have to push the bike around the corner or something. Then give them that address.

k100lt · May 29, 2012

I had to have my Car towed from my house to a repair facility. I have AAA. It was no problem.

KemoSabe · May 29, 2012

Bike Towing AAA

Bmandiego said:
Has anyone had luck or misfortune with using AAA for towing motorcycles? I need to get mine towed from my garage to a nearby dealer, and I was wondering how it worked away from out in the wild.

A friend of mine has AAA tow, but he has it in conjunction with an RV policy. That worked, but he had to be more than 100 miles from home in order for the tow from AAA.

I have Progressive Tow, and I must be more than 100 miles from home in order for it to be in force.

rkoreis · May 29, 2012

Allstate RV is running a promo price of $75. covers unlimited roadside service to the nearest capable service provider. As an added benefit, there is a $2,000 arrest bond certificate.

Bmandiego · May 29, 2012

I scheduled a tow from my garage to the dealer (flat front tire) with AAA for tomorrow. I bought some PR3's from Revzilla. She gave me no grief about the appointment. We'll see how it works out tomorrow.
It's nice to hear who everyone has their tow policy with and how it's working.
Thanks for replies.

JDOCKERY132445 · May 30, 2012

RV = motorcycle

Most towing policies require the RV coverage for your motorcycle to be covered. I have AAA RV Premium.

Cal · May 30, 2012

I have AAA, it is called AAA plus Motorcycle now. Have had to use it twice both times 90 plus miles from home. Both times towing company was there promptly and with the proper vehicle.

Cal

rickyd · May 30, 2012

I've had AAA Premier RV for several years. I've had to tow the bike and the car once from home to a shop and there were no problems.

moralem · May 30, 2012

Brother has AAA in So Cal and they put his bike on a flat bed and took it to the dealer about 30 miles away with a bed rear wheel wobble on his Triumph.

tourunigo · May 31, 2012

We have the companion program CAA (RV) in Canada. We have had to use it state-side and had no problems at all. So, AAA will presumably work well while in Canada if it has the RV or Motorcycle designation. The other services (ie hard copy resources like maps, books, general local info etc) are excellent. AAA and CAA are reciprocal regarding the above. $ well spent.

- Bob

39520 · May 31, 2012

mariettaman29661 said:
A friend of mine has AAA tow, but he has it in conjunction with an RV policy. That worked, but he had to be more than 100 miles from home in order for the tow from AAA.

I have Progressive Tow, and I must be more than 100 miles from home in order for it to be in force.

Interesting. My old FJ62 threw a rod 1/4 mile from home and AAA towed it home for free. I would have done it myself but I live on a steep mountain and the FJ was pretty danged heavy.

tommcgee · May 31, 2012

AAA motorcycle coverage is not offered everywhere. I can't get it in the southern New England AAA club.

I don't know if I'd be covered by AAA if I needed it outside this area since I am a AAA member. I also don't know if people who have it from their own local AAA can receive service here.

JDOCKERY132445 · May 31, 2012

AAA regions

Check your regional AAA for coverage. Here in the Carolinas, motorcycle coverage requires AAA RV; while in the GA Region, it is AAA motorcycle plus.

Call your local AAA office to make the proper choice of coverage.

bmw_girl · May 31, 2012

I have the AAA/RV coverage. I had to use it on a trip in MN last summer. They were fine with it. They put it on the flat bed of the truck but had me help push it on and take off the truck. The guy was pretty nervous but it was fine, he did a great job tying it down.

tourunigo · May 31, 2012

good idea to travel with a couple of ratchet straps..... keep control of the loading and securing. All shops are not created equal - Bob

Bmandiego · May 31, 2012

So the tow guy came, and, as we were ratcheting the bike down, he says,"Did AAA tell you I have to charge you?", I ask him, "How much?", he quotes over $100.00 for a 3.7 mile tow. I tell him that I can rent a trailer for $25.00. I say "um... hold on.", and call AAA.
Turns out I had initiated the RV and motorcycle coverage 5 days ago, but he has to be 7 days before I can use it, pita. I complained, and had the message sent to their supervisors, etc. I've had the insurance for 20-30 years, plus the membership, plus I have 4 vehicles covered with them. It's not like I'm going anywhere....gheesh.
The guy did a great job strapping it down, though. I hope to get the same service, (All Star towing, north county san diego) when I try again next week.

Charlie_K · Jun 3, 2012

My BMWMOA and AAA are both up for renewal this month. I was trying to decide if I wanted to keep the BMWMOA PLATINUM CYCLE CLUB MOTORCYCLE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE or upgrade my AAA to RV PLUS. The cost is about the same and I'm guessing that in most places the roadside service provider will be the same for either plan. Since there doesn't seem to be any reason to change I'm going to stay with the MOA plan for now.

JIMSHAW · Jun 5, 2012

AAA Premium RV

I've had Ohio AAA Premium RV membership for about 5 years. Ohio AAA allows towing of cars, trucks, RVs, trailers, and motorcycles. Currently, they allow up to 5 tows a year of <100 miles, but one can be up to 200 miles. I have used the 200 mile tow about three times.

In all cases, the service was prompt, courteous, and properly equipped for a motorcycle.

Not all states' AAA plans allow the 200 mile tow. But, all three times - in States that didn't offer it - they had to honor my Ohio plan. One was in BC.

Here, it costs about $125 a year. Any one of the three ~200 mile tows would pay for the five years' AAA dues.

scooterboy · Jun 5, 2012

Having a pickup with a camper, 2 cars and 3 motorcycles I'll stick with AAA Premium, since it covers everything.

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