Motorhomes and trailers
RV Towing in Wichita Falls, TX
A careful tow for a home on wheels, with a plan for the people and pets inside.
- Dispatch answers 24/7
- Honest arrival estimate on the call
- Written invoice estimate before the hook-up
A Big Rig With a Family Aboard
RV towing in Wichita Falls is different from towing a truck because people live in what is being towed. A Class A motorhome with a failed transmission, a fifth wheel with a blown axle, a travel trailer whose hitch let go: each one is a heavy tow with the added problem of a family, pets and belongings aboard. We tow and recover RVs around the clock. Call (940) 283-6645 and tell us what you are driving.
Why travelers stop here
Wichita Falls is a rest stop on a long route. Drivers from Oklahoma City come south on I-44, which ends at Wichita Falls. Others come down U.S. 287 from Amarillo, or up from Fort Worth, about 115 miles to the southeast. The city is also home to Sheppard Air Force Base, which is the largest employer in the city.
The usual breakdowns
Tire blowouts, which are common in Texas summer heat. Wichita Falls reaches 100 degrees on about 28 days in a typical year, and in 2011 it recorded 100 days at 100 degrees or higher. Overheated engines. Dead batteries and charging faults. Transmission failures. Slide-outs that will not retract. Hitch and brake-controller problems on towables. A wreck that damages the body but leaves it standing.
Tell dispatch what you have
The length, class and make of the motorhome, or the length of the fifth wheel or travel trailer. Whether it has slide-outs out. Whether it is towing a car or a trailer behind it. Whether there is a tow vehicle attached. How many people and pets are aboard. We pick the equipment: a heavy wrecker with an underlift for a motorhome, a wrecker or a flatbed for a towable, a separate unit for a toad.
Protecting the unit
RVs are built lighter than commercial trucks. Frame, body panels, air or leveling systems and fiberglass can be damaged by rough rigging. We secure slide-outs, disconnect the drive shaft when the situation calls for it, and use the correct lift points. Tell us about aftermarket bumpers, bike racks and roof gear, because they change where the lift can go.
People and pets
If your RV is on the shoulder, move everyone to a safe place away from the road. In Wichita Falls, the April 10, 1979 tornado killed 42 people, 25 of them in vehicles, which is a reminder that weather and shelter matter. If a storm is coming, tell dispatch. We can help you decide whether to wait or to move the unit to a safer location.
Insurance, roadside plans and out-of-state owners
Many RV owners have roadside coverage through an insurer or a club. Give us the claim or authorization number if you have one. If you are out of state, we will explain what is needed to start the tow and which paperwork the insurer wants.
RVs We Tow
Motorized and towable, in all sizes.
Class A and Class C motorhomes
Heavy-wrecker tows with correct lift points and drive-line handling.
Fifth wheels
Hitch-up or flatbed transport, with the pin box and landing gear handled correctly.
Travel trailers
Towed from broken-hitch scenes and from campgrounds.
Toy haulers and toads
Separate handling for the trailer, the toy and the car being flat-towed.
Blowout and flat recovery
Tire service where safe on the shoulder, tow where not.
Accident recovery
RVs wrecked or rolled, recovered with gentle rigging.
Typical RV Towing Costs
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Heavy tow hook-up (Louisville rate sheet) | About $450, plus $9.50 to $10 per mile |
| Medium duty hook-up (Louisville rate sheet) | About $225, plus $7 per mile |
| Tire change (Louisville rate sheet) | About $125 |
| Recovery with a heavy wrecker | About $350 to $850 per hour |
| Storage | About $65 to $100 per day |
Rates vary by unit, distance, scene and time of day. Your written invoice estimate is the price.
How an RV Tow Works
1. Describe the RV
Class, length, slide-outs, attached vehicles and the problem.
2. Get everyone safe
People and pets move away from traffic before the wrecker arrives.
3. Rig carefully
Slides are secured and the lift points are chosen for the frame.
4. Tow to a safe place
The RV goes to a repair shop, RV park or storage lot you choose.
RV Towing Questions
Can you tow a Class A motorhome?
Yes. A Class A is a heavy tow. Give dispatch the length and weight if you know them.
Can we ride along?
Policies on riding in the tow truck vary by unit and insurer. Ask dispatch, and plan for a ride or a shuttle to a motel.
What if I am towing a car behind my motorhome?
Tell dispatch. The car may need a second unit or a separate hook-up.
Does my RV insurance cover the tow?
Many policies and roadside plans include it. Have the claim number or plan information handy.
RV Towing Service Areas
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Get a RV Towing Estimate
Call (940) 283-6645 for RV towing in Wichita Falls.