How far will you tow me under Good Sam Roadside Assistance?

Breakdowns rarely happen at a convenient time or place. And when you’re miles from the next exit, the first thing you want to know is how far your roadside plan will actually tow you. 

The short answer: every Good Sam Roadside Assistance plan, RV and auto covers a tow to the nearest independent, qualified service center that can repair your vehicle. There are no pre-set mileage limits. Each plan does have a maximum dollar amount per breakdown, though. Platinum+ RV includes the ability to select an alternate towing destination within 100 miles of the disablement. Eligible members may also have access to destination-choice benefits through the optional Go Anywhere coverage.  

Below, we’ll walk through what happens when you call, how towing works on each plan, and the fine print worth knowing before you need a tow. 

What Happens When You Call for a Tow? 

When you call Good Sam’s 24/7 Roadside Assistance line, your safety comes first. An agent will ask for your location, your vehicle, and what went wrong. Then they’ll decide the next step, whether that’s a technician coming to you to jump a battery or change a flat, or a tow to a shop for bigger repairs. 

If you need a tow, Good Sam pays to get your vehicle to the nearest independent, qualified service center that can repair it, with no pre-set mileage limits. That includes long, empty stretches of highway where the nearest shop may be far away. Each breakdown is subject to your plan’s maximum coverage amount. 

A few things to keep in mind: request service within 24 hours of the breakdown, and stay with your vehicle, because you need to be physically present to receive service. Good Sam arranges a tow provider equipped for your specific vehicle. If you ask for an upgraded tow service that costs extra, that difference is yours to pay. Coverage applies throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Mexico. 

Towing Distance and Coverage by Plan 

Every plan includes towing to the nearest qualified service center. What changes as you move up is the maximum coverage per breakdown, and, on RV Platinum+, the option to choose where you’re towed. 

RV plans: 

• Standard RV: Towing to the nearest qualified service center, up to $1,000 per breakdown. 
• Platinum RV: Towing to the nearest qualified service center, up to $1,500 per breakdown. 
• Platinum Complete RV: Towing to the nearest qualified service center, up to $1,500 per breakdown. 
• Platinum+ RV: Towing to the nearest qualified service center or a destination of your choice within 100 miles, up to $2,000 per breakdown. 

Auto plans: 

• Platinum Auto, Platinum+ Auto, and Platinum Complete Auto: Towing to the nearest qualified service center, up to $500 per breakdown. 

With RV Platinum+, you decide where your rig goes: your trusted dealer, a shop with better reviews, or even home, as long as it’s within 100 miles of where you broke down. If your chosen destination is farther than that, you pay the extra mileage. Choosing a destination other than the nearest shop also means additional tows for that same breakdown aren’t covered. 

Ready to find the right fit? Compare RV plans or compare auto plans. 

Which RVs and Vehicles Can Good Sam Tow? 

Good Sam Roadside Assistance exists to offer the best service possible for whatever needs members require, including seven distinct plan options. Each is designed to provide the coverage you need for the vehicles, RVs, trailers, and accessory motorcycles you want to cover. 

Platinum, Platinum Complete, and Platinum+ RV plans cover motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, pop-ups, van campers, and truck campers, along with your cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, eligible sport and utility trailers, and two-wheel tow dollies. The Standard plan covers travel trailers (bumper pull) and everyday vehicles, but not motorized RVs or fifth wheels. Not sure which fits your setup? Call 1-800-601-2850 and we’ll help you choose. 

When you break down, Good Sam works to send a professional tow provider with the right equipment for your rig, whether that’s a compact car or a 40-foot Class A. 

What Else Is Included Beyond Towing? 

Good Sam offers far more than towing service with our Roadside Assistance plans. Most notably, the Platinum Complete option provides two value and convenience-packed protections: Tire and Wheel Road Hazard coverage and Emergency Medical Assistance. 

Your plan can extend to coverages like: 

• Tire and wheel protection in the event of a flat caused by a road hazard. 
• Emergency fuel delivery (up to 5 gallons) and essential fluids. 
• Return services of your RV or vehicle during a medical emergency. 
• Priority access to an RV tech helpline (Platinum-level RV plans). 
• Discounts on car rental and hotels. 
• Trip interruption reimbursement for meals, lodging, and car rental after a collision more than 100 miles from home (plan limits apply). 

Discover all Good Sam Roadside Assistance has to offer, then compare RV plans or compare auto plans to find the coverage that fits your vehicle setup from bumper to bumper, anywhere you go. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Is there a mileage limit on Good Sam towing? 

No. Towing to the nearest qualified service center has no pre-set mileage limits. Each breakdown is subject to your plan’s maximum coverage amount: $1,000 (Standard RV), $1,500 (Platinum and Platinum Complete RV), $2,000 (Platinum+ RV), or $500 (auto plans). 

Can I choose where my vehicle is towed? 

On RV Platinum+, yes: anywhere within 100 miles of the breakdown. On other plans, Good Sam covers the tow to the nearest qualified service center. You can request a different destination, but you’ll pay the extra mileage. Either way, choosing a destination other than the nearest shop means your plan won’t cover more tows for that same breakdown. 

Will Good Sam tow my RV home? 

Towing your RV home may be available through Platinum+ RV or eligible Go Anywhere coverage, subject to applicable distance and benefit limits. Without destination-choice coverage, towing to a location other than the nearest qualified repair facility may result in an additional expense.  

Does Good Sam tow after an accident? 

Yes. Towing is available for member-owned vehicles disabled in a collision, but it’s secondary to your auto insurance. 

Can Good Sam tow me if I’m stuck off-road? 

Winching and recovery are available within 100 feet of a maintained road or surface, up to two hours per breakdown. Vehicles in off-road areas, sand beaches, or restricted roadways aren’t covered. 

What if a police officer calls a tow truck for me? 

Submit a claim with Good Sam Roadside Assistance within 30 days, with an itemized paid receipt and a short explanation. Reimbursement claims are not guaranteed and are subject to applicable membership terms and benefit limits.