I know there had been some discussion from the "what's in your toolbox" thread, and I called AAA to get the scoop on what is and is NOT covered.  After two days, they finally called me back.  Horse trailers of any type are not covered...even if there are no horses in them.  If it is not an RV/toyhauler/motorhome they will not cover it.  If you have the RV coverage plan, they will change a tire on a dually.  The gentleman I talked with seemed quite surprised that horse trailers were not covered.  He told me that he went all the way to the top asking about horse trailers.   Just be warned.  Even if you got something in writing from someone stating that your horse trailer would be towed, I'd be leery. I think it might be quite circumstantial.

If my horses are involved, and I'm stranded on an interstate far from home and my transmission went out, I don't want someone's supposed promise being the only thing I have to depend on to get me and my horses & rig to safety.  For RV's, AAA is wonderful.  For horse trailers, I'd be wary.  I'm so glad I found this out before a real problem happened.  Just so y'all know...

Amanda

I just subscribed to US rider, I'm waiting on my new member kit to get here.  I told AAA that I got something else that would be of help to me since they were not very up front regarding what was and was NOT covered.  I believe that they should put a clause in their brochure stating that trailers intended for livestock of any sort are not covered.

Amanda

I'm going to dump AAA and sign up with US RIDER. I was on the AAA site today and found where it states horse trailers are not covered, That's some BULL.  I specifically asked when I renewed.  At least I found out b4 something happened.

Thanks

Collin

Hmmm...considering that I travel in several states, I don't want to risk it. I got my US rider kit in the mail today.  It has some neat stickers, a key hider, and you get discounts at lots of cool horsey websites as well as hotels and car rental places.  The brocures come in a nice little plastic-ish envelope perfect for your glovebox.  It has a membership card, as well as a key ring card.  Now that I've bought this, I will never break down.   That seems to be the way of things, LOL!

Amanda

I've had US Rider for about 4 years and only needed it once so far, but was sure glad I had it then.  Other friends have needed it multiple times,  all of us have had great experiences with it. 

About 5 years ago, I was traveling with a friend when her truck broke down with 2 horses on the expressway.  She had AAA, they of course wouldn't cover the trailer, so we unhitched, called her mom who drove the 20 miles to where we were, picked me up, drove me back to her house where my truck was, & I drove back to her. We hitched up and we were fine, but what if we'd been out of town?

My LQ puller is a diesel, which I love....well, good to know.

OMG AAA keeps getting worse.  I thought that when they said "fuel" they meant either gas or diesel.  I'd be screwed in so many ways if I had a breakdown or ran out of diesel. I believe it also says that it won't help vehicles with 2 batteries.  I don't think I'll regret switching to US rider. ....now I have to figure out if the savings on my auto insurance (through AAA) is worth having the roadside assistance plan.  You save on your auto insurance if you purchase the roadside plan, which I did.  Now I don't want it after getting to know it better.

Amanda

Ok I called AAA in Southern Calif and spent over  a half hour and 5 people trying to get an answer and the word is they WILL NOT move your trailer with the horses in it. I guess your to stand at the side of the road with them. So thank you for the information about US Rider. We Have signed on with this Org.

I have AAA Plus Rv and on more than one occasion they have transported my broken down truck & at that time BP w/DR trailer.  The first time the local tow truck driver helped make horse arrangements.  The second time I did not have a horse.  If the horse trailer has a dressing room/LQ of any sort- primative or fancy- it's an RV.

However, USRider does sound better for "whole package" coverage.  I may make the switch.

I e-mailed AAA and got a response from Jim Troy of Mid Adlantic AAA. He stated that they currently do not deliver diesel fuel.   He did say they would tow your vehicle to a place where you could get it. Though I specifically asked about them towing rigs with livestock trailers involved, he did not address this question.   At least they state it on the website!