In a message dated 9/12/02 8:05:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG writes:

<< Speaking of tools to carry on roadtrips: I've got regular ol' AAA
coverage,
 but I'm wondering if there are any long-distance towing plans out there --
 AAA only covers 100 miles; my auto insurance offers an optional plan to
cover
 $50 of fees (ooh, ha).
 Is there anything out there which will cover a flatbed back to Mass if my
 trusty Vanagon breaks down in say, upstate New York? >>

Dan,

I've heard of people having the AAA tow truck put the vehicle down. Then
calling for a second tow as permitted. Thereby getting 200 mile charge free
tow. I can't remember if you can do more than two tows per breakdown though.
The critical part is the vehicle has to be brought down first and a second
call to the AAA dispatcher must be made to comply with AAA regs.

Whenever I've needed a tow for my Syncro, they've always given me a flatbed
for proper towing. I don't know what they do about 2wd vans.

BenT
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