An RV or bus tow starts with measurements, not a street address: length, height, weight and whether it still steers and rolls. Other Boston-area providers publish roughly $50–$275 for heavy-duty towing. Boston Towing Service quotes each rig individually, so call with those details before a truck is sent.
Before anyone sends a truck to a motorhome, coach or box truck, they need numbers. Give length, height, fuel type and whether it is a drivable motorhome or a trailer. With those on the first call, the quote is based on your rig and not on a guess.
Boston Towing Service takes calls Mon–Fri Open 24 hours, closed Sat–Sun. A passenger car tow and a bus tow are different jobs, so say what you are driving at the start of the call.
What should I tell the dispatcher about my RV or bus?
Start with what makes the vehicle awkward: how long and how tall it is, and whether the front wheels turn. A dead motorhome that steers is a different job from one with a locked axle or a broken driveshaft.
Then say exactly where it is sitting. A rig blocking a lane needs a different plan from one parked in a lot with room to maneuver.
- Length and height, as close as you know them
- Gas or diesel, and whether the engine runs
- Can it steer and roll in neutral?
- Anything attached behind it, such as a toad car or trailer
- Where it is parked and what is around it
How much does heavy-duty towing cost around Boston?
Published prices from other local providers for heavy-duty towing run about $50–$275, and some listed figures sit well above that for larger vehicles. Those are market figures, not this business's prices. Boston Towing Service prices each job after hearing the vehicle's size and condition.
Ask the quote to state what it includes. A flat figure for the hook-up is not the same as a price that covers distance, the destination and any extra equipment.
Can an ordinary tow truck move a motorhome?
Often it cannot. The truck has to be rated for the weight of what it is pulling, so ask directly whether the one being sent is suited to your rig. A truck that is too small for the load is a risk to the vehicle and the road.
Do you tow box trucks too?
Box trucks fall into the same heavy-duty category and are quoted by size and condition. Call Boston Towing Service with the truck's length and whether it runs, and the quote follows from that.
Does insurance cover towing an RV?
It depends on the policy. Some RV and commercial policies include roadside coverage, so check yours or call your insurer before you pay out of pocket. Keep the tow receipt either way.
What if my bus has passengers on board?
Get everyone off safely and away from traffic first, then call. Tell the dispatcher the vehicle is carrying or has carried passengers so the plan reflects it.