I have heard a number of horror stories about people with horse trailers being refused service for their tow vehicle (too large, we don't cover duallies, livestock etc. etc.) or trailer when disabled. When I asked one of the big RV plans whether they would cover an empty horse trailer or tow vehicle they said flat out "You are not covered". So I was pleased to see a recent ad for www.USRider.org which provides roadside assistance and other benefits to members with horses/trailers and tow/non-tow vehicles. Has anybody had any experience with this program? Since it duplicates AAA service in non-tow vehicles, I could drop a membership and gain coverage. TIA Haulin'
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2002 F350 Lariat CC 4x4 Auto 4.10 DRW, DP-Tuner F5 live tuned stock, quiet, 40dd, 40, 60, 80 tow, 80e and 120r, B&W GN, BrakeSmart, 'pooned tank, tank and pre-pump mods, 2µ Dahl 100 filter, regulated return, BTS dual HPOP, AC singles with EDM 34 lpm nozzles, AIS, H2e, Spearco 6.0 IC, Hypermax 3.5" dp--> MBRP 4" 304SS exhaust, BTS tranny, 203º T-stat, Chevron ELC, coolant filter, Oilguard bypass with Schaeffer 9000, WranglerNW 200 amp alternator & Optima group 31 batteries, Nippon-Denso starter, SPA gauges, SteveRacer mods, Hella 80/100W 9007s, Hella Micro DE foglights, 1000FF driving lights, 220W backup lights, Stancor contactor, Michelin XPS Traction tires, X-Springs, Bilstein shox, custom bumpers but otherwise stock. Nov 30 '99 build engine with 16 K miles, Fluidampr, Comp Cam 910 springs, Melling LPOP and ARP headstuds.
I had to scream and holler to get them to tow my F450 they said it was to big and was not covered. I even had the RV plus package which means they will tow a huge RV but not my F450. After 10 minutes of screaming on the phone (where my wife counted 5 "F" bombs in a single sentance) they decided to tow me. This was of course my 5th phone call to them from my cell.
I was towing 3 horses at the time but I had a friend coming for the trailer.
I have heard good things about US rider and now have them. I heard that they will tow you out of a field if needed. AAA will not go off road.
I have not had a chance to use tham but I will never use AAA again.
WFTREE
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1999.5 F450 CC 4x4: 315 RWHP 710 TQ 6 speed with BD short shifter; 60"CA; South Bend clutch; Ported BB turbo; Spearco 6.0 charge air cooler; pop off valve; dieselsite I/C boots; 203 degree thermostat; pillar mounted pyro, boost coolant temp guages; engine mounted fuel pressure; HX hose; shimmed regulator; Tymar intake; zoodad; Banks brake; 4" DP to 4" exhaust to Aeroturbine muffler to 4" chrome stack; diesel power flip chip, 85 gallon aux fuel; Dahl 100 heated fuel filter; in tank mod, Hella FF driving & fog lights,
I replied about this on the last thread that got archived. This is a great plan. I hate AAA, my company has it. It took them 5 hours to drag our 6.9 IDI across town. I hate seeing people stuck with their trailers esp. when they have horses. Not only is it stressful of the people but esp on the animals that are already stressed due to being transported. A very dangerous situation. I'm always willing on giving a hand or a push/pull for anyone who is stuck wheter it be on the side of the road or in the mud.
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96' F350 4X4. E4OD tranny running Amsoil synthetic, 1 big tranny cooler and tricumulator springs and accumulator valve. Autometer guages, homemade intake, TS 6 position Chip (tuning by Diesel Innovations , Factory AIC, A/C mod, MBRP 4" Exaust, BDP Stage I injectors, Brakesmart trailer brake controller, T/C lockup switch
Soon to be installed: Innercooler (sittin at the shop), Big Oil, Built Tranny, Coolant Filter, HX hose, and some others. 350k miles.
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