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Medium-Duty Equipment for Oversized Vehicles
Our medium-duty equipment handles RVs up to 26,000 lbs GVWR. Class A motorhomes overheating on the I-8 Alpine grade, Class B van conversions stuck at a Mission Bay campground, travel trailers with blown tires on I-15, tow vehicles that died pulling a fifth wheel, we handle it. 24/7 dispatch.
Call (619) 872-5285 and we dispatch medium-duty equipment sized for your RV. We handle Class A, B, and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and the trucks that pull them. We know every safe pullover on the I-8 east grade and the I-15 Miramar corridor. Grúa para casas rodantes, llámanos.
RV breakdowns are different from standard auto breakdowns. Weight, length, and the presence of trailers change the approach.
San Diego County is the gateway to some of the best RV destinations in the American Southwest. Head east on I-8 and you hit the Anza-Borrego Desert, the Imperial Sand Dunes, and eventually Arizona. Head north on I-5 or I-15 and you reach the campgrounds of Palomar Mountain, Cuyamaca, and the San Bernardino National Forest. Head south and you are in Baja California, where RV parks line the coast from Rosarito to Ensenada.
The problem is that the routes connecting San Diego to these destinations include some of the most demanding driving conditions in Southern California. The I-8 east grade from Mission Valley to Alpine climbs over 2,000 feet through winding canyons. The I-15 north through Miramar Hill and Escondido involves sustained grades that stress cooling systems and transmissions. The I-5 through Camp Pendleton is a high-speed gauntlet where RVs compete with 80-mph commuter traffic.
Motorhomes and tow vehicles break down on these routes regularly. Overheated engines. Blown transmissions. Tire blowouts on dual rear wheels. Brake fade on long descents. Trailer sway incidents. And when a 30,000-lb Class A motorhome dies on the I-8 shoulder at the Sunrise Highway exit, a standard tow truck cannot move it. You need medium-duty equipment with the weight rating, the wheelbase, and the operator experience to handle oversized vehicles safely.
RJ Towing operates medium-duty towing equipment rated for vehicles up to 26,000 lbs GVWR. We tow Class A, B, and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and the trucks and SUVs that pull them. Call (619) 872-5285 from anywhere in San Diego County and we dispatch the right truck for your RV.
The I-8 climb from El Cajon to Alpine is the number-one RV breakdown corridor in San Diego County. Sustained 6% grades at elevation in summer heat push cooling systems past their limits. If your temperature gauge hits the red zone, pull over at Alpine Boulevard or any available turnout. Call (619) 872-5285. See our dedicated I-8 corridor page.
You are camped at the Mission Bay RV Resort and your Mercedes Sprinter van conversion will not start. Dead battery from running auxiliary systems overnight. We jump-start auxiliary and chassis batteries. If the problem is deeper, alternator failure, starter, fuel system, we flatbed the Sprinter to a Mercedes specialist.
Trailer tires run hotter and fail more often than vehicle tires, especially on I-15 where speeds are high. If you have a spare we change it on the shoulder. If not, we tow the trailer to a tire shop. See our I-15 corridor page.
SR-67 is a two-lane mountain road with limited shoulders. If your truck's transmission fails pulling a 14,000-lb fifth wheel, we safely disconnect the fifth wheel, stabilize the trailer, and tow the truck. We handle both vehicles and coordinate a second trip for the trailer if necessary.
Your Class C has been parked at a storage yard for two years. Engine will not turn over, tires are flat. We load non- running motorhomes using medium-duty equipment and deliver wherever you need. Call (619) 872-5285 for a quote.
Every class of recreational vehicle on San Diego roads, each with its own weight rating and handling requirements.
The largest drivable RVs, 26 to 45 feet, 15,000 to 30,000+ lbs. Built on bus or truck chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Spartan). Winnebago, Thor, Tiffin, Fleetwood. Medium-duty or heavy-duty required with experienced operators who understand air brake systems and the turning radius of a 40-foot vehicle.
Built on standard van chassis, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster. 19-24 feet, 8,000-11,000 lbs. Winnebago Revel, Storyteller Overland, custom van builders. Often towable on a standard flatbed with proper weight assessment.
Built on truck chassis (Ford E-450, Chevy 4500) with a cab-over sleeping area. 24-33 feet, 10,000-14,000 lbs. Thor Four Winds, Jayco, Coachmen, Forest River. Very common in San Diego campgrounds.
Bumper-pull trailers from 15-foot teardrops to 35-foot family units, 2,000-8,000 lbs. When a tow vehicle breaks down while pulling a travel trailer, we handle both, the tow vehicle on our truck and the trailer on a separate tow bar or second truck.
Hitch-in-bed trailers, 28-40 feet, 8,000-16,000 lbs. When the tow vehicle fails, disconnecting the fifth wheel safely and towing the truck separately requires specialized knowledge of kingpin release mechanisms and trailer stabilization.
Travel trailers or fifth wheels with a rear garage for ATVs, motorcycles, or side-by-sides. Common in San Diego because of the proximity to Glamis and Anza-Borrego. Combined weight can exceed 20,000 lbs. We handle it.
RV towing requires medium-duty equipment. Pricing depends on vehicle weight, distance, and road conditions. We quote upfront before dispatching so there are no surprises.
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
Medium-duty tow (Class A/B/C, trailer) Up to 26,000 lbs GVWR; exact quote depends on weight and distance | From $175+ hook + mileage |
Tow vehicle + trailer (separate) Two trucks dispatched when trailer must be moved separately from tow vehicle | Quoted per trip |
I-8 east grade / desert corridor Alpine, Pine Valley, Descanso reachable; Laguna Mountains extended | Standard rate + extended-distance mileage |
RV tire change (dual rear / trailer) If spare is accessible and correct size | From $125 + parts |
For Class A diesel pushers exceeding 26,000 lbs GVWR we coordinate heavy-duty partners. Imperial Valley / El Centro is outside our primary service area but can be arranged for an additional fee. Call (619) 872-5285.
Every RV is different. Every medium-duty job needs the right truck with the right rating.
Yes. Our medium-duty equipment handles motorhomes up to 26,000 lbs GVWR, which covers most Class A units. For very large diesel pushers that exceed this weight, we coordinate with heavy-duty partners and can have a truck on-scene within an extended timeframe. Call (619) 872-5285with your RV's make, model, and approximate weight so we send the correct equipment.
We handle both vehicles. Our driver disconnects the trailer safely, stabilizes it with chocks and stabilizer jacks, and tows your truck. Depending on the situation, we can tow the trailer on the same trip or dispatch a second truck. We do not leave your trailer unsecured on a freeway shoulder.
RV towing starts at $175+ due to the medium-duty equipment required. The exact price depends on the vehicle weight, distance, and road conditions. We provide an upfront quote before dispatching. Call (619) 872-5285 for a specific quote for your RV.
Yes. The I-8 east corridor from San Diego through Alpine, Pine Valley, and toward the Imperial Valley is one of our most common RV tow routes. We know every exit, every turnout, and every safe pullover spot on that road. See our I-8 corridor page for more detail.
If the spare is accessible and the correct size, yes. Dual rear wheel (dually) tire changes on Class A motorhomes require heavy-duty jacks and torque equipment that we carry. If the tire is shredded and has caused fender or sidewall damage, we may recommend a tow to a tire shop for full inspection before replacing.
One call to RJ Towing covers more than a single service. If your situation includes any of these, we handle it on the same dispatch.
Box trucks, RVs, shuttle vans, and commercial vehicles up to 26,000 lbs GVWR.
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Freeways We Cover Daily
I-5 · I-8 · I-15 · I-805 · SR-163 · SR-94 · SR-52 · SR-54 · SR-125 · SR-75 · SR-56 · SR-905
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When your RV breaks down, you are often in an unfamiliar location, far from home, with your family and your belongings inside a vehicle that will not move. That is stressful. RJ Towing has been handling RV and motorhome tows across San Diego County for over 15 years. We send the right equipment, we give you an honest quote before we move, and we get your RV to a facility that can fix it.
Call Robert's team at (619) 872-5285 and we take care of it.
Medium-duty equipment. I-8 grade specialists. Trailer disconnect expertise.
Grúa para RV y casas rodantes: llama ahora al (619) 872-5285: servicio en español disponible, equipo de servicio mediano para todos los tamaños.
Servicio en Tijuana: (664) 801-9382