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Boat Trailer Breakdowns - Who You Gonna Call?

by Boat U.S. on 6 Apr 2010
BoatUS Press Room
It's bad enough when your car or truck breaks down at the side of the road, but what happens if your boat trailer decides to call it a day and leaves you stranded? Most roadside assistance clubs don't provide service for a disabled boat trailer; which could explain the boat you see sitting alone on the shoulder of the highway. Unfortunately, the owner was likely forced to go seek out help, however, if they had been members of the BoatU.S. Trailering Club, assistance would have come to them.

With over 18,000 roadside assistance and tire repair companies across the U.S. with the experience and equipment to handle both boat trailer and tow vehicle breakdowns, the BoatU.S. Trailering Club's 'Trailer Assist' service can get you back on the road with just one simple phone call. Available 24-hours a day, Trailer Assist offers flat tire assistance, fuel delivery, lockout service, jump starts and they will tow both your boat trailer and tow vehicle up to 100 miles to the repair facility of your choice. It will also provide winching up slippery or crumbling launch ramps if your trailer gets stuck.

'Our Trailering Club covers every set of wheels in your towing rig - not just the tow vehicle,' said BoatU.S. Trailering Club Director Beth McCann. 'And if you venture too far from home, we'll get you to a repair facility, find accommodations if necessary, and give you the information you need so that you can get back on the road as quickly as possible. It's all about having your needs met with one phone call and not having to worry,' she added.

Trailer boaters can join the BoatU.S. Trailering Club and receive Trailer Assist for $14 a year, in addition to BoatU.S. membership ($24), which is a total of $38 annually. As a special offer, all new and renewing members also receive a $10 discount coupon for purchases at West Marine stores. 'There are no other roadside assistance plans at this price that can meet a trailer boater's or angler's needs in so many ways,' said McCann.

Other Trailering Club benefits, include; a subscription to BoatU.S. Trailering magazine and members may also choose a subscription to BoatU.S. Magazine or the fishing-oriented BoatU.S. Angler magazine.

For more information, go to www.BoatUS.com/trailerclub or check out these frequently asked questions .

Boaters may also call 800-888-4869.
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