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An RV driving on the road with snow on the ground and hills in the background.
Oct 29, 2025·Maintenance

RV battery maintenance for winter: expert tips to keep your power system safe and strong

Cold weather doesn’t just make it harder to start your RV; it also messes with your battery’s chemistry. RV batteries, especially traditional lead-acid ones, are vulnerable to freezing, reduced efficiency, and even permanent damage if not properly maintained in low temperatures.

Two men in the desert using an off-road SUV to jumpstart a Class B RV
Oct 28, 2025·Guide

Do you tip roadside assistance drivers?

In short, yes – if you can. However, you don’t need to break the bank or feel bad if you aren’t able to tip. In fact, there may be situations when you shouldn’t tip for emergency roadside assistance.

A truck tows a Montana fifth week along a road in with a backdrop of tall rocky mountains.
Oct 28, 2025·Guide

What to do if you have a flat tire

Flat tires are an inconvenience at best and a serious safety hazard at worst. Replacing them or repairing them is usually a dip into your wallet, too.

A truck tows a silver Airstream trailer in front of a towering red sandstone rock formation
Oct 27, 2025·Towing

What does roadside assistance cover?

Just how providers define roadside assistance can vary, and you need to know exactly what to expect when it comes to your safety and coverage in a breakdown.

An SUV pulls a Coleman trailer along a road with a coastal waterway in the background.
Aug 5, 2025·Towing

How to find the right towing service near me

What if you could have the peace of mind of connecting with a vetted towing service near you without needing to evaluate every option around?

An SUV pulls a trailer alongside a coastal waterway with a palm tree in the background.
Jul 31, 2025·Guide

Do I need tire and wheel protection?

Roughly 220 million flat tires occur each year. Given that there are only 230 million drivers, the odds of you experiencing a flat tire are high.

A man driving a card with his window rolled down. In the seat behind him, his dog leans his head out the window to feel the wind.
Jul 30, 2025·Service

Do I really need Roadside Assistance?

A mechanical breakdown in the middle of a trip is a major problem for even the most engine-savvy traveler.

Three people ride in a van driving down a road on a sunny day.
Jul 30, 2025·Guide

What if I need emergency roadside assistance?

Roadside assistance covers issues like dead batteries, lost or locked keys, and any other reason you can’t continue with your trip.

A truck tows an Outback fifth wheel down a gravel road surrounded by a dusty field with mountains in the background
Jul 30, 2025·Guide

What is the best roadside assistance plan?

Roadside assistance providers work with local service shops and towing services to provide national coverage for members. But not all providers offer the exact extent of coverage in all parts of the country.

An SUV pulls a trailer alongside a coastal waterway.
Jul 30, 2025·Guide

Dead battery: let the professionals help

When you consider the number of variables involved with diagnosing and fixing a battery issue, there’s good reason to rely on a roadside assistance plan to provide quality and free help.

A truck tows a fifth wheel in front of a wide dusty field with tall rocky mountains in the background
Jul 30, 2025·Towing

Will roadside assistance cover emergency travel and medical incidences?

A transparent roadside assistance plan helps you identify the existing risks of travel emergencies and how your plan will cover them. The best roadside assistance plan is one that fits your needs without any unknowns.

A truck tows an Atlas travel trailer with lush green rolling mountains in the background.
Jul 30, 2025·Towing

How far will you tow me under Good Sam Roadside Assistance?

All members of Good Sam Roadside Assistance may receive towing to the nearest service center when needed, regardless of the distance.