Pigeon Forge, TN · Serving the Smokies 24/7
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical tips for every service we offer — pick a category below, or just call and we'll walk you through it.
Emergency Towing
- Move as far off the road as you safely can and turn on your hazard lights while you wait.
- Dispatch is staffed 24/7/365, including holidays — call any time, day or night.
- Have your exact location ready (mile marker, cross street, or landmark) to speed up response.
- On a blind curve or narrow shoulder, stay clear of the vehicle rather than waiting inside it.
- Pricing is quoted before a truck is dispatched, regardless of the hour.
Mountain Towing
- Grade, traction, and cable angle all change on a slope — mention the specific road or grade when you call.
- Stay with the vehicle only if it's safe to do so on gravel or dirt roads.
- Summer storms and winter ice both change how a recovery is approached, so describe current conditions.
- This service covers steep cabin driveways as well as Parkway shoulders.
- Equipment is matched to the slope, so pricing can vary based on the terrain described.
Camper and RV Towing
- Covers both engine-less travel trailers/fifth wheels and motorhomes — mention which type when you call.
- A wheel sunk into a soft campsite pad is one of the most common calls; trailer dollies prevent axle damage.
- If the camper and tow vehicle have become disconnected or are at an angle, they're often recovered separately.
- This service also covers campsite and storage-lot pickups, not just roadside breakdowns.
- Let dispatch know the camper or RV's make and model so the right equipment is sent.
Accident Towing
- Stay inside the vehicle if it's not safe to exit; turn on hazard lights and move to the shoulder only if you can do so safely.
- The scene is photographed before the vehicle is moved, which becomes part of your insurance paperwork.
- An itemized invoice is provided that an adjuster can work from directly.
- Dispatch can speak directly with your insurance company if needed.
- A rollover or off-road accident usually calls for a wrecker rather than a standard flatbed.
Private Property Towing
- This service requires authorization from the property's owner or manager — it's never a blind enforcement sweep.
- Cabin rental overstays between guest turnovers are one of the most common calls.
- Photo documentation of the vehicle and violation is available on request.
- Property managers can set up a standing authorization rather than calling for each individual tow.
- Have the property address, vehicle description, and reason for the tow ready when you call.
Long-Distance Towing
- Pricing is quoted as a flat rate for the full trip based on mileage and vehicle type, not a per-mile surprise.
- A little advance notice helps line up the right truck and driver for longer hauls.
- RVs, campers, and trailers can usually be hauled long-distance as well as cars.
- Have your starting point and exact destination ready when you call for an accurate quote.
- This is the right service for getting a broken-down vehicle home across state lines, not just to the nearest shop.
Vehicle Lockout
- Stay near the vehicle and have ID ready to confirm ownership when the technician arrives.
- Modern door seals and electronics call for inflatable wedges and long-reach tools, not an old slim-jim.
- A dead key fob battery can look like a lockout — mention if the fob isn't responding at all.
- Locked-out cabin guests are one of the most common calls in this area.
- Pricing is the same regardless of the hour — no separate overnight surcharge.
Jump Start
- Mountain driving — frequent stops, accessories at overlooks, steep grades — drains batteries faster than flat-road commuting.
- Commercial-grade packs are carried that work on diesel trucks, not just passenger cars.
- If the battery won't hold a charge after starting, that's worth mentioning to the technician.
- Have your vehicle's make and model ready when you call.
- A jump start is sometimes only a temporary fix — ask the technician if a tow to a shop makes more sense.
Gas Delivery
- Enough gas is brought to reach the nearest open station — not a full tank.
- Let dispatch know whether your vehicle takes gasoline or diesel.
- The stretch between Pigeon Forge and the national park is a common spot to run dry — overlooks tempt drivers further than the tank allows.
- Pricing covers both the service call and the fuel itself, quoted before dispatch.
- This service is available throughout the Parkway corridor and surrounding pull-offs.
Flat Tire Change
- If you have a usable spare, a technician can typically swap it in a few minutes roadside.
- Many newer vehicles don't include a spare — in that case, a tow to the nearest tire shop is the next step.
- The curvy foothill roads and gravel shoulders around Pigeon Forge are especially hard on tires.
- A patch or repair is a shop job; roadside service swaps to the spare only.
- Mention if the flat happened on a blind curve or narrow shoulder so the technician can park safely.
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