Fifth Wheel Trailer Towing in Surrey & Metro Vancouver
Tow Jet Towing
Fifth Wheel Trailer Towing
Fifth wheel trailers can weigh up to 20,000 lbs and connect via a king pin hitch mounted in a truck bed. When the tow vehicle breaks down with the trailer attached — or when the trailer needs to be relocated without its primary tow vehicle — the recovery requires specialist equipment and an operator who understands how fifth wheel geometry, levelling jacks, and slide-outs affect loading. Tow Jet Towing has that equipment and experience.
You’re pulling your 32-foot fifth wheel RV home to Langley from a Cultus Lake weekend. On Highway 1 near Abbotsford, your truck’s transmission fails completely — you can barely move. You’re on a busy highway with a 14,000 lb trailer attached and your truck is going nowhere under its own power.
This is a two-stage recovery. First, the fifth wheel needs to be safely disconnected, stabilized, and positioned off the travel lane. Then the truck is towed separately. Tow Jet Towing coordinates both — call us, describe the situation, and we’ll dispatch with the right equipment and walk you through what needs to happen before we arrive.
How the Process Works — Step by Step
From your call to Fifth wheel Trailer Towing and getting you back on the road, our simple, fast process ensures help reaches you without delay.
1. Call (604) 217-8300 — describe the situation including whether the trailer is still attached
2.We assess based on your description: location, trailer size/weight estimate, and access
3.Dispatch coordinated for appropriate equipment
4. On scene: safe disconnection and stabilization of the fifth wheel trailer first
5. Tow vehicle recovered separately
6. Trailer transported to your destination, campsite, storage, or RV repair facility
2. Commercial fifth wheel trailers and equipment haulers.
3. Tow vehicle breakdown recovery with fifth wheel attached.
4. Campsite-to-storage relocation.
5. Private sale transport — seller to buyer delivery.
6. RV park to repair facility moves.
A standard passenger vehicle tow truck is not rated for the weight of a fifth wheel trailer and cannot safely manage the recovery of a king pin connection. Attempting to move a heavy fifth wheel trailer with undersized equipment risks structural damage to the trailer frame, damage to levelling jacks if they're still deployed, and road safety issues from overloaded equipment. Call us and we'll confirm the right setup before dispatch.
Surrey, South Surrey, Langley, Langley Township, Richmond, Delta, White Rock, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and Abbotsford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fifth Wheel Towing
What if the levelling jacks on my trailer are deployed?
Do not attempt to retract damaged or stuck jacks manually. Call us and describe the jack situation — we’ll walk through the safest retraction or bypass procedure.
Can you move a fifth wheel that's set up at a campsite?
Yes — this is a planned relocation move. Call in advance to discuss logistics. Slide-out retraction and jack retraction need to happen before transport.
What's the heaviest fifth wheel you can handle?
Call us with your trailer’s estimated weight and length and we’ll confirm capacity for your specific unit.
Is my RV covered during transport?
Our commercial liability insurance covers vehicles and property in our care during transport. Check your RV insurance policy for any additional transit coverage clauses.
Do you do long-distance fifth wheel hauls across BC?
Yes. Call with your origin and destination for a firm quote.
Can you haul a horse trailer in fifth wheel configuration?
Yes — fifth wheel horse trailers are handled with the same equipment. Confirm it’s a fifth wheel connection (not gooseneck or bumper-pull) when you call.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Emergency recovery is dispatched immediately. Planned relocations: 24–48 hours preferred.
What if the slide-outs won't retract?
Slide-outs must be retracted before transport. If they won’t retract electronically, there may be a manual override — we’ll discuss this on the call and on site.
