Towing breakdown
Caravan or Trailer Breakdown Recovery in Birmingham
A breakdown while towing a caravan or trailer brings an extra layer of complication, since it's not just the towing vehicle that needs sorting but also what happens to the caravan or trailer left attached, or worse, disconnected somewhere it shouldn't be.
We recover towing setups across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and the Black Country, whether the fault is with the tow car, the trailer or caravan itself, or the hitch and electrics connecting the two.
If the tow car has broken down
If it's the towing vehicle that's failed rather than the caravan or trailer, we can typically recover both together, provided the combination doesn't exceed what our recovery vehicle can safely handle — it helps to know the approximate weight of the caravan or trailer when you call.
If the caravan or trailer has a fault
A wheel bearing failure, a flat or blown trailer tyre, or a hitch that's come loose or jammed are common trailer-specific faults. These can often be dealt with separately from the tow car, and depending on the fault, we may be able to get you moving again with a wheel change or a hitch fix rather than needing to recover the whole outfit.
- Trailer wheel bearing failure — often needs the wheel removed and inspected
- Blown trailer tyre — a spare, if carried, may get you moving again
- Jammed or loose hitch — sometimes fixable on scene, sometimes not
- Let us know the approximate weight of the caravan or trailer when you call
Electrical faults between car and trailer
Trailer lights not working, often traced to a faulty connector, damaged wiring, or a blown fuse on the tow car side, is one of the more common issues. This is sometimes fixable on scene with the right connector or fuse, though it can also point to a wiring fault that needs a proper look.
Getting everything to the same place
Where possible, we aim to recover the tow vehicle and the caravan or trailer to the same destination together, whether that's a garage, a caravan dealer, storage, or home, to avoid the added complication of having them end up in different places.
Questions we get asked
Can you recover my car and caravan together?
In most cases yes, provided the combined weight is within what our recovery vehicle can handle — let us know the approximate weight when you call.
What if it's the caravan's wheel bearing, not the car?
We can look at this on scene and, depending on severity, either get you moving again or recover the caravan separately if needed.
My trailer lights have stopped working — is that something you can fix?
Sometimes, if it's a simple connector or fuse issue. More involved wiring faults may need a specialist look.
Can you take my caravan to a dealer rather than home?
Yes, we can recover to a caravan dealer, storage site, garage, or your home, whichever suits your situation.
Towing and broken down?
Call 07402 666 687 with details of your car and caravan or trailer — we'll recover you across Birmingham and beyond.