Box trucks, delivery vans and motorhomes don't fit on a standard car carrier. Nick's Towing San Jacinto provides medium-duty towing in San Jacinto for vehicles that are too big for a light-duty truck but don't need a full heavy wrecker.
We work with local contractors, landscapers, delivery fleets, church and senior shuttle operators and RV owners across the valley. Whether your truck broke down on a job site in Hemet or lost power on SR-79, call (951) 355-4290 and we'll match the right equipment to your vehicle's size and weight.
What Counts as Medium-Duty Towing
The towing industry sorts vehicles by gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the number printed on the sticker inside the driver's door. Medium-duty generally covers Class 4 through Class 6, which is roughly 14,001 to 26,000 pounds GVWR.
In everyday terms, that includes:
- Box trucks and rental moving trucks
- Step vans and parcel delivery trucks
- Shuttle buses and small passenger buses
- Class C motorhomes built on truck chassis
- Dually pickups with service bodies or utility beds
- Small dump trucks, stake beds and landscape trucks
- Tow-behind equipment trailers when the tow vehicle is disabled
If you're not sure where your vehicle falls, read us the GVWR from the door sticker when you call. That number decides which truck we send.
Our Medium-Duty Towing Equipment
Medium-duty towing takes more than a bigger hook. Our trucks are set up with heavier-rated wheel-lifts and underlifts, longer and stronger chains and straps, and winches sized for loaded commercial vehicles.
Before we lift anything, the operator checks the load. A loaded box truck or a motorhome with full water tanks weighs a lot more than the same vehicle empty. On some jobs we'll ask you to unload cargo or drain tanks first, or we'll plan the tow around that weight.
We also disconnect driveshafts when needed so the transmission isn't damaged on the way to the shop, and we use air-brake caging procedures on vehicles that require it.
For Class 7 and Class 8 trucks, such as semis, loaded tractor-trailers and large buses, we'll tell you straight up that it's a heavy-duty job and help you get the right wrecker rather than risk your vehicle on the wrong equipment.
What’s included
- Class 4 to Class 6 vehicles (about 14,001 to 26,000 lbs GVWR)
- Box trucks and rental moving trucks
- Step vans and delivery vehicles
- Shuttle buses and passenger vans
- Class C and Class B motorhomes
- Dually and service-body work trucks
- Driveshaft disconnect when required
- Fleet accounts for local businesses
- 24/7 commercial breakdown dispatch
Commercial and Fleet Medium-Duty Towing
When a work truck is down, the clock is running. Crews are standing around and deliveries are late. We help local businesses get their vehicles moving to the repair shop quickly, so the rest of the day can be salvaged.
Common commercial calls we take around the valley include:
- Landscaping and construction trucks that won't start at a job site in a new subdivision
- Delivery vans that broke down on a route through San Jacinto, Hemet or Winchester
- Shuttle buses and passenger vans for churches, schools and senior communities
- Service trucks for plumbers, electricians and pool companies
If you run a fleet, ask about setting up an account so your drivers can call one number and dispatch already has your billing and shop preferences on file.
RV and Motorhome Towing
The San Jacinto Valley sees a lot of RV traffic, from locals heading up to the mountains to snowbirds passing through on their way to the desert. Class C motorhomes and smaller Class B campers fall into our medium-duty range.
Towing a motorhome takes care. We look at ground clearance at the rear overhang, how the drivetrain needs to be handled, and whether slide-outs, awnings and steps are fully retracted. We'll also ask you to secure loose items inside, since cabinets can pop open on bumps.
We can tow an RV to a repair shop, a storage yard or your home. For large Class A coaches, we'll tell you honestly if it's beyond our equipment and point you toward a heavy-duty provider.
Breakdowns on the Highway and Mountain Grades
Heavier vehicles work hard on our local grades. We regularly see box trucks and motorhomes overheat or lose brakes climbing SR-74 toward the mountains or working through Lamb Canyon on SR-79 between San Jacinto and Beaumont. Gilman Springs Rd and Ramona Expressway also see plenty of commercial traffic heading to and from Moreno Valley and Perris.
If you break down on a highway shoulder, get everyone out of the vehicle and away from traffic if it's safe to do so, turn on your hazards, and call (951) 355-4290. Our 24/7 emergency towing dispatch will get a truck rolling and give you a realistic arrival estimate.
What to Have Ready When the Truck Arrives
A few details make a medium-duty tow go faster and smoother:
- Keys and paperwork. Leave keys with the vehicle or the driver, and have the registration handy for commercial vehicles.
- The destination confirmed. Call the shop ahead of time. Many truck shops in the Inland Empire have limited space and set hours for drop-offs.
- Access to the vehicle. If it's inside a gated yard or behind a locked fence, make sure someone can let the operator in.
- Cargo plan. If the load is perishable or valuable, arrange a second vehicle to transfer it before the tow.
Once the truck is hooked up, the driver will walk you through the drop-off and get your signature.
Where we provide medium-duty towing
Every day in San Jacinto, and on request in Hemet, Valle Vista, East Hemet, Winchester, Homeland, Nuevo, Menifee, Perris, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Banning, Idyllwild.
