Posted on 19/03/2020 15:18
Just had conversations with mayday and cmc regarding the apparent rules that say the recovery vehicle will not recover your pets .
Further more reading the terms and conditions of recovery they will not recover a vehicle or caravan with either a person or pet in it.
The question is what do you do , tie them up to the motorway crash barrier with food and water!
Posted on 22/03/2020 22:58 by TakethedogalongWell, all I can say is in our experience, dogs are not welcome in recovery vehicle cabs. The fact that they mention harnesses and crates probably means that the poor little things will be in the owner’s vehicle being tossed around like a sack of spuds. It’s open to interpretation, much like the Governments advice on staying at home, and that’s going really well.......I don’t think. Personally, we always have a Plan B.
This is just one forum regarding travelling with dogs, but it mentions different Recovery companies. It’s from a while ago, but I can assure you things have not improved.
https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/290256-best-car-breakdown-cover-for-transporting-dogs/
Posted on 28/04/2020 21:34
When I broke down towing the caravan, on one occasion, the dog remained in the car for the duration of recovery. On another, it was allowed in the cab, for which we were very grateful. Both occasions were with the AA. One time, the AA supplied us with a hire car when the camper van broke down. Pets weren't allowed in the hire car. But the covered the hire car in blankets and valeted it before returning it.
Posted on 28/04/2020 23:16
I’m a dog owner/lover & former recovery operator contracting to GF,AA,RAC, Police & Highways & others
the Institute of vehicle Recovery training advises that animals should not be removed from the casualty vehicle on a motorway or duel carriage way & the vehicle be recovered with them inside to a place of safety or destination,
the companies I worked for left it to the discretion of the driver to then allow them in the cab
You have to remember these crewcab slidebeds are upwards of £100k new & drivers can spend all day (& night in some cases) in the cabs, also some drivers just don’t like dogs ( but some can be just plain awkward ;-)
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Posted on 28/04/2020 23:16 by Supreme840I’m a dog owner/lover & former recovery operator contracting to GF,AA,RAC, Police & Highways & others
the Institute of vehicle Recovery training advises that animals should not be removed from the casualty vehicle on a motorway or duel carriage way & the vehicle be recovered with them inside to a place of safety or destination,
the companies I worked for left it to the discretion of the driver to then allow them in the cab
You have to remember these crewcab slidebeds are upwards of £100k new & drivers can spend all day (& night in some cases) in the cabs, also some drivers just don’t like dogs ( but some can be just plain awkward ;-)
Posted on 30/04/2020 10:05 by TraficladyOur Red Pennant policy covered repatriation of a pet.
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