Campervans and smaller motorhomes are a big part of Cornwall's summer traffic, and a breakdown in one means your transport and your accommodation stop at the same time.
Check the size and weight first
We recover vehicles up to 7.5 tons. Most campervans and many coachbuilt motorhomes fall within that, but larger models do not, so tell us the make, model, length and plated weight when you call. If you are towing a car or trailer, say so, because it changes what we send and how the job is planned.
Safe stopping
Get as far off the road as you can; the height and width of a motorhome make it harder for other traffic to see round. Secure loose items, switch off gas appliances and get everyone out on the verge side. Narrow Cornish lanes and steep campsite entrances are the usual trouble spots, so describe the access to us honestly.
Where we take you
We will recover the vehicle to a garage, your campsite or our yard near Redruth, and can help you plan the next step. We work 24 hours a day across Cornwall, need no membership and give a clear price before we set off. Call 07874 130193 and have your location and the vehicle details ready.
What to do right now
- Get the vehicle off the road if possible — laybys and pub car parks are usually fine short-term
- Note the unladen and gross weight from the V5 — affects which truck we dispatch
- Check whether your motorhome's recovery cover includes the weight bracket (many car-only policies don't)
- If on a campsite, alert the warden — they often have a preferred recovery access route
What not to do
- Don't accept recovery from a car-only operator — overloading is illegal and damages the truck
- Don't try to tow a motorhome with a 4x4 — they're built for car towing weights
- Don't ignore a fault and try to limp home from a Cornwall holiday — breakdowns in Devon/Somerset return-route are even more expensive
- Don't park a broken motorhome on a beach access road — Highways will move it at owner cost
What affects the cost
- Vehicle weight and length (affects truck choice and rate)
- Distance from our Redruth base to your location and onward to delivery
- Whether you need recovery to a Cornwall garage or transport back to home town (long-distance quoted)
Equipment we bring
- Flatbed rated to 7.5t for typical motorhomes
- Low-loader for coachbuilt and A-class motorhomes
- Air-suspension compatible loading for sensitive chassis
Questions drivers ask
Can you recover a 6-tonne motorhome from Cornwall back to my home in Devon or Somerset?
Yes — long-distance motorhome recovery from Cornwall to Devon, Somerset, or further is one of our regular jobs in summer. Cost is mileage-based; we'll quote before dispatch so you can compare with your insurer's offer.
What's the weight limit?
We're rated to 7.5t gross. The vast majority of motorhomes (Transit, Sprinter, Ducato chassis) come in well under that. Larger coachbuilt A-class motorhomes over 7.5t need a different operator — we'll refer you if it's beyond our spec.
Can you store my motorhome while it's being repaired?
Secure overnight storage at our Redruth yard for short stays. Longer storage (weeks while waiting for parts) we can arrange via a partner site. Many motorhome insurances cover storage costs after a breakdown.
What if I'm in a campsite and the access is tight?
We recover from campsites regularly — including narrow approaches. Tell us the campsite name and we'll often know the access. Worst case, we recover to the campsite gate using winch line.
Motorhome breakdowns in Cornwall need an operator rated for the weight — and willing to do long-distance return-to-home jobs back to wherever you started the holiday. Broadside Recovery handles up to 7.5t, dispatches from Redruth, and quotes long-distance Devon/Somerset/Bristol return runs as standard.