"I need more than AAA. They would be like "I ain't towin' that thing!" "

Can't give any great advice on the friendship angle, but I will recommend AAA. I've been a AAA Plus member, their gold membership, for 18 years and used the heck out of it. You get three free tows a year, up to 100 miles per tow, and they will bring you gas or change a flat. Believe me, if they'll tow my 1993 Ford F350 1 ton 4x4, and they have, they'll tow anything. Don't remember the cost offhand, but it's really reasonable, way cheaper than you would expect for the service you get. There's also a lot of hotel discounts and that kind of stuff. I'm not affiliated with AAA, just someone who's been happy with their service for a long time.