Although it doesn’t happen often, if you are in demand for a tow several ways you can few things you have to know in order to protect ignore the in your car, or truck.

The first thing you need recognize is whether your is 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4 wheel drive (4WD), or all wheel drive. 2WD drive cars can be front or rear wheel drive and may also be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels above the ground. If this is not possible, then your car should be towed by a flatbed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under the disabled vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels going.

Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different types of technology. Begin being wheel lift, which can be used by both cars and medium or large loads of tow. This equipment tows the automobile by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts the automobile or truck’s body. The opposite method of towing is flat bed, which can be a hydraulically operated tilt bed body with a winch. Most flatbeds use the capability to tow 2nd car on the rear utilizing the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suitable all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground space. This method allows for four wheels to be off the ground. The car sits on the surface of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against spoils.

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Posted on:
April 11, 2019