Although it doesn’t happen often, if you are in necessity of a tow a large few things you must 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 can also be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels off the ground. If this isn’t possible, then your car should be towed by a flatbed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under those with disability vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels off the ground.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different varieties of technology. Begin being wheel lift, which may be be used for both cars and medium or heavy duty tow. Get hot tows issues by the wheels therefore assuring damage free dragging. No part of the towing apparatus contacts automobile or truck’s body. The opposite method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body with a winch. Most flatbeds have the capability to tow 2nd car around rear when using the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are recommended for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground discount. This method allows for four wheels to be off the floor. The car sits on top of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against spoils.
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1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312