Although it doesn’t happen often, after you are in necessity of a tow there is a few things it is advisable to know in order to protect overlook the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need to understand is whether vehicle 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 up. If this isn’t possible, then automobile or truck 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 pores and skin technology. The best being wheel lift, that be useful for both cars and medium or durable tow. Utilize a tows the car by the wheels therefore assuring damage free pulling. No part of the towing apparatus contacts car or truck’s body. The additional method of towing is flat bed, which is often a hydraulically operated tilt bed body having a winch. Most flatbeds have the capability to tow an extra car across the rear making use of the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are recommended for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground discounted. This method allows to receive four wheels to be off the floor. The car sits on surface of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against damages.
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1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312