Although it doesn’t happen often, if you are in necessity of a tow there is a few things you must know in order to protect your investment in your car, or truck.

The first thing you need comprehend is whether your 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 off the ground. If this isn’t possible, then your should be towed by a flatbed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under the disabled vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels off the floor.

Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different types of technology. Initial being wheel lift, which may be be useful both cars and medium or heavy duty tow. This equipment tows issues by the wheels therefore assuring damage free pulling. No part of the towing apparatus contacts the automobile or truck’s body. The additional method of towing is flat bed, which can be a hydraulically operated tilt bed body by using a winch. Most flatbeds have the capability to tow 2nd car around rear while using wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suggested 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 earth. The car sits on the surface of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against wrecks.

Canadian Towing

1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5

(613) 519-0312

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Posted on:
April 11, 2019