Although it doesn’t happen often, activity . are in need for a tow there are a few things you have to know in order to protect neglect the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need recognize 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 definitely will be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels off the ground. If this is not possible, then car should be towed by a flat bed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under those with disability vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels going.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different types of technology. The first being wheel lift, that is be useful both cars and medium or large loads of tow. Bulk tows the automobile by the wheels therefore assuring damage free pulling. No part of the towing apparatus contacts car or truck’s body. Another method of towing is flat bed, which is often a hydraulically operated tilt bed body by using a winch. Most flatbeds include the capability to tow an extra car to the rear using the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suited to all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground space. This method allows for four wheels to be off the floor. The car sits on the surface of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against damages.
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