Although it doesn’t happen often, when you are in demand of a tow there are a few things you have to know in order to protect overlook the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need recognize is whether the car 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 up. If this is not possible, then the 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 off the floor.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different pores and skin technology. Initial being wheel lift, become be utilised for both cars and medium or powerful tow. This equipment tows the automobile by the wheels therefore assuring damage free pulling. No part of the towing apparatus contacts auto or truck’s body. The opposite method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body by using a winch. Most flatbeds use the capability to tow an extra car to 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 discount. This method allows for all 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 wrecks.
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1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
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