Although it doesn’t happen often, when you are in demand of a tow a few few things you must know in order to protect ignore 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 be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels up. If this is not 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. The best being wheel lift, which can be used by both cars and medium or durable tow. Bulk tows difficulties by the wheels therefore assuring damage free dragging. No part of the towing apparatus contacts auto or truck’s body. The additional 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 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 discounted. This method allows to receive four wheels to be off the soil. The car sits on top of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against damages.
Canadian Towing
1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312