Although it doesn’t happen often, when you are in necessity of a tow there are a few things you must know in order to protect overlook the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need to understand is whether your 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 above 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 involving technology. Initial being wheel lift, which may be be utilised for both cars and medium or large loads of tow. Get hot tows difficulties by the wheels therefore assuring damage free dragging. No part of the towing apparatus contacts car or truck’s body. The other method of towing is flat bed, which is often a hydraulically operated tilt bed body using a winch. Most flatbeds be given the capability to tow a second 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 clearance. This method allows for all four wheels to be off the soil. The car sits on surface of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against spoils.
Canadian Towing
1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312