Although it doesn’t happen often, when you are in need of a tow there are a few things you need to know in order to protect neglect the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need to know is whether your car is 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4 wheel drive (4WD), or all wheel drive. 2WD drive cars can be front or rear wheel drive that can be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels started. If this isn’t possible, then your should be towed by a flat bed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under the disabled vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels up and running.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different involving technology. The first being wheel lift, which may be be utilised for both cars and medium or large loads of tow. This equipment tows the automobile by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts the car or truck’s body. The additional method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body with a winch. Most flatbeds have the capability to tow an extra car upon the rear utilizing the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suitable all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground discounted. This method allows for 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 damages or injuries.
Canadian Towing
1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312