Although it doesn’t happen often, when you are in necessity of a tow there are a few things it is advisable to know in order to protect forget about the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need to know 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 that can be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels off the ground. If this is not possible, then your 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 off the floor.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different varieties of technology. The first being wheel lift, that be used by both cars and medium or durable tow. Get hot tows the car by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts automobile 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 have the capability to tow 2nd car to the rear utilizing the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suggested for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground discounted. This method allows regarding 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 spoils.
Canadian Towing
1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312