Although it doesn’t happen often, if you are in necessity of a tow several ways you can few things you must know in order to protect your investment in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need find out 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 definitely will be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels started. If this isn’t possible, then the car 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 varieties of technology. Initial being wheel lift, which may be be used for both cars and medium or strong tow. When using them . tows the automobile by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts automobile or truck’s body. Another method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body with a winch. Most flatbeds purchase the capability to tow a second car upon the rear using the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are recommended for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground clearance. This method allows for four wheels to be off the soil. The car sits on the surface 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