3 Tips for a Successful Towing Experience

7 January 2016
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In the past, if you needed to have a vehicle towed, it would be tied to another vehicle with a rope and that would be it. There was no consideration for what may be damaged or the negative consequences that this method may have. However, today, there are a number of towing options that are not only safer, but more effective and efficient. If you know the safety tips found here, you will be able to have a successful towing experience.

Important Safety Precautions

Today, there is more emphasis put on safety while towing something than in the past. If a person is trying to tow a vehicle, without help from a professional, then it is essential to remember that you will not have the flashing lights that commercial tow trucks do. What this means is that the majority of the vehicles that are behind you will never realize that you are actually towing someone, which may result in them hitting the vehicle. Also, the brake lights may not work and steering could be minimal. This makes it difficult to tow without the services of a professional service.

Avoiding Mechanical Damage

In the owner's manual of your car, you can find instructions and warnings for your vehicle, which need to be followed. There are some vehicles that features all-wheel drive, which means that the only way the vehicle can be safely moved is to ensure that all four of the wheels are not on the ground. When this is needed, then flat-bed towing will be necessary and this is something that most DIY towers will not be able to do. If this step is not taken, then you may find that damage to the transmission or differential can occur.

Rear and Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

An issue that you may find in rear and front wheel drive vehicles is with the lubrication. If a vehicle operates by rear wheels then they need to be off the ground. When the wheels have been elevated, then they will not take in any power form the transmission or driveshaft, which will ensure they don't move and reduce the potential of lubrication issues. A front wheel vehicle will usually be fine if towed with the front wheels completely off the ground.

When you take the time to use the tips here, you will be able to find that you can easily and safely tow any vehicle in need.