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Towing Baltimore, Md.
Towing Baltimore is not an easy task but Baltimore Tow Truck Service is up to the challenge! We have trucks and operators ready to assist with all your auto, truck, equipment and other difficult to transport items. Call now to get a quote for your next tow!
Towing is the act of pairing two or more objects together to be transported by a nominated power source. There are many ways to tow something, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. It may be beneficial to the one being towed to know the type of equipment being used to move your item. Some of the more popular ways towing companies move disabled cars and trucks is with a rollback, wrecker, and for bulk auto or long distance, a trailer. Let's talk about some of these methods of towing so you can make an informed choice when choosing between tow truck companies.
Towing is the act of pairing two or more objects together to be transported by a nominated power source. There are many ways to tow something, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. It may be beneficial to the one being towed to know the type of equipment being used to move your item. Some of the more popular ways towing companies move disabled cars and trucks is with a rollback, wrecker, and for bulk auto or long distance, a trailer. Let's talk about some of these methods of towing so you can make an informed choice when choosing between tow truck companies.
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The rollback or flatbed is our preferred method of towing at Baltimore Tow Truck Service. The rollback has a sliding flatbed that slides back and tilts all the way to the ground and is equipped with a commercial grade winch capable of multiple thousands of pounds of force. This towing method keeps your ride completely off the ground keeping your car or truck safe from road debris and other stress and wear. Rollback towing is recommended for luxury cars, all wheel drive sport utility vehicles, and vehicles with suspension or driveline issues. The rollback is a very versatile tool capable of towing many different things beyond cars such as equipment, sheds, hot tubs, and other difficult to load or transport items. Towing with a rollback should only be done by a certified and trained operator. Another benefit to towing with a rollback is moving multiple vehicles at once. Most rollbacks are fitted with an under reach wheel lift to tow a second vehicle behind the truck.
A wrecker is another towing apparatus used by many Baltimore towing service companies. These tow trucks are usually equipped with more than one winch making them very capable of recovery operations. The wrecker utilizes a wheel lift to haul a car or truck behind the power source. The wheel lift picks the drive wheels up off the ground and the car is towed behind the truck with its free rolling wheels rolling on the street. All-wheel drive vehicles require the use of a dolly. If you are requesting a towing service and have an all wheel drive it is good to specify that to the dispatch operator. Wreckers come in many sizes and configurations and each one serves its own purpose. Small wreckers are great for towing cars in tight spaces where maneuverability is a factor. The small wrecker will usually be utilized for towing from parking garages, and tight parking lots. The large wrecker is ideal for transporting heavy trucks.
The trailer is another piece of equipment designed for towing or transporting. Towing a trailer requires know-how and a skilled driver. Using a trailer is not ideal for roadside assistance. Majority of trailers utilize a flat surface over top of one or two axles with ramps going to the ground. Many do it yourself people have trailers and will attempt to tow their own vehicles using this technique. There can be serious safety concerns when loading and securing a car on a trailer. Cars can fall offloading ramps causing excessive damage. Proper load placement and securement is another issue when towing a trailer. As with a rollback, 4 point tie downs should be used with every load. If you must use a trailer for towing your car or truck, be sure the power vehicle is securely fastened to the trailer and is large enough to stop the extra weight. When loading a trailer it is better to place the load so it puts weight on the tongue. Placing a load on the tail end of a trailer and towing it can be very dangerous and cause serious injury or death.
Towing vehicles with a tow dolly is another popular option. Many people think renting a tow dolly and towing it themselves is a cheap alternative to hiring a tow truck. This is not necessarily true. The cost to rent the tow dolly is in most cases close to the same price as hiring a pro with a tow truck. When you factor in the time searching for one that is available, the cost of the rental, returning it, and the potential liability towing it with a personal vehicle, hiring a tow truck service is a better and more efficient option. The potential to damage the vehicle being towed and the power vehicle is greater with a tow dolly than other towing options.
A wrecker is another towing apparatus used by many Baltimore towing service companies. These tow trucks are usually equipped with more than one winch making them very capable of recovery operations. The wrecker utilizes a wheel lift to haul a car or truck behind the power source. The wheel lift picks the drive wheels up off the ground and the car is towed behind the truck with its free rolling wheels rolling on the street. All-wheel drive vehicles require the use of a dolly. If you are requesting a towing service and have an all wheel drive it is good to specify that to the dispatch operator. Wreckers come in many sizes and configurations and each one serves its own purpose. Small wreckers are great for towing cars in tight spaces where maneuverability is a factor. The small wrecker will usually be utilized for towing from parking garages, and tight parking lots. The large wrecker is ideal for transporting heavy trucks.
The trailer is another piece of equipment designed for towing or transporting. Towing a trailer requires know-how and a skilled driver. Using a trailer is not ideal for roadside assistance. Majority of trailers utilize a flat surface over top of one or two axles with ramps going to the ground. Many do it yourself people have trailers and will attempt to tow their own vehicles using this technique. There can be serious safety concerns when loading and securing a car on a trailer. Cars can fall offloading ramps causing excessive damage. Proper load placement and securement is another issue when towing a trailer. As with a rollback, 4 point tie downs should be used with every load. If you must use a trailer for towing your car or truck, be sure the power vehicle is securely fastened to the trailer and is large enough to stop the extra weight. When loading a trailer it is better to place the load so it puts weight on the tongue. Placing a load on the tail end of a trailer and towing it can be very dangerous and cause serious injury or death.
Towing vehicles with a tow dolly is another popular option. Many people think renting a tow dolly and towing it themselves is a cheap alternative to hiring a tow truck. This is not necessarily true. The cost to rent the tow dolly is in most cases close to the same price as hiring a pro with a tow truck. When you factor in the time searching for one that is available, the cost of the rental, returning it, and the potential liability towing it with a personal vehicle, hiring a tow truck service is a better and more efficient option. The potential to damage the vehicle being towed and the power vehicle is greater with a tow dolly than other towing options.
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