Flatbed Tow Advice

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by speed220mph

If you do have your car pulled on backwards, don't forget that there's a ramp problem at that end, too. It's easy to forget the end that's going on last. But an advantage with going on backwards is it's easier to attach the strap and clear the body work. Still, keep an eye on the other end as the car is pulled on.

Excellent point that I forgot to mention in my orginal post. I had between 1/2" and 1" of room to spare both times. Just go reeeeeaaaaallllly sssslllooowww.

Originally Posted by MaSnaka

It helps greatly to have a good operator. The guy who came to tow me to the tranny shop wasn't so good. I had to instruct him how to get it up on the truck without damage. Same tow company, different operator.

John

This gets back to my last paragraph. Be nice but TAKE COMMAND. A tow operator is SUPPOSED to know what he/she is doing. The fact is that with our cars 99% of them DON'T!

When tow #3 ever comes along (and I'm sure it will at some point), and I can't get the split bed option, I think I'll open with "I'm going to help you through this to ensure that my car gets hauled away without any damage and you get a sterling performance rating from AAA. Are we both on the same page here?"

-Dean

P.S. God forbid I get stuck on a freeway or a place where you can't turn the car around. Then you're at the mercy of a front pull tow (especially with the CHP breathing down your neck and wanting to get your vehicle off their interstate).