Towing your vehicle is pretty universally seen as a bad sign. It means a breakdown, engine failure, a really bad tire blowout, you get the idea. Having your vehicle towed by a professional is always recommended whenever disaster strikes, and for good reason. A vehicle towing professional almost, if not always, has the proper tools and equipment on hand to ensure that your vehicle is minimally damaged and makes it to its destination unscathed. But, what if you're unable to get professional towing and need to do it yourself? That's a different ball game entirely.
If this is happening to you or you're afraid of it happening to you, never fear! Toyota of Clermont is here with some pro tips to get your personal vehicle towing experiment up and running and, hopefully, accident free.
Before You DIY Vehicle Tow, Read These Tips
Getting started is always the hardest part to any type of endeavor involving your Clermont Toyota car. But, if you're planning on doing some DIY vehicle towing, there's a few things you should consider before you put your ride on 2 wheels.
- You should be using a much larger and capable vehicle when towing. We're talking a truck of sizable proportions and one that's capable of handling several thousand pounds worth of weight on the tow hitch. Consider using something like a Clermont Toyota Tundra to help you out with this one.
- Do NOT drive with anyone or anything in the vehicle being towed. It's extremely dangerous, not to mention illegal. So make sure everyone has a ride arranged or that you have enough space in the vehicle that's going to be doing the towing.
- We at Toyota of Clermont highly recommend having the right equipment before doing any DIY vehicle towing. This means a dolly or flatbed trailer that can support the vehicle needing to be towed. If you have to use a chain rope or another crude method, be careful during your setup and make sure you're not going too far a distance. Our advice? Use a trailer whenever possible.
You're On Your Way. Now What?
If you've successfully mounted your Clermont Toyota car onto a vehicle towing trailer, you're ready to go! Before you hit the gas and head to your destination with your cargo in tow, make sure to follow these additional tips:
Go Easy on the Brakes
Braking while towing can be pretty tricky. Not only is your vehicle gaining momentum as you drive, but the object you're towing is too. This means that braking is going to require much more stopping distance and not much deviation in driving direction.
Take Things Slowly
When doing DIY vehicle towing, it goes without saying that you should slow things down. The extra weight means that your Clermont Toyota vehicle will require additional stopping distance and reaction time.
Check the Lights
If you've a proper vehicle towing kit installed on your Clermont Toyota vehicle then make sure to attach the cabling in the proper places so your trailer's turn and brake signals are working. If you don't have a kit installed, make sure to purchase some accessory lights so as to avoid an accident (or a hefty ticket).
Ready for some DIY vehicle towing? Visit Toyota of Clermont for accessories and help today! You can find us seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50.
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