Do you have items that you're planning to tow? It's important to make sure you're properly informed and prepared to proceed. You can tow yourself or hire a company for towing services, but either way, it's best you take a look at these towing tidbits below.
Depending on the size of the item you're towing, your towing options are going to vary.
Every truck has a tow rating, which is a determination of how much weight it can tow behind it. The tow rating is comprised primarily of three key factors: engine power, wheel drive type, and gear rations.
As would be expected, a vehicle with a stronger engine will be able to tow heavier items. A vehicle with a v8 will usually be able to tow items larger than the ones that can be towed by a vehicle with a four-cylinder or v6 engine. Whether the vehicle is four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive factors into the tow rating as well. Lastly, a gear ratio is a scientific figure of how well the vehicle can tow different items based on how efficiently the vehicle uses the engine power.
Watch the video above for more information about towing and the steps you should take in attaching the vehicle to the item being towed if you're not using towing services.
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