How to tow a vehicle?
Once you’ve established everything you require, now comes the time to start towing.
Utilizing a towbar
Making use of a towbar is among the safest techniques of hauling a vehicle. By using 2 physical poles made from solid steel, drivers can feel confident understanding that their car will be managed for the whole journey.
If you are stuck in the middle of the road at very late in your vehicle at the midnight, don’t worry, in Thailand there is a 24 hr service [บริการ 24 ชม.., which is the term in Thai] for towing, you can ask help from them to tow your vehicle.
Here’s how to tow a vehicle with a towbar:
- Park on a level surface
- Step the height differences between both vehicles
- Relocate close to the tow vehicle
- Launch both car’s hitch points
- Involve the ignition for the tow car to stop the steering from securing
- Affix the tow bar arms to both vehicles, this varies on a car-by-car basis, so consult your manual for further directions
- Link the electrical wiring harness to allow brake/indication lights
Utilizing tow rope
While tow ropes aren’t as strong as standard tow bars, they are more cost-effective approach of pulling a car. And also, they can be kept easily, thanks to their lightweight layout, as well as smaller size:
- Park both vehicles close with each other
- Connect the tow rope around the tow car’s hitch point
- Connect the various other end of the rope to the towing chassis of the car
- Slowly move the cars apart to pull the tow rope limited
- Always maintain drivers in both the cars
Keep in mind: The legislation specifies that tow ropes must not exceed 4.5 meters in length. This provides drivers adequate time to stop, as well as respond to emerging road scenarios. Anything longer than this might be a safety hazard and risks of damaging the legislation as well as facing prosecution.
