TOW VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FEATURE
There are many aspects to making and keeping a tow vehicle ‘tow worthy’. Tow vehicles are fitted with a number of accessories specifically related to towing, such as tow bars and electrical connections to name a couple. Setting the car up correctly for towing is something that can be overlooked, such as running different tyre pressures. A vehicle also works harder when lugging a caravan around, so a regular maintenance routine can become even more important. On top of this, understanding and correctly loading the tow vehicle is critical. Some of us have modern vehicles with fancy gadgets and low kilometres. Some of us have older tugs that need more attention and TLC. While we don't have room to cover everything, this article tackles some of the basics of these issues.
TOW EQUIPMENT
The connection between the tow vehicle and van is among the most fundamental of all considerations. It starts with the towbar bolted to the chassis. The bolts should be checked