Towing A Car, Trailer: With Rope Or Bar?

A faulty car can be towed with a suitable tow rope or a tow bar. Both have advantages and disadvantages. A rope is more elastic and therefore cushions the bump better when starting. It’s also cheaper and easier to store than a bar.

Attached to the rope, the broken vehicle must be controlled and braked relatively independently, and it must be ensured that the rope remains taut along the way. This requires special attention from the driver of the towed vehicle. To avoid rear-end collisions, the towed vehicle’s brakes must work.

Otherwise, you can only use one tow bar for slide car ram Intra (รถสไลด์รามอินทรา which is the term in Thai) for instance. A bar creates a fixed distance between the two vehicles and minimizes the risk of collision with the vehicle in front. The rod transfers braking and acceleration forces directly to the towed vehicle. This makes it easier for the driver to react to braking and steering maneuvers.

However, inadequate towbar damping when accelerating and braking are more noticeable than with the rope. Narrow turns are more difficult to make with the rigid bar.

The same applies to the cable and tow bar: The distance between vehicles must not exceed five meters. So that other conductors do not cut between them, the rope or mast must be visible in the middle, for example, with a red cloth.

Stopped In The Middle – The Right Behavior

In the event of a breakdown, the most important rule is: to keep calm. If possible, steer your vehicle to the right edge of the lane on the road on the shoulder. Put on some flashy clothing for safety before going out. Use the warning triangle to protect the danger zone if your car obstructs traffic or stops on the road. If possible, wait behind the guardrail until help arrives.

This Is How To Tow A Car Safely

First, the tow car must park as close to the emergency vehicle as possible. The tow rope or tow bar must be securely attached to both vehicles.

The brackets provided for this are located on the front or rear right or left, usually at the license plate level of the vehicle. In modern cars, they are sometimes a little more hidden. The exact location and instructions are described in the vehicle manual.

Important: To avoid the risk of the towed vehicle swerving and skidding, the rod or rope must not be fixed diagonally. You have to form a straight line between the two cars parallel to the track.

To avoid potentially dangerous misunderstandings, drivers should discuss the exact route in advance. It is essential to release the handbrake and shift into neutral in the emergency vehicle. Turn the ignition key to level 1 so that the steering works and the steering lock does not engage. For vehicles with a start/stop button, press the button without putting your foot on the brake. Only then go out carefully.