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Drivers tow vehicles mostly out of necessity, but also for\nconvenience. By taking your own personal vehicle with you on your trip, you can save money on taxis, \u00dcbers, Lifts, trains, trolleys, buses, and fees to professionally transport a car long distances. If you are planning a road trip that requires you to tow your car, truck, or boat, be sure you know exactly what you need to set everything up correctly. There are 5 basic components you need for a flat tow, plus several other accessories that can enhance both safety and control on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to review the 5 basic flat tow components,\nand who to call for trusted flatbed towing in Indiana if you don\u2019t feel\ncomfortable towing on your own.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2776 Tow Bar<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The tow bar is the ultimate basic component because it is\nthe piece that essentially connects your towing vehicle with the towed vehicle.\nRead our blog, \u201cBasic Facts About Tow Bars\u201d to get understand tow bar assembly\nbetter, including popular types of tow bars to choose from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Base Plate Kit<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Base plate kits are vehicle-specific, which means you must\nbe sure you get the right one that matches your make and model vehicle. These custom-designed\nbase plates are installed on your car\u2019s frame, which fits perfectly and provides\nattachment points for a tow bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Safety Cable Set<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

You can never have too much safety or control when towing a\ntrailer or vehicle on the open road. A safety cable set will provide this\nassurance and keep you in adherence with state law. They are designed to keep\nyour dinghy attached to your towing vehicle, and prevent swaying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2779 Tow Bar Wiring<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another state law required component for your flat tow\nset-up is tow bar wiring, which is a lighting system on your dinghy that operates\nin sync with your towing vehicle’s tail lights. Choose from removable exterior\nlight kits, separate tail light bulb kits, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u277a Supplemental Braking System<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The importance of a supplemental braking system for your\nflat tow operation is explained in the name. Having an extra set of back-up\nbrakes on your dinghy provides added braking power and reduces wear and tear on\nboth vehicle\u2019s brakes. Furthermore, they are requires under law in most states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana Towing Experts Here to Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for prompt, 24 hour towing and roadside assistance in Indianapolis<\/a> and its surrounding counties. Our licensed towing and recovery division retains an extensive fleet of over 35 tow trucks and wrecker equipment, allowing us to assist drivers 24 hours a day, 7days a week, and 365 days a year, rain, snow, or ice. Request a free estimate, anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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