AboutRichard Expertise Professional towing and recovery operator for 29 Plus years, dealing with light to heavy duty towing operations... Nationally certified by various agencies - associations..
I know that many people do not understand vehicle towing when ordered by Law Enforcement or from Private Property Parking lots, which I will try to help with. BUT, I am not versed in RV TOWING ISSUES, or actual law cases or proposed cases...
Experience I have 29+ years of towing experience dealing with everything from Light duty ( cars and pickups ) to tractor trailer rigs, motor homes and buses.. Motor clubs to police calls, lockouts to jumpstarts and tows. I have experienced alot of fun times doing my job. Some have been good experiences and some of have been heart wrenching experiences.
Organizations Been affiliated with TRAA(towing and recovery association of america), Oregon Tow Truck Association, Washington Tow Truck Association, Wyoming Tow Truck Association , and Alabama Tow Truck Association
Publications Tow Times Magazine
American Towman
STA Phantom Towing News
Towing and Recovery Phootnotes
Education/Credentials TRAA Heavy duty Trained operator 1987
TRAA Management Classes 1986
Wreckmaster training programs (since 1992)
Several other training programs (to many to list )
Expert: Richard Date: 6/30/2008 Subject: Towing a All wheel drive Subaru from UT to PA
Question Hi Richard,
I will be moving soon from UT to PA. I have an all wheel drive Subaru Forester and I am on a tight budget. It saves me $200+ to rent the tow dolly with the moving truck, but renting the tow carrier is "recommended" by the rental company for my car. Will using the dolly hurt my all wheel drive car?
Thanks,
Steve
Answer While this question is out of my MAIN AREA OF EXPERTISE, think about the whole issue...
All wheel drive means that all 4 wheels turn when there is a loss of traction... Tow it on a dolly and the back wheels will turn and the fronts will not...
Will it damage the vehicle, I would bet on it burning out the transmission or worse...
