This
is the ultimate car, truck and motorcycle trailer!
Trailer Plans are Revealed for the first time!
By Wally Cass,
Towing Business Owner and Operator. Trailer Designer
and Builder
If you are looking
to purchase a trailer for towing cars, trucks, and motorcycles then
I have the ultimate trailer plans for you that was designed and built
by myself, many years ago, in 1998 and now I am making the trailer
plans available exclusively for the first time. Read this entire article
to see how the trailer plans will benefit you.
I have
been in the tow truck business for over twenty five years and I
have towed
thousands
of
cars, trucks
and all
types of equipment. I have never had
a damage claim since starting my independent towing service
in 1995 and I don't think too
many towing operators can actually say that. I can attribute this
damage free record simply by my choice of using this trailer as my
prefered method for towing cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Of course, I must also know how to
hook
up to the vehicle properly.
For those of you who are thinking about starting a tow
truck or towing business or maybe you already own a towing business,
let me explain briefly how this trailer will benefit you and how I
started my tow truck business with minimal cost. I will tell you
why I chose to operate
with
this
type
of trailer and why it is the ultimate trailer for towing cars, trucks
and motorcycles in the light duty class. I have towed medium duty vehicles
with this trailer but it's really designed for the light duty class
under one ton.
I started my tow truck business
with very little investment back in 1995. It may not have been glamorous
starting with a Ford f-150 and a used tilt car trailer but it got me
started in the
tow truck business with very little investment.
Starting my tow truck business in 1995 "Not Glamorous but it worked"
I already owned the
truck and the cost for the used car trailer was minimal. Who wants to take out a
loan for expensive towing equipment? I sure didn't.
The tow trailer only had 3500
lb. axles which also tilted with the bed and this definitely
needed improvement. The rear axle took all the weight. Not
a very good tilt trailer design.
For economical reasons I also decided to tow only in
the light duty class, all cars, motorcycles and pick up trucks up
to one ton (excluding
one tons). The one ton tow trucks are the start of the medium duty class.
I worked for this towing company
for seven years prior to starting my own tow truck business. I
enjoyed driving this Peterbuilt 18 speed in
the heavy duty class which was a real challenge at times.
I drove every kind of tow truck out
there and my years of prior experience told me the hydraulic tilt car trailer was
the only way to start my tow truck business.
I knew the hydraulic tilt car trailers had a
huge advantage over conventional flatbed and wheel lift tow trucks
when it came to damage free towing, due to the low profile loading
angle of a car trailer.
Also being that it was a goose neck,
fifth wheel type setup, I could jack knife
the trailer, getting into spots that conventional flatbed tow trucks
could not get into.
Advantages of towing with
a hydraulic tilt towing trailer:
Low profile loading angle for damage free
towing.
Tow exotic cars and low riders.
You don't have to worry about the drive train (such
as the transmission) on the vehicle being towed. "Unlike a conventional
tow truck where you might have to get out the dolly wheels and
place them under the drive axle which is labor intensive."
Loading
and unloading a vehicle is extremely fast.
Towing motorcycles is easy and requires no additional
equipment.
I don't have to go through the truck scales because
I am under 16000 GVW.
I can get into some really tight places as opposed
to a conventional flatbed tow truck.
Insurance is cheaper.
I can disconnect the trailer and still use the truck
for service calls or personal use.
The tow truck is more comfortable to ride in (softer
suspension).
Cheaper to purchase or to build (I have trailer
plans available).
After my tow truck business was established and I had
a steady income rolling in, I decided that It was time for newer
towing equipment and frankly,
no one built the type of equipment that I wanted to use for my towing
business and I couldn't find the proper trailer plans, So I decided
to build my own towing trailers. I actually built two of them.
"The New and Improved Towing Trailer"
The objective was to build the trailer
with the lowest possible loading angle and yet have the fender
height remain low enough for all vehicle doors to clear the fenders
when the doors are opened. The outcome was: the trailer bed height is
only 17.5 inches off the ground and only requires the bed to tilt one and half feet
to hit the ground. I couldn't have been happier with the trailers
low profile loading angle and opening the vehicles door when loaded
cleared the trailers fenders easily.
Car door clears fender easily!
The cost to build this trailer was
approximately $10,000 in materials.
I easily justified the use of a credit card to purchase the materials
as this was a income producing purchase and the debt could be paid
back in only a couple of months, therefore the interest was minimal.
I used only the best materials I could
find. I used Torflex 7000 lb dual axles with built in suspension
which did not require additional suspension parts like leaf springs and hangers. Therefore
the maintenance costs were diminished. I also used diamond plate
steel decking which not only looked good but vehicles with a
missing wheel or two would slide off easier. If
you decide to use a trailer with a wood deck the vehicle missing a
wheel will only dig into the wood and will not slide off. Even winching
the vehicle on the trailer with a wood deck could be a problem.
If you are looking for a conventional tow truck at
around $10,000, More than likely it will be junk and a older model. So
I was happy to invest $10,000 in towing equipment that was brand new
and built
the way I wanted it to perform. The trailer has passed the test of
time and has lasted over 13 years and is still working today! The trailer
has paid for itself many times over.
The trailer does not have
to tilt very far. 17 inches to be exact.
The Strobe light was a bit much and later removed. A
red light bar was later added to the truck (as noted below right)
The fenders originally were made
to fold out using hinges, "for those extra wide loads" but were
welded closed after awhile as they were not needed.
If you decide you want to build your own tilt trailer
then I think you will be very pleased with the looks and performance
of this
trailer. Upon inspection for it's first registration, the state
patrol officer told me it was the nicest
towing trailer he had ever seen and he instantly titled the trailer.
The compliments didn't stop there. I receive compliments from almost
everyone that see's it. Getting business
accounts
is
easy once
the
business
owner
sees for himself what type of towing equipment you will be towing his
vehicles with. If you would like to purchase the trailer plans to build
this
trailer ( Sign
Up ) and
get instant access to the trailer plans.
Information that
you will find in the Members area
Not
only will you receive the trailer plans but you will
have access to all of this additional information. Simply choose
the topics your interested in.
There
are videos explaining how to tow a car or truck
in the light duty class, unlocking vehicles, and showing proper
towing equipment. Note: The videos mostly show hooking up to
a vehicle using a flatbed as this is my primary and preferred
method of
towing.
However there are discussions about the wheel lift tow truck,
the good and bad aspects and why you may consider a flatbed
tow
truck
advantageous over the wheel lift. (ultimately less work and no
worries about the drive train of the vehicle being towed)
How to Tow a Car,How to Tow a Truck (under
one ton) Videos and detailed
descriptions show you how to hook up to a vehicle properly. The most
common mistakes while hooking up are explained. You must have this
information to prevent damage claims.
Business planning, what
you will need to get started in the tow truck business.
Accounting, keeping
accurate records, invoicing, billing, taxes, office equipment, supplies,
etc.
Everything you should know about Motor Clubs,how
to contract with the motor clubs and which ones are the best
including: rates, addresses, phone numbers, towing areas, length
of times allowed to a call, billing methods and more.
Advertising, some
of the best ways to advertise your tow truck business and one of
my favorite places to advertise for free!
Insurance, Learn
how to purchase commercial towing insurance and the details.
How to get business accounts, methods
I use to get accounts even if the business already has a dedicated
towing provider.
Service calls, explains
the best way to perform service calls and the equipment used.
Safety, how
to operate safely to prevent injuries to you and the public.
Winching, how to
winch properly, (common
mistakes while loading a vehicle),
procedures, safety, how to winch a vehicle out of a tough situation,
taking care of the winch and cable.
Preventing Damage Claims, learn
from my experience what not to do and how to avoid damage claims.
Common Forms, download
forms online, prevent damage claims for pre-existing conditions,
dispatch sheet.
How to unlock a Vehicle in under three minutes,
modern method to unlock vehicles, "do
not use slim jim on vehicles" (Video) avoid damage
to the electronics in the door.
Towing equipment. using
the right towing equipment is essential. Choosing the right
equipment will save you money and time. I explain my
must have requirements for towing equipment not only for towing
but also for service calls. I explain in detail how the towing
equipment is used.
Plans for building a Commercial, Gooseneck,
Fifth Wheel, Hydraulic Tilt, Towing Trailer, Get
the plans to build the best commercial towing trailer. These
trailer plans have never been released and I make them exclusively
available to you after you sign up.
How to tow a motorcycle, Learn
how to hook up to a motorcycle properly. I
explain how to tow a motorcycle using a flatbed and what not
to do. Prevent damage claims.
Tire changes, Learn
some of the tricks I use on those stubborn tire changes and some
of the problems you may face. Be prepared!
Jump Starts, You
need more than just a set up jumper cables! I explain why and how
you will benefit from using the proper equipment.
Towing Resources, I
list my favorite places to shop for towing equipment and parts.
I also invite you to join
my my
towing forum TowingMentor.com which has topics on how to tow,
how to start a tow truck business and resources for buying towing
equipment. I also have
a second towing
forum which is new and not as established like TowingMentor.com
And Much More!
Conclusion:
I have explained briefly how I got started
in the tow truck business with very a very minimal investment
and the type of trailer that I use to tow cars, trucks or
motorcycles
to prevent damage to the vehicles. You may decide that you
would like to duplicate my success and purchase the trailer plans
not only for an economical way to start your business but for the
ultimate in professional damage free towing.
How
to Order and Gain Immediate Online Access
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you do not give this information away or sell
any part of the contents. You can however train employees with
the material. I have received positive feedback from employers
who use the material to train their employees with positive
results. Get the information your looking for and earn the
living that you deserve! The best part it is totally risk free!
All I ask is that you trust in me! You will never find this
deal anywhere. Once you see what's in the members area I know
you will agree.
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I sincerely wish
you all the success in your towing business. You can also contact
me anytime with
questions and I will be more than happy to help you. Please
contact me by email: Wally@howtotow.com or support@howtotow.com
I
am so confident that you will benefit from this information
that I am willing to make your purchase absolutely
risk free! If for some reason you are not completely satisfied
with your purchase, I will promptly issue a refund, no questions
asked. I simply refuse to accept your payment unless you are
100% satisfied.
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I
am including a free bonus in
the members area after you sign up for the towing course. The
bonus includes a total of 84 legal forms and 597
business letters that you can use in any type of business
and also for your personal use.
I really did enjoy the towing information
that you put together. It was very informative and
I feel it will help me with my future endeavor.
Thank You!
Kevin Cardin
I purchased the course a few weeks
ago and after reading through it and viewing the
videos I must say that it has been most informative.
Orlando R. Price
By the way it is a great course. I
learned a lot about how to secure the car properly
and what kind of trailer to look for.
Bob Float
Thank you for your site as well as your
advise...the phone is beginning to ring! I am now part
of QWEST's network. I have applied and/or contacted all
other motor clubs.
Thanks,
Shawn Looram
I think the towing information is
great.
Clancy Phillips
Thanks Wally,
I purchased last night, pretty good stuff, I have been researching
towing for the past year and this is by far the most info I have
found, specially on the roadside part of the business which is
what I am aiming for. Anyway thanks Wally
Luis Vazquez
I thought it was fantastic, it's very
easy to use and gave me a lot of knowledge on everything
dealing that I'm starting out and the price was fine
and I gave you guys a little extra. I was hoping
that this would help and it did a lot thank you.
Yes, I would recommend to anyone.
Ethan R.
I want to thank you for your website
and the material on it. Too often people are unwilling
to share the processes they went through to become
a success and I am very grateful that you are not
one of those people.
Allen
I'm excited about finding this towing
information that you have made available because
I asked a friend, that has his own towing service
if there was anywhere I could get towing training
beforehand and he told me there was no type of training
available, other than hands on working with or for
someone already in business. That bothered me, so
I searched on line to see for myself if it was so.
and came across your site and got excited and shared
this with him. I told him that this could help him
also to build his knowledge on towing. and He was
so surprised and told me thanks for letting him know
about it. so I will be forwarding this site information
to him.
THANKS,
KAMCHASKA ALEXANDER
Thanks again for all the
info you have taken the time to put together. I have
found it very useful in my business planning. I am
currently trying to startup a roadside assistance
business. I am in Raleigh N.C. Thanks again!!!
Mark E.
Wally,
Just want to tell you how valuable your information has been to us.
I'm not sure what would have happened to our start up towing business
had I not found your website.
We started "towing" 3 months ago and thanks to your advise
about motor clubs we've barely missed a lick.
Thanks and God Bless!
Jimmy and Rhonda Frady
Johnson City Towing
Johnson City, Tx
Love your website, lots
of good information, thank you..RON BILLINGS
Please
let others know how you have benefited from this
towing information.
Please send me your testimonial and thanks to all who have done so.
We all appreciate it!
I had a question from Jim regarding
contracting with the motor clubs while using a trailer:
Hi Wally,
I have talked to other people about going into
the towing business using a trailer.
They say you wont be able to get motor clubs like AAA to contract
with you is that true?
Let me thank you ahead for your time.
Jim
My Response:
Hi Jim,
I don’t know about the one particular account “AAA” that
you mentioned as I don’t like their towing rates. So
I never attempted to contract with them. However I have contracted
with all the other major motor clubs since 1995 while using
my trailer and I have had no problems signing on. Maybe some
of the towing providers are getting turned away because of
poor quality trailers? Or may it’s a combination of bad,
old trailers or insurance requirements not met.
These are just some of the motor clubs I contracted
with.
Allstate
Cross Country,
Geico
National Automobile Company
Signature
Coach Net
Quest
Asurion
Road America
The hydraulic tilt trailer that I built and operated in
my towing business is better than most tow trucks out there.
