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What Are Heavy-Duty Tow Dollies? A heavy-duty tow dolly is a type of towing equipment that lifts and supports the wheels of a disabled vehicle, like a semi-trailer. Instead of loading the whole trailer onto a flatbed truck, the dolly only lifts the front or rear wheels. This allows the rest of the trailer to roll along the road, making towing faster and easier. Heavy duty dollies are specifically built for large semi trailers and campers. Tow dollies are perfect for towing semi-trailers when something goes wrong. Want to schedule an appointment? Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing- appointments In an emergency and need a tow? Ski Country Aut ... read more

At Ski Country Auto Repair and Towing, we know how inconvenient it can be to call for a tow truck. We specialize in transporting your tractor, trailer, and load to a repair shop. We excel at transporting your semi-truck and trailer throughout Colorado. These are some tips for commercial truck drivers when traveling through Colorado. 1. Inspect Your Vehicle When traveling through the mountains, completely inspect your semi-truck and trailer. Items of importance are the brake system, tires, engine, and lights. 2. Plan Your Route Know the route you’ll take through Colorado’s mountains. Check for steep grades, sharp turns, and any hazards along the way. Low fuel and steep climbs often cause breakdowns—so plan your stops and fuel up! 3. Check the Weather Mountain weather can change quickly. Before heading out, look at the forecast for your route and destination. Be prepared for snow, ice, or hea ... read more

What to Consider When Hiring Towing Services Towing, or using one vehicle to move a disable second vehicle, is a common and useful service. It' also one that' much more complicated than it seems, requiring lots of vehicle and industry specific knowledge to ensure safe transport. If your car is broken down at the side of the road, chances are good that you do not have time to call around for referrals, but choosing the right auto shop or towing service is important in getting the job done well. That' what makes knowing a few tips before you call so important. When it comes to towing services, what you know and do before the tow can save you a lot of hassle later. It' always important to consider these tips: Know Your Situation Before you call the auto shop or towing service, collect as much information about the situation as possible and provide it to the service. Things like location, type of vehicle, condition of the vehicle, and wheth ... read more