Towing Issues: Buying a tow truck, ford f450, tow companies

Question
I am getting ready to buy a used flatbed tow, do you have any advice on what kind i should look for? I want something that is easy to find an engine for and cheap to fix in case of engine problems. I have been looking at used ford f450's. I don't know anything about towing please let me know anything you can. sincerely James wall

Answer
A blue one is nice,  Red works also....

I wish I could really help you with the information on what truck is good, but a lot of used trucks have problems due to abuse and maintenance issues.. Its kind of a buyer beware issue there.  Do a lot of research and have the truck really checked out and that might help.

Now if you have no towing experience, I really question why you want to start a towing business. That's not a really good idea unless you got lots of money to spend while trying to learn the business.

(do not take this wrong) but I have not finished my book "tow companies for dummies" as it will be a huge project.  If you can do a lot of research there are several online towing forums where you can get information (if you follow their rules and guidelines).
Check out

www.tow411.net

www.towtalk.net

www.priceperpound.info

www.towinfo.org


hope this helps.