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The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Winnipeg is a city that is full of automobiles and dealerships. Finding just the right vehicle for your own particular needs can be quite confusing. But having an idea of what you want gives you a head start. If you have been considering the Hyundai Santa Fe, you need to take a closer look at the Chevrolet Equinox. Both vehicles are similar in style, but have some very distinct differences. These differences might just make you change your mind.

The Chevrolet Equinox comes standard with some great features. It has a six speed automatic transmission that is perfect for handling the roads in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas. The horsepower the Equinox offers is 182 and it still gets 9.2L/100km in the city and 6.1L/100km on the highway. That kind of horsepower combined with terrific fuel economy is just one reason why the Equinox is a good choice for a vehicle. It also comes with a standard 12-month plan of OnStar and has a powertrain warranty of 60 months or 160,000km.

What does the city do when a transit bus is stuck in the snow? Or the off-roader when their truck gets caught in the mud? These scenarios call for a strong recovery strap and tow vehicle capable of handling the weight and tension needed to “recover” those vehicles. With so many straps, how do you know which one is the right one? Using a little math, you can rest assured that you have what it takes to get that recovery job done.

The material used to make your recovery strap is important. A nylon recovery strap is preferred over a polyester strap since nylon has a better stretch factor. When you’re pulling a vehicle out of a sticky situation, you want some flexibility. Because nylon stretches, it has what some call a good “memory”. Once it’s stretched while handling the initial tug, it can then remember how it used to be and contract to its previous size, helping with the momentum of the recovery.

The number one problem is becoming comfortable with the added length of the trailer and how best to manoeuvre it on the road.

So with this in mind, here are 9 tips to keep in mind to make sure you have a more secure road trip and feel more in control when towing a trailer.

1) Firstly, you should take a look through the manual. Trailers or caravans should have a manual or maybe just a safety label on the inside that will tell you what type of car you need to successfully tow your trailer. For instance, you don’t want to tow a caravan or trailer with small city car as it just won’t safe, not to mention powerful enough.