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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Towtruck}}
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{{disambiglink|For other uses, see [[Towtruck (disambiguation)|Towtruck]].}}
 
{{Infobox vehicles
 
{{Infobox vehicles
| name = Large Tow Truck
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| name = Tow Truck
 
| front_image = LargeTowTruck-Front-GTAV.png
 
| front_image = LargeTowTruck-Front-GTAV.png
 
| image_size = 300
 
| image_size = 300
 
| rear_image = LargeTowTruck-Rear-GTAV.png
 
| rear_image = LargeTowTruck-Rear-GTAV.png
| caption = A Large Tow Truck in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]].
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| caption = A Tow Truck in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]].
| manufacturer = [[Vapid]] <small>[[HD Universe]]</small>
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| manufacturer = [[Vapid]]
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| vehicle_class = Utility
 
| vehicle_type = Public Service/Industrial vehicle
 
| vehicle_type = Public Service/Industrial vehicle
 
| body_style = Tow truck
 
| body_style = Tow truck
 
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
 
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
 
| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''
 
| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''
| related = [[Tow Truck]]<br>[[Yankee]]<br>[[Scrap Truck]]<br>[[Benson]]<br>[[Prison Bus]]
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| related = [[Tow Truck|Small Tow Truck]]<br>[[Yankee]]<br>[[Scrap Truck]]<br>[[Benson]]<br>[[Prison Bus]]<br>[[Recovery]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
The [[Vapid]] '''Towtruck''', is, as implied, a tow truck featured in [[Grand Theft Auto V|''Grand Theft Auto V'']]. It is significantly larger than the [[Tow Truck]].
 
The [[Vapid]] '''Large Tow Truck''', also spelt '''Large Towtruck''', is, as implied, a tow truck featured in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. It is significantly larger than its [[Tow Truck|smaller counterpart]]. The vehicle is simply named '''Tow Truck''' in game.
 
   
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The major differences between the Large Tow Truck and the normal [[Tow Truck]] are the model of inspiration then the size and the inability of being customized and stored. Unlike the other version, it has a heightened ground clearance, thus towing vehicles is considerably easier than its other variant. The Large Tow Truck has a slightly rusted body.
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The design for the Towtruck seems to be derived from Grand Theft Auto IV's [[Yankee]], with an identical cab and chassis design. The major differences between the Towtruck and the normal [[Tow Truck]] are the model of inspiration, the size and the inability of being customized and stored. Unlike the other version, it has a heightened ground clearance, thus towing vehicles is considerably easier than its other variant. The Towtruck has a slightly rusted body.
   
 
==Performance==
 
==Performance==
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The Towtruck is powered by a V8 diesel engine, which is capable of bringing the truck up to great top speeds, however due to its weight, it is sluggish and unresponsive when accelerated. Its long wheelbase and chassis results in it having a large turning radius, but due to its weight, it is very stable when cornering and maneuvering at high speeds. Additionally, it can easily ram smaller cars off the road, and its durability is remarkable.
The Large tow truck is a heavy truck with a V8 Diesel engine and it's considerably fast for such a big truck and smooth handling, however, it has poor brakes and may take a long distance to stop.
 
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
*A large tow truck reliably spawns parked outside in front of the [[Los Santos Customs]] garage located off of Greenwich Parkway near San Andreas Interstate 5 ([[La Puerta Freeway]]) between [[La Puerta]] and [[Vespucci Beach]], behind [[Los Santos International Airport (HD Universe)|Los Santos International Airport]] (LSIA).
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*A Towtruck reliably spawns parked outside in front of the [[Los Santos Customs]] garage located off of [[Greenwich Parkway]] near San Andreas [[Interstate 5]] ([[La Puerta Freeway]]) between [[La Puerta]] and [[Vespucci Beach]], behind [[Los Santos International Airport (HD Universe)|Los Santos International Airport]] (LSIA).
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*After purchasing the [[LSPD Auto Impound]] (as [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]]), a Towtruck appears ready for the towing side missions.
*A large tow truck intermittently spawns inside an open barnhouse on the lefthand side of [[Dignity Village]] (a homeless encampment accessed through railroad underpass) located off of [[Route 1]] ([[Great Ocean Highway]]) in [[Mount Chiliad (HD Universe)|Mount Chiliad]] (more precisely, across from Ray-n-May's [[Up-n-Atom Burger]] Shakes & Hamburgers Diner restaurant next to [[Procopio Truck Stop]]).
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*A Towtruck intermittently spawns inside an open barnhouse on the left hand side of [[Dignity Village]] (a homeless encampment accessed through railroad underpass) located off of [[Route 1]] ([[Great Ocean Highway]]) in [[Mount Chiliad (HD Universe)|Mount Chiliad]] (more precisely, across from [[Up-n-Atom Burger|Ray-n-May's Up-n-Atom Burger Shakes & Hamburgers Diner]] restaurant next to [[Procopio Truck Stop]]).
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*It will often times spawn a couple feet across away from the [[Zancudo River]] parked at [[Ortega's trailer|Ortega's trailer home]].
 
*Can also be spotted on the road being driven on [[highways]].
 
*Can also be spotted on the road being driven on [[highways]].
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* Sometimes spawns off the side of the road on the northern end of [[Sandy Shores]].
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== Mission Appearances ==
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* The truck is featured for one of the main [[heists]]. First, appears in a [[Tow Truck (mission)|setup]], which is stolen from its owner to let it prepared. Later, in the [[Blitz Play|heist itself]], is used by [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]] to ram the [[Securicar|armored van]].
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* It is prominently used in a series of [[Strangers and Freaks]]' missions encountered by [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]], with [[Tonya Wiggins|Tonya]]. In the first mission, the player learns about towing mechanics and the tow hitch controls.
 
* It is also used in the side mission, [[Grass Roots]], playing as [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]]. Note that comes in a unique paint scheme.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Large-towtruck-GTAV-front.jpg|Unique paint scheme Towtruck that spawns in [[Grass Roots]] for Franklin.
TowTruckMission-GTA5.png
 
 
TowTruck.jpg|The Large Tow Truck at the [[Los Santos Customs]] near the [[Los Santos International Airport (HD Universe)|Los Santos International Airport]].
 
TowTruck.jpg|The Large Tow Truck at the [[Los Santos Customs]] near the [[Los Santos International Airport (HD Universe)|Los Santos International Airport]].
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Large_Towtruck_GTAV_Procopio_Spawn.jpg|Spawned at Procopio outside [[Dignity Village]]. Note the mechanic under the broken down [[Granger]].
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Towtruck_Large_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]].
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*The default radio station of the Large Tow Truck is:
*The truck is used in the [[Heists|Heist]], [[Blitz Play]]. It is also used in the side mission, [[Grass Roots]], playing as [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]].
 
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**'''''GTA V''''': [[Rebel Radio]]
*It is used in the Repossession mission(s) encountered by [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]], with [[Tonya Wiggins|Tonya]].
 
 
*All variations of the Large Tow Truck, without exception, feature a transfer on each door: "[[Casey's Highway Clearance]]".
 
*All variations of the Large Tow Truck, without exception, feature a transfer on each door: "[[Casey's Highway Clearance]]".
*It's a variant of the [[Scrap Truck]], which at same time is based on a [[Yankee]], from GTA IV.
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*It's a variant of the [[Scrap Truck]], which at same time is based on a [[Yankee]], from GTA IV. It may also be a variant of the [[Tipper]] due to the similar front.
*It may also be a variant of the [[Tipper]] for the front as well as the [[Yankee]].
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*Like the [[Cargobob]], the Large Tow Truck can tow most of the land vehicles in the game compared to the [[Towtruck]].
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*The Large Tow Truck can also tow larger vehicles; [[Bus]], [[Dashound]], [[Packer]], [[Phantom]], [[Stockade]], [[Dock Handler]] and [[Dozer]].
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* The flashing lights may be activated the same way one would activate the lights and siren on emergency vehicles. However, pedestrian cars will not react to it being active, unlike their behavior with the [[Lifeguard]].
   
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
*[[Tow Truck]]
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*[[Tow Truck]], the smaller variant.
   
 
==Navigation==
 
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[[Category:Utility Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Utility Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Vehicles manufactured by Vapid]]
 
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Revision as of 21:22, 1 February 2015

For other uses, see Towtruck.

Template:Infobox vehicles The Vapid Towtruck, is, as implied, a tow truck featured in Grand Theft Auto V. It is significantly larger than the Tow Truck.

Description

The design for the Towtruck seems to be derived from Grand Theft Auto IV's Yankee, with an identical cab and chassis design. The major differences between the Towtruck and the normal Tow Truck are the model of inspiration, the size and the inability of being customized and stored. Unlike the other version, it has a heightened ground clearance, thus towing vehicles is considerably easier than its other variant. The Towtruck has a slightly rusted body.

Performance

The Towtruck is powered by a V8 diesel engine, which is capable of bringing the truck up to great top speeds, however due to its weight, it is sluggish and unresponsive when accelerated. Its long wheelbase and chassis results in it having a large turning radius, but due to its weight, it is very stable when cornering and maneuvering at high speeds. Additionally, it can easily ram smaller cars off the road, and its durability is remarkable.

Locations

Mission Appearances

  • The truck is featured for one of the main heists. First, appears in a setup, which is stolen from its owner to let it prepared. Later, in the heist itself, is used by Franklin to ram the armored van.
  • It is prominently used in a series of Strangers and Freaks' missions encountered by Franklin, with Tonya. In the first mission, the player learns about towing mechanics and the tow hitch controls.
  • It is also used in the side mission, Grass Roots, playing as Franklin. Note that comes in a unique paint scheme.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The default radio station of the Large Tow Truck is:
  • All variations of the Large Tow Truck, without exception, feature a transfer on each door: "Casey's Highway Clearance".
  • It's a variant of the Scrap Truck, which at same time is based on a Yankee, from GTA IV. It may also be a variant of the Tipper due to the similar front.
  • Like the Cargobob, the Large Tow Truck can tow most of the land vehicles in the game compared to the Towtruck.
  • The Large Tow Truck can also tow larger vehicles; Bus, Dashound, Packer, Phantom, Stockade, Dock Handler and Dozer.
  • The flashing lights may be activated the same way one would activate the lights and siren on emergency vehicles. However, pedestrian cars will not react to it being active, unlike their behavior with the Lifeguard.

See Also

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