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+ | The [[Vapid]] '''Tow Truck''' or '''Towtruck''' is, as implied, a name for a series of hook-and-chain [[wp:Tow truck|tow trucks]] featured in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[The Lost and Damned]] downloadable episodic pack for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. The name of the tow truck in GTA San Andreas and The Lost and Damned are rendered in a single word, "Towtruck." Each variant of the towtruck sports amber flashing lights that can only be operated in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] by tapping the horn button. |
==Design== |
==Design== |
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* The Tow Truck in GTA V and TLAD shares its truck bed with the [[Bobcat]] but with a different bumper and tail lights and modified bed sides. This is a reference to the Chevrolet stepside trucks (which the Bobcat in GTA IV is based on) which kept the same basic bed design well into the 80s. |
* The Tow Truck in GTA V and TLAD shares its truck bed with the [[Bobcat]] but with a different bumper and tail lights and modified bed sides. This is a reference to the Chevrolet stepside trucks (which the Bobcat in GTA IV is based on) which kept the same basic bed design well into the 80s. |
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* Originally, the Tow Truck can be obtained in [[GTA Online]] via a glitch, but after later updates, it got patched, rendering the Tow Truck unobtainable. |
* Originally, the Tow Truck can be obtained in [[GTA Online]] via a glitch, but after later updates, it got patched, rendering the Tow Truck unobtainable. |
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+ | *Painting the Tow Truck with brown paint job in GTA V, the vehicle will slightly resembles Mater from the [[wp:The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] movie ''[[wp:Cars (film)|Cars]]''. |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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===GTA San Andreas=== |
===GTA San Andreas=== |
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− | * Inside the [[Angel Pine Junkyard]] |
+ | * Inside the [[Angel Pine Junkyard]]. |
* Usually seen driving around [[Ocean Docks]] and its vicinity. |
* Usually seen driving around [[Ocean Docks]] and its vicinity. |
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* Usually seen driving around at the [[LVA Freight Depot]], [[Las Venturas]]. |
* Usually seen driving around at the [[LVA Freight Depot]], [[Las Venturas]]. |
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* Usually driving around [[Bohan]]. |
* Usually driving around [[Bohan]]. |
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* Usually driving around in Northern [[Alderney]] if you ride any of the TLAD bikes, e.g. [[Hexer]]. |
* Usually driving around in Northern [[Alderney]] if you ride any of the TLAD bikes, e.g. [[Hexer]]. |
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− | * Spawns all around Alderney. Usually [[Berchem]], [[Normandy]], [[Leftwood]], [[Alderney City]], or [[Westdyke]] |
+ | * Spawns all around Alderney. Usually [[Berchem]], [[Normandy]], [[Leftwood]], [[Alderney City]], or [[Westdyke]]. |
− | * Sometimes seen driving around [[Northwood]] or [[North Holland]] |
+ | * Sometimes seen driving around [[Northwood]] or [[North Holland]]. |
− | * Spawns more frequently when driving around in a [[Slamvan]] |
+ | * Spawns more frequently when driving around in a [[Slamvan]]. |
===GTA V=== |
===GTA V=== |
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* Spawns outside at the [[Beeker's Garage]] in [[Paleto Bay]]. |
* Spawns outside at the [[Beeker's Garage]] in [[Paleto Bay]]. |
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− | * Can also be spotted on the road being driven on [[highways]] |
+ | * Can also be spotted on the road being driven on [[highways]]. |
==See Also== |
==See Also== |
Revision as of 08:50, 25 July 2014
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The Vapid Tow Truck or Towtruck is, as implied, a name for a series of hook-and-chain tow trucks featured in Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, The Lost and Damned downloadable episodic pack for Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V. The name of the tow truck in GTA San Andreas and The Lost and Damned are rendered in a single word, "Towtruck." Each variant of the towtruck sports amber flashing lights that can only be operated in Grand Theft Auto V by tapping the horn button.
Design
GTA 2
The Tow Truck debuted in GTA 2 as a towing vehicle based on the chassis of a Chevrolet COE, and a cab design similar to certain large trucks in the game (including the Van, Ice Cream Van, Hot Dog Van and the G4 Bank Van); the vehicle is also available with yellow body color only. The vehicle also lacks any towing ability, unlike the Truck Cab and Truck Cab SX. It is only in Multiplayer, so most people who have GTA 2 have never driven it.
GTA San Andreas
In GTA San Andreas, the tow truck resembles a 3rd generation Chevy C/K. It is useful for stealing locked cars or cars that the player desires and putting them in property garages that CJ owns and keeping them and thus modifying them for performance when desired or for show, or for when CJ gathers GSF members and engage in a turf war.
HD Universe
GTA The Lost and Damned
The Vapid Towtruck in GTA IV's The Lost and Damned appears to be the same make as the Slamvan, which resembles a Chevrolet C3100 tow truck. However, the headlights and grille look like they are from a 1975-'79 Ford Econoline van, and the windshield and door tops awkwardly appear to be from a 1980's Ford F-Series. Constantly featuring "Native Engines" company logos on its doors, it is rusty and in disrepair, and has a distorted horn, much like the "beater" variants of the Emperor, Sabre, and Vigero. As in GTA 2, the Towtruck is incapable of towing anything.
GTA V
There are two different Tow Trucks featuring in GTA V. The regular Towtruck looks the same as in The Lost and Damned. This Tow Truck is capable of being customized in Los Santos Customs like any other vehicle, as well as capable of being stored in any garage owned by the player. It is capable of lifting and towing any vehicle it hooks to, including transport trucks and attached trailers, although you will require all available engine upgrades and a flat surface to make any progress. It is also capable of creating a chain and staying attached to other vehicles even if they player is not in it, meaning you can create large chains of tow trucks strung together without them de-spawning. These trucks can be found spawning in Paleto Bay coming in off the northern section of the highway, or in tow. Should be noticed, that the smaller version of the Tow truck can be modified in Los Santos Customs, only the regular mods available, though.
The second variant is the Large Tow Truck, which is larger than the regular Tow Truck and has a more modern appearance. The Large Tow Truck is significantly less common than the regular Tow Truck.
Performance
Despite being a tow truck, the Tow Truck in GTA San Andreas is very fast, but has a tad understeer. It is perfect for off-road, because of its soft suspensions, great grip, and powerful V8 engine. It is also a durable vehicle, and can even survive a collision with Rhino (which normally blows up weaker vehicles on impact). This can be especially helpful when the Los Santos Riots break out, as it can take quite a number of bullets and survive close up explosions. It handles about the same as the Sadler, only faster, with a stronger engine, and the ability to tow. It ties with other pickup trucks like the Yosemite, in overall performance.