Better Towing (Work in SP/MP 41.71+)

Mastering the Art of Vehicle Recovery in Project Zomboid

Navigating the perilous landscape of Project Zomboid often means dealing with more than just the undead. Strategic movement and resource management are key, and that includes how you handle vehicles. Whether you need to clear a path or salvage a useful wreck, this mod significantly enhances the game’s towing mechanics, offering a more robust and engaging experience.

Expanding On Core Towing Mechanics

While Project Zomboid has introduced its own towing features, this mod builds upon them to provide greater flexibility and utility. It ensures that even vehicles from other mods that haven’t specifically implemented trailer support can now be towed, greatly expanding your options for vehicle manipulation.

Introducing the Tow Bar and Enhanced Towing

A significant addition is the “Tow bar” item, allowing you to tow vehicles directly, preserving their cargo space. For those moments when an item isn’t available, towing with a rope remains a viable option, mimicking the functionality of a built-in tow rope for every car.

Specialized Vehicle Support

This mod also incorporates specific support for tow trucks. These specialized vehicles can attach cars via their hooks, making them invaluable for removing burnt-out wrecks that block vital roads. Furthermore, tow trucks can be used to right overturned vehicles, a crucial function for reclaiming drivable assets.

Key Features:

• Seamless towing support for most vehicle mods.
• The “Tow bar” item for direct, cargo-preserving towing.
• Rope towing functionality for basic recovery needs.
• Enhanced interaction with tow trucks for specialized recovery and uprighting vehicles.
• Improved user interface with clear icons and multi-level selection menus.
• The ability to manually push stuck vehicles by hand.

Improved User Interface and Manual Intervention

Interacting with the enhanced towing system is made easier with a more intuitive interface. New icons clearly distinguish between different vehicle types and towing methods. A multi-level selection menu allows you to easily identify and choose from nearby vehicles, specifying the attachment type.

Beyond controlled towing, the mod also introduces the ability to push vehicles by hand. This feature is invaluable for nudging stuck cars out of problematic positions, whether caused by in-game bugs or tactical roadblocks.

Getting Started

To utilize the mod’s features, simply approach a vehicle you wish to interact with. Open the radial menu (default key ‘V’) and select the towing option. Remember, using the tow bar requires the item itself to be equipped or attached between the two vehicles.