Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Tow Bars with Quick Disconnects
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Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Tow Bars with Quick Disconnects
Item # RM-4700
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Roadmaster Accessories and Parts - RM-4700
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Protective Screening
- Tow Defender
- Roadmaster
This heavy-duty nylon screen blocks gravel and road debris from damaging your car as you're flat towing. Mounts onto the hitch and the quick disconnects of your tow bar with included brackets. Rolls up tight for storage on your RV's hitch.
Features:
- Blocks gravel and road debris from damaging your towed vehicle
- Adjusts to fit your setup
- Slide the strut up or down the tow bar stinger to give the fabric the right amount of slack
- Stands up to rough road and weather conditions
- Heavy-duty nylon mesh is durable, flexible, and aerodynamic
- Powder-coated steel brackets resist corrosion
- Shock-absorbing struts provide maximum support
- Rolls up to just 4" in diameter for storage on the back of your RV
- Includes 4 buckled straps that snap on easily to hold it in place
- Mounts onto the quick disconnects of your tow bar and hitch receiver with included brackets
- Stretches over your tow bar between your RV and towed vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Fits: Roadmaster crossbar-style tow bars with quick disconnects
- Application: RVs with a 2" x 2" trailer hitch
- For 2-1/2" hitch receivers, use adapter RM75ZR (sold separately)
- Overall dimensions (fully extended): 72" long x 45" wide
- Fabric: 75-3/4" long x 55-1/4" wide
- Weight: 15 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Notes:
- The fabric may become warped or damaged if the RV exhaust is too close and cannot be redirected.
- A hitch extender (RM-071-75 - sold separately) may be required if there isn't enough clearance between the RV and the Tow Defender for sharp turns.
4700 Road Master Tow Defender Nylon Mesh Protection for Towed Vehicle and Crossbar Style Baseplates with Quick Disconnects
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
76% were satisfied with this product
24% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Tow Bars with Quick Disconnects - RM-4700
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (150 Customer Reviews)
This heavy-duty nylon screen blocks gravel and road debris from damaging your car as you're flat towing. Mounts onto the hitch and the quick disconnects of your tow bar with included brackets. Rolls up tight for storage on your RV's hitch.by: Ken08/02/2018
I would have rated it 5 stars had it not been for the problem with one of the extension rod locking latches. After about 8 months I noticed a clucking sound while turning. I determined that one of the extension rods was not locking causing the clunk. I contacted Roadmaster and they explained that the latch needed to be tighten. Once I performed the adjustment it worked as designed, however from the rod expanding and contracting it ripped the nylon Defender Protective Screen and now I have a damaged screen that will cost me $200 to replace.
by: Stephen 12/17/2023
One year later...We put around 10K miles on the RV throughout the year in large part in the East Canadian Atlantic provinces and Manitoba. The screen has performed well in keeping those nasty small pebbles from peppering our Jeep which was the reason we purchased this product in the first place. I am glad we made this purchase.
by: Matthew10/22/2023
Quick install. Easy to use. Have gone cross country twice since buying. No problem with damage on toad. But periodically check bolts. Would suggest locktite on bolts, as I lost one on the first two.
by: Jason03/28/2022
The Shield does its job and is well built. Used it on a 3000 mile trip last summer and not one rock chip. It took a bit of adjusting to get it to fit properly when I first installed it. Stores fast and ease when leaving the tow bar attached to the RV but very cumbersome and heavy when removing the tow bar from the RV. I can no longer store the tow bar in the RV compartment. I had to store the whole thing in my shed for the winter.
by: Jo-Ann03/27/2013
Quality construction, clear instructions, well packed for shipping and my husband had no trouble with the installation. . . With my help, of course! Can't wait to try the shield in the near future. We have a Hallmark camper that we tow the Jeep behind. Will send photo when everything is hooked up. Congratulations on a quality product.
Jo-ann R.
3/27/2014
Everything works great. Instructions were clear as were the illustrations. Well made equipment.
by: Garth07/06/2015
Good design, well engineered, fit together well, only issue I had was my exhaust on DP extends out the back, so I needed some more clearance which I got when I added the 2" hitch raise to level the RV to the tow vehicle.
This Lang with the rock guard will save the road.
All products were shipped quickly and the customer service was great.
Also I saved about $100.00 by shopping with etrailer vs other well known suppliers.
by: Dale L.10/04/2016
Got my defender the day before our trip. Installed very easy and performed as I had hoped it would. Made the trip and cannot find one rock chip.Would recommend this for anyone that tows. Thanks for a great product.
Dale
Dale L.
10/4/2017
Performs very well. Wish I have gotten the defender before our trip to Alaska .
by: Carol 09/04/2022
Used on Alaska trip to protect towed vehicle. Served it’s purpose and protected car windshield and front from rock chips from RV.
by: k6fn03/20/2015
The protector screening is well made. the instructions were not very clear nor were the supporting pictures but the schematic view made it fairly easy to assemble and install with some figuring out. after finishing the install I saw that with the current height setting of the support arms, my RV ladder would rub the left support arm and therefore quickly wear out the fabric, so I took it apart and dropped it down to the bottom holes and its better now.
its a shame there is not an easier way to remove it from the RV than to remove the entire roadmaster hitch from the RV. that is a downside and I may well modify it for that. All in all, this will prevent much of the rock damage in the future and will hopefully prevent me from acquiring so much road tar from pothole repairs. I recommend it and will update this review after I actually use it on the tow car in a few weeks..
by: Ray O.02/02/2015
This product is easy to install as long as you follow the enclosed instructions. I have not used the Tow Defender today. However, I have friends that have used it with great results. Typically, on a class A motorhome you have mud guards that should protect your tow vehicle but they actually create a bigger problem. I purchased this Tow Defender to compliment the Roadmaster Shield which I currently own. The problem with the shield is that rocks bounce off the shield and hit the rear of the motorhome. The Tow Defender Screen will stop this.
by: Daniel01/23/2021
Have only used this a handful of times (we don't flat-tow that often), but overall it seems to be a great product. Took my time setting up, checking turns, adjusting, etc. and all went well. Very happy with this. On a 2014 Fleetwood Discovery 40G towing a 2018 GMC Yukon Denali.
by: Ben H10/22/2016
Great customer service. Three days after I order the shield it arrived. A customer representative called me twice to let me know when it was shipped and a follow up to verify it had arrived. Haven't gone on a trip yet, but easily installation. The tow bar I attached the shield to was the Falcon/All Terrain (6000 unit). The shield model number was Roadmaster Tow Defender (4700).
by: Audrey02/20/2018
I am glad you have contacted me for my thoughts
I really like the product but find it is too long from the motorhome to the tow vehicle, and we have had to put clips on it to stop it from flopping while towing. I also find the product very heavy to lift, as I have had surgery on my right wrist, and do believe it could be made from lighter structure material.
I also have purchased a road master invisbrake system and can’t say enough good about that product, I really like how it works and would recommend it to anyone, it is well worth the price.
Thanks
by: Christopher 07/23/2022
Excellent protection for the front of your towed vehicle. Easy to install and use.
by: Pierre07/28/2020
Rock protector came quickly, packaged well. One part did not fit as hole was drilled too small. Needed a drill press to correct problem.
Too soon for road test, looks like it will do nicely.
by: Ned B04/26/2014
Haven't used it on the road but installation was a breeze. Material looks heavy, well made
by: Mark A.05/27/2017
Product arrived within a few days. Installation was a breeze. Be sure to check the tension and take the time to adjust if necessary.
by: Norman 08/27/2021
great service & quailty parts deliverd on time, very good experiance
by: Jeff K.02/14/2022
Excellent product. Installed just like the instructions said it would.
by: Morris 09/27/2022
Product was well packaged.Delivery was delayed by two days. I have unpacked it, but have not yet had the opportunity to install and adjust it.
by: Glen07/17/2016
Installed very easily. have not towed with it yet. but I'm sure it will be helpful.
by: Kevin05/23/2021
Good job getting the order to me in tim e!
by: Juan04/04/2022
by: George 10/13/2021
by: Chris11/16/2023
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Jason
3/29/2023
I have about 8000 mile of towing with this unit now. It does it job. No rocks on the hood or in the cowl of the towed vehicle when towing on gravel roads. The front of the vehicle is still vulnerable below the screen but everything above the screen is in great shape. The fabric and the metal parts are holding well. It is still cumbersome to store the tow bar and the Tow Defender off the RV. A quick connect for detaching the Two Defender from the tow bar would be a great upgrade. Storing the Tow Defender on the RV is a quick and ease. If your towed vehicle is new or in good condition you need this protection to keep it in good condition. My old towed had about 25K towed mile and it was trashed in the front. My current towed has never been towed without the Tow defender and I don’t have any chips above the screen level.