Locking Out the Tow Bar Arms on an etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar
Question:
I have an etrailer SD-e98971 tow bar that I am trying to use with a Jeep Wrangler. For some reason I can not get the second arm to lock. The instructions say to turn the wheel towards the arm that is locked and back up which I have tried with no success?
asked by: David F
Expert Reply:
When locking out the arms on the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e47ZR (e98971), I would try pulling forward in the motorhome. While doing so you will want to steer briefly left and then briefly right to extend, self-center and lock each tow bar arm.
If you do not have any luck locking out the tow bar arms in this manner, I would inspect the tow bar to ensure that the tow bar arm is not bent or the latch is not damaged in any way.
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6K lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Fits Curt Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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