Troubleshooting a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar that the Arms Quit Locking
Question:
I bought this used about a year old and used it a couple of times but with problems that the shaft is real stiff pulling out and it always has black streaks of something. I also have trouble with the arms staying locked while traveling. I need some help .
asked by: Bob
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like your Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar part # RM-576 needs to be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and he said that most likely there is a pretty large accumulation of carbon, dirt and other road grime in the arms of your tow bar and that is preventing the locking mechanism from working consistently.
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
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Replacement Inner Arm Assembly for Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain and Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Arms
- Inner Arm
- Nighthawk All Terrain
- Sterling All Terrain
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- Roadmaster
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