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Roadmaster Tow Bar Feature Descriptions

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Premium Roadmaster Tow Bars

Roadmaster's two premium tow bars - the Nighthawk and the Sterling - provide the ultimate in quality, dependability, and ease of use. Aluminum is used where possible to keep their weight down, yet they can tow a maximum of 8,000 lbs. A long list of great features ensures that these tow bars are easy to hook up and unhook.
Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar
RM-676
Nighthawk Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 8,000 lbs
  • LED Lights
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Included Cables
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: Works with Roadmaster MX, MS, and EZ5 (910021-00 can be used to fit Roadmaster XL, EZ, EZ2, and EZ4)
Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates
RM-677
Roadmaster Nighthawk for Blue Ox Base Plates
  • Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
  • Towing Capacity: 8,000 lbs
  • LED Lights
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Included Cables
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: Blue Ox vehicle-specific base plates
Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
RM-576
Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 8,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Included Cables
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, MX, MS, EZ5, and Classic

High Capacity Roadmaster Tow Bars

The BlackHawk 2 is designed for heavy duty use. It can tow a maximum of 10,000 lbs, more than enough to handle heavy pickups and Hummers. And all of the extras that make a tow bar easy to use are included too.
Roadmaster Blackhawk2 Tow Bar
RM-422
Roadmaster Blackhawk2 Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 10,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Included Cables
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, MX, MS, EZ5 and Classic

Value Roadmaster Tow Bars

With the Falcon and Stowmaster tow bars, Roadmaster produced the best values in flat towing around. They included many of the most sought after options but kept the price low. This combination of quality, ease of use, and price have made the Falcon Roadmaster's most popular tow bar.
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar
RM-522
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, MX, MS, EZ5 and Classic
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar for 2" Ball
RM-501
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • Car-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar for 2-5/15" Ball
RM-504
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • Car-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar with 2-2/12" Lunette
RM-581
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • Car-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar for 3" Lunette
RM-583
Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar for Lunette
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Non-Binding Design
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • Car-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic

Economy Roadmaster Tow Bars

The most economical of Roadmaster's tow bars may not have all the bells and whistles, but they are still made with the same quality and provide the same dependability as the more expensive models.
Roadmaster Falcon2 Tow Bar
RM-520
Roadmaster Falcon2 Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic
Roadmaster Falcon2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates
RM-525
Roadmaster Falcon2 Tow Bar RM-525
  • Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Cable Guides
  • Telescoping Arms
  • Self-Aligning Design
  • Self-Lubricated Nylon Bushings
  • RV-Mounted
  • Base Plates: Blue Ox vehicle-specific base plates
Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar
RM-020
Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar
  • Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs
  • Car-Mounted
  • Foldable Design
  • Base Plates: EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic
Roadmaster Freedom Latch

Roadmaster Tow Bar Features

Freedom LatchThe Freedom Latch eliminates binding ("all terrain" denotes tow bars with the Freedom Latch).
  • Lets you disconnect your dinghy and tow bar the first time, every time, even when not parked on level ground
  • Releases tension in the telescoping arm with the pull of a lever (this is accomplished by allowing the locked, telescoping arms to be unlocked, allowing for more movement and extension of the arms for unhooking)
Storage Latch
Storage LatchPatented storage latch allows the RV-mounted tow bar to be neatly stowed at the rear of the motor home.
  • Keeps tow bar up and out of the way
  • Automatically latches tow bar into place when folded up
  • Simply pull lever to release the tow bar
  • StowMaster car-mounted tow bars have an alternative storage option that mounts on the dinghy when not being used and folds in on the crossbar
Roadmaster Tow Bar with Integrated Cable Channels
Integrated Cable ChannelsCable channels are designed to protect your safety cables and wiring from dragging and road debris.
  • Each tow bar arm will have one channel through which wiring and safety cables can thread
  • See chart for list of tow bars that come with integrated cable channels
  • Sterling all-terrain model tow bars include safety cables and wiring with the integrated cable channel
Roadmaster Tow Bar with Autolock Arms
Autolock ArmsTelescoping arms can be extended to varying lengths to make hooking up to base plates easier.
  • Dinghy does not have to be the perfect distance from the RV to attach the tow bar
  • Once the motor home and dinghy pull away in a straight line, the arms self-center and automatically lock into place
Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Hookups
Roadmaster Quick Disconnects
Quick DisconnectsMost Roadmaster tow bars require quick disconnects to attach to the tow bar.
  • Two plates that interlock, connecting the drawbar arm of the base plate and the crossbar of the towbar
  • The dinghy side of the quick disconnect is bolted to the base plate drawbar arms
  • The tow bar side of the quick disconnect is typically integrated into the crossbar
  • The base plate end and the tow bar end clasp together and are held in place using linch pin setup
  • Quick disconnects are included with most Roadmaster tow bars (except the Tracker)
Roadmaster Crossbar
CrossbarMost Roadmaster tow bars require quick disconnects to attach to the tow bar.
  • A crossbar can be the link between the tow bar arms and the base plates on the dinghy
  • The crossbars included with Roadmaster tow bars are designed to be used with quick disconnects
  • Crossbar is connected to the tow bar with pins and clips
  • Crossbar is connected to the vehicle base plates using quick disconnects and linch pins
  • Crossbars are not required for use with MX and MS base plates (vehicles that use MX or MS base plates have a stronger frame to support the weight of the vehicle while being towed)
  • StowMaster tow bars cannot be detached from the crossbar (StowMaster tow bars are not compatible with MX or MS base plates)
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