Does the Steering Wheel of a Vehicle Being Flat Towed Need to Be Unlocked

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When using a tow bar do you lock the steering wheel? Or tie it down?

asked by: Robin

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Expert Reply:

You want the steering wheel to be unlocked on a vehicle being flat-towed. Otherwise the front wheels of the towed vehicle would scrub around corners. Unlocking the front wheels allows the towed vehicle to turn and follow the tow vehicle as it is being towed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You would not lock out the steering on the vehicle being flat towed. Doing so would cause the wheels to scrub (drag sideways) when turning. The steering needs to be unlocked and the wheels will turn accordingly and straightened back out when…

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Answer 2

I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and while she had a hard time finding your specific serial number in their system she was confident that your tow bar was made in 2010.

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Answer 3

Since your vehicle is turned off the power steering isn't active to make turning the wheel easier. This is totally normal and would not be an issue.

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Answer 4

I will try to help you but I am not familiar with how the RVI TBC+ works as we do not sell it. The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles Roadmaster, #RM-156-25 performs the same function and its quite a bit less expensive so I can…

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Answer 5

The Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse #RM-76517 that you referenced is designed to make flat towing vehicles that require fuses be pulled a much easier option than pulling the fuse. Fuses can sometimes be…

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Answer 6

The Roadmaster Explorer CW16599 tow bar you said you have is no longer in production. The weight capacity for that tow bar is 5,000 lbs. It is designed to work with most of the XL base plates we offer which are vehicle specific. If you want to let me…

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Answer 7

I checked the owner's manual for the 2002 Chevy Suburban and found that 2-wheel drive models cannot be flat towed; they have to be placed on a trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground or it could damage the transmission. But if you have a 4-wheel…

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Answer 8

Supplemental braking is just one of the 5 key components needed to flat tow a vehicle. You will also need base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, and lighting. Also, the tow vehicle has to weigh more than the 2005 Silverado and have the…

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Answer 9

Flat towing safely and legally requires a few components, including the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, a braking system and base plates on the towed vehicle. Sometimes a wiring extension and high/low hitch adapter are needed too. The…

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Answer 10

The USB Remote Power Cable for Blue Ox Patriot 2 and 3 Supplemental Braking Systems - Qty 1 #BLU99XR is just what you need to replace the RF Controller power cable of your Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional #BLU37TR. This power…

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Answer 11

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 12

Yes your 2004 Dodge 1500 4X4 can be flat towed behind a motorhome according to the owner's manual as long as it's not a SRT-10 model. You will want to shift your transfer case into neutral position before flat towing to avoid internal damage…

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