Why Does Tow Bar Need To Be Level When Flat Towing a Vehicle

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What if towbar is not level and what happens if not?

asked by: Charles N

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If a tow bar isn't sitting with the accepted level range you will have a few issues. You will wear out the front suspension of the towed vehicle and you will wear out the front tires of the vehicle being towed.

Also, tow bars eventually will wear out over time. If you have an out of level setup the bar will wear out quicker too.

I attached a help article that covers how to pick out an adapter that will allow the trailer to be towed level.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Compete Repair Kit for Roadmaster Falcon Towbar 5250 #RM-910003-55 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your Falcon 5250 tow bar so the included bushing would be the correct size for you tow bar.

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Answer 2

I assume you are talking about the Falcon 2, #RM-520, and the Falcon All-Terrain, #RM-522, since the original Falcon tow bar has been discontinued for a while. If you find yourself in situations where you can't bet lined up straight with the toad…

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Answer 3

Roadmaster Recommends that you use a dry silicone lubricant on the retractable arms of the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520. The reason for this is because a dry lubricant will not attract dirt like a wet one.

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Answer 4

To pull your 2010 Chevy Silverado around the farm, it would be best to install base plates on the truck and use a tow bar. Usually, you would need a lot of other accessories to tow in this manner, but if you are keeping it on the farm and off the…

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Answer 5

When it comes to flat towing procedures we really can't recommend against anything that the manufacturer recommends. You are on the right track with why the battery has to be disconnected. The steering wheel needs to be unlocked and in order to…

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Answer 6

For your 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee the base plate kit you will need is either the Roadmaster XL base plate kit, part number 1427-1, or Roadmaster MX Base plate kit, part number 1427-3. Either kit will work on your vehicle, selection will depend on the…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you're looking for a cost effective tow bar and base plate setup for a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and if that's the case we have some great options. The most cost effective option would be to go with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style…

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Answer 8

Yes, when you are flat towing a vehicle like your Fiat 500 the vehicle's odometer will keep track of the miles just as if you were driving the vehicle. I attached an FAQ on flat towing for you to check out as well.

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Answer 9

Per the manufacturer when installing the Roadmaster 9700 braking system the black and white wires are for the breakaway connection. The green wire will then take the brake signal wires from the lighting kit and will use it as an activation for the…

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Answer 10

The Roadmaster D-Ring Adapter part #RM-035 that you referenced is the correct adapter to use with your bumper but the etrailer tow bar part #e74zr cannot be used with it as its inner arms (where the adapter attaches to it), are different from a…

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Answer 11

Thanks for reaching out! For your application I recommend checking out the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates #e74ZR because the Blue Ox connectors are designed to fit prongs that are much closer than what you…

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Answer 12

The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520 includes the tow bar, the quick disconnect assembly, and all necessary hardware for installation.

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