Are the Sterling All Terrain Crossbars Vehicle Specific  

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No the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-576 is not vehicle specific. It is designed to fit into any 2"x 2" receiver tube opening and will connect to the Roadmaster vehicle mounted base plates either directly or with the included Quick Disconnect Crossbar part # 910021-00 depending on which base plate is used. It can also be adapted for use with Blue Ox base plates as well by using the Blue Ox Brackets Adapter Part # RM-031. The base plate is the vehicle specific part.

The Sterling is a very nice tow bar and includes the safety chains. It's non binding design will make connecting and disconnecting your vehicle very easy.

A few other components to flat tow you'll want to think about if you don't already have them.

For the base plate use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # 3154-3 this is an easy to install base plate and will provide your connection point for the tow bar.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

expert reply by: Randy B

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