Repair of Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 Tow Bar

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Repair of Roadmaster tow bar, all terrain, Blackhawk 2, 10,000 lbs. I have the above, not used for 8 years. The inner stainless arms will not move without a lot of pounding and twisting. Still are not free’d up. We removed the arms from the shank, removed a latch, hoping this would help solve the problem. I have not purchased a vehicle to tow yet, will also need the wiring kit and base plates for it.

asked by: Bill M

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Expert Reply:

For your Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K # RM-422 the fact that they are bound up obviously shows and issue. My recommendation for you is to completely remove the inner bar and replace it with the Replacement Inner Arm for Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain and Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar # 910021-65 on each side. This may require a pipe wrench and some penetrating oil to remove the old bars, but since you are replacing them you can do whatever is needed to remove them as long as the outer arm is still intact.

Then you can use the Repair Kit for Roadmaster Falcon and Blackhawk All Terrain Tow Bars # RM910003-85. I've attached the instructions to assist.

If you want to replace the entire arm assembly, you can use # RM-910021-97 for the passenger side and # RM-910021-95 for the driver's side.

For your base plates and wiring kit, the year/make/model of vehicle you will be towing is needed as baseplates and some wiring harnesses are customized fit. You will also need if you don't already have them safety chains, supplemental braking system, high-low adapter, and depending on the vehicle being towed some other components like relays or stop light switches may be required.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I know you said you cleaned and lubricated the arms of the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain #RM-422, but I think you still need to clean the locking mechanisms which is why you're having an issue. Attached is a page from the instructions for…

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Answer 2

The Replacement Collars for BlackHawk 2 #RM-9200-8 are specifically for replacing the swivel collars on your BlackHawk 2 all-terrain tow bar #RM-422. The Replacement Swivel Collar for Roadmaster Tow Bars #RM-9200-6 is specifically designed to replace…

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Answer 3

The Roadmaster BlackHawk part #RM-422 is a 10k tow bar so for a set of safety cables rated for this and are the proper length you'd want the part #RM-653 which is what Roadmaster recommends.

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Answer 4

The Blackhawk tow bar part #RM-422 and the Sterling part #RM-576 are both really great options but they have some distinct differences. One being the Blackhawk has a 10k capacity and the Sterling 8k. Both are well above what you'd need so…

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Answer 5

To go back to a Roadmaster base plate attachment for your Roadmaster Blackhawk part #RM-422 you'd need the Replacement Collars part #RM-9200-8. If the base plate kit you go with is one that uses a crossbar you'll also need a replacement…

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Answer 6

There are a number of replacement parts available for your Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar #RM-522. Without knowing the specific parts you are seeking, I'll list what we have available for you to take a look at. - Replacement Inner Arm #910021-65 -…

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Answer 7

You are correct with the part you will need in order to convert your Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates #RM-677 for use with your Roadmaster direct connect base plates, which are two of the swivel ears: -…

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Answer 8

Thank you for your photo Jim. It does look like the inner arms of your Falcon 5250 got bent somehow. I contacted Roadmaster and there are not replacement inner arms available for the Falcon 5250 anymore or a repair kit because it's an older bar.…

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Answer 9

We have the Complete Repair Kit for Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar under part number, #RM-910003-30. The Falcon 2 Repair Kit is #RM-910003-60 and the Replacement Swivel is #RM-9200-6. When cleaning do not use any harsh abrasive chemicals or instrument…

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Answer 10

The final authority on whether a vehicle can be flat towed or not is the owners manual. I was able to pull up the owners manual of your vehicle and found that you can flat tow the 4WD versions of the 2014 RAM 3500 if you follow their recommended…

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Answer 11

The first thing you need to flat tow your 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 is the correct base plate kit which will give you the connection point for a tow bar to attach. For that we have the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit part #RM-296-2 which is a confirmed fit and…

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Answer 12

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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