What Steps To Keep Older Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain In Good Shape

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I have an older maybe 10 plus Falcon All Terrain non binding tow bar that is new to me. About to purchase base plate for my 2018 GMC Canyon. Any concerns or anything I need to do to ensure this is still a good tow bar prior to use for my first time? It came with rv when I bought it 4 years ago.

asked by: Kenneth M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

As long as the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522 is still in good shape there would be nothing wrong with using it as is.

Since it is a bit older and you have only had it for the last 4 years I recommend giving it a good cleaning and lubricating it. Roadmaster recommends using the Roadmaster Tow Bar Cleaner - 22 oz Spray Bottle # RM-9932 and then lubricating it with dry silicone spray like # RM-747.

I would double check that the arms go in and out smoothly, and there is not obvious damage or loose/missing components. If you find any damage and need some replacement parts we have quite a few including the Repair Kit # RM910003-85, Replacement Nylatron Bushing # RM-200029-70, Replacement Inner Arm # 910021-65, Replacement Passenger Side Outer Bar # 910021-22, and Replacement Driver Side Outer Bar # 910021-12 should you need them.

I included a few videos, and the instruction manual that goes over maintenance of the # RM-522 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

When replacing a Replacement Inner Arm for Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain and Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar part #910021-65 that has bent there is a great solution. Remove the connector at the end of the arm to replace it on the new arm. Then…

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Answer 2

The part #910021-65 is the correct item for a replacement inner arm on your Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar #RM-422. I suggest also replacing the bushing #RM-200029-70 since this serves to prevent friction and binding between the inner…

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Answer 3

While we don't have a video (or know of a video) that shows the Replacement Inner Arm #910021-65 being installed on the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain #RM-522 but I was able to find the installation instructions and they will be linked to…

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Answer 4

Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights #RM-676 has a self aligning design which means that once you hook up the to bar to your vehicle and your RV and drive forward the arms will extend and lock into place…

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Answer 5

The easiest way to tell would be for you to check out the pictures I attached. If your tow bar looks like the one in the black and white picture you have an older model Falcon Tow Bar. If it looks like the one in the color picture you have a newer…

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Answer 6

Let's hold off on the lobotomy for right now. It sounds like the arms of your Falcon all-terrain #RM-522 are just worn out from dirt and rust and are in need of being replaced. For the driver side you would want part #910021-12 and then for…

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Answer 7

If both of the arms are bent in towards the center then it is possible that the vehicle being towed exceeds the capacity of the tow bar, which is 6,000 pounds, or the inner arms may have not extended all the way causing the vehicle to push forward…

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Answer 8

The serial number is located on the passenger side tow bar arm. See the attached illustration.

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster about how to find the serial number to get the proper adapter to use with the Blue Ox base plates. You will need to spread the 2 arms apart on the tow bar and then look for the sticker where the two arms come…

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Answer 10

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 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

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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