The basics of towing… What to know before you tow. There are four major components to any towing system — the tow bar, the mounting bracket, supplemental brakes and towing accessories. ROADMASTER offers a wide range of product choices within each category. Each one has been designed, tested and manufactured to make every aspect of your towing experience safe and pleasurable.
The ROADMASTER difference • ‘Hands-on’ design and manufacturing ROADMASTER doesn’t outsource. All of our core products are designed, engineered and manufactured at our plant in Vancouver, Washington, with virtually every process done under the same roof. To us, “made in the U.S.A.” means just that — we didn’t just assemble it; we made it. The reason for hands-on manufacturing is simple: quality. Quality starts on the inside, and when you control the process, you control the quality.
Tow Bars Non-Binding Tow Bars Our premium line of tow bars, with the exclusive Freedom Latch™, patented storage latch and built-in cable guides. • Solid stainless steel inner arms • Most durable and rust-free tow bars in the industry • Powder-coated finish U.S.
TM World’s Strongest Aluminum Tow Bar! 6061 T6 aircraftgrade aluminum A cross section of the Sterling AllTerrain shows its unique eggshell design, which distributes stress evenly. Built-in channel guides protect safety cables and power cord The Sterling All-Terrain was designed, tested and manufactured to the highest standards. The Sterling All-Terrain weighs just 35 pounds, yet pulls up to three tons. Steel and stainless steel at every critical point ensure superior strength and structural integrity.
Tow Bars 6,000 pound weight capacity motorhome-mounted tow bar • The use of stainless steel in virtually every moving component allows for smooth, trouble-free operation and prevents corrosion that binds. • Autowlok locking mechanism — allows both tow bar arms to extend or retract for a quick connection. Then, as you drive away, the arms self-center and automatically lock. • A patented latching mechanism ensures secure, easy storage on the back of your motorhome.
™ STOWMASTER America’s Best-Selling Car-Mounted Tow Bar StowMaster mounts on the towed vehicle and can be easily removed in seconds! Note: MX style brackets will not accommodate the StowMaster tow bar. Autowlok™ System The Autowlok System makes StowMaster an easy, one-person hookup and disconnect! 6,000-pound 6 000 d weight i h capacity i car-mounted d tow bar b • Stainless steel in virtually every moving component for smooth, trouble-free operation.
Tow Bar Mounting Brackets Why our brackets are the strongest, safest and easiest to use… • A better design — our brackets are integrated into the 1,200 different brackets frame and undercarriage of the vehicle, connecting to existavailable (far more than any ing holes and fasteners wherever possible, for a quick, easy other company) — which fit installation by your local professional. nearly every vehicle made • Easier installation — our brackets are 30 percent quicker to over the last 25 years.
‘Hidden’ Mounting Brackets Now you see ‘em... ...Now you don’t! ince the 1990s, ROADMASTER mounting brackets have been manufactured with detachable extensions (the ‘front arms’) which are easily removed when the vehicle isn’t being towed— Now you see ‘em…now you don’t! Every ROADMASTER tow bar bracket is… S No unsightly steel hanging off the front of your car! Made in the U.S.A.
Supplemental Braking Systems Why do you need a supplemental braking system? Here are five reasons… 1. Safety first! Supplemental brakes… • …take the load off the motorhome. When the motorhome and towed vehicle brake in tandem, it takes significantly less time and distance to come to a controlled stop. • …relieve stress on the tow bar and the mounting brackets — a panic stop without supplemental brakes is a leading cause of tow system failure.
Weight limits for towing without supplemental brakes It’s required! Source: American Automobile Association Digest of Motor Laws The states in red require supplemental brakes if the towed weight exceeds 3,000 pounds. The color key for the other states, as well as state-by-state weight limits, is listed below. as viewed at www.drivinglaws.aaa.com (January, 2014) SPECIFIC WEIGHT LIMITS — UNITED STATES If the towed weight exceeds the following, a supplemental braking device is required.
Portable Proportional Braking Portable Proportional Braking System Even Brake…Even Safer. Even Brake is the ultimate portable, proportional towed vehicle braking system. It automatically increases or decreases braking pressure in direct proportion to the motorhome. In other words, it brakes evenly — at the same time, and at the same intensity, as you brake the motorhome.
Portable Pre-set Braking Exclusive Features • Full-time proportional braking — proportional braking is even braking — your towed vehicle’s brakes respond to your motorhome’s brakes, at the same time and intensity. • Constant self-diagnostic testing — Even Brake monitors its own performance constantly, and any change in system status is transmitted to the motorhome monitor.
A revolutionary innovation in supplemental braking — nothing. Z ip. Zero. Zilch. Nothing. Nada. Nil. That’s what you have to do to connect and disconnect InvisiBrake. There’s nothing to take in and out of your towed vehicle and there’s nothing to push, pull, set, adjust, activate or deactivate.
Set-It-and-Forget-It Braking Simple. Reliable. Made to last. ISO-certified circuit board all-brass high-volume air compressor stainless steel and brass control valve Why is InvisiBrake better? • Nothing to put in or take out to tow or drive. • Hidden from view — As the name implies, InvisiBrake is hidden once installed. There’s no unsightly equipment to see in your car. • Simple operation — works intuitively. No fuss, no hassle. • Charges your battery — trickle-charges the battery while towing.
BrakeMaster… “Direct” Proportional Braking ™ • …works in virtually any motorhome. • …works in virtually any towed vehicle with power brakes. • …easily disconnects from the brake pedal — from towed car to road car in seconds! • …includes a break away emergency braking system. • …meets U.S. and Canadian braking requirements. There’s a BrakeMaster for all three types of motorhome brakes… What is BrakeMaster? U. S. patent number 5,915,798 Made in the U.S.A.
BrakeMaster Accessories Accessories for InvisiBrake, Even Brake and the 9700 104 Air cylinder storage bag 9331 12-volt extension n cord six-foot cord Protect your air cylinder when you’re not towing. The storage bag is made of marine-grade vinyl, with a Velcro closure, and has two carrying straps. Approximate size: 26" w x 7½" h Seat adaptors — 88XXX Provide a vehicle-specific mounting location to pin the BrakeMaster. Available for most vehicles; required on some applications. Visit www.roadmasterinc.
Accessories for All Roadmaster Braking Systems 8603 Break away cable A self-supporting, coiled design provides lift off the road surface while still allowing plenty of slack for cornering. Extends to eight feet and conveniently retracts for storage. Ideal for virtually any break away system. Why do I need a Brake-Lite Relay? What does the Brake-Lite Relay do? It stops the brake lights from functioning until the vehicle is started.
Combo Kits Combo Kits contain the accessories you need, matched to your ROADMASTER tow bar. Each Combo Kit contains: • Electrical components — • A wiring kit with four Hy-Power diodes • A straight or Flexo-Coil™ power cord to connect the vehicles, with a 7-wire plug for the motorhome (attached) and a plug and socket for the towed vehicle (Since the Sterling All-Terrain tow bar comes with a power cord, the Sterling All-Terrain Combo Kit does not include one.
Protection and Storage T Protects your towed vehicle and RV against dings and rock chips. he Guardian is crafted from rotationally-molded, high-impact polyethylene to absorb the impact of rocks, gravel and road debris — instead of ricocheting it back at the motorhome. The Guardian can be attached and removed in seconds, and fits all ROADMASTER tow bars equipped with quick-disconnects (Note: MX, MS and EZ5 brackets will not accommodate the Guardian).
Tow Defender The Tow Defender’s all-weather, heavy-duty screen deflects rocks, gravel and road debris down and away, protecting your towed vehicle’s finish, headlights and windshield against chips and dings. The vinylcoated mesh lets air through, keeping it low and over the road. Fully extended, both Tow Defenders offer 20 square feet of protection, and are held in place with shock-absorbing gas struts.
Safety Cables EZ Hook™ safet safety cables Both EZ Hook and Standard safety cables have drop-forged steel hooks and spring-loaded clasps for maximum strength and security. shown: 655 EZ Hook cables straight coiled Standard safety cables bl Our aircraft-type, galvanized steel safety cables are continuously tested to ROADMASTER’s exacting standards. Each comes fitted with heavy-duty, drop-forged steel hooks with spring-loaded latches.
By law, a towed vehicle’s turn signals, running lights and brake lights must mimic the motorhome’s. There are three ways to accomplish that: 1) installing a wiring kit with diodes 2) installing a wiring kit with bulbs and sockets 3) adding a magnetic tow light kit to your towed vehicle Each method has its advantages. Whichever one you choose, we have e a kit with all the necessary components and step-by-step instructions.
Hy-Power™ diodes Electrical Flexo-Coil™ and straight power cords Whatever electrical system you choose, you’ll need a cord to connect electricity between the towed vehicle and the motorhome. ROADMASTER’s are the best — the wires are water-, oil- and chemical-resistant, and the plugs are injected with silicone to prevent corrosion. Flexo-Coil cords expand to more than eight feet and conveniently contract for storage.
Don’t do the Fuse Limbo… Brite-Lite™ 3-to-2 converter …Just flip a switch! H ow about if you never had to spend another minute with your face on the floor mat, gazing up into a black void, hunting for a miniscule piece of plastic playing hide and seek? You don’t have to. FuseMaster eliminates the necessity of having to remove a fuse for towing, then having to reinsert it for driving. After it’s installed, you simply flip a switch to accomplish the same task.
Tow Bar and Crossbar Covers These tow bar and quick-disconnect crossbar covers are made of heavy-duty marine-grade black vinyl, hand-crafted at the ROADMASTER plant for a custom fit. of these ‘car wash safe’ The quick-disconnect covers will help keep your crossbar cover is detow bar, brackets and signed to cover the carquick-disconnect crossside brackets and crossbar free of dirt and road bar when the tow bar is grime when not in use, disconnected.
Towing Accessories 5” x 12” EZ Twistlock™ receiver inserts XL™ receiver inserts Safety cable guide Designed for ROADMASTER EZ Twistlock series brackets, these heavy-duty rubber caps help keep out dirt, gravel and grime when your Twistlock brackets are removed. Each insert is stamped with the ROADMASTER name and will give your towed vehicle that finished look. Designed for ROADMASTER XL series brackets, these heavy gauge steel caps help keep out dirt, gravel and grime when your XL brackets are removed.
Tow Bar Adaptors To adapt ROADMASTER tow bars to other manufacturers’ brackets… To adapt other manufacturers’ tow bars to ROADMASTER brackets… 025 Adapts Reese, Valley, Eaz-Lift, Draw-Tite and Husky car-mounted tow bars to ROADMASTER brackets (see notes 1 and 2).
Pins, Clips, Cables and Links STE RL FA WK HA CK G BLA RLIN STE KER C TRA R TE AS WM 2 STO LCON FA RAIN R -TE N ALL ERRAI R T IN TE LLAS A WM 2 A TERR STO AWK ALL- RAIN H ON TER CK LLLC FA G A BLA IN 910026 910031 910023 910028 910024 910029 910032 910027 Tow bar parts 910003-00 Button and glue kit 910003-10 Autowlok™ bushing kit 910003-15 Shoulder bolt kit (not shown) 910003-32 Shoulder bolt and yoke bolt (not shown) 910003-35 Handle kit (not shown) 910003-50 Autowlok bushing kit 910003-52 Shoul
Hitch Accessories The leading cause of tow system failure is an “out of level” tow bar — when the tow bar is at an upward or downward slope. Many of the accessories in this section will allow you to connect your tow bar at a safe, level height. Note: longer safety cables or safety cable extensions may be necessary for any accessory which extends the length of the towing system (see pages 20 and 27). Three inches above or below level is the ‘Safe Zone’ for motorhomemounted tow bars.
A spare tire carrier er for your motorhome! me! Lug matrix design fits 16” to 22½” wheels Two receiver pin holes for fit flexibility Pivots to the ground for ease of use and access to rear compartments or engine Quiet Hitch™ U.S. patent number 8,720,760 Quiet Hitch stops sway and wander before it begins by eliminating any free play between the receiver and the tow bar (or bike rack, ball mount or whatever you insert) for a solid, seamless connection.
Hitch Accessories Adjustable Tow Dollies Rollaway™ Prevents the hitch from digging and dragging on the pavement. Made for heavy duty applications. Front load design accommodates hitches that other rollers won’t fit. Solid steel roller won’t fail like plastic or rubber rollers. Front load design fits most two-inch hitch receivers. Works with or without ball mount. 050 Rollaway 2000-1 adjustable tow dolly U. S.
Accessories for both dollies Tow Dolly model 2000-9 Spare tire and wheel for 2000-1 tow dolly RM3477 200330-80 Spare tire and wheel for RM3477 tow dolly 2100 Deluxe magnetic tow lights for both dollies 2120 Standard magnetic tow lights for both dollies 2110 Tie down ratchet (one — for both dollies) part number 2050-1 The economical adjustable! TieDown™ straps 2114 TieDown strap (one — for both dollies) — fits 14" tires 2115 TieDown strap (one — for both dollies) — fits 15" tires 2150 Adjustable
'XDO 7LUH ,QÀDWRUV Dual tires out of sight? Out of reach? Out of air? Safe travel begins with safe tires. • On average, one out of every four vehicles on the road today is being driven with under-inflated tires. • A tire can lose up to half its pressure without appearing to be under-inflated. • Tires can lose one to two psi per month in normal conditions. • Driving with under-inflated tires is the number one cause of tire wear and catastrophic blowouts.
Valve stem support, valve extenders and lug nut covers Rubber valve stem support Does your 16" wheel have a rubber valve stem? Rubber may be insufficient to support an aftermarket air extension hose or extender. Easy to install, the valve stem support clips to the wheel and attaches to the factory valve stem — no tools required. The bracket supports and strengthens the valve stem against the extra weight and rotation force while in motion. For all 16" wheels with rubber valve stems.
Stainless steel wheel covers, tire pressure gauges Stainless steell wheel covers Tire pressure gauges Proper air pressure is an integral part of a safe road adventure and boosts your gas mileage. These professional-quality, easy-to-read gauges are designed to help you get to your next stop safe and sound while saving you money. These low-profile, aerodynamically-dely-designed covers will look great for years thanks to their stainless steel construction. uction.
Mirrors and trailer levels Level Master™ trailer levels Innovative solutions for performance, safety and beauty Vision Plus™ portable side view mirrors Mount these portable mirrors quickly and easily on the door or fender of your tow vehicle. Each mirror extends up to 17" so you can see to back up and monitor how your trailer is tracking.
Suspension Solutions We’re the suspension experts. Do you need a custom suspension component? Motorhome manufacturers make your RV “livable.” We help make your motorhome “drivable.” Very few people would say they bought their motorhome (or truck, van or SUV) for the suspension. For most of us, the suspension is out of sight and out of mind — even though your driving performance, safety and comfort are all riding on those components.
REFLEX™ steering stabilizers Stabilizers and Trac Bars RSS suspension products are vehicle-specific. To find the stabilizer and/or TruTrac bar for your vehicle, visit www.roadmasterinc.com or call 800-669-9690. When control is an issue... Reflex steering stabilizers are a safety feature for Class A and C motorhomes, SUVs, vans and emergency vehicles.
Anti-Sway Bars Why fight it? Does your suspension have the best of you?…beat you down?…control you? Driving your RV should be an enjoyable experience. And it can be. Adding a set of RSS anti-sway bars to your suspension has an immediate effect on stability and cornering control.
About RSS anti-sway bars… RSS currently manufactures more than 150 different anti-sway bars for large vehicles such as pickup trucks, vans and SUVs, and on up to full-size motorhomes. Whether you’re driving a Ford F350 or a 40-foot Class A motorhome, we make an antisway bar for you.
Care and Cleaning LubeMaster™ silicone spray LubeMaster is the ideal lubricant for tow bars, awning arms, window tracks, folding steps or for hundreds of other applications around the home and RV. It’s a dry silicone, which doesn’t attract dirt or road grime that can cause binding. Meets Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) standards. 747 LubeMaster Tow Bar Cleaner A fast-acting, environmentally-friendly solution that makes cleaning your tow bar a breeze.
Glossary of towing terms binding — When the tow bar is difficult to detach because of excessive pressure, the tow bar is said to be “bound.” All-Terrain tow bars (see pages 2 and 3) have a patented latching mechanism which virtually eliminates this problem. car-mounted — a tow bar designed to be mounted and stored on the towed vehicle. curb weight — the total weight of a vehicle and all necessary fluids (water, coolant, oil and a full tank of gas) when not loaded with either passengers or cargo.
“After installing the (Reflex) stabilizer bars, the truck handles like a Ferrari! Unbelievable how this has changed a truck with unfavorable handling characteristics into a finely-tuned, very user-friendly vehicle with exceptional road manners.” — Carl Sommer, Fort Wayne, Indiana “Congratulations on the superior quality and workmanship in the manufacturing of tow bar bracket kit #1012-1, which I have recently purchased and installed.
