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A guide to

ROADMASTER towing, braking and suspension products

We get your towed car there… while stopping safely along the way.

ROADMASTER, Inc.

6110 NE 127th Avenue • Vancouver, WA 98682 • 800-669-9690 • fax 360-735-9300 • roadmasterinc.com

© Copyright 2009-2012 ROADMASTER, Inc. All rights reserved. 254056-09 12/12

About us…

Towing and Suspension Solutions

If your version of the RV lifestyle includes the flexibility of a towed vehicle, we design, develop and manufacture everything to “get your towed car there, while stopping safely along the way” — tow bars, tow bar brackets, supplemental braking systems and towing accessories.

And whether or not a towed vehicle is part of your next journey, an RSS anti-sway bar — for trucks, vans and SUVs, as well as motorhomes — will improve stability and cornering control.

These products, and every ROADMASTER product, come with a host of safety and convenience features unavailable anywhere else, built to the ROADMASTER standard — unsurpassed quality in design, testing, material and workmanship.

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. The reason for ‘hands-on’ manufacturing is simple: quality. “Quality starts on the inside, and when you control the process, you control the quality,” as Jerry A. Edwards, who founded ROADMASTER in 1974, is fond of saying. To our way of thinking, “quality first” is the reason more ROADMASTER towing products are on the road today than any other brand — by nearly a two-to-one margin.

• The most stringent testing in the industry

ROADMASTER was the first towing products company to use computerized testing — as well as “real world” physical testing

— to ensure structural integrity, longevity, and the safety of our customers.

The software program we use is called “FEA,” which stands for “finite elemental analysis.” FEA is the same program NASA scientists use to test their designs.

Contents

Company description ........ inside front cover

Contact information .................................. 3

Dealer web resources ................................ 4

Sell a system

Why ROADMASTER? .................................. 5

Selecting a tow bar

and a mounting bracket ......................... 6

Selecting safety cables

and electrical wiring ............................... 7

Selecting a supplemental braking system ... 8

Tow bars and tow dollies

Sterling All-Terrain features ....................... 9

All-Terrain series features ........................ 10

Falcon 2 features .................................... 11

StowMaster features ................................ 12

Tracker features ...................................... 12

Combo Kits ............................................. 13

Adjustable tow dollies ........................ 14-16

Tow bar mounting brackets

Why our brackets are rated #1, ‘Hidden’

mounting brackets, and description

of FEA testing ....................................... 17

Why are there three

‘hidden’ bracket styles? ........................ 18

Why the crossbar? ................................... 18

Comparison of bracket installation

times —

ROADMASTER

vs Blue Ox ........ 19

Tow bar adaptors .................................... 20

Using the ROADMASTER web site to

find a customer’s tow bar bracket ......... 21

Example of tow bar bracket installation

instructions (‘09-’10 Honda Fit) ....... 22-24

Supplemental braking systems

Why do towed vehicles

need supplemental brakes? ................. 25

Braking weights map ............................... 26

Even Brake features ................................. 27

9700 features ......................................... 28

InvisiBrake features ................................. 29

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Crossover ................................................ 29

BrakeMaster features .............................. 30

Braking system accessories

applications chart ........................... 31-32

Brake-Lite Relay

and stop light switch applications ......... 33

Using the ROADMASTER web site to

find required or optional accessories .... 34

The 9700 and Even Brake comparison ..... 35

The 9700 vs Brake Buddy ................... 36-37

Even Brake vs Vantage Select .............. 38-39

Frequently Asked Questions —

BrakeMaster ........................................ 40

Even Brake .......................................... 41

The 9700 ............................................. 42

InvisiBrake ........................................... 43

Qualifying the customer for a

supplemental braking system ............... 44

Accessories

Guardian rock guard

and Tow Defender tow shield ............... 45

Safety cables ........................................... 46

Electrical ............................................ 47-48

Towing accessories .................................. 49

Hitch accessories —

Hitch accessories for

height adjustment ............................. 50

Other hitch accessories ........................ 51

Maintenance accessories ......................... 51

Care and cleaning................................... 52

Suspension products

Overview ................................................ 53

Anti-sway bars

RSS anti-sway bars ............................... 54

Sell sheet ............................................. 55

‘Why fight it?’ trade journal ad ............. 56

Reflex steering stabilizers ......................... 57

Davis TruTrac bars ................................... 58 continued on next page

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continued from preceding page

Merchandising

Braking system literature and displays ..... 59

Towing and suspension

literature and displays .......................... 60

Miscellaneous literature

and POP materials ............................... 61

#095D double-sided product display .. 62-63

#095S single-sided product display .... 64-65

#100 triple-sided product display ....... 66-67

#089 small demo product display ........... 68

#079 RSS product display........................ 69

Additional sales aids

and bracket installation tools ............... 70

Technical information

Vehicle-Specific Applications .................... 71

Tow bar brackets —

supplemental instructions ................ 72-75

Safety cable connection

instructions and diagrams —

6,000-pound capacity ..................... 76-79

8,000-pound capacity ..................... 80-81

10,000-pound capacity ................... 82-83

BrakeMaster top 10 installer tips .............. 84

Even Brake diagnostic flow charts ............ 85

InvisiBrake FAQs ................................ 86-87

Wiring diagrams —

‘Combined’ towed vehicle to

‘combined’ motorhome .................... 88

‘Combined’ towed vehicle to

‘separate’ motorhome ...................... 89

‘Separate’ towed vehicle to

‘combined’ motorhome .................... 90

‘Separate’ towed vehicle to

‘separate’ motorhome ...................... 91

Standard wiring codes for

ROADMASTER products ................... 92-94

Wheel Masters

Dual tire inflators .................................... 95

Wheeliners for dual wheels —

Wheel Masters ..................................... 96

Namsco ............................................... 97

Stainless steel wheel covers ..................... 98

Tire pressure gauges

and valve extenders ............................. 99

‘Spare Air’ tire inflation system

and hose parts kit .............................. 100

‘Level Master’ trailer levels,

‘Vision Plus’ side view mirrors

and rubber valve stem support ........... 101

Accessories ........................................... 102

Product displays .................................... 103

All illustrations and specifications contained in this guide are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. ROADMASTER, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in material, specifications and models, or to discontinue models.

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Contact information

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Hours of operation — Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time

Management contacts

Name Title Phone Ext. E-Mail

Eric Jason .................. National Sales Manager ................ 800-669-9690 ......117 ..... [email protected]

Barry Redman ........... National Sales Coordinator ............ 800-669-9690 ......171 ..... [email protected]

David Robinson ......... Director of Marketing ..................... 800-669-9690 ......195 ..... [email protected]

Wayne Wells ............. RSS suspension support ................. 800-669-9690 ......169 ..... [email protected]

Customer Service contacts

Nancy Wright ............ Customer Service Manager ............ 800-669-9690 ......164 ..... [email protected]

Ann Bohna ................ Office Manager ............................. 800-669-9690 ......133 ..... [email protected]

Linda Isaman ............ Customer Service Representative .... 800-669-9690 ......112 ..... [email protected]

Kelsye Anderson ........ Customer Service Representative .... 800-669-9690 ......154 ..... [email protected]

Leslie Stief ................. Customer Service Representative .... 800-669-9690 ......106 ..... [email protected]

Melissa Davenport..... Customer Service Representative .... 800-669-9690 ......105 ..... [email protected]

Meredith Babitzke ..... Customer Service Representative .... 800-669-9690 ......139 ..... [email protected]

Technical contacts

James Linnebur ......... All Products ................................... 800-669-9690 ......155 ..... [email protected]

Benny Asanoma ........ All Products ................................... 800-669-9690 ......157 ..... [email protected]

R & D - New Bracket Design

Glenda Apple ............ New vehicle research ..................... 360-896-0407 ......104 ..... [email protected]

Literature

All product literature ....................................................... 800-669-9690 ......127 ..... [email protected]

Factory Representatives

Barnes & Associates

Territory Phone E-Mail

Rick Barnes (principal) ........................ Oregon, Montana, ........ 503-804-2112 .... [email protected]

Washington, Idaho, Utah

Van Dyke Enterprises

Jerry Van Dyke (principal) ................... southern California ....... 626-893-0350 .... [email protected]

Marv Flak southern California, ...... 909-215-6563 .... [email protected]

Nevada (Las Vegas), Arizona

Richard Jackson ................................. northern California, ....... 530-676-0168 .... [email protected]

Nevada (Reno)

Evan Mecham & Associates

Evan Mecham (principal) .................... Wyoming, Colorado, ..... 303-589-4510 .... [email protected]

New Mexico, west Texas

Cody LaDuke ..................................... Wyoming, Colorado, ..... 720-519-3033 .... [email protected]

New Mexico, west Texas

Marla LaDuke .................................... Wyoming, Colorado, ..... 303-887-8660 .... [email protected]

New Mexico, west Texas

Royce Flynn ............................................ east Texas, Oklahoma, .. 501-690-8510 .... [email protected]

Louisiana, Arkansas

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Dealer web resources

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Close to 40 years of towing experience is just a click away!

Every qualified ROADMASTER dealer has access to training seminars, dealer referrals and marketing literature at www.roadmasterinc.com.

How do you become a qualified dealer?

Click on the “Dealer Section” on the web site, scroll down to “Become a Dealer,” and fill out a simple form — which could be the most profitable five minutes you’ll ever spend.

Training seminars…

…are scheduled about once every fiscal quarter. There are two training tracks — sales and technical, where you and your staff will learn about our products in two focusedgroup sessions, visit our production facilities, and learn to use our web site to full advantage.

Dealer referrals…

…bring ROADMASTER customers to you, through the “Locators” tab on our web site.

Our top 100 mounting brackets…

…are also listed in this section, for your reference. This information is constantly updated to give you a heads-up on customer towed vehicle preferences. Staying current with this list is the logical way to stock mounting brackets.

Order product literature…

…by clicking the link to our literature department. All current product brochures, as well as other sales aids and technical information, are available through this link.

Sell a System

1. tow bar

2. mounting brackets

3. accessories

4. supplemental brakes

1. tow bar

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3. accessories

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2. mounting brackets

4. supplemental brakes

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Why

ROADMASTER?

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Before you can begin to sell a customer a towing system, you first have to sell them ROADMASTER.

If you’re lucky, they’ve already heard about our great products and it will be an easy sale. If they haven’t heard about ROADMASTER, or are asking about a competitor, share with them some of the points below and sell them ROADMASTER. Having the customer sold on ROADMASTER and then sold on the individual product helps ensure customer satisfaction and generates customer loyalty.

ROADMASTER doesn’t outsource. All of our core products are designed, engi-

neered, built and tested at our manufacturing facilities in Vancouver, Washing-

ton. This company does it all in-house, controlling the process from start to

finish, to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

ROADMASTER

failure point. FEA is the same system used by NASA on their designs. The

automotive and biomedical industries, among others, also use finite elemental

analysis.

double-tests — both “real world” physical testing, and FEA

(Finite Elemental Analysis) computer testing — we find out what abuse a prod-

uct can take long before we ever sell it.

• Finite Elemental Analysis — this is computer-based design and testing where

every engineered product is tested in the virtual world for strength, wear and

Qualify the customer! Qualify the vehicle!

Now that your customer knows that ROADMASTER is the manufacturer of the finest towing products on the market, and your customer wants the best, you need to find out what they REALLY want and need. Qualifying the customer makes sure you find the ROADMASTER product that will satisfy their wants and needs. Ask the customer questions such as: how often will they be towing their vehicle; do they wish to tow more than one vehicle; how long do they plan to keep their current towed vehicle; and how long do they plan to keep their current towing vehicle. These questions will become relevant as this process continues.

The most important aspect of qualifying the customer is qualifying the vehicle they wish to tow. Not all vehicles can be towed the same way.

Can this vehicle be ‘dingy’ or ‘flat’ towed ‘as is?’

• Can the vehicle be towed with all four wheels on the ground (‘flat’ towed) without transmission

damage? See the owner’s manual or contact the dealership. This process may take some effort

on your part!

• If the vehicle has front-wheel drive, is the customer willing to install a transmission lube pump

system in the vehicle?

• Is the customer interested in a tow dolly system? Tow dollies are ideal for customers who want to

tow multiple vehicles, and for those who do not want to modify their towed vehicle in any way.

How much does the vehicle weigh?

• Refer to the owner’s manual or contact the dealership to determine the weight of the vehicle.

• Most standard-size passenger cars can be towed with a 5,000- or 6,000-pound capacity tow bar.

Use a 10,000-pound capacity tow bar (BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain) for larger vehicles.

• The RoadMaster Tow Dolly (part number 2000-1) can tow a vehicle weighing up to 4,380 pounds;

the RM3477 tow dolly can tow a vehicle weighing up to 4,250 pounds.

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Selecting a tow bar and a mounting bracket

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Selecting a tow bar

Car-mounted or motorhome-mounted?

Car-mounted tow bars are mounted and stored on the front of the towed vehicle, and can be

easily removed.

• Tracker (rigid ‘A-frame,’ 5,000-pound towing capacity)

• StowMaster (collapsible, 6,000-pound towing capacity)

• StowMaster All-Terrain (premium collapsible,

6,000-pound towing capacity)

Motorhome-mounted tow bars are

attached to the motorhome, and can be

stored on the back of the motorhome or

removed when not in use. All ROADMASTER motorhome-mounted

tow bars are collapsible.

• Falcon 2 (6,000-pound towing capacity)

• Falcon All-Terrain (premium, 6,000-pound towing capacity)

• BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain (premium, 10,000-pound towing capacity)

Sterling All-Terrain

• Sterling All-Terrain (aluminum premium, 6,000-pound towing capacity)

Selecting a tow bar mounting bracket

• The bracket must match the make, model and year of the vehicle

to be towed.

• Check the ROADMASTER Bracket Guide, or better yet — check

online at www.roadmasterinc.com. (Under ‘Vehicle-Specific

Info,’ select ‘Tow Bar Mounting Brackets’ and enter the ve-

hicle’s make, model and year, then scroll down the page. In

addition to the bracket, the web site has the bracket type and

estimated installation time. You can also print or download the

installation instructions from the web site.)

‘Hidden’ brackets — XL, MX or EZ Twistlock

• All have detachable front extensions which are removed when

the vehicle is not being towed.

• Available for virtually all vehicles manufactured after 2000

(also available for many vehicles manufactured before 2000

— check the Bracket Guide or the web site).

Classic brackets

• Primarily for vehicles manufactured before 2000.

‘Hidden’ mounting brackets

ROADMASTER mounting brackets have the widest stance in the industry, which means the most stable towing ratio.

Adaptor bars —

Adapt other manufacturers’ tow bars to ROADMASTER brackets, or adapt a ROADMASTER tow bar to other manufacturers’ brackets. See page 20 or the

ROADMASTER product catalog for specifics.

Classic mounting brackets

Now you see ‘em…

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…now you don’t!

Selecting safety cables and electrical wiring

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Selecting safety cables

Safety cables are an integral part of the towing system. They are a secondary safety device, required by law in many states.

Our aircraft-type, galvanized steel safety cables are continuously tested to ROADMASTER’s relentless standards.

Match the vehicle’s weight to the safety cable.

• 6,000-pound capacity cables are available in either straight or coiled styles

• 8,000-pound capacity cables are available in straight style

• 10,000-pound capacity cables are available in coiled style coiled safety cable

Safety cable extensions

• Required for use with hitch extensions, high-low

receivers, or any accessory which extends the length

of the towing system

EZ Hook safety cables

• Quicker and easier to connect and disconnect

• 6,000-pound capacity

• Come standard with the Sterling All-Terrain tow bar straight safety cable

Selecting the electrical wiring components

By law, it is necessary to have a lighting system in the towed vehicle that will allow the towed vehicle’s brake lights, turn signals and running lights to mimic the motorhome’s. There are three ways to accomplish that:

Universal Wiring Kit — the most popular method. Connects the towed vehicle’s lights to the

motorhome’s with a system of diodes.

Taillight Wiring Kit — a self-contained system,

with no splicing into existing wiring. Bypasses

the towed vehicle’s lighting system with a set

of independent plugs and sockets mounted

inside each lens housing. (The towed

vehicle’s lens housing must have room

for an extra socket and bulb.)

Magnetic Tow Lights — a self-contained system,

with no splicing into existing wiring. Fits all vehicles.

In addition to one of the three wiring methods above, a power cord is required, to connect the two vehicles’ lighting systems.

• Flexo-Coil™ or straight?

Flexo-Coil power cords are used with tow bars without a channel guide (Falcon 2,

StowMaster, Tracker).

Straight power cords are used with tow bars with a channel guide (All-Terrain tow bars).

• An electrical socket bracket is used to mount the socket to the front of the towed vehicle.

One of the first determinations is the type of wiring. There are three:

4-wire — a four-wire component fits towed vehicles with combined brake and turn signals — that

is, the brake light also does the flashing for the turn signal.

6-wire — a 6-wire component fits towed vehicles with separate brake and turn signals (there are

amber or red turn signal lights, which are separate from the brake lights.

7-wire — a 7-wire component is primarily designed for towing a trailer. However, many newer

motorhomes have 7-wire electrical systems.

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Selecting a supplemental braking system

Towing and Suspension Solutions

A ‘direct’ system?

BrakeMaster is rec-

ommended if your customers don’t frequently change motorhomes or towed vehicles. Because it connects directly to the motorhome’s braking system, the initial installation is longer than a portable system. But once installed, it’s a truly trouble-free and easy-to-use braking system.

A ‘progressive’ system?

— InvisiBrake

is recommended if your customers like convenience above all else and plan on keeping their towed vehicles for the foreseeable future. InvisiBrake is not a portable system, but the major components can be easily removed and installed in a new towed vehicle.

Initial installation time is approximately five hours.

Or a portable?

— Even Brake and the 9700 are recommended if your customers change

towed vehicles or motorhomes often. Both are portable systems, with no installed components in the motorhome except for a dashboard monitor. Initial installation time is approximately one hour, depending on the vehicles.

Even Brake is a sophisticated system with proportional braking; the 9700 is a basic system which applies a pre-set braking pressure.

BrakeMaster™ InvisiBrake

®

proportional braking system progressive braking system activated by — brake line

pressure in the motorhome

activated by — motorhome brake light signal

Even Brake

® portable proportional braking system activated by — motorhome deceleration

9700

portable braking system activated by — motorhome brake light signal

All systems…

• …will bring your customer’s towed vehicle into compliance with U.S. and Canadian requirements.

• …include an emergency break away system, to stop the towed vehicle should it ever separate from the motor-

home.

• …work in virtually any towed vehicle with power brakes.

• …work in virtually any motorhome.

• …greatly decrease your customer’s stopping distance, helping your customer avoid the danger and hassle of

accidents.

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ROADMASTER

tow bars and tow dollies

Towing and Suspension Solutions

“I swerved to avoid a collision with a truck in the wrong lane, and veered off the road into the brush. I could see my Ford

Explorer in the motorhome’s rear view camera, whipping back and forth. I know a little about physics, and I was amazed that your Falcon 2 tow bar held it in place. You folks make a damn good product.”

— Walt Leutwyler

Dallas, TX 75252

TM

NON-BINDING TOW BAR

U.S. Patent Nos.

5,915,715

6,168,182

6,619,686

7,004,490

7,461,855

Towing and Suspension Solutions

World’s strongest aluminum tow bar!

Includes cables and wiring

6,000-pound rated EZ Hook safety cables and the power cord are included.

The Sterling All-Terrain was designed, tested and manufactured to the highest standards…yours.

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. The Sterling All-Terrain is easy to connect and its stainless steel inner arms telescope, center and automatically lock as you pull away. Once you’ve reached your destination, a unique storage lock secures the Sterling All-Terrain in its stored position.

The Sterling All-Terrain comes complete with safety cables and a power cord. Both are routed through a center channel for added safety, convenience and a clean, uncluttered appearance.

Beyond its many performance features, the Sterling All-Terrain is aesthetically pleasing — its silver, powdercoated finish and sleek design complement your coach and your car. As well they should — the Sterling All-Terrain exemplifies ROADMASTER’s highest standards, as well as yours.

• Freedom Latch™ — disconnects first time, every time

• Includes safety cables and power cord

• Shock-absorbing urethane bushings for a smoother ride

• Stainless steel inner arms — for smooth, trouble-free operation

• Built-in cable guides — protect safety cables and power cord

• Storage latch — fold the tow bar and it automatically locks in place

Sterling All-Terrain tow bar

— 35 lbs.

6,000-pound weight capacity motorhome-mounted tow bar

576 Sterling All-Terrain tow bar with safety cables and a six-wire electric cord with one 6-wire plug

(attached) and one 7-wire plug

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NON-BINDING TOW BARS

Our premium line of tow bars, with the exclusive Freedom Latch™, patented storage latch and built-in cable guides.

Made in the U.S.A.

Releasing your towed vehicle is easy with ROADMASTER’s

All-Terrain tow bars…even when the tow bar is at a hard angle or the towed vehicle is out of level. Four familiar, classic ROADMASTER tow bars —

StowMaster, Falcon, BlackHawk and Sterling — are available in the All-Terrain series. Each is upgraded with ROADMASTER’s exclusive Freedom Latch, which releases the tow bar at any angle, level or bind — first time, every time.

After all, who’s on vacation here — you, or your tow bar?

Towing and Suspension Solutions

No more binding!

U.S. Patent No.

6,957,824

Falcon

6,000-lb weight capacity motorhome-mounted tow bar — 38 lbs

522 Falcon All-Terrain tow bar

Freedom Latch

A patented cam design inside the Freedom Latch transforms linear motion into rotary motion at a

400-to-one ratio — five pounds of force against the latch equals 2,000 pounds of force against the lock. So you’ll never have to straighten and align your towed vehicle and motorhome to release the tow bar.

10,000-pound rated!

Quick-Disconnect System

Allows “one-person” fast and easy mounting or removal of your Sterling, Falcon or BlackHawk 2 All-

Terrain tow bar.

U.S. Patent No.

6,619,686

BlackHawk™ 2

10,000-lb weight capacity motorhome-mounted tow bar — 42 lbs

422 BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain tow bar

Patented Storage Latch

The patented Storage Latch makes storing the All-

Terrain tow bar a snap! Simply fold the tow bar toward the motorhome and it will “click,” automatically locking in place.

U.S. Patent No.

6,168,182

StowMaster

6,000-lb weight capacity car-mounted tow bar — 52 lbs

502 StowMaster All-Terrain tow bar

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Built-in Cable Guides

The built-in Cable Guides enhance appearance and help keep the safety cables and power cord from being crushed or damaged.

U.S. Patent No.

6,619,686

Towing and Suspension Solutions

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.

• One-person quick connect and disconnect

— thanks to ROADMASTER’s self-supporting

“quick-disconnects,” one person can easily connect or disconnect the Falcon 2 in seconds.

• Full-length steel crossbar reinforced for maximum support and safety.

• A lustrous, high-tech powder coat finish for maximum durability.

Made in the U.S.A.

U.S. Patent No.

6,619,686

Patented Storage Latch

The patented Storage Latch makes storing the Falcon 2 tow bar a snap! Simply fold the tow bar toward the motorhome and it will “click,” automatically locking in place.

Falcon 2 stowed

In the folded position, the Falcon 2 conveniently stores out of the way on the back of your motorhome. A tow bar cover (sold separately, part number 055) keeps your tow bar clean.

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Quick-disconnects

One person can easily connect or disconnect the Falcon 2 in seconds.

Falcon 2

— 37 lbs.

6,000-pound weight capacity motorhome-mounted tow bar

520 Falcon 2 tow bar

525 Falcon tow bar (fits Blue Ox brackets)

055 Falcon 2 tow bar cover

9240 Falcon 2 Combo Kit (coiled wiring)

9241 Falcon 2 Combo Kit (straight wiring)

066 Release tool

Autowlok System

Stainless steel arms and Autowlok System for smoother and easier hook ups and disconnects.

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America’s best-selling car-mounted tow bar

• Stainless steel in virtually every moving component for smooth,

trouble-free operation.

• 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.

• Full-length safety crossbar — a full-length angle iron brace is

integrated into the rear of the bar for maximum support.

• Self-lubricating nylon bushings eliminate friction between the inner

and outer arms. Other tow bars use steel on steel.

• Plug-welded arms — steel plugs seal both ends of the tow bar,

preventing corrosion from moisture and debris.

• A lustrous, high-tech powder coat finish for maximum durability.

Towing and Suspension Solutions

StowMaster mounts on the towed vehicle and can be easily removed in seconds!

Note: MX brackets will not accommodate the

StowMaster tow bar.

Autowlok™ System

Stainless steel arms and Autowlok System for smoother and easier hook ups and disconnects.

Full-length Safety Strap

Although you may never need it, it’s nice to know that

ROADMASTER has built a safety strap into StowMaster that will prevent the separation of the tow bar in the unlikely event the primary lock should not function.

Peace of mind built right in.

Made in the U.S.A.

StowMaster

— 6,000-pound weight capacity car-mounted tow bar — 48 lbs.

501 StowMaster tow bar

581 StowMaster tow bar with pintle hook

504 StowMaster tow bar with 2-5/16” coupler (special order only)

9254 StowMaster Combo Kit

052 StowMaster tow bar cover

StowMaster pintle hook

(2½-inch pintle ring)

• ROADMASTER’s entry-level tow bar

• Full-length safety crossbar for maximum strength

• 5,000-pound towing capacity

• A lustrous, high-tech powder coat finish for maximum durability.

• Easily folds for storage — no tools needed!

• Sealed tow bar arms keep moisture and road debris out

• For all two-inch ball-mount motorhome receivers

Tracker

— 20 lbs.

5,000-pound weight capacity car-mounted tow bar

020 Tracker tow bar

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Note: an optional set of quick-disconnects (part number 201) is necessary to remove the front extensions on XL or EZ Twistlock brackets.

Combo Kits

Each kit contains all the necessary accessories for your vehicle, matched to your ROADMASTER tow bar.

Combo Kits for Falcon 2™ and StowMaster™

Both combo kits include:

• Electrical components —

• A wiring kit with four Hy-Power diodes

(If necessary, additional diodes may be

purchased separately.)

• A straight or ‘Flexo-Coil’ power cord, with a

7-way plug (attached) and socket

• A bracket to mount the power cord socket

• 6,000-pound capacity safety cables

• Case-hardened steel padlocks (keyed alike)

— two (Falcon 2) or three (StowMaster)

• A marine-grade vinyl tow bar cover with distinctive logo

• A marine-grade vinyl storage bag to store accessories

9240

9241

9254

Falcon 2 Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — with coiled safety cables and Flexo-Coil™ 4-wire power cord

Falcon 2 Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — with straight safety cables and straight 4-wire power cord

StowMaster Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — with coiled safety cables and Flexo-Coil 4-wire power cord

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Combo Kits

For the ROADMASTER All-Terrain series of tow bars.

Each kit contains:

• Electrical components —

• A wiring kit with four Hy-Power diodes

• A power cord to connect the vehicles, with a 7-way

plug (attached) and socket (except the Sterling All-Terrain

tow bar, which comes with a power cord)

• A bracket to mount the power cord socket

• A pair of safety cables rated at 6,000 or 8,000-pound capacity,

depending on the model you choose — see below

(except the Sterling All-Terrain tow bar, which comes with safety

cables)

• Two case-hardened steel padlocks (keyed alike) — for added

security

• A marine-grade vinyl tow bar cover to protect your tow bar

• A marine-grade vinyl storage bag for all your towing accessories

9284-2 Sterling All-Terrain Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — does not include safety cables or 6-wire power cord

9241-2 Falcon All-Terrain Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — with straight safety cables and straight 6-wire power cord

9240-2 Falcon All-Terrain Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — with coiled safety cables and Flexo-Coil 6-wire power cord

9254-1 StowMaster All-Terrain Combo Kit

6,000-pound capacity — with straight safety cables and Flexo-Coil 4-wire power cord

9294-2 BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Combo Kit

8,000-pound capacity — with straight safety cables and straight 4-wire power cord

ROADMASTER tow bag

Keep your towing accessories in one place, and keep dirt and grime out of your car or motorhome. A great way to store safety cables, the power cord and other small accessories.

Made from marine-grade vinyl, with a Velcro ® closure.

056 Tow bag (approx. size 10” W x 14” H)

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Adjustable tow dollies

Tow almost any vehicle with an adjustable tow dolly.

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Tow virtually any vehicle, from an ultra-compact car to a full-size pickup or SUV, on a rugged, adjustable tow dolly with built-in ROADMASTER quality, value and safety features

Both dollies are ideal for anyone who wants to tow multiple vehicles without having to buy a tow bar or install a tow bar mounting bracket. And a transmission lube pump is not necessary for vehicles with front wheel drive transmissions, since the front wheels are off the ground.

The RoadMaster tow dolly (part number 2000-1, page 16) is ROADMASTER’s premium dolly; the RM3477

(part number 2050-1, below and page 15) is the economical alternative.

Part number 2050-1

the economical adjustable

Specifications

Minimum tire width ...............34" inside to inside

Maximum tire width ...........77" outside to outside

Overall length .............................................121"

Overall width ..............................................102"

Height at fenders ..........................................29"

Weight - empty ..................................... 545 lbs.

Tires ............................... radials ST 205/75 R14

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Adjustable TieDown straps .......... Fit 12"-16" tires

Coupler information ..... 2" 5,000-pound capacity

Optimum ball height .....................................19"

Max. weight of towed vehicle ............. 4,250 lbs.

Actual cargo capacity ......................... 2,550 lbs.

Required trailer ball size

and capacity ............. 2" 5,000-pound capacity

Features

• Slideable ‘Easy-load’ ramps —

• Slideable ramps quickly adjust your dolly to tow vehicles ranging

from ultra compact cars all the way up to full size trucks

• Unique TrueGrip™ laser-cut pattern on ramps provides positive

traction in both directions for safe loading and unloading

• Accu-Lube ™ hubs — easily repack the wheel bearings with a grease

gun

• Built-in electric brakes for safer stops

• Deck swivels 9º for easy cornering and maneuvering

• Ramps, axle and deck are powder coated for maximum durability

• Complete with adjustable TieDown ™ straps (fit most tires from 12

to 16 inches) and ratchets

• High-density polyethylene fenders eliminate metal fatigue prob

lems frequently associated with metal fenders, and they will not

rust.

• Easy assembly (average assembly time: one to two hours)

• One year limited warranty

The ramps can be adjusted in to a minimum 34” inside tread width or out to a maximum 77” outside tread width.

Built-in electric brakes for safer stops

Adjustable TieDown straps

One size adjusts to fit tires from 12 to 16 inches.

Heavy-duty trailer tires increase safety when towing heavier vehicles.

Accu-Lube ™ hubs

Easily repack the bearings through the grease fitting

Accessories for both tow dollies

2000-1 RoadMaster tow dolly

2050-1 ROADMASTER RM3477 tow dolly

2000-7 Spare tire carrier for both tow dollies

2000-8 Guardian carrier for both tow dollies

2000-9 Spare tire and wheel for

RoadMaster 2000-1 tow dolly

200330-80 Spare tire and wheel for

RM3477 tow dolly

2100 Deluxe magnetic tow lights

2120 Standard magnetic tow lights

2110 Tie down ratchet (one)

2114 TieDown strap (one) — fits 14" tires

2115 TieDown strap (one) — fits 15" tires

2150 Adjustable TieDown strap (one) — fits 12" to 16" tires

Add functionality and protection to your towed vehicle with these two mounting brackets!

These all-steel, powder-coated brackets bolt on or off in seconds, and can be attached anywhere on the tow dolly arm.

Spare tire carrier

(spare tire not included)

Mount your spare tire and wheel on your tow dolly using this heavy-duty steel, powdercoated mounting bracket.

Guardian mounting bracket

(Guardian not included)

Using this mounting bracket, you can add the protection of the Guardian to your tow dolly. Helps protect your towed vehicle against damage from rocks and road debris.

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U.S. Patent No.

6,164,897

2000-1 — our premium adjustable tow dolly

RoadMaster 2001 Specifications

Overall length ...................................................... 136"

Overall width —

narrow axle position ........................................93½"

wide axle position .........................................101½"

Weight ............................................................620 lbs.

Maximum vehicle weight ..............................4,380 lbs.

Tires.............................................ST215-75 R14 radial

Maximum tread width —

narrow ramp position ......................................... 68"

wide ramp position............................................. 76"

Trailer ball size ......................................................... 2"

„ The axles can be adjusted from 93½" to 101½".

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Self-steering wheels with stabilizers allow the dolly to track the motorhome without cutting corners.

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TruGrip™ ramps are easily adjusted from 40" to 76".

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Electric brakes are standard

The RoadMaster 2000-1 comes complete with…

Conveniently located bed tilt release — eliminates having to crawl under the car to tilt the bed.

Dual pin bed latch —

The bed cannot tilt, even if one pin fails.

Heavy-duty radial trailer tires — increase safety when towing heavier vehicles.

Adjustable

TieDowns and ratchets —

TieDown straps adjust to fit tires from 12" to 16".

Locking storage trays — for TieDown straps and miscellaneous equipment.

Accu-Lube™ hubs — allow you to easily repack the bearings through the grease fitting.

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ROADMASTER

tow bar mounting brackets

A screen capture image of one facet of FEA (Finite Elemental

Analysis) computerized testing for a tow bar bracket.

“I have just finished installing a set of your mounting brackets on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. I found your directions to be clearly written, concise and very easy to follow.

All of the pre-drilled holes in the brackets lined up exactly with the existing holes in the Jeep frame for a perfect fit — your engineering is commendable.”

— Hal Inman

Millbrook, Alabama

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Why are our brackets rated #1?

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• Every bracket design is subjected to computer-simulated “Finite Elemental Analysis” to ensure

structural integrity.

• Every mounting bracket is custom-made to fit a specific vehicle or range of vehicles, and to attach at

logical points along the frame or undercarriage, for maximum strength and a quick, easy

installation.

• Every new bracket (not just a few) in the ROADMASTER XL, MX and EZ Twistlock series comes with

detachable extensions, which are easily removed when the car isn’t being towed — no unsightly

steel hanging off the front of your car!

• Every bracket is powder coated. In this process, charged particles of pigment are baked into the

surface of the bracket. The particles fuse to the metal and form a lustrous, uniform and extremely

durable finish.

• ROADMASTER is quick to market brackets for new vehicles, and has the widest selection — currently,

more than 1,000 different mounting brackets (far more than any other company) — which fit more

than 2,000 different years, makes and models.

‘Hidden’ mounting brackets

ROADMASTER XL, MX and EZ Twistlock series mounting brackets have detachable extensions which are easily removed when the vehicle is not being towed.

NO UNSIGHTLY STEEL HANGING

OFF THE FRONT OF YOUR CAR!

• They’re virtually invisible — improved

aesthetics.

• Easy to install — ROADMASTER brack-

ets use existing attachment points on

the vehicle’s undercarriage.

Now you see ‘em…

• Through-the-grille installation — no scraping brackets in dips or curbs.

• Easy to remove — converts from towed car to road car in seconds!

…now you don’t!

What is “FEA?”

ROADMASTER was the first towing products manufacturer to use computerized stress testing on mounting brackets. The testing method is called “FEA,” which stands for “Finite Elemental Analysis.”

If that sounds complicated, that’s because it is — FEA is the same method that NASA scientists use to test their new designs.

The automotive and biomedical industries, among others, also use finite elemental analysis.

Every FEA design is displayed as a full-scale, three-dimensional object, which engineers can rotate and study on the screen as they apply thousands of pounds of force across the load-bearing components. Stress in the steel is pinpointed, and the design is A screen capture image of one facet of FEA manipulated to remove it. The result is an optimized design, in testing for a tow bar mounting bracket.

both materials and components, which has been tested and verified at maximum linear strain.

ROADMASTER uses computerized stress testing to ensure the structural integrity and longevity of our brackets — and to ensure the safety of your customers.

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Why are there three

‘hidden’ bracket styles?

Underneath the vehicle, every ROADMASTER bracket is a custom design, fitted to a specific frame and undercarriage. At the front of the vehicle, there may be one of three removable extensions. Which extension is used is determined by: 1) the structural integrity of the frame; and 2) the vehicle’s styling.

If our Bracket Guide lists only an XL™ or an EZ Twistlock™ bracket for a particular vehicle, that means our designers have determined that the vehicle’s frame must be supported by a crossbar for towing. The crossbar disperses the load across the length of the tow bar, and the front of the vehicle — what our engineers call an ‘area load’ — a design which supports the towed vehicle.

The determination between an XL or an EZ Twistlock is the available clearance at the front end of the vehicle — at the fascia and the grille.

The alternative to an ‘area load’ design is ‘point load’ design — the front of the vehicle’s two frame rails act as the ‘points.’ If an MX™ design is available, that means our designers have determined that the vehicle’s frame is sufficient to support the vehicle during towing, and that a crossbar is not necessary.

Some customers prefer the ‘cleaner’ MX design; however, there are tradeoffs that sales representatives and service writers should be aware of — four of our tow bar-mounted accessories (the Guardian, Stowaway, the 4700 Tow Defender and Nixtopper™) cannot be used with an MX bracket — which is why we offer a choice of both MX and XL brackets for many vehicles.

EZ bracket

Insert extension and secure with pin and clip.

Insert extension and twist to lock in place.

Insert extension and secure with pin and clip.

XL bracket

MX bracket

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Why the crossbar?

The crossbar compensates for the structural integrity which has been lost in the transition to lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Most passenger cars built after the turn of the century fall into that category. They must be supported for towing, for a simple reason — heavy gauge steel has been replaced with sheet metal.

The crossbar is there to support the car, not the tow bar.

XL brackets

For both car- and motorhome-mounted tow bars.

XL brackets are the most universal — most vehicles have enough clearance at the grille or fascia to allow the receivers to be hidden, and also enough for the linch pin, which attaches each removable front extension to the bracket.

All four ROADMASTER tow bar-mounted accessories (Guardian, Stowaway, Tow Defender and Nixtopper) will fit on an XL bracket.

EZ Twistlock brackets

For both car- and motorhome-mounted tow bars.

EZ Twistlock extensions and receivers are designed for smaller vehicles, with a limited amount of clearance between the frame and the fascia — the Twistlock design eliminates the linch pin (which attaches the removable front extension to the bracket) so the receivers do not have to extend past the front end of the vehicle.

All four ROADMASTER tow bar-mounted accessories (Guardian, Stowaway, Tow Defender and Nixtopper) will fit on an EZ Twistlock bracket.

MX brackets

For motorhome-mounted tow bars only.

MX style extensions and receivers are designed for trucks, SUVs and other large vehicles with frames of sufficient size and strength to replace the crossbar. Therefore, the crossbar is not required.

Because the crossbar (and quick-disconnect system) is not used, three

ROADMASTER tow bar-mounted accessories (Guardian, Stowaway and

Nixtopper) cannot be used with an MX bracket.

Also, the standard ‘EZ Hook’ safety cables for Sterling All-Terrain tow bars must be replaced (with either #645 or #645-76 single hook straight cables) — without the quick-disconnect system, there are no mounting points for the EZ Hook anchor plates.

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Comparison of bracket installation times —

ROADMASTER vs Blue Ox

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Time is money.

ROADMASTER mounting brackets are custom-made to fit a specific vehicle or range of vehicles, and to attach at logical points along the frame or undercarriage, for maximum strength and a quick, easy instal-

lation. ROADMASTER is also quick to design and develop

new brackets — almost every 2012 model year bracket was done in March 2012 — far ahead of Blue Ox.

ROADMASTER

‘12 Honda CR-V (1 hour)

&

‘12 Jeep Liberty (1 hour)

2 hours

a 3-hour time savings

Blue Ox

‘12 Honda CR-V (2 hours)

&

‘12 Jeep Liberty (3 hours)

5 hours

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Tow bar adaptors

To adapt other manufacturer’s tow bars to ROADMASTER brackets…

025 — adapts Reese,

Valley, Eaz-Lift, Draw-

Tite and Husky carmounted tow bars to

ROADMASTER brackets

(see notes 1 and 2).

025

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To adapt ROADMASTER tow bars to other manufacturer’s brackets…

033

031

031 — adapts ROADMASTER Falcon, Black-

Hawk, BlackHawk All-Terrain and Falcon All-Terrain tow bars to Blue Ox brackets. Also adapts

Sterling tow bars (with serial numbers up to

14,500) to Blue Ox brackets.

032

032 and 033 — adapt motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bars (Aventa, Aventa LX, Aventa II, Kar Bar, Aladdin,

Alexxa, Acclaim), as well as Blue Ox ‘A frame’ tow bars

(with one- or three-pronged attachments) to ROADMASTER brackets. Also adapt Demco Commander, Dominator, Aluminator, Excalibar and Kwik-Tow tow bars to ROADMASTER brackets.

032 — allows you to disconnect the adaptor bar and the removable front bracket arms (see note 2). The Guardian rock guard and Nixtopper crossbar cover will work with this adaptor.

033 — the adaptor is permanently bolted to the mounting bracket (see notes 1 and 2).

037

037 — adapts Blue

Ox Rangefinder II or Rangefinder III to

ROADMASTER brackets (see note 2). The

Guardian rock guard and Nixtopper crossbar cover will work with this adaptor.

038 — adapts Duncan

Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner 2000 car-mounted tow bars to ROADMASTER brackets (see notes 1 and 2).

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038

031-5

031-5 — adapts all ROADMASTER Sterling tow bars (with serial numbers above 14,501) to Blue

Ox brackets.

034

034 — adapts ROADMASTER Falcon, Black-

Hawk, BlackHawk All-Terrain and Falcon All-

Terrain tow bars to Demco brackets. Also adapts

Sterling tow bars (with serial numbers up to

14,500) to Demco brackets.

034-5

034-5 — adapts the ROADMASTER Sterling tow bar (with serial numbers above 14,501) to

Demco brackets.

Note 1: if you plan to use ROADMASTER brackets with removable front arms (XL or EZ series), you will need quickdisconnects in addition to the adaptor.

Note 2: this adaptor does not fit MX or MS series brackets.

To find the customer’s tow bar bracket…

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1

1. Visit www.roadmasterinc.com.

2

2. Click on ‘Vehicle-Specific Info.’

Then select ‘Tow Bar Mounting Brackets,’ enter the make, model and year of the vehicle, and scroll down the page.

3. The bracket part number, type and

average installation time is displayed.

Click the link to print or download a PDF of the

installation instructions; click the ‘photo’ icon to

the left to see how the vehicle looks with and

without the bracket.

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MOUNTING BRACKET KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

KIT# 521190-1

05/03/10

KS

ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 1-800-669-9690 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com

Fig.C

Fig.D

1. Important: please use all supplied bolts and parts and read all instructions carefully before beginning this installation. The majority of questions you may have can be answered within the text, and proper installation will

ensure safe and secure travel. Now, begin the installation. Remove five plastic fasteners attaching the top of the fascia to the core support (Fig.C).

Fig.E

Fig.F

2. On each side, remove a Phillips head screw attaching the corner of the fascia to the fender (Fig.D).

3. Remove five plastic fasteners and four Phillips head screws attaching the bottom of the fascia to the splash shield

(Fig.E).

4. Disconnect the fog lights, if the vehicle is so equipped.

Pull out and forward to remove the fascia (Fig.F).

Fig.G

5. On each side, remove four 12mm (head) bolts attaching the bumper core to the end of the frame rail.

Note: only three bolts are shown in Figure G. The fourth is to the inside of the bumper core.

Note: the bumper core will not be replaced. Retain the bumper core and attachment hardware so that it can be replaced if the bracket is ever removed.

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All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication approval.

ROADMASTER, INC. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in material, specification and models or to discontinue models.

MOUNTING BRACKET KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

KIT# 521190-1

05/03/10

KS

ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 1-800-669-9690 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com

Fig.H

Fig.I

6. Place the main receiver brace over the ends of the frame rails. On each side, replace the four bolts removed in the previous step. Note: Figure H only shows three bolts. The fourth is below the brace.

Note: use thread lock on the bolts. Torque the bolts to the bolt torque requirements found at the end of this document.

Fig.J

Fig.K

7. Locate the existing hole on the inside edge of the frame rail on each side (Fig.I — passenger side). Place a ½" lock washer and ½" clipped plate washer over one of the ½" x 1¾" bolts. Bolt through the existing hole on the inside edge of the frame rail and into the rear mounting point of the main receiver brace (Fig.J — passenger side).

8. Reassemble the fascia, reversing steps 1 through 4.

9. Trim the fascia using the red lines in Figure K as a guide for trimming. Figure L shows the completed trimming.

Fig.L

All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication approval.

ROADMASTER, INC. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in material, specification and models or to discontinue models.

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MOUNTING BRACKET KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

KIT# 521190-1

05/03/10

KS

ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 1-800-669-9690 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com

10. Insert the removable front bracket arms into the front receiver braces, and twist each one 90 degrees to lock.

11. Attach the 8" safety cables with the cable connectors

(Q-Links) to the front of the receiver braces (Fig.M).

12. Attach the ends of the safety cables to the tow vehicle's safety cables.

13. Install the tow bar to the mounting bracket according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Fig.M

BOLT TORQUE REQUIREMENTS

Note: The torque values represented below are intended as general guidelines. Torque requirements for specific applications may vary. Roadmaster does not warrant this information to be accurate for all applications and disclaims all liability for any claims or damages which may result from its use.

stANDArD Bolts

Thread Size Grade Torque

5/16..................... 5 ........................... 13 ft./lb.

3/8....................... 5 ........................... 23 ft./lb.

7/16..................... 5 ........................... 37 ft./lb.

1/2....................... 5 ........................... 56 ft./lb.

5/8....................... 5 ......................... 150 ft./lb.

Metric Bolts

Thread Size Grade Plated / Unplated

8mm-1.0 ............8.8 ............20 ft./lb. 18 ft./lb.

8mm-1.25 .........8.8 ............19 ft./lb. 18 ft./lb.

10mm-1.25 ........8.8 ...........38 ft./lb. 36 ft./lb.

10mm-1.5 ..........8.8 ...........37 ft./lb. 35 ft./lb.

Metric Bolts

Thread Size Grade Plated / Unplated

12mm-1.25 ........8.8 ............70 ft./lb. 65 ft./lb.

12mm-1.5 ..........8.8 ............66 ft./lb. 61 ft./lb.

12mm-1.75 ........8.8 ...........65 ft./lb. 60 ft./lb.

14mm-2.0 ..........8.8 .........104 ft./lb. 97 ft./lb.

All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication approval.

ROADMASTER, INC. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in material, specification and models or to discontinue models.

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ROADMASTER

supplemental braking systems

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Why do towed vehicles

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need supplemental brakes?

Safety

Safety is the number one reason most

people add supplemental brakes to their towed vehicles. In an emergency, stopping distance is the critical factor between a close call and a tow truck — or worse.

Supplemental brakes take the load off the motorhome, and the motorhome and the towed vehicle brake in tandem, taking significantly less time and distance to come to a controlled stop — about 33% less distance, in a study by ROADMASTER

(see the chart to the right).

It’s required

According to the American Automobile

Association, most states — plus many

Canadian provinces — now require supplemental brakes if the towed weight exceeds 3,000 pounds (see the map on the next page).

Motorhome chassis warranty

Workhorse will void your chassis warranty if you tow more than 1,000 pounds without supplemental brakes; Ford stipulates 1,500 pounds.

Wear and tear

Because they aren’t braking for two vehicles, your motorhome’s brakes last longer.

Test data — motorhome: 34-foot 1996 Winnebago Adventurer, Ford Superduty chassis with a 460 gas engine; GVWR: 17,000 pounds; brakes: hydraulic four-wheel disc. Towed vehicle: 1995 Oldsmobile

Aurora; GVWR: 4,690 pounds (actual test weight: 4,110 pounds). Braking pressure: 80 pounds of force directed to the brake pedal representing a “hard stop.”

Safety First!

Supplemental brakes take the load off the motorhome, and the motorhome and the towed vehicle brake in tandem.

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Braking weights map

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Portable proportional braking

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Portable Proportional Braking System

Even Brake…Even Safer.

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 at the same intensity.

• Constant self-diagnostic testing — Even Brake

monitors its own performance constantly, and any

change in system status is transmitted to the motorhome

monitor.

• ‘Power Save’ low battery protection — Even Brake warns

you of a low battery in the towed vehicle with LED and

LCD alerts at the motorhome monitor. If the battery’s

voltage drops too low, Even Brake goes into sleep mode,

while retaining emergency braking power.

• ‘Terrain-Sensing Logic’ — Even Brake adjusts to uphill or downhill grades,

and to rough terrain, by automatically leveling itself. Because it’s always

level, Even Brake always brakes with maximum efficiency.

part# 9400

Additional features…

• Automatically delivers maximum braking pressure in an emergency • Automatic brake protection

• Easily adjusts to individual braking preferences • On-board memory • Completely portable

• Small and lightweight • High-capacity air compressor • Adjustable brake pedal clamp

• Adjustable monitor light • Four independently-adjustable feet

Made in the U.S.A.

Even Brake’s monitor gives you complete, continuous braking information…at a glance.

Even Brake stays in constant communication with the motorhome, and with you. It reports any braking activity, or a change in system status, to a wireless monitor in the motorhome.

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Portable pre-set braking

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Efficient, effective…and easy!

Push-button control — the 9700 is a preset system with three braking preferences: light, medium or heavy braking.

Or, the 9700 may be set to activate only in an emergency break away.

Made in the U.S.A.

Choose from four settings: light, medium or heavy braking… or, break away condition only.

Features…

• Activates only when the motorhome’s brake lights illuminate — no false braking!

• Includes an LED motorhome monitor for a visual reference of braking activity.

• Automatically protects the towed vehicle’s brakes —

• The 9700 releases braking pressure after an extended period of braking, then activates

the next time the motorhome’s brakes are applied.

• An audible alert at the motorhome indicates extended braking.

• Easily transfers from one towed vehicle to another, without expensive labor fees. (Initial

installation is typically an hour, depending on the vehicles.)

• Recovers quicker — the 9700 is ready for the next stop nearly twice as fast as other systems

with smaller air compressors.

• Adjustable brake pedal clamp — fits brake pedals other systems can’t.

• Does not accumulate water in the reservoir tank, unlike other systems — no puddles

on the carpet!

• Four independently-adjustable feet — for a stable platform in vehicles with uneven floors.

• Meets U.S. and Canadian braking requirements.

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Progressive braking

A revolutionary innovation in supplemental braking — nothing.

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Zip. 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.

What could be easier than nothing at all?

patent pending

What is InvisiBrake

®

?

InvisiBrake is a fully-automatic, progressive supplemental braking system that uses the electrical connections already in place on your towed vehicle (the towed vehicle’s electrical harness) to brake when you brake the motorhome — the same electrical signal that activates the towed vehicle’s brake lights also activates InvisiBrake.

Features

Completely out of sight

InvisiBrake is so small (8¾” x 8¾” x 2¾”) it can usually be mounted under the driver’s seat, under the rear seat, behind interior panels or in the trunk, without sacrificing any of the vehicle’s usable space.

Progressive braking

When you apply more braking force, so does

InvisiBrake — the longer you apply the brakes in the motorhome, the harder your towed vehicle will brake. (InvisiBrake will not skid your tires.)

Bypasses the 12-volt outlet

InvisiBrake connects directly to the towed vehicle’s battery and constantly charges the battery during towing — InvisiBrake will never drain the battery.

Two-stage motorhome monitor

InvisiBrake includes an LED monitor for a visual reference of braking activity; an audible alert at the motorhome will warn you if the brakes have been on for too long.

Activates only when the motorhome’s brake

lights illuminate — no false braking!

Works in virtually any towed vehicle with

vacuum-powered brakes — including hybrids and those with ‘active’ braking systems

Includes a break away system

Easily adjusts to individual braking prefer-

ences — braking pressure is adjustable from five to 80 psi.

Meets U.S. and Canadian braking require- ments

• Average installation time — 5 hours

Part number 8700

Made in the U.S.A.

How does InvisiBrake work?

1. The controller receives a braking signal from the motorhome.

2. The vacuum created by the controller activates the power brakes.

3. The air cylinder pulls a cable that activates the brakes.

InvisiBrake Crossover

The InvisiBrake Crossover can be used on any vehicle but it’s specifically designed for diesel pickup trucks or any other vehicle that uses the power steering pump to activate the power brakes.

The Crossover has the same features as InvisiBrake, with the exception of a lightweight air cylinder which is connected to the brake pedal for towing and disconnected once you’ve reached your destination.

Average installation time is 3½ hours.

Part number 8760

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‘Direct’ proportional braking

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What is BrakeMaster?

BrakeMaster is ROADMASTER’s ‘direct’ proportional braking system. It connects directly to the motorhome’s air or hydraulic braking system, for rock-solid, reliable braking — brake line pressure in the motorhome controls the brakes in the towed vehicle. Because it connects directly to what powers your motorhome’s brakes, BrakeMaster is a truly proportional, truly synchronized braking system — however you brake the motorhome, BrakeMaster automatically applies the same pressure. Every time.

Connects and disconnects from the towed vehicle in

BrakeMaster LED

An LED in the motorhome provides a visual reference of braking activity.

under a minute, without any tools, adjustments or settings — attach the brake pedal clamp, secure to the floor or seat adaptor, quick-connect the air hose, and you’re ready to tow. Weighs just 3¾ pounds and measures 17 inches in length — stores almost anywhere.

U.S. Patent No. 5,915,798 part# 9060 — for motorhomes with hydraulic brakes, with a BrakeAway™ part# 9160 — for motorhomes with air or air over hydraulic brakes, with a BrakeAway part# 9100 — same as 9160, without a BrakeAway

• Works in most motorhomes.

• Works in virtually any towed vehicle with power brakes.

• Motorhome monitor provides a visual reference of braking activity.

• 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.

Made in the U.S.A.

Optional seat adaptors

Seat adaptors are required in some vehicles, and simplify the installation in others.

Visit www.roadmasterinc.com for vehicle-specific information.

BrakeMaster reliability for your hybrid or Hummer!

With the Brake Pressure Reducer, you can install BrakeMaster in a Ford Escape hybrid, a Mercury Mariner hybrid, a Hummer H3, or in any vehicle with an ‘active’ (or,

‘continuous power assist’) braking system.

By working in conjunction with these braking systems, the Brake Pressure Reducer delivers a correspondingly reduced braking pressure that eliminates over-braking issues associated with these hybrids and Hummers. Connects to the BrakeMaster air line in just a few minutes; turn the variable control to set and lock in the precise braking pressure.

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part# 900002

for all systems

Note: to see which vehicles can use the A

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for portable systems

12-volt outlet kit

Air cylinder shaft extension

12-volt ‘Y’ adaptor

Brake-Lite Relay and stop light switch applications

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What does the Brake-Lite Relay do?

It stops the brake lights from functioning until the vehicle is started. This prvents the towed vehicle’s brake signal from overriding the motorhome’s turn signal.

When you tow without the Brake-Lite Relay, your towed vehicle’s brake lights alone will work fine. Your turn signals alone will work fine. But if you’re braking and turning, the brake light from the towed vehicle will override the turn signal from the motorhome and drivers behind you will be unaware you’re about to turn.

Do you need a Brake-Lite Relay?

You only need a Brake-Lite Relay if you’re installing a supplemental towed vehicle braking system that pushes or pulls the brake pedal.

Exceptions –

• With the engine off step on your brakes. If the brake lights do not illumi-

nate, you do not need a Brake-Lite Relay.

• If you’re using magnetic tow lights or a bulb and socket wiring kit, you do

not need a Brake-Lite Relay.

• If both your motorhome and towed vehicle are wired for separate brake

and turn signals, you do not need a Brake-Lite Relay.

88400 Brake-Lite Relay

Comes standard with Even Brake ®

• Wiring and components included

• Easy to follow instructions

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Why do I need a stop light switch?

For two very important reasons:

• A stop light switch and 10-amp fuse must be installed in some towed vehicles to enable the brake lights to illuminate with the ignition key turned to the “tow” position, which is required by law.

• What does the motorhome monitor actually monitor? Most indicate when the supplemental braking system is activated. ROADMASTER uses a stop light switch to connect

BrakeMaster, Even Brake, Invisi-

Brake and 9700 monitors to the towed vehicle’s brake light, so you always know when the brake pedal is depressed and released.

That’s an important distinction.

Say you position the braking system too far forward, so it’s riding on the brake pedal. Most monitors will indicate nothing. ROADMASTER monitors accurately indicate continuous braking, which notifies you of a problem before you even drive away. Systems that monitor the supplemental braking system only would not indicate braking activity, which would likely result in brake damage.

If the supplemental braking system is positioned too far back and doesn’t reach the brake pedal, most monitors will indicate braking when the supplemental braking system activates, even though the brake pedal isn’t being depressed. Every ROADMASTER monitor accurately indicates no braking, giving you the opportunity to reposition your supplemental braking system — before you head down that six percent grade in the mountains.

ROADMASTER manufactures stop light switch kits for most popular towed vehicles; check online at www.roadmasterinc.com

for the most current list.

Stop light switch kits — 751XXX

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To find required or optional accessories…

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1. Visit www.roadmasterinc.com.

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2. Click on ‘Vehicle-Specific Info.’

Select ‘Supplemental Braking Systems.’ Then, enter the make, model and year of the vehicle.

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3. Scroll down the page.

For this vehicle, both a stop light switch and a

BrakeMaster seat adaptor are required. Click the

links to print or download a PDF of the

installation instructions.

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the 9700 and Even Brake portable braking systems

— a comparison

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Sell-Up Features

proportional braking continuous self-diagnostic testing

continuous multi-mode communications

maximum braking pressure in a “panic stop”

automatic towed vehicle battery protection

includes Brake-Lite Relay

Shared Features

includes break away system

monitor indicates braking activity automatic towed vehicle brake protection

adjustable feet and adjustable seat pad

maximum braking pressure in a break away high-volume air compressor

Top 6 Differences

Braking method

“Break away only” mode

Activation method

System communications

Towed vehicle

protection modes

Size

9700 yes yes yes yes yes yes

9700 no no no no no no the

9700

preset (one response) — set braking force to one of three choices — light, medium or heavy may be set to activate ONLY in a break away brake light signal from motorhome — electrical signal that activates the towed vehicle’s brake lights also activates the 9700 (response time: 2 seconds)

“on-or-off” dash light indicates braking activity; audio alert at the motorhome indicates extended braking one — extended braking protection

12¼ H x 13½ W x 16 L — fits in most towed vehicles

Even Brake yes yes yes yes yes yes

Even Brake yes yes yes yes yes yes

9700

Even

Brake

Good

Better

Even Brake

proportional (infinite range of responses) — brakes the towed vehicle at the same time and at the same intensity as the motorhome applies maximum braking pressure in a break away, but cannot be set to activate

ONLY in a break away decelerometer — microprocessor senses motorhome’s deceleration and signals magnetic valve to release a proportional amount of air pressure against the brake pedal, providing a quicker response (0.2 seconds) three-tiered (LED, LCD and audio) monitor indicates system status continuously; braking activity, extended braking protection mode and 16 additional braking or system conditions immediately communicated through a combination of LEDs, LCD text messages and audio alerts three — extended braking protection, low battery protection and maximum brake pressure override

12 H x 11¼ W x 16 L — fits in virtually any towed vehicle, with plenty of “elbow room” under the steering wheel and dash

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9700

versus

Brake Buddy

®

Key Points

the

9700

Brake

Buddy ® Description

Does the system ...... Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700 activates only when the motorhome’s only brake when the motorhome brakes? brake lights illuminate — no false braking!

Brake Buddy’s inertia-activated mechanism can engage the system on bumpy roads, bridges or railroad tracks.

Does it brake ........... Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700 automatically delivers maximum braking at maximum pressure in a break away? pressure in a break away.

Brake Buddy will only brake at its preset level, no matter how hard you brake the motorhome.

Is there ..................... Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700 releases braking pressure after 14 automatic brake protection?

seconds of continuous braking, avoiding excessive wear on the towed vehicle’s brakes, then activates the next time the motorhome’s brakes are applied.

An audible alert at the motorhome indicates extended braking.

Brake Buddy does not protect the towed vehicle’s brakes by releasing braking pressure after continuous braking.

Is there ..................... Yes .......... No ..........

The motorhome monitor will transmit a visual and continuous positioning protection?

audible alert if the customer positions the 9700 too far forward — the customer always knows when the brake pedal is depressed.

The customer never knows when Brake Buddy is depressing the brake pedal — the monitor only indicates that the air cylinder has been extended.

If Brake Buddy is incorrectly positioned, it will burn up the towed vehicle’s brakes.

Can the system ....... Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700 is ideal for customers who only want be set to activate only in a break away? continued on the next page break away protection.

Brake Buddy does not have this feature.

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Key Points continued from preceding page the

9700

Brake

Buddy ® Description

Is there a ..................

Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700’s high-performance air compressor high-performance air compressor?

takes less time to charge the air reservoir — the

9700 is ready for the next stop nearly twice as fast.

Brake Buddy’s reservoir will run out of air after braking repeatedly, due to its smaller compressor.

This problem is aggravated when traveling over the mountains, where the air is thinner.

Does the ...................

Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700’s air cylinder angles more energy into air cylinder angle energy into the floor? the floor, for greater stability.

Brake Buddy’s air cylinder angles energy directly into the seat, lifting the housing up and out of position — less braking force is applied to the brake pedal. Every time Brake Buddy is activated, it shifts further out of position.

Are the air ................

Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700 has DOT-approved air lines and Legris lines and fittings the best available? double-seal air fittings.

Brake Buddy’s lesser-grade air lines and fittings are susceptible to leaks — air pressure will be lost.

The compressor will burn out if it runs constantly to maintain air pressure (air compressors are a common Brake Buddy replacement item) which will also drain the towed vehicle’s battery in a matter of hours.

Does the pedal ........

Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700’s adjustable pedal clamp fits brake clamp fit a wider pedals that Brake Buddy cannot. range of vehicles?

Does the ....................

Yes .......... No ..........

The 9700 has height-adjustable feet for a secure housing have adjustable feet?

and stable platform on vehicles with uneven floors.

Brake Buddy is not adjustable. For some vehicles, the customer must improvise a set of blocks.

Does the system ....... No .......... Yes .........

The 9700’s self-cleansing reservoir tank does not accumulate water in the reservoir tank? accumulate water.

Brake Buddy will spill water from the reservoir tank onto the customer’s carpeting.

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Even Brake

® versus

Brake Buddy

®

Vantage Select

Key Points

Even

Vantage

Brake ® Select ® Description

Is the system ............ Yes .......... Yes ..........

Even Brake automatically slows the towed vehicle proportional? and

No in direct proportion to the motorhome — a same-time, same-pressure response.

Vantage Select must be set to either fixed or proportional. Then braking pressure must be selected and locked in.

• Fixed — always applies the same braking

pressure

• Proportional — applies proportional braking

only to the braking pressure selected by the

customer

Does it brake ........... Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake automatically delivers maximum at maximum pressure in a ‘panic stop’ or a break away? braking pressure in a panic stop or a break away.

Vantage Select will only brake at its preset level, no matter how hard you brake.

Is there ..................... Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake releases braking pressure after 14 automatic brake protection?

seconds of continuous braking. Visual and audible alerts at the motorhome monitor indicate extended braking.

Vantage Select does not protect the towed vehicle’s brakes by releasing braking pressure after extended braking.

Is there ..................... Yes .......... No ..........

The motorhome monitor will transmit a visual and continuous positioning protection?

continued on the next page audible alert if the customer positions Even Brake too far forward — the customer always knows when the brake pedal is depressed.

The customer never knows when Vantage Select is depressing the brake pedal — the monitor only indicates that the air cylinder has been extended.

If Vantage Select is incorrectly positioned, it will burn up the towed vehicle’s brakes.

continued from preceding page

Key Points

Even

Vantage

Brake ® Select ® Description

Does the .................. Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake’s three-tiered monitor indicates motorhome monitor continuously report braking information and system status?

system status continuously; braking activity and

17 additional braking or system conditions are immediately communicated through a combination of LEDs, LCD text messages and audio alerts.

A light will illuminate on the Vantage Select remote to indicate power to the unit and four error alerts.

Is there a ..................

Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake’s high-performance air compressor high-performance air compressor?

takes less time to charge the air reservoir — Even

Brake is ready for the next stop nearly twice as fast.

The Vantage Select reservoir will run out of air after braking repeatedly, due to its smaller compressor. This problem is aggravated when traveling over the mountains, where the air is thinner.

Does the ...................

Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake’s air cylinder angles more energy into air cylinder angle energy into the floor? the floor, for greater stability.

The Vantage Select air cylinder angles energy directly into the seat, lifting the housing up and out of position — less braking force is applied to the brake pedal. Every time Vantage Select is activated, it shifts further out of position.

Are the air ................

Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake has DOT-approved air lines and Legris lines and fittings the best available? double-seal air fittings.

Vantage Select has lesser-grade air lines and fittings, which are susceptible to leaks — air pressure will be lost. The compressor will burn out if it runs constantly to maintain air pressure (air compressors are a common Brake Buddy replacement item) which will also drain the towed vehicle’s battery in a matter of hours.

Does the pedal ........

Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake’s adjustable pedal clamp fits brake clamp fit a wider pedals that Vantage Select cannot. range of vehicles?

Does the ....................

Yes .......... No ..........

Even Brake has height-adjustable feet for a secure housing have adjustable feet?

and stable platform on vehicles with uneven floors.

Vantage Select is not adjustable. For some vehicles, the customer must improvise a set of blocks.

Does the system ....... No .......... Yes .........

Even Brake’s self-cleansing reservoir tank does accumulate water in the reservoir tank? not accumulate water.

The Vantage Select will spill water from the reservoir tank onto the customer’s carpeting.

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BrakeMaster

What is BrakeMaster?

BrakeMaster connects directly to the motorhome’s air or hydraulic brake system, so that brake line pressure in the motorhome controls the brakes in the towed vehicle. Because it connects directly to what powers your motorhome’s brakes, BrakeMaster is a truly synchronized, proportional braking system.

Can I switch it between towed vehicles?

Yes. Second vehicle kits are available. These allow you to have a braking system for both (or more) towed vehicles without the expense of another complete system.

Does it fit in my car?

BrakeMaster fits in virtually all vehicles.

What does ‘proportional braking’ mean?

Proportional braking is even braking — your towed vehicle’s brakes respond to your motorhome’s brakes, at the same time and at the same intensity.

How does BrakeMaster work?

BrakeMaster uses air pressure to proportionately activate an air cylinder that applies the brakes in the towed vehicle just as if you were pressing on them yourself.

Where does BrakeMaster get its air supply?

If your motorhome has air brakes, BrakeMaster is connected to the existing braking system. If your motorhome has hydraulic brakes, there’s a BrakeMaster system that includes a compressor to supply air to the

BrakeMaster air cylinder.

My vehicle has power brakes, but when the engine is turned off, the power brakes do not function. Will BrakeMaster work on my vehicle?

Yes. BrakeMaster is designed to work with vehicles that have a power brake system, but the engine (and the power brakes) are turned off while the vehicle is being towed.

Is the motorhome’s brake line, or the brake line pressure, compromised in any way?

No. Typically, one pre-existing fitting is removed, and replaced with another. This replacement fitting (as well as all hardware used to install BrakeMaster) meets or exceeds the automotive manufacturing standards established by both the Department of Transportation and the American National Standards Institute.

Will it work in my motorhome and towed vehicle?

Yes. The BrakeMaster air cylinder is universal, and works in virtually any towed vehicle with power brakes.

The type of braking system in your motorhome determines which BrakeMaster is right for you — kits are available for motorhomes with air brakes, air over hydraulic brakes, or hydraulic brakes.

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How long does it take to install?

Depending on the type of brakes in your motorhome, the initial installation takes from six to eight hours. After the initial installation, it only takes a minute or two to connect or disconnect from the towed vehicle.

Can I install it myself?

We recommend that you have BrakeMaster installed by a competent mechanic, with experience in motorhome installations.

How do I know it’s working?

A monitor light in the motorhome dash illuminates when the towed vehicle’s brakes are applied.

I have an anti-lock braking system on my car. Will BrakeMaster interfere with it?

No. Anti-lock braking only works when the car’s power is on. Since the power will be turned off when you tow your vehicle, BrakeMaster will not interfere with your anti-lock braking system.

Why is BrakeMaster better?

• Rock-solid, reliable braking — because it connects directly to what powers your motorhome’s brakes,

BrakeMaster is a truly proportional, truly synchronized braking system — however you brake the motorhome,

BrakeMaster automatically applies the same pressure.

Every time.

• Very easy to use — once the system is installed,

BrakeMaster connects and disconnects from the towed vehicle in under a minute, without any tools, adjustments or settings.

• Weighs just 3¾ pounds and measures 17 inches in length — stores almost anywhere.

• The towed vehicle’s brakes are not altered in any way, so the factory warranty is not affected.

• It’s made by ROADMASTER, the acknowledged leader in RV towing products. More people put their trust in ROADMASTER towing systems than in any other brand.

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Even Brake

What is Even Brake?

It’s a self-contained, portable braking system that sits in front of the driver’s seat. It attaches to the brake pedal and does all the braking for your towed car proportionately to your motorhome.

Does it fit in my car?

Even Brake fits in virtually all vehicles.

How do I know it’s working?

Even Brake’s monitor gives you complete, continuous braking information — a glance at the monitor assures you that Even Brake is fully operational.

What does ‘proportional braking’ mean?

Proportional braking is even braking — your towed vehicle’s brakes respond to your motorhome’s brakes, at the same time and at the same intensity.

How does Even Brake work?

When you brake the motorhome, a microprocessor inside Even Brake signals a magnetic valve to release a compensating amount of air pressure against the towed vehicle’s brake pedal, slowing the towed vehicle in direct proportion to the motorhome.

What if I think it’s braking too hard, or not hard enough?

You can change braking force and sensitivity to fit your driving style.

And no matter what setting you choose for everyday braking, Even Brake will always respond with full pressure during an emergency stop. This is a critical advantage over ‘on-or-off’ systems, which only brake at their pre-set level, no matter how hard you brake the motorhome.

Does it brake on bumpy roads or over speed bumps?

No. Even Brake’s ‘Terrain Sensing’ circuitry will not respond to an abrupt, up-and-down motion caused by a speed bump, pot hole or similar jolt or dip. In other words, it knows the difference between a bounce and a brake, and reacts accordingly.

I have an anti-lock braking system on my car. Will Even Brake interfere with it?

No. Anti-lock braking only works when the car’s power is on. Since the power will be turned off when you tow your vehicle, Even Brake will not interfere with your anti-lock braking system.

Can I switch it between vehicles?

Yes. Even Brake is completely portable, and after the initial installation, it only takes a minute or two to transfer it to another vehicle.

The brake pedal clamp is easy to attach and remove, and Even Brake plugs into the towed vehicle’s 12-volt outlet for its power.

Will my battery go dead?

No. Even Brake’s exclusive ‘Power Save’ mode automatically protects against a dead battery — Even Brake warns you of a low battery in the towed vehicle with

LED and LCD alerts at the motorhome monitor, giving you time to recharge the battery. If the battery’s current drops too low, Even Brake cuts power to the system

(while retaining emergency braking power).

Other systems allow the battery to drain completely, forcing you to break out the jumper cables. But first, you have another problem — nobody makes 80-foot jumper cables. So you have to disengage your towed car and jockey your motorhome around to face it. Good luck!

How long does it take to install?

Installation, along with a brief overview given by your dealer, typically takes an hour. After the initial installation, it only takes a minute or two to connect or disconnect.

Why is Even Brake better?

Even Brake is the only ‘brake in a box’ with full-time proportional braking. It’s a better way to brake — better for your towed car and motorhome, your safety, and your peace of mind.

Even Brake comes with a host of exclusive safety and convenience features — continuous self-diagnostic testing, automatic low battery and brake protection, and constant braking information and system status, reported to you via a three-tiered motorhome monitor, are three exclusive features. Terrain-sensing logic and smoother, more responsive braking are two more.

It’s completely portable — you can set it up in a matter of minutes, and with a second vehicle kit, you can transfer it from vehicle to vehicle just as fast.

It’s designed better — its feet are set wide apart, to form a stable, solid platform, and its air cylinder is angled to the floor, for the same reason. A high-performance air compressor takes less time to charge — Even

Brake is ready for the next stop nearly twice as fast as the leading competitor.

It’s made by ROADMASTER, the acknowledged leader in RV towing products. More people put their trust in ROADMASTER towing systems than in any other brand.

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the 9700

What is the 9700?

It’s a portable supplemental braking system that applies a pre-set pressure to the towed vehicle’s brake pedal each time the motorhome’s brake lights are illuminated — simply push a button to select light, medium or heavy braking.

Or, just as easily, the 9700 can be set to activate only in an emergency break away.

How long does it take to install?

Installation, along with a brief overview given by your dealer, typically takes an hour. After the initial installation, it only takes a minute or two to connect or disconnect.

How do I know it’s working?

An LED monitor in the motorhome will illuminate each time the 9700 is activated.

How does the 9700 work?

The 9700 uses the electrical connections already in place on your towed vehicle (the towed vehicle’s electrical harness) to brake when you brake the motorhome — the same electrical signal that activates the towed vehicle’s brake lights also activates the 9700.

What if I think it’s braking too hard, or not hard enough?

You can adjust the braking pressure from “heavy” to

“light” or “medium,” or conversely, from “light” to “medium” or “heavy.”

Or, if you prefer to use the 9700 as an emergency device only, you can set it to activate only in a break away.

Is the 9700 a ‘proportional’ braking system?

No. Unlike BrakeMaster and Even Brake, the 9700 always applies the same braking pressure — either light, medium or heavy — which you select by pushing a button. (Regardless of which pressure you select, the

9700 will always apply maximum braking pressure in an emergency ‘break away.’)

Will it brake when I don’t want it to?

No. The 9700 will only brake when the motorhome brakes are applied — it works in tandem with you.

I have an anti-lock braking system on my car. Will the 9700 interfere with it?

No. Anti-lock braking only works when the car’s power is on. Since the power will be turned off when you tow your vehicle, the 9700 will not interfere with your anti-lock braking system.

Can I switch it between vehicles?

Yes. The 9700 is completely portable, and after the initial installation, it only takes a minute or two to transfer it to another vehicle.

The brake pedal clamp is easy to attach and remove, and the 9700 plugs into the towed vehicle’s 12-volt outlet for its power.

Will my battery go dead?

The 9700 draws power from the towed vehicle’s battery, and if the battery is not charged after towing (by driving the vehicle, running the engine, or with a battery charger) the 9700 will eventually drain it completely. Typically, this will take several days of towing, depending on the age and condition of the battery. We recommend charging the towed vehicle’s battery at the end of every day, once you’ve reached your destination.

Does it fit in my car?

The 9700 fits in virtually all vehicles.

Why is the 9700 a better pre-set system?

The 9700 is an economical alternative to systems with proportional braking, such as Even Brake and Brake-

Master.

Within its category, the 9700 is unique in features such as extended braking protection, automatically applying maximum brake pressure in a break away, and its ‘break away only’ mode.

It’s completely portable — you can set it up in a matter of minutes, and with a second vehicle kit, you can transfer it from vehicle to vehicle just as fast.

It’s designed better — its feet are set wide apart, to form a stable, solid platform, and its air cylinder is angled to the floor, for the same reason. The 9700 has adjustable feet and an adjustable pedal clamp, for a quick, secure and stable fit. A high-performance air compressor takes less time to charge — the 9700 is ready for the next stop nearly twice as fast as the leading competitor.

It’s made by ROADMASTER, the acknowledged leader in RV towing products. More people put their trust in ROADMASTER towing systems than in any other brand.

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InvisiBrake

What is InvisiBrake?

InvisiBrake is a fully-automatic, progressive supplemental towed vehicle braking system.

How do I know it’s working?

An LED monitor in the motorhome will illuminate each time InvisiBrake is activated.

How does InvisiBrake work?

InvisiBrake uses the electrical connections already in place on your towed vehicle to brake when you brake the motorhome — the same electrical signal that activates the towed vehicle’s brake lights also activates

InvisiBrake.

Is InvisiBrake a ‘proportional’ braking system?

No, it is progressive. When braking is called for, Invisi-

Brake imediately engages the brake pedal and rapidly ramps up the braking to the setting you have selected.

What is ‘progressive’ braking?

When you apply braking force, so does InvisiBrake — as you continue to apply the brakes in the motorhome,

InvisiBrake applies a progressively harder pressure to the towed vehicle’s brakes, up to the setting you have selected.

What do I have to do to prepare InvisiBrake for towing?

Nothing. InvisiBrake works automatically when you connect your towed vehicle to your motorhome. There’s a motorhome monitor cord and a break away cable to connect between the two vehicles and that’s all.

Can I switch it between vehicles?

Yes. If you sell your towed vehicle, the major components can be removed and installed in the new towed vehicle. But InvisiBrake is not intended to be quickly swapped between towed vehicles, like Even Brake.

Will InvisiBrake drain the battery?

No. InvisiBrake constantly charges the towed vehicle during towing.

Will it work in my car?

InvisiBrake fits in nearly all vehicles, including those with full-time (‘active’) power braking systems.

How long does it take to install?

Installation, along with a brief overview given by your dealer, typically takes three to five hours. After the initial installation, InvisiBrake is always ready to tow, with no adjustments necessary.

Will it brake when I’m driving my car?

No. InvisiBrake only works when your car is being towed by your motorhome.

What if I think it’s braking too hard, or not hard enough?

You can easily adjust the braking pressure to a lighter or heavier setting.

I have an anti-lock braking system on my car. Will InvisiBrake work with it?

Yes. InvisiBrake will not interfere with your anti-lock braking system.

My motorhome has an exhaust brake.

Will it cause the InvisiBrake to come on?

Only if the exhaust brake makes your brake lights turn on. In this event, InvisiBrake protects the towed vehicle by automatically releasing after 15 seconds of continuous braking. InvisiBrake will work normally with your next braking activity.

Why is InvisiBrake a better system?

InvisiBrake is an economical alternative to systems with proportional braking, such as Even Brake and

BrakeMaster.

InvisiBrake is unique in features such as automatic connection and disconnection, progressive braking and automatic battery protection.

It’s made by ROADMASTER, the acknowledged leader in RV towing products. More people put their trust in ROADMASTER towing systems than in any other brand.

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ROADMASTER

accessories

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Guardian rock guard and

Tow Defender tow shield

Made in the U.S.A.

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For maximum protection, use a Tow Defender and a Guardian.

Motorhomes kick up rocks, gravel and road debris, but so does oncoming traffic. A Tow Defender/Guardian combination protects your towed vehicle’s finish, headlights and windshield against damage from both lanes.

pictured:

4700 Tow Defender patent pending

Protect your towed vehicle and RV against dings and rock chips!

The 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 brackets will not accommodate the Guardian.)

The Guardian can also be used with a tow dolly to help protect your towed vehicle by using the Guardian bracket (part number 2000-8).

If you tow more than one vehicle, the second vehicle kit has all the mounting hardware necessary to swap the Guardian from one vehicle to another.

Guardian

4000 Guardian rock shield

2000-8 Guardian adaptor for tow dollies

4000-1 Second vehicle kit

A bumper-to-bumper blanket of protection!

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 vinyl-coated 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 shockabsorbing gas struts. Once you've reached your destination, roll up the Tow Defender, snap the elastic straps around each end, and store it against the motorhome.

• Quick installation and release

• Lightweight and compact — weighs just 14.5 pounds,

and rolls up to four inches in diameter

• Powder-coated steel supports and heavy-duty gas

struts for maximum durability, support and corner-

ing flexibility

Tow Defender

4700 fits all ROADMASTER tow bars with quick-disconnect release systems

Note: does not fit MX brackets

4750 fits Blue Ox tow bars with Blue Ox brackets, Demco tow bars with Demco brackets and all motorhome-mounted ROADMAS-

TER tow bars

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Safety cables

Vinyl coated — to prevent the cables from scratching or chipping the tow bar.

The vinyl coating also makes the cables very easy to clean.

Drop-forged steel hooks provide greater strength and safety than “S” hooks.

6,000-pound rated

Spring-loaded clasps — for quick, easy and secure attachment — the clasps automatically close, preventing the hooks from bouncing or twisting off.

Straight style shown; also available in coiled

645

646

649

648

653

Standard safety cables

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. Vinyl coating prevents the safety cables from scratching or chipping the tow bar.

Each kit contains two cables, snap hooks, and two quick links.Rated at either 6,000-, 8,000- or

10,000-pound carrying capacity, depending on the model you choose.

Standard safety cables

643 68” 6,000-pound capacity single hook

coiled — one pair

This length fits most towing combinations.

643-2 68” 6,000-pound capacity double hook

coiled — one pair

645-76 76” 6,000-pound capacity single hook

straight — one pair

This length is for towing combinations with accessories which extend the distance between the motorhome and the towed vehicle

64” 6,000-pound capacity single hook

straight — one pair

64” 6,000-pound capacity double

hook straight — one pair

64” 8,000-pound capacity single hook

straight — one pair

64” 8,000-pound capacity double hook

straight — one pair

80” 10,000-pound capacity double

hook coiled — one pair

Safety cable extensions

Extensions (or longer safety cables, see above) are required with hitch extensions, high-low receiver extensions or any accessory which extends the length of the towing system. Also used as bracket safety cables.

Each pair includes a pair of quick links.

6,000-pound capacity — available in multiple lengths, from eight to 22 inches. ROADMASTER part

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EZ Hook

safety cables

EZ Hook safety cables are faster to connect and disconnect than other cables. They have all the features of our standard cables (left) with the addition of a unique attachment system — a stainless steel ball at the end of the cable latches into a slotted anchor plate.

Only for ROADMASTER mounting brackets with quickdisconnect systems.

655

EZ Hook safety cables

1 pair EZ Hook 68" safety cables with anchor plates

This length fits most towing combinations.

655-68 1 pair EZ Hook 68” safety cables without anchor plates

655Cable 1 replacement EZ Hook 68” safety

cable (cable only)

655-64 1 pair EZ Hook 64” safety cables

(without anchor plates)

This length is for towing combinations with a shorter distance between the motorhome and the towed vehicle.

910650 One replacement EZ Hook 64”

safety cable (cable only)

655-76 1 pair EZ Hook 76” safety cables

(without anchor plates)

This length is for towing combinations with accessories which extend the distance between the motorhome and the towed vehicle

655Cablelong 1 replacement EZ Hook 76”

safety cable (cable only)

910653 1 pair EZ Hook anchor plates numbers 910646-8 through

910646-22.

8,000-pound capacity — available in multiple lengths, from eight to 22 inches. ROADMASTER part numbers 910648-8 through

910648-22.

shown: 8”

8,000-pound capacity

Electrical

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 the towed vehicle

Each method has its advantages. Whichever one you choose, ROADMASTER has a kit with all the necessary components, and step-by-step instructions.

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1.

Universal Wiring Kit

This kit uses a system of diodes to connect the towed vehicle’s turn signals to the motorhome’s.

Diodes prevent electrical feedback and protect both vehicles’ electrical systems.

The kit comes complete with:

• four ‘Hy-Power’ diodes

(more diodes may be purchased

separately)

• a 30-foot strand of 4-wire elec-

trical cord

• three feet of split wire loom

• a six-foot power cord

(connects electricity between the

two vehicles)

• a ring terminal

• wire connectors

• cable ties

• step-by-step instructions

154 Universal Wiring Kit with four ‘Hy-Power’ diodes

2.

Taillight Wiring Kit

A self-contained wiring system that bypasses the towed vehicle’s lighting with a set of independent plugs and sockets mounted inside the taillights.

The wiring is routed from the taillights to the grille area.

Since the towed vehicle’s electrical system is bypassed, this kit eliminates the concern of voiding the vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

Important: the towed vehicle’s taillight must have room for an extra socket and bulb inside the lens housing.

155 Taillight Wiring Kit with bulbs

155-10 10-pack of bulbs

and sockets only

(bulk pack)

3.

Magnetic tow lights

ROADMASTER’s magnetic tow lights are the quick and easy way to connect your towed vehicle’s electrical system to your motorhome’s.

The system is self-contained, and requires no splicing into the towed vehicle’s electrical system.

• fits all vehicles

• magnets hold lights securely

• eliminates electrical damage to

the towed vehicle

• heavy-duty vinyl casing for

maximum wire protection

• includes plugs, sockets and the

wire harness

2100 Deluxe magnetic tow lights includes case and antiscratch pads

2120 Standard magnetic tow lights

Brake-Lite Relay kit

If you’re installing a supplemental braking system, chances are you’ll need a

Brake-Lite Relay. It must be installed in the majority of towed vehicles, to enable the towed vehicle’s brake lights and turn signals to illuminate in tandem with the motorhome’s, as required by law. Comes standard with Even Brake ® .

• all wires and components included

• includes easy-to-follow instructions

88400 Brake-Lite Relay kit

When should you install a Brake-Lite

Relay? See page 33.

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‘Flexo-Coil’ and straight power cords

Whatever electrical system your customers choose, they must have a cord to connect electricity between the towed vehicle and the mo-

164-7 torhome. ROAD-

MASTER’s are the best — the wires are water-, oil- and chemicalresistant, and the plugs are injected with silicone

98164-7 to prevent corrosion.

‘ F l e x o - C o i l ’ cords expand to over eight feet, and conveniently contract for storage; use a straight cord for All-Terrain tow bars.

‘Flexo-Coil’ wiring kits for tow bars without cable channel guides

164

1644

146

1466

four-wire cord with plugs and sockets

four-wire cord with plugs, sockets and socket bracket

six-wire cord with plugs and sockets

six-wire cord with plugs, sockets and socket bracket

164-7 seven- to four-wire cord with plugs, sockets and socket bracket

146-7 seven- to six-wire cord with plugs, sockets and socket bracket

Straight cord wiring kits for tow bars with cable channel guides (All-Terrain)

98164 four-wire kit

98146 six-wire kit

98146-7 seven- to six-wire kit with plugs, socket and socket bracket

98164-7 seven- to four-wire kit with plugs, socket and socket bracket

Wiring components

1064-B blue 4-wire cord, without plugs

1046-R red 6-wire cord, without plugs

1064-B2 4-wire Flexo-Coil cord with two

4-way plugs

1047-B2 4-wire Flexo-Coil cord with one

4-way plug and one 7-way plug

1046-R2 6-wire Flexo-Coil cord with two

6-way plugs

1067-R2 6-wire Flexo-Coil cord with one

6-way plug and one 7-way plug

9338-70 7-way socket

9338-77 7-way plug

Hy-Power

diodes

Diodes are used to tie into the towed vehicle’s brake light, running light and turn signal wiring, and connect it to the motorhome.

Diodes permit electrical current to flow in only one direction — from the motorhome to the towed vehicle

— preventing electrical feedback and the damage it can cause to both vehicles’ electronics.

If you’re using a diode, why not use the best? Hy-

Power diodes have a heavy-duty, powder-coated aluminum heat sink, and each diode is protected against the elements — all components are housed inside an epoxy-sealed, powder-coated aluminum case.

Four-pack required for most vehicles. Includes detailed wiring instructions.

Hy-Power diodes

790

792

793

794 single diode two diodes three diodes four diodes

790-25 25 diodes (bulk pack)

Brite-Lite

3-to-2 wiring converter

If you have this — the motorhome has separate brake and turn signal lights; the towed vehicle has combined brake and turn signal lights.

Then you need this — the

Brite-Lite wiring converter connects a vehicle with a separate brake and turn signal system to a vehicle with a combined brake and turn system, while delivering more current to the towed vehicle’s brake and turn signal lights for brighter illumination.

732 Brite-Lite 3-to-2 wiring converter

Electrical socket brackets

These brackets hold the towed vehicle’s electrical socket firmly in place, making it easy to plug and unplug the power cord.

ROADMASTER’s socket brackets are made of 1/8" thick steel — not lightweight sheet metal. Both straight and angled brackets fit most electrical sockets, and can be either welded or bolted in place.

Black powder coat finish.

910030 Straight socket bracket

910030-5 Socket bracket with 90° bend

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Towing accessories

Padlocks

Don’t spend your time worrying about a stranger or kids unlatching or removing your safety pins. Replace them with padlocks and peace of mind. Padlocks discourage theft and tampering, and protect against accidental release. Hardened steel shackle with solid brass tumblers and components.

301 Quick-disconnect padlock

302 Two quick-disconnect padlocks — keyed alike

303 Two quick-disconnect padlocks and

one coupler padlock — keyed alike

308 Four quick-disconnect padlocks — keyed alike

304 One receiver hitch lock and two quick-disconnect locks

305 Coupler padlock

315 Receiver hitch lock

316 Two receiver hitch locks (keyed alike)

Quick-disconnects

These replacement packs are available in full and half sets; a replacement set of quick-disconnect base assembly components is also available.

Part number 221 is also a retrofit for older StowMaster and Tracker tow bars; purchase part number 222 for a second towed vehicle.

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#221

201

221

222

One complete set (part numbers

221 and 222)

Half set (attaches to the tow bar)

Half set (attaches to the tow bar bracket)

067 Quick-disconnect crossbar

910021-00 Quick-disconnect base (includes

both 221 and 222 quick-disconnects,

crossbar, linch pins and base pins)

Quick-disconnect covers

Give your towed vehicle that finished look, and protect your knees.

These covers fit over all quick-disconnect bracket attachments, when not towing. Made of rotationally-molded plastic that is fade and crack resistant.

202 Quick-disconnect covers (one pair)

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Safety cable guide

Helps prevent the safety cables and power cord from being crushed or damaged, either between the coupler and the ball, or between the ball mount and the road.

Nickel plated; mounts directly underneath the trailer ball.

For car-mounted tow bars (StowMaster, Tracker) or for any towing application that uses a ball mount.

669 Safety cable guide

Quick-disconnect safety cable anchors

A quick and secure connection point at your towed vehicle, the safety cable anchors are manufactured from ¼" laser-cut steel plate and come with a powder-coated, gloss black finish. The anchors bolt onto all mounting brackets with ROADMASTER quick-disconnects.

Two safety cable anchors per set.

910648 Quick-disconnect safety cable anchors

XL™ bracket receiver inserts

These heavy-gauge steel caps help keep out dirt, gravel and grime when your XL brackets are removed.

Each insert is stamped with the

ROADMASTER name and will give your towed vehicle that finished look.

Fit all 1½" inner diameter tubes.

200 Chrome inserts (one pair)

200-5 Black inserts (one pair)

EZ Twistlock™ bracket receiver inserts

These heavy-duty rubber caps help keep out dirt, gravel and grime when your EZ Twistlock brackets are removed.

Each insert is stamped with the ROADMASTER name and will give your towed vehicle that finished look.

210 Inserts for 1½" inner diameter tubes

(one pair)

212 Inserts for 1¼" inner diameter tubes

(one pair — for EZ2 style brackets)

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Hitch accessories for height adjustment

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Is your towing system in the ‘Safe Zone’?

T he leading cause of tow system failure is an “outof-level” tow bar — when the tow bar is at an upward or downward slope.

Three inches above or below level is the Safe Zone for motorhome-mounted tow bars. Car-mounted tow bars must be approximately level.

Use the accessories in this section to bring an outof-level tow bar within the Safe Zone.

Hi-Low Hitches

Use a Hi-Low Hitch to level the RV hitch to the tow bar. The shanks can be turned up or down, for low- or high-ground clearance.

The 07 series hitches have a 6,000-pound GVWR and a

100-pound maximum tongue weight. The 048 series hitches have a solid-steel shank, allowing a 10,000-pound capacity and 400-pound tongue weight.

Fit nearly all two-inch receiver hitches. Available in two-, four-, six-, eight- and 10-inch sizes. Only for towing a car behind a motorhome — not for use with any type of trailer.

048-2 2" 10,000-pound capacity

072 2" 6,000-pound capacity

048-4 4" 10,000-pound capacity

070 4" 6,000-pound capacity

048-6 6" 10,000-pound capacity

076 6" 6,000-pound capacity

048-8 8" 10,000-pound capacity

048-10 10" 10,000-pound capacity

Longer safety cables or extensions are required…

…with any accessory which extends the length of the towing system. 12" safety cable extensions (see page 46) are available from ROADMASTER.

Adjustable Ball Mount

An adjustable ball mount that spans 16 inches of vertical height in one-inch increments. The shank can be turned up or down, for low or high ground clearance.

The maximum rise is seven inches; the maximum drop is nine inches. Only for towing a vehicle behind a motorhome — not for use with any type of trailer.

Rated at 6,000 pounds carrying capacity; 100-pound tongue weight maximum.

880 Adjustable Ball Mount

Dual Hitch Receivers

Double your towing capacity while using a tow bar — add a bike carrier or other hitch accessory to the rear of your motorhome.

• For car and boat owners alike

• Fits 2" hitch receivers

• Solid steel construction

• Computer-designed and -tested

U.S. Patent No.

5,884,930

• Powder coated for maximum durability

• 10,000-pound capacity; 400-pound tongue weight

maximum

077-2 Both receivers offset by two inches

077-4 One receiver offset by two inches, the other by four inches

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Roller Hitches

A drop extension for car-mounted tow bars. Use a

Roller Hitch in 4" through 10" drops to level the motorhome hitch to the tow bar.

5,000-pound GVWR capacity; 200-pound tongue weight maximum

• The solid-steel roller prevents scraping and drag-

ging.

• Fits all square tube hitch receivers

with two-inch inner diameters

051-4 4" Roller Hitch

051-6 6" Roller Hitch

051-8 8" Roller Hitch

051-10 10" Roller Hitch

U.S. Patent No. 5,695,204

Other hitch accessories

7½" and 12" hitch receiver extensions

Extends the hitch receiver by 7½ or 12 inches.

Only for towing a vehicle behind a motorhome — not for use with any type of trailer.

6,000-pound GVWR capacity;

100-pound tongue weight maximum.

071-75 7½" Extension

071 12" Extension

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.

Fits most 2" hitch receiv-

Hitch pin and clip included ers.

Works with or without a ball mount.

050 Rollaway

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Quiet Hitch

Quiet Hitch stops sway and wander before it begins.

Tighten two bolts and eliminate any free play between the receiver and the tow bar (or bike rack, ball mount or whatever you insert) for a solid, seamless connection. Consistent pressure keeps your towing combination tracking straight through crosswinds, curves and sudden maneuvers — all with considerably less effort on your part.

061

• Bolts on in seconds

• The 061 works on 2" hitch receivers;

the 062 works on 2½" hitch receivers

061 Quiet Hitch for 2" hitch receivers

062 Quiet Hitch for 2½" hitch receivers

Bracket safety cables/ safety cable extensions

6,000-pound rated

Available in multiple lengths, from eight inches to 22 inches (part numbers 650646-8 through 650646-22).

Sold one each; quick links sold separately.

Maintenance accessories

It’s bound to happen: a part gets lost or misplaced. Here’s a partial list of the parts and accessories we have available.

If it’s not listed here, call us at 800-669-

9690, tell us what you’re missing, and we’ll find what you want.

Pins and clips

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910006-00 * Pin for Tracker

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910007 2-pack 3" pin with lanyard and linch pin for 034 and 034-5 adaptors

910008-00 Large pin with cable and linch pin (bulk) • • • • • • • • k co n

910023

910024

910026

910027

910028

910029

910032

910034

2-pack storage hairpin

2-pack QD linch pins

2-pack safety pin with clasp

Hitch pin and clip for 2" receiver

• • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • •

2-pack clip only for receiver pin •

2-pack base pin with cable and linch pin • • • • • • • •

Coupler pin • •

Hitch pin and clip for 2½" receiver (tow bar requires 2½" adaptor)

Tow bar parts

910003-00 Button and glue kit

910003-10 Autowlok ™ bushing kit

910003-15 Shoulder bolt kit

• • • •

910003-32 Shoulder bolt and yoke bolt

910003-35 Handle kit

• •

• •

910003-50 Autowlok bushing kit •

910003-52 Shoulder bolt, bushings and end plug kit •

910003-65 Shoulder bolt, bushings and end plug kit • •

910003-80 Autowlok repair kit • •

910003-85 Shoulder bolt, bushings and end plug kit • •

910652 Handle springs and caps • •

* also fits 031 adaptor

8,000-pound rated

Available in multiple lengths, from eight inches to 22 inches (part numbers 650648-8 through 650648-22).

Sold one each; quick links sold separately.

Snap hooks and quick links

910031 Snap hook for safety cable

910022 2-pack quick links for safety cables

910022 910031

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Care and cleaning

Towing and Suspension Solutions

Voom RV

Top to bottom, front to rear, inside and out…Voom

RV is the solution to all your cleaning needs. Spray on…wipe off. It’s THAT simple!

The newest cleaning technology in Voom RV allows you to use only one cleaner for all of your RV’s cleaning and maintenance. From top to bottom, front to rear, inside and out, Voom RV is the only cleaner you will ever need.

Voom RV is an all-purpose concentrated cleaner that can be used full strength or diluted with water. Safe for all surfaces not harmed by water. And safe for the planet — Voom RV is biodegradable and contains no petroleum distillates.

Great for around the home, too!

Exterior uses: aluminum; awnings; black streaks; chrome; bug stains; painted surfaces; rubber; rubber roofs; screens; tar; wheels and more!

Interior uses: appliances; carpets; counter tops; fiberglass; grease; hard water stains; mold and mildew; pet stains; spot cleaning; tubs; toilets; upholstery.

9911 Voom RV 32-ounce spray

9910 Voom RV one gallon

9955 Voom RV 55-gallon drum

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 motorhome.

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 silicone spray

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A beautiful shine and great UV protection!

Voom RV Gold

Effortless showroom shine and UV protection in seconds — uniquely formulated Voom Gold produces a microfine UV- and chemical-resistant film, creating a deep, rich luster that will deepen with each application, protecting surfaces from further oxidation or deterioration.

Spray on, wipe off — it’s that simple!

Perfect for both smooth and textured surfaces, vinyl, rubber, plastic and fiberglass. Renews and protects all exterior surfaces from further oxidation and deterioration. Contains no acrylic polymers that yellow and crack.

Shine lasts for months and deepens with every application.

9941 Voom Gold 22-ounce spray

9940 Voom RV one gallon

Tow Bar Cleaner

A fast-acting, environmentally-friendly solution that sticks to your tow bar, making it a breeze to clean.

Removes dirt and grime build-up, penetrating into blind holes and between adjacent surfaces. Melts away road film, diesel exhaust, bugs, tar, grease and grime, dirt and debris.

Biodegradable, non-toxic, contains no phosphates or petroleum distillates. Designed for tow bars, but works wonders on any surface that’s hard to clean.

9932 Tow Bar Cleaner 22 oz. spray

ROADMASTER

suspension products

Towing and Suspension Solutions

“I had a set of anti-sway bars installed and the results were dramatic. The notorious

Texas high plain winds couldn’t unhook us from the highway and hard curves at 60 mph became routine.

I seemed to have glass walls between myself and passing trucks.

I was nothing less than thrilled with the sway bars at road speeds.”

— S. Thornton

Bellevue, Washington

We’re the suspension experts

V ery 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.

Unequal weight distribution, worn or inadequate components, excessive axle side play or a higher center of gravity can quickly overpower a stock suspension, even in everyday driving. Unfortunately, finding a solution can be as frustrating as dealing with the consequences.

Do you need a custom suspension component?

Every “yes” to the following questions is a “yes” for an antisway bar, a steering stabilizer and/or a trac bar…

• Does the vehicle “roll” when cornering?

• Does driving for an extended period of time leave you

physically exhausted?

• Is your rig all over the road — can’t keep it between

the lines?

• Would you lose control if one of the front tires blew

out?

• Does the steering wheel have a mind of its own?

• Do passing 18-wheelers and crosswinds rock your

vehicle back and forth?

• Is driving a ‘white knuckle’ experience?

The primary benefits of ROADMASTER suspension components are…

Anti-sway bars — virtually eliminate ‘body roll’ (the vehicle rolls from side to side, especially during cornering). Anti-sway bars stabilize the vehicle, which keeps it level through crosswinds, as well as dramatically improving overall handling.

Steering stabilizers — front tire blow out protection. Stabilizers also automatically compensate for oversteer caused by pot holes, rut tracks and other unfavorable road conditions.

Trac bars — drastically reduce ‘wander’ (the steering feels loose, making it difficult — and physically exhausting — to keep the vehicle in a straight line).

Each of these components will protect your vehicle (improved tire life, reduced suspension wear, reduced maintenance costs and improved vehicle performance) and protect

your family (better driving control, reduced driver fatigue, more control in evasive maneuvers, and improved driver confidence).

Every ROADMASTER suspension component…

• …is designed as a custom fit, for a specific chassis. ROAD-

MASTER engineering designs take into consideration chassis and axle manufacturers’ specifications (your warranty will not be affected).

Which component is right for you?

ROADMASTER designs, engineers and manufactures antisway bars, trac bars, and steering stabilizers for both original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Anti-sway bars, trac bars and steering stabilizers work in concert with the other components of your suspension system to add stability and control.

Each of these components has a specific role to play.

The graph on this page identifies the primary benefits of aftermarket suspension products. Each one has value — for a specific application. It’s important to understand and identify what you’re experiencing, so you can select the correct product solution.

There are several components that make up a good vehicle suspension system: shocks provide comfort; air bags support weight; antisway bars control left-to-right sway; trac bars reduce ‘wander;’ and steering stabilizers provide blow out protection. Use this chart to make an informed decision about what aftermarket suspension product(s) will enhance your vehicle’s stability, handling and maneuverability.

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Anti-sway bars

D oes your motorhome handle like the Queen

Mary? Does it pitch and roll with every gust of wind or passing semi, or list to port or starboard on the curves, or waddle over speed bumps, railroad tracks and driveways?

Well, it shouldn’t. As a matter of fact, motorhomes

(as well as SUVs, pickup trucks and vans) can be made to handle just like what they are — motor vehicles — with two aftermarket upgrades.

Upgrading your shock absorbers will control up and down motion. But the best shocks in the world won’t affect side to side motion (the “Queen Mary effect,” commonly called “body roll” or “sway”) by one iota.

The solution to sway is in the suspension.

Adding a set of custom anti-sway bars to your suspension system will have the same effect on sway as a good set of shocks has on up and down motion — there’s an immediate improvement in stability and tracking, especially on the curves.

For many motorhome owners, this is an empowering experience. What was beyond their control, just yesterday, is suddenly within it

— cornering with confidence,

RSS molybdenum alloy), which is considerably more durable than the standard spring steel (a 1020 grade) used in many stock sway bars.

A better pivot point — all anti-sway bars pivot and rotate, in response to pressure shifts on the chassis. The bushings (one at each connecting point) are the pivot points, and also the points most vulnerable to abrasion.

Stock bushing are made of rubber, which hardens over time, making it more susceptible to abrasion. Rubber is also subject to corrosion, and additional wear, from petroleum products such as gasoline or oil, and from ozone in the atmosphere.

• stock

Bigger is better — the RSS anti-sway bar (to the left) has a larger diameter, a better grade of steel and polyurethane bushings, making it much more resistant to sway than a stock anti-sway bar (right).

quicker maneuvering, and a remarkably level ride over uneven terrain — all without launching the dishes out of the cupboard. And even after eight or 10 hours at the wheel, they arrive fresh, instead of fatigued. Which means they can start enjoying the Grand Canyon, the

Grand Tetons, or the grandkids right away.

How could one component have such a dramatic effect?

Both stock and custom anti-sway bars are designed as a link between the suspension and the frame, and both use the weight of the axle as a brace against the chassis, so that pressure to one side of the motorhome

(by weight shift, crosswinds or passing trucks) is countered by the bar.

A custom anti-sway bar, however, is built to offer significantly more resistance to sway…

Bigger is better — custom anti-sway bars have a thicker diameter than stock bars. Often, a quarter to three-eighths of an inch more. Each incremental increase in diameter has an exponential effect on performance — on average, torsional roll stiffness is increased by 30 percent with every 1/8” increase in diameter.

In plain English, the bar offers 30% more resistance to sway.

A high-grade alloy — custom anti-sway bars are made of 4140 “chromoly” steel (a chrome and

The more a stock bushing wears, the more the sway bar ‘gives.’ Over time, the motorhome leans farther and farther out of line, in response to the same load weights. That’s what causes driver fatigue on big rigs — constantly correcting for excessive sway.

RSS bushings, on the othher hand, are made of polyurethane, which has many advantages over rubber — polyurethane is impervious to gas, oil and ozone corrosion, is more resistant to abrasion, and doesn’t buckle under heavier load weights.

RSS anti-sway bar benefits

• improved handling

• increased stability

• reduced body roll

• a safer and smoother ride

• combats crosswinds

• corner with confidence

• less driver fatigue

• improvement over factory standard equipment

Designed to fit specific…

Class A and C motorhomes • SUVs • Trucks

What do our customers say?

• Vans

“I noticed a difference as soon as I stepped into the motorhome — there was no rocking movement.

During a recent trip we encountered substantial crosswinds. With the RSS anti-sway bar, I estimate our motorhome’s sway was reduced by 90 percent.

We don’t feel anything now when a tractor trailer blows by us.

I’m 100 percent satisfied — everyone should experience the benefit of this product.”

— Johnny Singleton, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Sell sheet — anti-sway bars

What is ‘sway?’

When you turn (or when crosswinds or passing

18-wheelers rock the vehicle), the body of the vehicle rolls to one side. This side-to-side weight shift, which causes you to fight the steering wheel, is called

“sway” (or, “body roll”).

How does an anti-sway bar work?

Anti-sway bars appear to be quite simple (a typical bar resembles an elongated “U”), but the physics behind their function is anything but simple — the bar is a torsional spring, which rotates on leverage arms in response to pressure shifts at either end of the axle. In this manner, force is displaced from one side of the vehicle to the other.

In simple terms, an RSS anti-sway bar anchors the frame to the axle, so that the pressure shifts caused by crosswinds or cornering are virtually eliminated.

What are the benefits?

Safety — body roll forces more weight to the outside tires, reducing traction. An anti-sway bar distributes the weight evenly over all four wheels.

With more rubber on the road, the vehicle is more stable and responsive.

Sway can force the driver into a series of oversteer reactions, especially during cornering. Compensating for sway at the steering wheel is dangerous at any speed.

Comfort — constantly having to correct for sway is not only dangerous, it’s also exhausting. (See ‘Why

Fight It?’ on the other side.)

RSS anti-sway bars virtually eliminate sway caused by crosswinds and weight shift. So even after hours at the wheel, the driver arrives fresh, instead of fatigued.

How do I know if I need one?

Every “yes” to the following questions is a “yes” for an RSS anti-sway bar:

• Does the vehicle “roll” when cornering?

• Do crosswinds or passing 18-wheelers rock the vehicle back and forth?

• Does driving for an extended period of time leave you fatigued?

• Is driving a “white knuckle” experience?

How does it install?

The bar is bolted on (usually, eight bolts) to the frame and the axle. On average, 60% require no drilling — the attachment bolts use existing hole patterns.

Is there one for my vehicle?

RSS anti-sway bar kits are available for motorhomes, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Each one is customdesigned specifically for your vehicle’s chassis.

What if I have stock bars?

Compared to stock bars, RSS anti-sway bars offer significantly more resistance to sway…

• RSS anti-sway bars have a thicker diameter than stock bars. Often, a quarter to three-eights of an inch more. Every 1/8" increase in diameter results in a 30 percent increase in sway resistance.

• RSS anti-sway bars are made from 4140 “chromoly” spring steel (a chrome and molybdenum alloy), which is considerably stronger and more durable than the standard carbon steel (a 1020 grade) used in many stock anti-sway bars.

• Stock anti-sway bar bushings (the pivot points) are made of rubber, which hardens over time, making it more susceptible to abrasion. Rubber is also subject to corrosion, and additional wear, from petroleum products like gasoline or oil, and from ozone in the atmosphere.

The more a stock bushing wears, the more the sway bar ‘gives.’ Over time, the vehicle leans farther and farther out of line, in response to the same load weights.

RSS bushings are made of polyurethane, which is impervious to gas, oil and ozone corrosion, is more resistant to abrasion, and doesn’t buckle under heavier load weights.

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Reflex

steering stabilizers

The ‘return-to-center’ concept and how it works…

Take the spring from a ballpoint pen. Hold each end with a thumb and index finger and squeeze it toward the middle. Feel the pressure pushing your fingers apart?

Now, gently extend the spring. Feel the pressure of the spring pulling your fingers back to the neutral position?

That’s what physicists call ‘memory,’ or the ability of a material to return to its original state.

Reflex Steering Stabilizers have a tempered steel spring secured at both ends to a specially designed and valved steering damper.

One end of the stabilizer is attached to the tie rod, and the other end is securely fastened to the chassis undercarriage.

When the steering stabilizer is compressed, the spring pushes back to the neutral position.

When extended, the spring pulls back to the neutral position.

Benefits Reflex provides…

Front tire blow out — when you blow out a front tire, your vehicle will make an abrupt turn wheel centered — not you.

Rut tracking — ruts cause you to oversteer. With the Reflex Steering Stabilizer on board, your reactions become easier, eliminating overcompensation when steering out of a rut.

Road edging — when your tire drops off the edge

This is not the time to buy a

Reflex Steering Stabilizer.

Your best insurance against the catastrophic consequences of a front tire blow out is a Reflex

Steering Stabilizer.

toward that tire, causing you to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road. The stabilizer reacts instantaneously to bring the vehicle back to center.

Crosswinds and passing traffic — works to keep your steering centered, and prevents oversteering to help control your vehicle more effectively.

Road fatigue — helps you stop fighting the steering wheel for control. The stabilizer keeps the steering of the pavement, it can startle even the most careful driver. The

Reflex Steering Stabilizer keeps you going straight — helping you control the RV until you’re back on the road.

Pot holes and debris — with the Reflex Steering Stabilizer in place, the motorhome will stay straight and go in the direction you want, even when you bounce through a pot hole or other dangerous road condition.

What do our customers say?

“After installing the (Reflex) stabilizer bars, the truck handles like a Ferrari! Unbelievable how this has changed the unfavorable handling characteristics into a finely-tuned, very user-friendly vehicle with exceptional road manners.

After the installation, I test-drove doing hard swerves… like being on rails! I highly recommend adding these to your chassis.”

— Carl Sommer, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Times

Jury awards Pasco family

$

5.6 million in Goodyear tire crash

By Molly Moorhead, St. Petersburg Times staff writer

Published Tuesday, June 29, 2010

NEW PORT RICHEY — John Schalmo was driving with his family to his son’s graduation from boot camp in August 2004 when he felt a vibration, then a tire blow underneath his RV.

The motorhome slid down an embankment, across an interstate on-ramp and into some trees.

Schalmo suffered multiple broken bones. His mother-inlaw’s face was shattered. His father-in-law lost both his legs.

The family sued Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., alleging its

G159 tire was defective — prone to overheat and separate at high rates of speed — and that Goodyear knew it.

Their case, filed in 2006, went to trial this month in New

Port Richey. After two weeks of testimony, a jury on Friday returned a $5.6 million award for Schalmo and his family.

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The Interstate 10 crash near Chipley in the Panhandle destroyed John

Schalmo’s motorhome and injured family members in 2004. He sued Goodyear

Tire Co. “It was simply to make Goodyear admit that they’ve got a tire out there that’s a problem,” he says.

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Jury awards $5.6 million

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“We’re trying to stop something like this crazy mess that we went through from happening to somebody else,” Schalmo,

57, said Monday.

Goodyear spokesman Rob Whitehouse said the company plans to appeal the verdict.

“This was an unfortunate accident and our thoughts and prayers are with those injured,” Whitehouse said in a statement.

“However, Mr. Schalmo ignored a number of safety issues with his vehicle that led to the accident, including: failing to hook-up the supplemental brakes on the vehicle he was towing, ignoring a vibration in his steering wheel for more than five minutes and getting out of the driver’s seat while the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds.

“Also, Goodyear tire experts determined the vehicle’s front tire had been punctured in two locations.”

The crash occurred on Interstate 10, near Chipley, in the

Panhandle. Schalmo, his wife, Kelly, daughter Chelsea Decker and Kelly’s parents, Bill and Ruth McClintock, were bound for

Houston for son Jim Decker’s graduation in the Air Force.

Davis TruTrac

bars

Instead, they spent weeks in a hospital in Dothan, Ala.

Hugh Smith, one of Schalmo’s attorneys, said he showed jurors internal Goodyear documents, including speed- and heat-testing results that demonstrated that the tire was improperly approved by Goodyear for continuous 75-mph highway use on Class A motorhomes.

Smith said Goodyear is fighting to keep those documents confidential, and Circuit Judge Stanley Mills gave the company

45 days to make its case for sealing them.

John and Kelly, 49, are back home in New Port Richey, where they own a site contracting business. Ruth McClintock lives with them. Her husband, who lived for a time with two prosthetic legs, died two years ago at age 81.

“His heart just finally gave up,” Schalmo said.

Smith said this case was the first involving this style of

Goodyear tire to reach a verdict. Others have been filed but they settled out of court, Smith said.

Schalmo wanted a trial.

“It was simply to make Goodyear admit that they’ve got a tire out there that’s a problem,” he said. n

If your customer’s motorhome has one of these chassis…

• Ford F53 (V8: ’88-’98 or V10: ’98-’05)

• Workhorse (W16 through W24, ’00-’09)

• Freightliner front engine diesel (FRED) — ’07-’09

• Kodiak 45/5500 (’03-’09)

…he needs a Davis TruTrac™ bar!

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D oes your motorhome vibrate from side to side?

Are “wandering,” “rut tracking” and “lazy steering” a problem? Tired and fatigued trying to keep in line going down the road?

Davis TruTrac bars link the chassis to the front axle, eliminating excessive axle side play, without affecting normal up-and-down suspension travel. The result is precise, predictable handling. The benefits are an immediate improvement in both vehicle performance and safety, as well as increased driver comfort — more positive control means less driver fatigue.

Each TruTrac bar comes complete with all mounting hardware, and installs using pre-drilled factory holes — no drilling or welding required. They will not interfere with any factory original equipment, or affect any factory warranty.

Davis TruTrac bars are available for Ford F53 (V8 and V10), and all Workhorse motorhome chassis (W16,

W18, W20, W22 and W24), Freightliner front engine diesel chassis (FRED), as well as Kodiak 45/5500 chassis. Davis TruTrac bars are zinc-plated and come with polyurethane bushings for maximum stability and longevity.

What do our customers say?

“My F53 chassis would vibrate so bad that it shook the whole motorhome. The only way to stop the vibration was to slow down to 20 mph — which almost got me rear-ended twice. Finally my wife told me, ‘I’m not riding in that motorhome any more.’

A mechanic told me about Davis TruTrac bars. I had one installed and the vibrations stopped immediately. I drove that motorhome for another 150,000 miles (with my wife back on board) and it was solid as a rock.

Buying that Davis TruTrac bar was the best move I ever made.”

— John Kielty, Reno, Nevada

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2 QD padlocks and 1 receiver hitch lock .................................. 304 ............................4

1 receiver hitch lock ................................................................315 ............................4

Wiring

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7- to 6-wire Flexo-Coil kit ....................................................... 146-7 .........................4

4-wire Flexo-Coil kit ................................................................164 ............................4

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XL receiver inserts, black, set of 2 ............................................ 200-5 .........................4

EZ receiver inserts, black, set of 2 ............................................ 210 ............................4

LubeMaster silicone spray ........................................................747 ...........................12

Cables and Quick Links

Quick Link 2-pack ...................................................................910022 ......................2

Pins and Clips

Linch pin, 2-pack .....................................................................910024 ......................4

Safety pin, 2-pack ...................................................................910026 ......................4

Receiver pin and clip, single pack ............................................ 910027 ......................4

Base pin with cable and linch pin, 2-pack ................................ 910029 ......................4

Coupler pin, single ..................................................................910032 ......................4

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BlackHawk and Falcon All-Terrain cover ................................... 055-2 .........................4

Sterling All-Terrain cover ..........................................................057-2 .........................4

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64” cable, 6,000-pound capacity, with 2 hooks ........................ 646 ............................4

Padlocks

2 QD padlocks and 1 receiver hitch lock .................................. 304 ............................4

1 receiver hitch lock ................................................................315 ............................4

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7- to 6-wire Flexo-Coil kit ....................................................... 146-7 .........................4

Universal Wiring Kit .................................................................154 ............................4

Brite-Lite 3- to-2 converter ...................................................... 732 ............................4

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Power cord, 6-wire straight ...................................................... 98146 ........................4

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Hy-Power diodes, 2-pack ...........................................................................792 ..........3

Hy-Power diodes, 4-pack ...........................................................................794 ..........3

Universal Wiring Kit ...................................................................................154 ..........2

Taillight Wiring Kit .....................................................................................155 ..........2

6-wire straight power cord ........................................................................98146 ......2

4-wire Flexo-Coil power cord ....................................................................164 ..........2

4-wire straight power cord ........................................................................98164 ......2

7-to-4 wire Flexo-Coil power cord .............................................................164-7 .......2

Quick-disconnect covers, one pair .............................................................202 ..........2

StowMaster tow bar ..................................................................................501 ..........2

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Sterling All-Terrain tow bar with 4-wire power cord ....................................575 ..........2

Tracker tow bar .........................................................................................020 ..........2

Falcon 2 tow bar cover ..............................................................................055 ..........2

Sterling All-Terrain tow bar cover ...............................................................057-2 .......2

Falcon, BlackHawk, BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain tow bar cover .........................055-2 .......2

Quick links, 2-pack ...................................................................................910022 ....6

Receiver pin and clip (1 each) ....................................................................910027 ....6

Quick-disconnect linch pins, 2-pack ...........................................................910024 ....6

Safety pin with clasp, 2-pack .....................................................................910026 ....6

Base pin with cable and linch pin, 2-pack ..................................................910029 ....2

EZ Twistlock receiver inserts for 1½" inner diameter tubes, 1 pair ...............210 ..........2

XL receiver inserts for 1½" inner diameter tubes, black, 1 pair ....................200-5 .......2

Quiet Hitch for Class 3 receivers ................................................................049 ..........2

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Falcon All-Terrain tow bar ..........................................................................522 ..........2

Quick-disconnect padlocks, keyed alike, 2-pack .........................................302 ..........2

Quick-disconnect padlocks (2) and coupler padlock (1), keyed alike ...........303 ..........2

Quick-disconnect padlocks (2) and receiver hitch lock (1) ...........................304 ..........2

LubeMaster silicone spray ..........................................................................747 ..........2

64" safety cables, 6,000 pound capacity, double hook straight, pair ...........646 ..........2

68" safety cables, 6,000 pound capacity, single hook coiled, pair ...............643 ..........2

68" EZ Hook safety cables with anchor plates, 6,000 pound capacity, pair ..655 ..........1

64" safety cables, 8,000 pound capacity, single hook straight, pair .............649 ..........2

64" safety cables, 8,000 pound capacity, double hook straight, pair ...........648 ..........1

Hi-Low receiver drop, 4" ............................................................................070 ..........2

Roller hitch, 4" drop ...................................................................................051-4 .......1

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ROADMASTER catalog .............................................................853079-08 ................50

RSS suspension products brochure ........................................... 854083-03 ................25

Voom brochure .......................................................................852328-03 ................25

2001 and RM3477 tow dolly flyer ............................................ 854407-00 ................25

Even Brake brochure ...............................................................853708-03 ................25

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Technical

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Contents

pages

Vehicle-specific applications for braking systems ................71

Tow bar brackets —

supplemental instructions ........................................ 72-75

Safety cables — connection instructions and diagrams

6,000-pound capacity safety cables ......................... 76-79

8,000-pound capacity safety cables ......................... 80-81

BrakeMaster top 10 installer tips ........................................82

Even Brake diagnostic flow charts ......................................83

Wiring diagrams

‘Combined’ towed vehicle to ‘combined’ motorhome .....84

‘Combined’ towed vehicle to ‘separate’ motorhome .......85

‘Separate’ towed vehicle to ‘combined’ motorhome .......86

‘Separate’ towed vehicle to ‘separate’ motorhome .............87

Standard wiring codes for ROADMASTER products ....... 88-90

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Specifications subject to change without notice

ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, Washington 98682 800-669-9690 www.roadmasterinc.com

WARNING

Attach all components as described in these instructions. If any part of the bracket, tow bar or safety cables are attached incorrectly, the towing system may fail and the towed vehicle may separate from the motorhome.

Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

XL

bracket attachments

To attach the removable arms (Figure 1) to the bracket

— the arms are not interchangeable; refer to the exploded view in the bracket installation instructions to identify the driver’s side and passenger’s side arms. Slide each arm into the appropriate receiver brace (Figure 1).

A lock tab on the side of each removable arm will

Figure 1

EZ Twistlock

bracket attachments

There are three basic EZ Twistlock styles (Figure 2):

The quick link is attached at the front of the receiver brace;

The quick link is attached on the bracket cross brace; or

The quick link is locked on the receiver brace.

(Within each style, the location of the quick link attachments for any specific bracket can vary.)

For the first two styles, attach the removable arms to continued on next page

Figure 2 stop it at the point where the pre-drilled holes in the arm align to the pre-drilled holes in the brace. (For anti-theft protection, a padlock with a 3/8" or narrower diameter shank can be attached through the lock tab and removable arm.)

Insert the receiver pin (Figure 1) through both sides of the brace and the arm; secure it in place with one of the spring pins (Figure 1). Note: in some vehicles where clearance at the fascia or the grille is tight, the receiver and spring pins can be inserted from only one side of the bracket.

Refer to the owner’s manual and/or the installation instructions to attach the quick-disconnects (‘QDs,’

Figure 1) to the removable arms, and to attach the tow bar to the QDs. (Owner’s manuals and installation instructions are available at www.roadmasterinc.com.

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XL bracket attachments

continued from preceding page

Or, call ROADMASTER customer service at 800-669-9690 to request a copy.)

The short (or, ‘bracket’) safety cables that are included in the XL bracket kit must be connected between the receiver braces and the QDs, as shown in Figure 1.

Pre-drilled holes are provided near the front of the receiver braces and the bottom of the QDs for this purpose.

(The attachment point at the receiver brace may be on the bracket cross brace, or to one side of the brace, or directly below it, as shown in Figure 1.)

Attach the short safety cables at both points with the

quick links (Figure 1). Use the quick links at the bottom of the QDs as attachment points for the long safety cables

(Figure 1).

Refer to “Attaching the safety cables” for additional information.

MX

bracket attachments

To attach the removable arms (Figure 4) to the bracket

— the arms are not interchangeable; refer to the exploded view in the bracket installation instructions to identify the driver’s side and passenger’s side arms. Slide each arm into the appropriate receiver brace (Figure 4).

A lock tab on the side of each removable arm will stop it at the point where the pre-drilled holes in the arm align to the pre-drilled holes in the brace. (For anti-theft protection, a padlock with a 3/8" or narrower diameter shank can be attached through the lock tab and removable arm.)

Insert the receiver pin (Figure 4) through both sides of the brace and the arm; secure it in place with one of the spring pins. Note: in some vehicles where clearance at the fascia or the grille is tight, the receiver and spring pins can be inserted from only one side of the bracket.

Refer to the owner’s manual and/or the installation instructions to attach the tow bar to the bracket. (Owner’s manuals and installation instructions are available at www.roadmasterinc.com. Or, call ROADMASTER customer service at 800-669-9690 to request a copy.)

Attach the long safety cables to the bracket with the

quick links (Figure 4). Pre-drilled holes are provided on the receiver braces for this purpose.

Refer to “Attaching the safety cables” for additional information.

EZ Twistlock bracket attachments

continued from preceding page the bracket first. For the third style, attach the quick links first.

Refer to Figure 2 to identify the attachment point for the quick links and quick-disconnects (‘QDs'). (Figure 3 shows the quick links attached to the front of the receiver brace.)

To attach the removable arms (Figure 3) to the bracket

— the arms are not interchangeable; refer to the exploded view in the bracket installation instructions to identify the driver’s side and passenger’s side arms. The exploded view shows the removable arms in a horizontal position; orient them to a vertical position, then slide the arms into the appropriate receiver brace (Figure 3). Twist the arms

90 degrees to lock them in place.

Depending on the specific model, the removable arm may be locked to the receiver brace with: a ‘D' clip; a spring-loaded pin; a quick link (see Figure 2); or an internal cam lock. Refer to the exploded view in the installation instructions.

Refer to the owner’s manual and/or the installation instructions to attach the QDs to the removable arms, and to attach the tow bar to the QDs. (Owner’s manuals and installation instructions are available at www.roadmasterinc.com. Or, call ROADMASTER customer service at 800-669-9690 to request a copy.)

The short (or, ‘bracket’) safety cables that are included in the EZ Twistlock bracket kit must be connected between the receiver braces and the QDs, as shown in

Figure 3. Pre-drilled holes are provided at both attachment points for this purpose. Attach the short safety cables at both points with the quick links (Figure 3). Use the quick links at the bottom of the QDs as attachment points for the long safety cables (Figure 3).

Refer to “Attaching the safety cables” for additional information.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Standard and MS

bracket attachments

The front extensions for both standard and MS style brackets are permanently bolted to the bracket. Standard brackets accept quick-disconnects (QDs); MS brackets do not.

For MS brackets — with the exception of the removable arm, receiver brace and lock tab, use the MX bracket attachment instructions for MS brackets.

For standard brackets — to attach the QDs to the front continued on next page

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Attaching the safety cables

S ome ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets with removable arms, such as the ones shown in Figures 1, 3 and 6, use both a long safety cable and a short (or, ‘bracket’) safety cable on each side. Each long safety cable runs from the motorhome to a quick link attaching it to one of the quick-disconnects. This quick link is also an attachment point for one of the short safety cables; another quick link attaches the short safety cable to the receiver brace on the mounting bracket.

Unscrew the nuts on each quick link to connect the safety cable loops. Finger-tighten the nuts firmly, until the loop is completely closed, to secure the attachment.

Do not substitute carabiners or other devices for the quick links — the quick links are designed to hold the weight of a towed vehicle; carabiners or other devices are not.

Only ROADMASTER tow bar brackets with removable arms have this three-point attachment system (with the exception of MX brackets). Other brackets, such as

ROADMASTER standard and MS brackets, and those of other manufacturers, are bolted directly to the frame of the towed vehicle and do not require short safety cables.

Figure 1 shows the short safety cable attachment for a typical XL single-hook safety cable system; Figure 3 shows an EZ Twistlock safety cable system. (For doublehook safety cables, use the quick links at the bottom of the QDs as attachment points for the hooks.)

If the towed vehicle is equipped with Standard, MX

or MS brackets — the short (‘bracket') safety cables are not used with these brackets (except, if necessary, to extend the length of the long cables). For MX and MS

Standard and MS bracket attachments

continued from preceding page extensions, and to attach the tow bar to the QDs, refer to the owner’s manual and/or the installation instructions.

(Owner’s manuals and installation instructions are available at www.roadmasterinc.com. Or, call ROADMASTER customer service at 800-669-9690 to request a copy.)

Attach the long safety cables (Figure 5) to the QDs with the quick links (Figure 5). Pre-drilled holes are provided at the bottom of the QDs for this purpose.

Refer to “Attaching the safety cables” for additional information.

Figure 5

To connect EZ Hook

safety cables…

At the tow bar, connect each long safety cable to a

cable anchor bracket by inserting the ball through the top of the slot and dragging it down. Attach the quick

link for the short safety cable through the pre-drilled hole in the anchor bracket.

Note: EZ Hook safety cables cannot be used with

ROADMASTER MX or MS tow bar brackets.

Figure 6 brackets, the connection point at the towed vehicle varies; it may be located on the receiver brace (as shown in

Figure 4) or on another part of the tow bar bracket which is not removable.

WARNING

The safety cables must be carefully routed so that they cannot become pinched, frayed, scraped or otherwise damaged, and so they will not drag when going over dips or low spots. Do not use the cables if they show any signs of wear or damage — immediately discontinue towing and replace the cables.

Failure to replace worn or damaged safety cables will result in cable failure, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

If the quick links are not completely tightened, with the loop closed, the safety cables may detach. In the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

If your towing system requires two sets of safety cables, always use both the long and the short safety cables. Connect them as shown in Figures 1, 3 and 6.

Otherwise, in the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

The weight of the towed vehicle, including all its contents, cannot exceed the weight capacity of the safety cables, or the safety cables will fail, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

‘Fishwiring' a bolt

F ishwiring is a technique used to install many automotive after- market accessories. If the available space is too small to po- sition an attachment bolt by hand, a length of wire is threaded onto the bolt, and the bolt is maneuvered into position using the wire, which is then removed.

Two bolts are used. Both bolts must have the same thread pitch, but different diameters — the wire is first wound around the thread of a bolt which is 1/16" smaller in diameter than the bolt to be positioned (refer to the Sizing Chart below). Then, the wire is threaded off the smaller bolt, and onto the larger bolt.

1. First, position a sufficient length of 0.025" to 0.035" wire (welding wire was used in this example) along the base of the smaller bolt (inset,

Figure A).

2. Wrap the wire along the thread grooves of the bolt, as shown in

Figure A, for at least five complete revolutions.

3. Hold the wire in one hand and turn the bolt with the other, until the wire is free (Figure B).

4. Trim the wire with a pair of side cutters (Figure C).

5. Thread the larger bolt onto the wire (Figure D). Then, center the wire to the bolt — with a pair of pliers, twist the wire at the end of the bolt so that it extends away from the bolt in a straight line (Figure D).

6. Maneuver the free end of the wire through the closest available space, and through the attachment point. In this example — Figure E — a carriage bolt and backing plate, which will be used to attach a tow bar mounting bracket, is fishwired through an existing opening in the frame rail, and into position.

7. Once the attachment bolt is in position, pull on the wire to remove the wire from the bolt (inset, Figure E).

Figure E

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Sizing Chart

size of bolt

to be fishwired size of bolt used to make the fishwire

¾" ............................................................................... 9/16"

9/16" ............................................................................... ½"

½" ............................................................................... 7/16"

7/16" .............................................................................. 3/8"

3/8" .............................................................................. 5/16"

5/16" ............................................................................... ¼"

¼" ................................................................................. 10

Figure D

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Using your safety cables

S afety cables are an integral part of your towing system. They are a secondary safety device, required by law in many states.

These instructions will acquaint you with their proper use.

If you will use these safety cables with a ROADMASTER tow bar and tow bar brackets, these instructions and the accompanying diagrams apply in their entirety. If you will use them with another manufacturer’s tow bar and/or tow bar brackets, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, in addition to these, for specific connection instructions.

To ensure your safety and that of your passengers, as well as the safety of others on the road, follow these safe towing practices at all times:

Always use safety cables when towing. The safety cables must connect the motorhome to the towed vehicle, frame to frame.

The weight of the towed vehicle, including all its contents, can- not exceed the weight capacity of the safety cables, or the safety

cables will fail. (Similarly, the weight of the towed vehicle cannot exceed the weight capacity of the tow bar, or any other component of your towing system.)

Pull the safety cables so that all the slack is at the motorhome. Be certain there is enough slack in the cables at the motorhome to

allow for sharp turns — if there is not enough slack, the towing system will be severely damaged when the motorhome turns.

The safety cables must be the correct length…

Make certain the cables are not too short — if you use a receiver hitch extension or other equipment that extends the distance between the towed vehicle and the motorhome, the standard cables may be too short. If the cables are too short, the towing system will be severely damaged when the motorhome turns a sharp corner.

(Twelve-inch safety cable extensions, part number 910648-12, are available from ROADMASTER.)

Make certain the cables are not too long — the cables should not hang down to the extent they may catch on obstructions, or drag on the ground. This much slack could cause damage to the towing system, the towed vehicle, or the motorhome.

If the cables are too long, wrap the excess cable around the tow bar to take up the slack. The last pass must be to the inside, to allow the towed vehicle to track in line behind the motorhome (Refer to the accompanying diagrams.). Be certain there is enough slack in the

cables at the motorhome to allow for sharp turns.

Always cross the cables under the hitch receiver, as shown in the diagrams on pages two, three and four. In the unlikely event the tow bar separates from the motorhome, crossing the cables will help prevent the tow bar from dragging on the ground, which can cause the tow bar to “pole vault” the towed vehicle.

Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting kits with removable arms use two safety cables on each side. If two sets of safety cables are required, both must be used. This is required by law. Refer to the following instructions and diagrams for additional information.

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

Connection instructions

S ome ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets with remov- able arms, such as the ones shown on the following pages, use both a long safety cable and a short safety cable on each side.

Each long safety cable runs from the motorhome to a quick link attaching it to one of the quick-disconnects. This quick link is also an attachment point for one of the short safety cables; another quick link attaches the short safety cable to the mounting bracket.

Unscrew the nuts on each quick link to connect the safety cable loops. Finger-tighten the nuts firmly, until the loop is completely closed, to secure the attachment.

Do not substitute carabiners or other devices for the quick links — the quick links are designed to hold the weight of a towed vehicle; carabiners or other devices are not.

Only ROADMASTER tow bar brackets with removable arms have this three-point attachment system (with the exception of MX brackets). Other brackets, such as ROADMASTER standard and MS brackets, and those of other manufacturers, are bolted directly to the frame of the towed vehicle and do not require short safety cables.

Figure 1 shows the short safety cable attachment for a typical singlehook safety cable system; double-hook attachment is shown in the diagrams for each applicable ROADMASTER tow bar.

Figure 1 age — immediately discontinue towing and replace the cables.

Failure to replace worn or damaged safety cables will result in cable failure, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

If the quick links are not completely tightened, with the loop closed, the safety cables may detach. In the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

The safety cables must be carefully routed so that they cannot become pinched, frayed, scraped or otherwise damaged, and so they will not drag when going over dips or low spots.

Do not use the cables if they show any signs of wear or dam-

WARNING

If your towing system requires two sets of safety cables, always use both the long and the short safety cables. Connect them as shown in Figure 1, and on the following pages. Otherwise, in the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

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1

Tracker

(For ease of illustration we have shown straight safety cables; Flexo-Coil cables are attached in the same manner.)

Figure 2

2

See page one for detailed connection information.

StowMaster

(For ease of illustration we have shown straight safety cables; Flexo-Coil cables are attached in the same manner.)

Figure 3

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Falcon

and Falcon 2

(For ease of illustration we have shown straight safety cables; Flexo-Coil cables are attached in the same manner.)

Figure 4

The

BlackHawk

™ has channel guides identical to those shown below for

All Terrain tow bars — only straight, singlehook safety cables can be used with the channel guides.

All Terrain

tow bars

— BlackHawk, BlackHawk 2

and Falcon

(Only straight, single-hook safety cables can be used with the All Terrain channel guides.)

For all tow bars —

To connect EZ Hook ™ safety cables

At the tow bar, connect each long safety cable to a

cable anchor bracket by inserting the ball through the top of the slot and dragging it down. Attach the

quick link for the short safety cable through the pre-drilled hole in the anchor bracket.

Note: EZ Hook safety cables cannot be used with

ROADMASTER MX or MS tow bar brackets.

Figure 5

The

StowMaster All Terrain

has cable guides and release latches like those shown below, with a coupler mounting system identical to the illustration for the StowMaster on page 2.

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To attach the

EZ Hook

safety cables

At the tow bar, connect each long safety cable to a cable

anchor bracket by inserting the ball through the top of the slot and dragging it down. Attach the quick link for the short

safety cable through the pre-drilled hole in the anchor bracket.

Note: EZ Hook safety cables cannot be used with

ROADMASTER MX or MS tow bar brackets.

Sterling

and Sterling All Terrain

(Only straight, single-hook safety cables can be used with the tow bar channel guides.)

See page one for detailed connection information.

Figure 6

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Limited Warranty

1. WARRANTY

1a. WARRANTY OF CONFORMITY AT TIME OF SALE

ROADMASTER, Inc. warrants that at the time of sale of this product it will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to ROADMASTER’S specifications for the product.

1b. CONDITIONAL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

In addition to the preceding time-of-sale warranty, if the product registration card is completely and accurately filled out and mailed to ROADMASTER within thirty (30) days of purchase,

ROADMASTER will provide an additional warranty that for a period of one year after sale the product will remain in good working order, PROVIDED THAT the product is installed and maintained in accordance with ROADMASTER’S instructions and is not subjected to: (a) alteration or unauthorized repairs or repairs by anyone other than ROADMASTER or a ROADMASTERauthorized service center, (b) misuse, abuse, commercial use, or improper maintenance, (c)

Acts of God (including without limitation hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or other severe weather or natural phenomena), (d) failures due to products not supplied by ROADMASTER, or (e) other treatments, uses, or installations for which the product was not intended. This warranty extends only to the first retail purchaser-consumer of the product and is not transferable.

2. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES

The preceding warranties are the exclusive and sole express warranties given by ROAD-

MASTER. They supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. No agent, representative, dealer or employee has the authority to alter or increase the obligations or limitations of this warranty. Any implied warranties, including the WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY and any WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to thirty days or the term of the applicable express warranty provided above, whichever is longer.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

3. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY NONCONFORMITIES

If during the applicable Warranty Period, the product does not conform to the preceding

Warranties, notify ROADMASTER as provided below, and within a reasonable time ROAD-

MASTER will provide, at its option, one of the following: (1) replacement components for any nonconforming or defective product or components or (2) the percentage of the purchase price for the nonconforming product equal to the percentage of the Warranty Period remaining when

ROADMASTER is notified of the nonconformity. ROADMASTER will, at its option, (a) use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repairs and making replacement products, (b) use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If ROADMAS-

TER repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original

Warranty Period or 60 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of ROADMASTER. ROADMASTER will not provide, and will not be liable for, labor, costs of removal or reinstallation of components, disposal, shipping, freight, taxes, or other incidental charges.

THESE REMEDIES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDIES FOR ANY BREACH

OF WARRANTY.

For any breach of warranty, the Owner must telephone ROADMASTER at 1-800-669-9690 within thirty (30) days after discovering the nonconformity. Do not return any product without first calling ROADMASTER and getting a return authorization number. Returned products must include the return authorization number and a copy of the original invoice, bill or other proof of the date of purchase. ROADMASTER will authorize (a) shipment of the product to ROADMASTER or (b) repair or replacement at the nearest warranty service center—in both cases with shipping at your expense. Do not purchase replacement parts or pay for repair labor—you will not be reimbursed. Compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is a condition to coverage under the Warranty: if these requirements are not complied with, ROADMASTER will have no obligation to provide any remedy for any breach of warranty.

4. DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

IN NO EVENT SHALL ROADMASTER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, IN-

DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY

OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS

IN THE PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

5. APPLICABLE LAW

This Warranty will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without reference to its choice of law rules. The U.N.

Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Warranty.

6. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this warranty is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder shall have full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to effectuate the purpose of the agreement.

7. ADDRESS FOR NOTICES TO ROADMASTER

ROADMASTER, Inc., 6110 N.E. 127th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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S afety cables are an integral part of your towing system. They are a secondary safety device, required by law in many states.

These instructions will acquaint you with their proper use.

If you will use these safety cables with a ROADMASTER tow bar and tow bar brackets, these instructions and the accompanying diagrams apply in their entirety. If you will use them with another manufacturer’s tow bar and/or tow bar brackets, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, in addition to these, for specific connection instructions.

To ensure your safety and that of your passengers, as well as the safety of others on the road, follow these safe towing practices at all times:

Always use safety cables when towing. The safety cables must connect the motorhome to the towed vehicle, frame to frame.

The weight of the towed vehicle, including all its contents, can- not exceed the weight capacity of the safety cables, or the safety

cables will fail. (Similarly, the weight of the towed vehicle cannot exceed the weight capacity of the tow bar, or any other component of your towing system.)

Pull the safety cables so that all the slack is at the motorhome. Be certain there is enough slack in the cables at the motorhome to

allow for sharp turns — if there is not enough slack, the towing system will be severely damaged when the motorhome turns.

The safety cables must be the correct length…

Make certain the cables are not too short — if you use a receiver hitch extension or other equipment that extends the distance between the towed vehicle and the motorhome, the standard cables may be too short. If the cables are too short, the towing system will be severely damaged when the motorhome turns a sharp corner.

(Twelve-inch safety cable extensions, part number 910648-12, are available from ROADMASTER.)

Make certain the cables are not too long — the cables should not hang down to the extent they may catch on obstructions, or drag on the ground. This much slack could cause damage to the towing system, the towed vehicle, or the motorhome.

If the cables are too long, wrap the excess cable around the tow bar to take up the slack. The last pass must be to the inside, to allow the towed vehicle to track in line behind the motorhome (Refer to the accompanying diagrams.). Be certain there is enough slack in the

cables at the motorhome to allow for sharp turns.

Always cross the cables under the hitch receiver, as shown in the diagrams on pages two, three and four. In the unlikely event the tow bar separates from the motorhome, crossing the cables will help prevent the tow bar from dragging on the ground, which can cause the tow bar to “pole vault” the towed vehicle.

Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting kits with removable arms use two safety cables on each side. If two sets of safety cables are required, both must be used. This is required by law. Refer to the following instructions and diagrams for additional information.

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

Connection instructions

S ome ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets with remov- able arms, such as the ones shown on the following pages, use both a long safety cable and a short safety cable on each side.

Each long safety cable runs from the motorhome to a quick link attaching it to one of the quick-disconnects. This quick link is also an attachment point for one of the short safety cables; another quick link attaches the short safety cable to the mounting bracket.

Unscrew the nuts on each quick link to connect the safety cable loops. Finger-tighten the nuts firmly, until the loop is completely closed, to secure the attachment.

Do not substitute carabiners or other devices for the quick links — the quick links are designed to hold the weight of a towed vehicle; carabiners or other devices are not.

Only ROADMASTER tow bar brackets with removable arms have this three-point attachment system (with the exception of MX brackets). Other brackets, such as ROADMASTER standard and MS brackets, and those of other manufacturers, are bolted directly to the frame of the towed vehicle and do not require short safety cables.

Figure 1 shows the short safety cable attachment for a typical singlehook safety cable system; double-hook attachment is shown in the diagrams for each applicable ROADMASTER tow bar.

Figure 1 age — immediately discontinue towing and replace the cables.

Failure to replace worn or damaged safety cables will result in cable failure, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

If the quick links are not completely tightened, with the loop closed, the safety cables may detach. In the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

The safety cables must be carefully routed so that they cannot become pinched, frayed, scraped or otherwise damaged, and so they will not drag when going over dips or low spots.

Do not use the cables if they show any signs of wear or dam-

WARNING

If your towing system requires two sets of safety cables, always use both the long and the short safety cables. Connect them as shown in Figure 1, and on the following pages. Otherwise, in the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

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BlackHawk

, BlackHawk All Terrain

, and BlackHawk 2

All Terrain

(Only straight, single-hook safety cables can be used with the tow bar channel guides; 8000-pound capacity double hook safety cables are made for other manufacturers’ tow bars.)

Figure 2

See page one for detailed connection information.

1. WARRANTY

1a. WARRANTY OF CONFORMITY AT TIME OF SALE

ROADMASTER, Inc. warrants that at the time of sale of this product it will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to ROADMASTER’S specifications for the product.

1b. CONDITIONAL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

In addition to the preceding time-of-sale warranty, if the product registration card is completely and accurately filled out and mailed to ROADMASTER within thirty (30) days of purchase,

ROADMASTER will provide an additional warranty that for a period of one year after sale the product will remain in good working order, PROVIDED THAT the product is installed and maintained in accordance with ROADMASTER’S instructions and is not subjected to: (a) alteration or unauthorized repairs or repairs by anyone other than ROADMASTER or a ROADMASTERauthorized service center, (b) misuse, abuse, commercial use, or improper maintenance, (c)

Acts of God (including without limitation hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or other severe weather or natural phenomena), (d) failures due to products not supplied by ROADMASTER, or (e) other treatments, uses, or installations for which the product was not intended. This warranty extends only to the first retail purchaser-consumer of the product and is not transferable.

2. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES

The preceding warranties are the exclusive and sole express warranties given by ROAD-

MASTER. They supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. No agent, representative, dealer or employee has the authority to alter or increase the obligations or limitations of this warranty. Any implied warranties, including the WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY and any WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to thirty days or the term of the applicable express warranty provided above, whichever is longer.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

3. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY NONCONFORMITIES

If during the applicable Warranty Period, the product does not conform to the preceding

Warranties, notify ROADMASTER as provided below, and within a reasonable time ROAD-

MASTER will provide, at its option, one of the following: (1) replacement components for any nonconforming or defective product or components or (2) the percentage of the purchase price for the nonconforming product equal to the percentage of the Warranty Period remaining when

ROADMASTER is notified of the nonconformity. ROADMASTER will, at its option, (a) use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repairs and making replacement products, (b) use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If ROADMAS-

TER repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original

Warranty Period or 60 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of ROADMASTER. ROADMASTER will not provide, and will not be liable for, labor, costs of removal or reinstallation of components, disposal, shipping, freight, taxes, or other incidental charges.

Limited Warranty

THESE REMEDIES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDIES FOR ANY BREACH

OF WARRANTY.

For any breach of warranty, the Owner must telephone ROADMASTER at 1-800-669-9690 within thirty (30) days after discovering the nonconformity. Do not return any product without first calling ROADMASTER and getting a return authorization number. Returned products must include the return authorization number and a copy of the original invoice, bill or other proof of the date of purchase. ROADMASTER will authorize (a) shipment of the product to ROADMASTER or (b) repair or replacement at the nearest warranty service center—in both cases with shipping at your expense. Do not purchase replacement parts or pay for repair labor—you will not be reimbursed. Compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is a condition to coverage under the Warranty: if these requirements are not complied with, ROADMASTER will have no obligation to provide any remedy for any breach of warranty.

4. DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

IN NO EVENT SHALL ROADMASTER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, IN-

DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY

OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS

IN THE PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

5. APPLICABLE LAW

This Warranty will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without reference to its choice of law rules. The U.N.

Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Warranty.

6. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this warranty is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder shall have full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to effectuate the purpose of the agreement.

7. ADDRESS FOR NOTICES TO ROADMASTER

ROADMASTER, Inc., 6110 NE 127th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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How to use safety cables

If these safety cables are to be used with a ROADMASTER tow bar and tow bar brackets, follow these instructions in their entirety. If they are to be used with another manufacturer’s tow bar or tow bar brackets, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, in addition to these.

• Always use safety cables when towing. The safety cables must connect the motorhome to the towed vehicle, frame to frame.

The weight capacity of the safety cables must meet or exceed

the towed weight, or the safety cables will fail.

Pull the safety cables so that all the slack is at the motorhome. Be certain there is enough slack in the cables at the motorhome to

allow for sharp turns — if there is not enough slack, the towing system will be severely damaged when the motorhome turns.

• The safety cables must not hang down to the extent they drag

on the ground or may catch on obstructions. This much slack could cause damage to the towing system, the towed vehicle or the motorhome.

If this is the case, wrap the excess cable around the tow bar arms to take up the slack. The last pass must be to the inside, to allow the towed vehicle to track in line behind the motorhome (see Figure 2).

Be certain there is enough slack in the cables at the motorhome

to allow for sharp turns.

Always cross the cables under the hitch receiver, as shown in

Figure 2. In the unlikely event the tow bar separates from the motorhome, crossing the cables will help prevent the tow bar from dragging on the ground, which can cause the tow bar to “pole vault” the towed vehicle.

Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets with removable arms use two safety cables on each side. If two sets of safety cables are required, both must be used. This is required by law. Refer to these instructions and diagrams for additional information.

Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

Connection instructions

Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets with removable arms include a short safety cable to bypass the removable arm, as shown in Figure 1. Each long safety cable runs from the motorhome to a quick link attaching it to one of the quick-disconnects. This quick link is also an attachment point for one of the short safety cables; another quick link attaches the short safety cable to the mounting bracket.

Unscrew the nuts on each quick link to connect the safety cable loops. Finger-tighten the nuts firmly, until the loop is completely closed, to secure the attachment.

Do not substitute carabiners or other devices for the quick links — the quick links are designed to hold the weight of a towed vehicle; carabiners or other devices are not.

Only ROADMASTER tow bar brackets with removable arms have this three-point attachment system (with the exception of MX brackets).

Other brackets, such as ROADMASTER classic and MS brackets, and those of other manufacturers, are bolted directly to the frame of the towed vehicle and do not require short safety cables.

Figure 1 shows the short safety cable attachment for a typical double hook safety cable system.

jury or even death.

Figure 1

The safety cables must be carefully routed so that they cannot become pinched, frayed, scraped or otherwise damaged and so they will not drag when going over dips or low spots.

Do not use the cables if they show any signs of wear or damage — immediately discontinue towing and replace the cables.

Failure to replace worn or damaged safety cables will result in cable failure, which may cause property damage, personal in-

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If the quick links are not completely tightened, with the loop closed, the safety cables may detach. In the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

Always use all the safety cables included with your towing system. Connect them as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Otherwise, in the event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.

BlackHawk 2 All Terrain

Figure 2

See page one for detailed connection information.

1. WARRANTY

1a. WARRANTY OF CONFORMITY AT TIME OF SALE

ROADMASTER, Inc. warrants that at the time of sale of this product it will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to ROADMASTER’S specifications for the product.

1b. CONDITIONAL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

In addition to the preceding time-of-sale warranty, if the product registration card is completely and accurately filled out and mailed to ROADMASTER within thirty (30) days of purchase, ROADMASTER will provide an additional warranty that for a period of one year after sale the product will remain in good working order, PROVIDED THAT the product is installed and maintained in accordance with ROADMASTER’S instructions and is not subjected to: (a) alteration or unauthorized repairs or repairs by anyone other than ROADMASTER or a ROADMASTER-authorized service center, (b) misuse, abuse, commercial use, or improper maintenance, (c) Acts of God (including without limitation hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or other severe weather or natural phenomena),

(d) failures due to products not supplied by ROADMASTER, or (e) other treatments, uses, or installations for which the product was not intended. This warranty extends only to the first retail purchaser-consumer of the product and is not transferable.

2. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES

The preceding warranties are the exclusive and sole express warranties given by

ROADMASTER. They supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. No agent, representative, dealer or employee has the authority to alter or increase the obligations or limitations of this warranty. Any implied warranties, including the WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY and any WARRANTY

OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to thirty days or the term of the applicable express warranty provided above, whichever is longer.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

3. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY NONCONFORMITIES

If during the applicable Warranty Period, the product does not conform to the preceding Warranties, notify ROADMASTER as provided below, and within a reasonable time ROADMASTER will provide, at its option, one of the following: (1) replacement components for any nonconforming or defective product or components or (2) the percentage of the purchase price for the nonconforming product equal to the percentage of the Warranty Period remaining when ROADMASTER is notified of the nonconformity.

ROADMASTER will, at its option, (a) use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repairs and making replacement products, (b) use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If ROADMASTER repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original

Warranty Period or 60 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer,

Limited Warranty

whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of ROADMASTER. ROADMASTER will not provide, and will not be liable for, labor, costs of removal or reinstallation of components, disposal, shipping, freight, taxes, or other incidental charges.

THESE REMEDIES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDIES FOR ANY

BREACH OF WARRANTY.

For any breach of warranty, the Owner must telephone ROADMASTER at 1-800-

669-9690 within thirty (30) days after discovering the nonconformity. Do not return any product without first calling ROADMASTER and getting a return authorization number. Returned products must include the return authorization number and a copy of the original invoice, bill or other proof of the date of purchase. ROADMASTER will authorize (a) shipment of the product to ROADMASTER or (b) repair or replacement at the nearest warranty service center—in both cases with shipping at your expense. Do not purchase replacement parts or pay for repair labor—you will not be reimbursed. Compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is a condition to coverage under the Warranty: if these requirements are not complied with, ROADMASTER will have no obligation to provide any remedy for any breach of warranty.

4. DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

IN NO EVENT SHALL ROADMASTER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPE-

CIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM

NONDELIVERY OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT

OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

5. APPLICABLE LAW

This Warranty will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without reference to its choice of law rules. The U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Warranty.

6. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this warranty is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder shall have full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to effectuate the purpose of the agreement.

7. ADDRESS FOR NOTICES TO ROADMASTER

ROADMASTER, Inc., 6110 NE 127th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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Top 10 Installer Tips

ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 N.E. 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 800-669-9690 Fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com

1. The port on the proportioning valve (Figure 1) can be rotated up to one full turn counterclockwise for easier connection to the brake line — hold the bottom blue section of the valve (Figure 1) in place with adjustable pliers. With another pair of pliers, turn the top blue section (Figure 1) until the port is at the correct position.

Although it has been unthreaded, the top section of the proportioning valve will be held in place by the brake line.

2. When scheduling a BrakeMaster installation, check to see if the customer’s vehicle requires a seat adaptor bracket and/ or a stop light switch — select “Vehicle-Specific Info” on this website, then “Supplemental Braking Systems.” Enter the vehicle make, model and year, then scroll down the page to see if a stop light switch kit and/or a seat adaptor is available. If a stop light switch is available, it is required; if the seat adaptor bracket is “required,” it will say so under “Comments.”

3. After the installation, check all the brake line fittings in the motorhome for leaks. (Figure 1 identifies the six points to check near the proportioning valve.)

Wipe away any residual brake fluid. Otherwise, it will drip later on, raising possible customer concerns that the system is leaking.

4. Keep a stock of 1/2" and 3/8" brake line tees in stock for

BrakeMaster installations in motorhomes with air or air over hydraulic brakes.

Also keep a stock of metric-to-standard brake line tees

(ROADMASTER part number 7921) for motorhomes with hydraulic brakes and metric brake line fittings.

5. On the initial installation, it may be necessary to adjust the tabs (Figure 2) on the pedal clamp (Figure 2) — use pliers to bend any or all of the tabs so that they hook around and under the towed vehicle's brake pedal.

6. Route the air lines so that they are no closer than two feet from any “hot” components such as the engine or the exhaust system. Otherwise, the heat will soften the plastic, causing the air line to rupture.

Also, use wire ties to secure the air lines away from moving parts and/or sharp edges.

Do not kink the air lines, or bend them to the extent that they crimp or crease — air pressure will be substantially reduced, or blocked entirely, at any kink in the air lines.

7. Many manufacturers have one or more auxiliary wires prestrung from the dash to the rear of the motorhome, which you can use to install the motorhome monitor. Call the manufacturer to locate the auxiliary wires.

8. The quick exhaust valve (Figure 2) on the air cylinder can be rotated for easier connection to the air line. (Rotate the valve so that the air line is not kinked.)

9. Install the mounting post (Figure 2) so that the air cylinder must be pulled back in order to insert the safety pin and

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Figure 2

Figure 1 hasp (Figure 2). This creates spring tension, which keeps the weight of the cylinder off the brake pedal.

If the cylinder is not pulled back when it is connected, the weight of the cylinder will cause the pedal clamp to depress the towed vehicle’s brakes continuously.

10. After the installation is complete…

• …check the monitor light for proper operation.

• …explain the operation of the BrakeMaster system to the customer, until he/she understands how to operate and maintain it.

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InvisiBrake

FAQs

Concern

Can I cut the cable to shorten it?

Clarification

No. The cable length is already adjustable in numerous ways without cutting it:

• The location of the cable anchor bracket (on the cable) determines how much cable is left over at the end by the brake pedal. Often you can get all excess slack removed here. Sometimes you can’t.

• You can wrap the cable around the pulley one time.

This takes up three inches of slack.

• Mounting the cable to the passenger side of the brake arm, instead of the driver’s side, eats up one inch of slack.

• The “L-shaped” brake pedal clamp that attaches to the brake pedal arm is reversible. Facing the bracket toward the driver consumes two inches of slack.

So there are lots of ways to take up excess slack.

As an aside, the installation manual goes to great extent to talk about how important it is to plan out where the pulley, cable anchor bracket and brake pedal clamp will be located before drilling any holes.

Most of the cable length concerns are solved by properly positioning the cable assembly. Mounting the cable in the wrong location will cause issues with having too much cable left over. But sometimes, on some cars, there just isn’t any option and that’s when wrapping the cable around the pulley (only once!), reversing the brake pedal mounting brackets and mounting the brake pedal brackets to the other side can take up to seven inches of play out of the cable.

Concern

If I wrap the cable once around the pulley it looks like the cable will come off. I’m concerned that wrapping the excess cable around the pulley only works until the brake is activated. It looks to me like the cable would come off the pulley after that. This would cause the cable to bind and then the system won’t activate or may even cause the brake pedal to stay depressed, which might damage the brakes.

Clarification

This was a potential problem that concerned us as well during the design phase. For this reason we chose a pulley that had a very narrow gap between the pulley wheel and the pulley bracket. No matter how loose the cable gets, it can’t bind because it’s too large and can’t get caught between the pulley and the pulley bracket.

Once the brake pedal is released the tension will

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self-center the cable back on the pulley, because there’s nowhere else it can go.

Concern

There’s not enough room for the brake pedal clamp and pulley.

In some cars, it looks like there’s not room enough to mount the brake pedal clamp to ensure enough clearance for the clamp and pulley. Or, the angle that

I would use to install the clamp and pulley is too severe for the system to activate properly.

Clarification

On those occasions where there is very little room between the firewall and the brake pedal arm, you can:

a. Use a grinder to cut off the excess bracket that bolts to the brake pedal arm. The bracket is longer than necessary to allow it to be used on a wide variety of vehicles. Mount it as far forward as you can and then trim off the excess bracket. This means the bracket will protrude about 3/8 of an inch from the back of the brake pedal.

b. If necessary you can offset the pulley just enough to make sure the pedal has full and complete movement. It doesn’t take much movement to gain clearance.

Concern

I just installed an InvisiBrake on a new Honda Fit.

The brake pressure had to be set to 100 psi for the brake to activate. I’m concerned that the cable anchor bracket (which is attached with self-tapping screws) will pull through the floor.

Clarification

One hundred psi is an awful lot. Our averages have been running around 60 to 70. From our installations we know that there’s a direct correlation between how high you attach the brake pedal clamp on the continued on the next page

continued from preceding page brake pedal arm and how much pressure is required to brake properly.

The brake arm is a lever. The closer to the fulcrum point, the harder you must pull to get the same braking. If you have the brake pedal clamp attached high on the arm it may require twice the psi as you’d get by attaching the clamp just above the brake pad. Always try to locate the brake pedal clamp as low as it can go on the arm so you can reduce the pressure.

If it’s already mounted low on the arm, there’s a good chance you’re not getting enough vacuum.

Check the following:

a. Is there good vacuum coming out of the controller? If not. the compressor may not be producing vacuum properly and the factory will replace it.

b. Is there good vacuum at the tee under the hood?

If not, the vacuum line may be pinched (like in a seat track from the seat being moved back). Or it may have been cut, which would prevent most of the vacuum from reaching the brake booster.

Remember it’s the vacuum that energizes the power brakes on the car. Without it you’d have to step on the brakes very hard to get braking. One hundred psi will give you lots of braking if you have good vacuum and the clamp is attached low on the arm.

So long as all four mounting screws are used to secure the pulley to the firewall, you should never have an issue with it pulling loose (barring any older cars with rusted-out firewalls). One hundred psi sounds like a lot, but you can literally grab the end of the cable and hold it, preventing any movement created by 100 psi vacuum in the air cylinder — we know because we’ve done it. The pull is purposely not too hard because the power brake system does the work for you.

Concern

The charge line isn’t heavy enough — InvisiBrake is draining the battery.

Clarification

The wire in question only trickle charges the battery. Charging the battery too fast can “boil” the battery, hence the two-amp trickle charge. So the wire is plenty big for its purpose.

InvisiBrake only draws from the battery during braking. The vast majority of the time you’re not braking and this is when the trickle charger keeps the battery topped off.

It’s likely that one of the following scenarios is causing battery drain:

• The fuses must be pulled on many cars in order to tow them. If the fuses aren’t pulled there’s a continual drain of eight to 12 amps. Some installers see a

“charge line” and assume it will make up for whatever draw the car has. This is not the case — you must still pull the fuses according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• In cars with sophisticated computer controls, the battery will be drained after just two or three hours of towing — the wheels going round and round “wake up” the computer, which turns on a number of electronic devices that drain the battery in short order. It is for these select vehicles — which must be towed with the battery disconnected — that we made the Automatic Battery Disconnect. Always check the owner’s manual to see what it says about towing.

Our trickle charger will not overpower this high rate of discharge so you must still disconnect the battery.

• Ignition switch position — it’s very common for customers to accidentally leave the ignition switch in the wrong location. This will drain the battery in short order. Again, the trickle charger will not compensate for this.

• The motorhome park lights aren’t on. The charge circuit is the motorhomes park lights. If the customer doesn’t turn them on, the battery won’t be charged.

• The charge circuit may be loose, not connected or there may be a poor ground between the vehicles.

Obviously this would prevent the charge circuit from working. Even so, InvisiBrake has such a low electrical draw you’d still get two or three days of towing before the battery was completely discharged, if that was the only drain.

Assuming there’s no other drain, you can tow indefinitely with InvisiBrake and you’d never have to stop to charge the battery. If the customer’s battery is draining, there’s something else draining it.

Concern

It takes an hour and a half to install the motorhome components and run the wiring to the rear of the motorhome. That’s a lot of time, especially on top of the car components.

Clarification

The biggest time-consumer is stringing a wire from the front to the rear of the motorhome. Here are some tips that can help in many installations:

• Many vehicles are pre wired for a supplemental braking system. There are wires pre-strung from the front to the rear already and one of them can be used for our monitor wire. The following vehicles are pre wired:

• Freightliners built after December of 2002 are pre wired.

• Monaco year models 2006 and newer are pre wired.

• Winnebego year models 2007 and newer are pre wired.

• Most new motorhomes have a seven-way plug.

Check to see if the blue brake wire is connected at the rear of the socket. This is the wire that would normally be used to install an electronic brake control in the dash of the motorhome (if the owner was towing a boat or tow dolly). Verify with the owner that he won’t be using a brake controller for a boat or dolly. If not, use the blue wire for the monitor system — it’s already running to the dash.

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We won’t settle for less. Neither should you.

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Dual tire inflators

Dual tires out of reach? Out of sight? Out of air?

Dual tire inflators are the answer!

S afe travel begins with safe tires, which means regularly checking tire pressure. Properly-inflated tires improve gas mileage, increase safety, increase tire life and improve vehicle handling.

Wheel Master’s dual tire inflators are easy to install — there are no special tools required, and each kit comes complete with everything you need for the specific wheel application. The hoses attach to your existing valve stem

(no need to remove the valve core), allowing proper inflation and pressure checks in seconds.

These inflators are available in three hose styles:

1) a high quality two-ply rubber tubing reinforced with a tough nylon braiding;

2) a stainless steel braided hose wrap is available to withstand the elements and road hazards; and

3) airless stainless steel braided hoses contain zero

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Checking and inflating tires is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1) Determine your mounting system: hub-mount; hand-hole mount; or wheel cover mount.

2) Determine which style fits your budget: rubber twoply; stainless steel; or airless stainless steel.

3) Determine how many hoses you need: two-hose kit (inner dual wheels only); or four-hose kit

(both inner and outer wheels).

Hub-mount (HM) — for stainless steel wheels and axle covers

PART NUMBER

Hub-mount stainless steel

APPLICATION

8001 ..............................................4-hose kit for 16" to 19½" wheels

8002 ..............................................2-hose kit for 16" to 19½" inner dual wheels

8004 ..............................................4-hose kit for 22½" wheels

8005 ..............................................2-hose kit for 22½" inner dual wheels

8110A ...........................................4-hose kit for 22½" aluminum wheels

Hub-mount airless

80012 ............................................4-hose kit for 16" to 19½" wheels

80022 ............................................2-hose kit for 16" to 19½" inner dual wheels

Hub-mount two-ply rubber

8003 ..............................................4-hose kit for 16" to 19½" wheels

8006 ..............................................2-hose kit for 16" to 19½" inner dual wheels

Hand hole-mount (HHM) — for steel wheels

Hand hole-mount stainless steel

8009 ..............................................2-hose kit for 16" to 19½" inner dual wheels

Hand hole-mount airless

80092 ............................................2-hose kit for 16" to 19½" inner dual wheels

Hand hole-mount two-ply rubber

8007 ..............................................2-hose kit for 16" to 19½" inner dual wheels

Wheel cover-mount (WCM) — for wheel covers only

Wheel cover-mount stainless steel

8208 ........... 4-hose kit for 16" to 19½" dual wheels, with 45° extenders for front tires

Wheel cover-mount airless

82082 ......... 4-hose kit for 16" to 19½" dual wheels, with 45° extenders for front tires

Wheel cover-mount two-ply rubber

8008 ........... 4-hose kit for 16" to 19½" dual wheels, with 45° extenders for front tires

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Wheeliners ™ for dual wheels

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Great looks, durability and the finest warranty make these a smart choice to dress up your RV. They carry the Wheel Masters brand because they ‘master’ the art of adding beauty and functionality to your existing wheels.

Most installations require no jacks or tampering with the lug nuts!

Although others may resemble Wheel Masters, no other design has these exclusive features:

• 304L stainless steel — polished 304L stainless steel for lasting beauty. Laboratory-tested and proven over years of use in the field.

• Five-year unconditional guarantee — no matter how badly a Wheel Masters Wheeliner is damaged, no matter how or where, Wheel Masters will replace it within five years of purchase. The only warranty that covers both rust and road damage.

PART NUMBER SIZE APPLICATION YEARS

160U0 .............. 16"/16½" ............. Ford, Dodge, GM 8-lug, 4-HH ..........................................all (1976 to 2000)

160U0J ............. 16" ....................... GM 8-lug, 4-HH ...............................................................2001+

168E0JC ........... 16" ....................... Ford E-350/E450 jam nut version, 8-lug, 8-HH .................all

160F0J ............. 16" ....................... Ford Superduty 8-lug, 4-HH .............................................2000-2002

160F0JM ........... 16" ....................... Ford Superduty 8-lug, 4-HH .............................................2003+

4195G0 ............ 19½" x 6" ............. GM/Chevy, P-30 5-lug front/10-lug rear, 5-HH .................all

195W0J ............ 19½" x 6" ............. Chevy Workhorse 10-lug, 5-HH ........................................all

195L80 ............. 19½" x 6¾" .......... Chevy Kodiak/GM Topkick — 20mm studs, 8-lug, 4-HH ....1989+

195D0 .............. 19½" x 6" ............. Dodge, John Deere, Osh Kosh 6-lug, 6-HH.......................1981+

196F0J ............. 19½" x 6" ............. Ford F450 8-lug, 5-HH .....................................................1999-2002

196F0JM ........... 19½" x 6" ............. Ford F450 8-lug, 5-HH .....................................................2003-2004

1965F0J ........... 19½" x 6" ............. Ford F450 10-lug, 5-HH ...................................................2005-2007

1965F0JM ......... 19½” x 6” ............ Ford F450 10-lug, 5-HH ...................................................2008+

195F0J ............. 19½" x 6¾" .......... Ford 8-lug, 5-HH ..............................................................1999-2002

195F0JM ........... 19½" x 6¾" .......... Ford 8-lug, 5-HH ..............................................................2003-2004

1955F0J ........... 19½" x 6¾" .......... Ford F550 10-lug, 5-HH ...................................................2005-2007

1955F0JM ......... 19½” x 6¾” ......... Ford F550 10-lug, 5-HH ...................................................2008+

195N80 ............ 19½" x 6¾" .......... International/other — 22mm studs, 8-lug, 4-HH ...............1989+

Note: Wheeliners are packaged as four pieces — two front and two rear.

Note: above part numbers do not fit Budd rims.

Free!

Dual tire inflation hose kit with purchase of Wheel Masters

Wheeliners.

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Namsco Wheeliners

for dual wheels

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With patented Posi-Lock mounting system — stainless steel quality at an affordable price!

PART NUMBER SIZE APPLICATION YEARS

7160U0 ......... 16"/16½" ........... fits all Ford E-series/Chevy/Dodge 4-hand hole 8-lug wheels .all (1976 to 2000)

7160U0J ........ 16" ..................... GM 8-lug, 4-HH ....................................................................2001+

7168E0JC ...... 16" ..................... Ford E350/E450 jam nut version, 8-lug, 8-HH .......................all

716NE0 ......... 16" ..................... Ford Superduty 10-lug, 4-HH ................................................1999 and earlier

7160F0J ........ 16" ..................... Ford Superduty 8-lug, 4-HH ..................................................2000-2002

7160F0JM ...... 16" ..................... Ford Superduty 8-lug, 4-HH ..................................................2003+

7195G0 ......... 19½" .................. GM/Chevy, P-30 5-lug front/10-lug rear, 5-HH ......................all

7195W0J ....... 19½" x 6" ........... Chevy Workhorse 10-lug, 5-HH .............................................all

7195L80 ........ 19½" x 6¾" ........ Chevy Kodiak/GM Topkick 8-lug, 4-HH ..................................1989+

7196F0J ........ 19½" x 6" ........... Ford F450 8-lug, 5-HH ..........................................................1999-2002

7196F0JM ...... 19½" x 6" ........... Ford F450 8-lug, 5-HH ..........................................................2003-2004

71965F0J ...... 19½" x 6" ........... Ford F450 10-lug, 5-HH ........................................................2005-2007

71965F0JM .... 19½” x 6” .......... Ford F450 10-lug, 5-HH ........................................................2008+

7195F0J ........ 19½" x 6¾" ........ Ford 8-lug, 5-HH ...................................................................1999-2000

7195F0JM ...... 19½" x 6¾" ........ Ford 8-lug, 5-HH ...................................................................2003-2004

71955F0J ...... 19½" x 6¾" ........ Ford F550 10-lug, 5-HH ........................................................2005-2007

71955F0JM .... 19½” x 6¾” ....... Ford F550 10-lug, 5-HH ........................................................2008

7195D0 ......... 19½" .................. Dodge, John Deere, Osh Kosh 6-lug, 6-HH............................1981+

7195N80 ....... 19½" x 6¾" ........ International/other 22mm studs, 8-lug, 4-HH ........................1989+

226H40N ...... 22½" x 6¾" ........ Chevy Workhorse 8-lug, 4-HH ...............................................all

227B20J ........ 22½" x 7½ ......... stud-piloted — three stud extenders, 3 LNC, 10-lug, 2-HH .....all

227H40 ......... 22½" x 7½" ........ hub-piloted — under-lug mount 8-lug, 4-HH .........................all

227H50J ........ 22½" x 7½" ........ hub-piloted — jam nut mount 10-lug, 5-HH ..........................all

228H40N ...... 22½" x 8¼" ........ hub-piloted — jam nut mount 8-lug, 4-HH ............................all

228H20J ........ 22½" x 8¼" ........ hub-piloted — jam nut mount 10-lug, 2-HH ..........................all

228H52J ........ 22½" x 8¼" ........ hub-piloted — jam nut mount 10-lug, 5-HH ..........................all

228EM0 ......... 22½" x 8¼" ........ hub-piloted — under-lug mount 10-lug, 10-HH .....................all

Note: Wheeliners are packaged as four pieces — two front and two rear.

Note: above part numbers do not fit Budd rims.

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Stainless steel wheel covers

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These low-profile, aerodynamically-designed covers stay looking great for years thanks to their stainless steel construction. Easy to install, the 16" and

16½" models have a snap-in retention system that holds tight! The 19½" models include a retention system that firmly holds the wheel cover centered on your wheel, preventing wobble.

Wheel Masters stainless steel wheel covers

— one-year limited warranty —

PART NUMBER SIZE APPLICATION

3160B0 ............. 16" ....................... all (no Budd or split rim 8-lug)

3165B0 ............. 16½" .................... all (no Budd or split rim 8-lug)

3165BB0 ........... 16½" .................... all chassis Budd rims/hardware included, 8-lug

3165SPO .......... 16" ....................... Sprinter 8-lug/hardware included

319580............. 19½" .................... Ford 8-lug (no split rims)/hardware included

Free!

Dual tire inflation hose kit with purchase of Wheel Masters wheel covers.

3195B0 ............. 19½" .................... all (no 8-lug or split rim)/hardware included, 10-lug

Note: covers are packaged as four pieces.

PART NUMBER SIZE

Namsco stainless steel wheel covers

APPLICATION QUANTITY

7160B0 ............. 16" ....................... all (no Budd or split rims)/hardware not required, 8-lug ..................4

7160B1 ............. 16" ....................... all (no Budd or split rims)/hardware not required, 8-lug ..................1

7165B0 ............. 16½" .................... all (no Budd or split rims)/hardware not required, 8-lug ..................4

7165B1 ............. 16½" .................... all (no Budd or split rims)/hardware not required, 8-lug ..................1

7165BB0 ........... 16½" .................... Budd rims all chassis/hardware included, 8-lug ...............................4

7165SP0 ........... 16½" .................... Sprinter vehicles/hardware included, 8-lug .....................................4

719580............. 19½" .................... Ford 8-lug (no split rims)/hardware included ...................................4

719581............. 19½" .................... One single front —

Ford 8-lug front (no split rims)/hardware included ...........................1

719583............. 19½" .................... One single rear —

Ford 8-lug rear (no split rims)/hardware included ............................1

7195B0 ............. 19½" .................... all (no 8-lug or split rims)/hardware included, 10-lug ......................4

7195B1 ............. 19½" .................... One single front — all — front (no 8-lug or split rims)/hardware included, 10-lug .........1

7195B3 ............. 19½" .................... One single rear — all — rear (no 8-lug or split rims)/hardware included, 10-lug ..........1

7140.............................................. hardware kit for 7165BB0 and 7195B0 ...........................................1

7142.............................................. hardware kit for 7165SP0 ...............................................................1

7140F ............................................ hardware kit for 719580 .................................................................1

9130.............................................. 3-prong center cap for all Namsco wheel covers .............................1

9003-4 .......................................... 4-prong snap-in lug nut cover for wheel covers ...............................4

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Tire pressure gauges and valve extenders

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.

Deluxe tire pressure gauge

• For trucks and RVs

• Measures from 10 to 160 lbs.

• High ANSI grade B accuracy

• Portable case with an easy-to-read dial

• Shock resistant

• Convenient pressure release button

Part number 8216

Universal tire pressure gauge

• For trucks and RVs

• Easy-to-read dial

• Quick-release button

• Tread depth indicator

• Protective case

• No-slip rubber grip

• Convenient pressure release button

Part number 8200-00

Long dual foot tire pressure gauge

• For trucks and RVs

• Measures from 10 to 150 lbs.

• For all valve stem applications

Part number 8216-4 length: 11½”

90° tire pressure gauge

Can’t reach your valve stem because of those small hand holes? Wheel Masters’ new 90° bend allows you access for those hard-to-reach areas to properly check tire pressure.

• Durable stainless steel construction

• Easy-to-read indicator

• Measures in two-pound increments

from 10 to 160 psi.

Part number 8216-5 length: 11½”

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Valve extenders

Enjoy easy access to your hard-to-reach front and rear valve stems. These durable, nickel-plated brass valve extenders are angled to lengthen your front or rear tire valves. These extenders make checking and inflating your dual tires easy. Available in 45°, 90°, 135° and 180° angles.

Straight valve extenders

Sets include two straight extenders and two caps.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

80292..................... 2" straight valve extender

80293..................... 3" straight valve extender

80294..................... 4" straight valve extender

45° valve extender

Set includes two 45° extenders and two caps.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

8029....................... 45° valve extender

90° valve extender

Set includes two 90° extenders and two caps.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

802990................... 90° valve extender

135° valve extender

Set includes two 135° extenders and two caps.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

8029135................. 135° valve extender

180° valve extender

Set includes two 180° extenders and two caps.

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

8029180................. 180° valve extender

Short dual foot tire pressure gauge

• Measures from 10 to 120 psi.

• For all valve stem applications

• Spring pocket clip

Part number 8216-6 length: 6”

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‘Spare Air’ tire inflation system and hose parts kit

‘Spare Air’ tire inflation system

When you need your spare tire wouldn’t it be nice if it were fully-inflated and ready to get you on the road? With the Spare Air tire inflation system you can easily check your pressure and inflate the air in your spare tire.

Our under-chassis system includes a 36" stainless steel hose that attaches to underchassis spare tires found in trucks, vans or SUVs. An easy-

A Spare Air counter display

(part number 82286DSP) is yours FREE with an order of any 10 Spare Air systems.

to-install bracket attaches your hose to the bumper, providing easy access.

In our trunk-mounted system, a 36" rubber hose attaches to your tire and can be fed under the trunk lining to a position that’s easy and quick to check. Included is a bracket to attach the end of the hose to your trunk wall, if you so choose. All mounting hardware is included, in addition to a 90° valve extension to get into tough-toreach spots.

Under-chassis system — part number

82286-S

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Hose parts kit

Everything you need for those special service jobs when working with our Wheel Master products, such as valve extenders, dual tire inflators and valve stems. All items and quantities are included in a handy organizer for hub-mount, hand hole-mount and wheel covermount applications.

Re-stock by ordering specific replacement items.

The kit contains:

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

9024-10 ..... hardware ‘L’ bracket with a 90° angle ........................... 10

9025-10 ..... hardware bracket, flat .................. 10

9032-6 ....... hardware bracket, ......................... 6 wheel cover mount

9037-10 ..... hardware bracket, ........................ 10 hand hole-mount

9023-20 ..... valve cap, nickel-plated ................ 20

9022-20 ..... hardware, 5/16-32 nut, ............... 20 nickel-plated

9026-40 ..... hardware, aluminum .................... 40 rivets, 1/8"

9014-4 ....... hose, 7" stainless steel straight ...... 4

9020-5 ....... hose, 13" stainless steel straight .... 5

9021-5 ....... hose, 9½" stainless steel ................ 5 with a 90° valve extender

9019-4 ....... hose, 15" stainless steel straight .... 4

Trunk-mounted system — part number

82286-R

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Hose parts kit

part number 8000PK

Level Master

trailer levels,

Vision Plus

side view mirrors, rubber valve stem support

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Level Master trailer levels

These giant all-in-one RV levels provide visual sideto-side and front-to-rear leveling assistance for trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes.

Both can be viewed from the driver’s seat to help locate the best level location for parking your RV. Each mark on the side-to-side scale indicates one inch of blocking.

The front-to-rear scale is adjustable and can be easily viewed while operating your tongue jack.

The leveling bars are encased in UV-resistant plastic — no leaking or rusting sometimes associated with other levels.

Both levels come with easy-to-install instructions on your trailer or motorhome.

The Level Master bracket (part number 6700BK; see below) can be used with either level.

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

6700........... Level Master — 11" x 2¾" all-in-one level — metal housing

6780........... Level Master with 6700BK bracket

67200......... Level Master 2 — 10¾" x 2-7/8" all-inone level — UV-resistant plastic housing

Level Master with bracket

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.

The mirrors are black powder-coated.

Adjustable-length nylon strap and nonscratch hooks at the top and bottom of the door or fender hold the 9½" L x 6¾" W x

2½" D stainless steel mirror heads securely in place.

Rubber padding helps control vibration and prevent scratching.

One-year unconditional warranty.

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

6500........... Vision Plus mirror (shown), two-pack

6510........... Vision Plus 5" round convex wideangle mirror

6600........... Eagle Vision 7" square mirror

6800........... Wide angle spot mirror, 3¼" x 3¼"

Level Master 2 without bracket

Level Master bracket

Adds flexibility to the installation of the Level Master on pin box surfaces that are 25° to 90°.

• Heavy-duty plas-

tic

• Mounting hard-

ware included

• Easy to mount

• Adjustable to fit

your needs

• Fits most fifth

wheel pin boxes

Part number 6700BK.

Fits most fifth wheel pin boxes

For both Level Masters (above)

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 rubber 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.

Part number 8029VS.

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Accessories

Stainless steel custom lug nut covers

Wheel Masters lug nut covers snap over your existing lug nuts. Made of 304L stainless steel that stays rust- and corrosion-free. Easily removed for wheel servicing; stay on even under the toughest conditions.

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

8010........... GM/Chevy 1”, eight-pack

8011........... Ford 1-1/16”, eight-pack

8019........... Ford 7/8”, eight-pack

8012........... 1½” truck, six-pack

9005-6 ....... 33mm for 22½” hub piloted wheels, six pack

ABS lug nut covers

Quality chrome-plated ABS plastic lug nut covers from Wheel Masters — made to last!

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

9003-4 ....... snap-in lug nut covers for wheel covers, four-pack

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Stainless steel custom axle covers

Polished 304L stainless steel for beauty that lasts!

(for 22½-inch wheels only)

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

22582............. snap-in five-notch smooth top front axle cover*

22582I ............ snap-in five-notch indented top front axle cover*

22584............. snap-in smooth top rear axle cover*

22584 thin ...... snap in smooth top rear axle cover

(measures 8¼” across)*

22584I ............ snap-in indented top rear axle cover

(measures 8" across)*

22584I thin ..... snap in indented top rear axle cover

(measures 8¼" across)*

22582-4 ......... snap-in four-notch smooth top front axle cover*

22582-4I ........ snap-in four-notch indented top front axle cover*

22582-6 ......... snap-in six-notch smooth top front axle cover*

22582 6msig .. snap-in six-notch indented top front axle cover*

* one piece; does not include lug nut covers

Valve stem end caps

Keep dirt and mud off your valve stems!

These sturdy valve s t e m c a p s f r o m

Wheel Masters look great, plus they don’t rust, providing you with years of detailed beauty. They also assist with maintaining proper tire air pressure.

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

8030........... valve stem end caps, six-pack

Universal lug nut cover pliers

For quick and easy lug nut cover removal.

• Rubber-coated handles

for a non-slip grip.

• Over 9 inches long for

reaching down into deep

dish wheels with ease.

• Heavy-gauge steel for long-lasting

strength.

• Fits all size lug nut covers.

• Part number 8211

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Product displays

Promotional signage is your silent sales representative, always around to answer customers’ questions.

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Planogram A

Short on floor space? No more end caps? Need more sales?

Wheel Masters has just the solution. Educate your customers on tire pressure safety and how to determine the correct application in an easyto-understand promotional sign to fit your existing gondola.

Three sizes to select from: 48" wide (signage part numbers 85-2790-02 and 85-2792-03), 35" wide (signage part numbers 85-2791-00 and

85-2793-04) or 26" wide (signage part numbers 85-2835-02 and

85-3061-02). Each is seven feet high. A planogram is provided for each, maximizing your sales potential.

The 48" planogram accommodates the complete product offering for stainless steel, airless and rubber hose extensions.

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

WMIN4S ........ 48" planogram, short fill

WMIN4L ........ 48" planogram, long fill

WMIN3S ........ 35" planogram, short fill

WMIN3L ........ 35" planogram, long fill

WMIN2S ........ 26" planogram, short fill

WMIN2L ........ 26" planogram, long fill

Wheeliner and accessories end cap

This display attaches to the end of any double-sided island unit. The display includes header sign, large grid rack, display hooks and product identification tags.

Part number WMAC6P.

Level Master display

Maximize your sales potential with the power of impulse purchases.

The Level Master display requires very little floor space, while contributing big sales potential.

Part number 6700DSP.

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Notes

Towing and Suspension Solutions

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