STAY WITHIN THE ‘SAFE ZONE'
Compare these two measurements. To be within the
Safe Zone, they cannot be more than three inches apart.
See Figure 8.
If the tow bar is not within the Safe Zone, you must
purchase a hitch accessory to raise or lower the hitch
receiver. ROADMASTER offers hi low hitches, which will
raise or lower the hitch receiver from two to 10 inches,
depending on the model.
Towing with the tow bar more than three inches above
or below level will void the ROADMASTER warranty.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause property
damage, personal injury or even death.
Towing with a motorhome-mounted tow bar which has
an upward or downward slope puts undue strain on the
entire towing system. For that reason,
do not tow if the
tow bar is not within the ‘Safe Zone’ — no more than
three inches above or below level
.
Towing a vehicle with a tow bar that is not within the
Safe Zone will result in significant wear and tear on the
tow bar and baseplate, significant wear and tear on the
vehicle’s suspension and frame and the eventual failure
of the towing system.
To determine if the tow bar is within the Safe Zone —
first, connect the motorhome and towed vehicle on level
ground. Next, measure the distance from the center of the
motorhome receiver down to the ground. Then, measure
the distance from the center of one of the base pins down
to the ground.
Figure 8
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