A shorten version. Unified braking, Roadmaster (Sterling) tow bar, breakaway cables. On the bridge between Bullhead City, AZ and Laughlin, NV.
Pin on hitch breaks (verified), towed brakes come on full, breakaway cables hold, Tow bar catches on concrete and like a pole vaulter does a 180 degree and goes thru toad a/c system and into engine oil pan. A lot of damage. USAA pays for towed repairs. Roadmaster gives new tow bar (Rick).
Was acceleratoring rapidly and in 2nd gear when this happened. Too late by the time stopped.
For me personally, I wonder if the two ten thousand lbs breakaway cables actually broke, if there would have been a lot less damage and the tow (06 Grand Vitara) would just be sitting there unharmed. The Unified worked as advertised.
Kerry (USAA did NOT raise our premiums and went after Roadmaster)
