Cinch pins or locks?
I am going to be towing our CRV with a Roadmaster base plate and sterling towbar. Do most of you use the cinch pins or replace them with locks?
Forum Discussion
DO NOT LOCK. Last year I was towing a 2006 Saturn Vue with the Hitch Locked. The second day of towing I noticed smoke behind me. When I got out to check the problem, I noticed heavy smoke from under the hood of the Saturn, so I ran to get my fire extinguisher from the RV. By the time I got back, flames where coming out by the Grill from the Saturn. Now I had to run back to the RV to get the Key for the Hitch lock that I had with the RV ignition keys. When I got back with the key the heat from the fire was so extreme that I had problems to unlock the Hitch. I finally was able to unlock the hitch with the help from other motorists with fire extinguisher, restart the motorhome and drive to a safe distance. Beside light burns on my forehead and left arm I was able to save the RV and belongings. The Saturn was a total loss. From now on, I will only lock my new tow in unsecured areas when parked for a longer time. Do not lock when towing.!!!:S
