Telescoping towbar
After all those years of towing with an inexpensive fixed arm adjustable width towbar, I finally got a telescoping arm unit. For the pickup, I found a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, 6000 lb. capacity to...
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If there ever was a rally in Montana, and the Roadmaster rep was there, perhaps I could get it overhauled. It is doubtful I will ever have reason to go to anywhere near the factory, though.
However, I have read the instructions for installing the rebuild kit, and it doesn't look all that difficult, other then the fact the the bushings are FTF (File To Fit)! I just might have enough skill left to handle it.
I did have one time when the telescoping feature worked for me on my recent trip. While lining up to connect, I got a little too far forward. I punched the buttons, seated the hitch, then backed the truck up to latch the bar. It worked!
However, I have read the instructions for installing the rebuild kit, and it doesn't look all that difficult, other then the fact the the bushings are FTF (File To Fit)! I just might have enough skill left to handle it.
I did have one time when the telescoping feature worked for me on my recent trip. While lining up to connect, I got a little too far forward. I punched the buttons, seated the hitch, then backed the truck up to latch the bar. It worked!
