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 towbar on craigslist for what I thought was a good price.
I took it for the maiden voyage today.
While it is a little easier to hook up than a fixed arm unit, the old "Get Out And Look" system is still required. Maybe after I get used to it I can get closer the first time.
However, UNhooking is just as difficult as the old fixed arm rig! The release buttons aren't easy to work at all! Newer ones may be better, but this old Stowmaster is a little difficult!
Maybe I will take advantage of the easier hook up, and forget about trying to release it to unhook.
Other than that, the maiden voyage went just fine. The truck follows just fine, the rig accelerates adequately, and I think I am ready to tackle Marias Pass next week.
For the pickup, I found a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, 6000 lb. capacity towbar on craigslist for what I thought was a good price.
I took it for the maiden voyage today.
While it is a little easier to hook up than a fixed arm unit, the old "Get Out And Look" system is still required. Maybe after I get used to it I can get closer the first time.
However, UNhooking is just as difficult as the old fixed arm rig! The release buttons aren't easy to work at all! Newer ones may be better, but this old Stowmaster is a little difficult!
Maybe I will take advantage of the easier hook up, and forget about trying to release it to unhook.
Other than that, the maiden voyage went just fine. The truck follows just fine, the rig accelerates adequately, and I think I am ready to tackle Marias Pass next week.
