we have an old sterling towbar.we see other folks who do NOT have to have the vehicle EXACTLY in line before we can unhitch the towed car.with ours we have to have the car exactly in line or we cannot remove the metal rods that connect it to the thing on the front of the honda.thanks all

Search for the model number on Google, and see if you can find an owner's manual.

Here's video that shows you how to disconnect.

pauldub wrote:Here's video that shows you how to disconnect. After watching that video, I'm glad I've got Blue Ox equipment.

MDKMDK wrote:pauldub wrote:Here's video that shows you how to disconnect. After watching that video, I'm glad I've got Blue Ox equipment.Not all Roadmaster equipment is of that design. :)

You might want to consider getting a nice Blue-Ox (my preferred brand) or Roadmaster towbar with arms that can be collapsed and extended for towing. They allow you just get close and then the arms extend so you can put the pins in. When disconnecting, you can release the tension on the arms if you're not straight and then pull the pins. They're much easier to use than any of the fixed length bars like yours sounds like.You may need adapters to permit you to connect the brackets on your towed to the new towbar.You can often find good towbars used on Craig's list for under $400.

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anon125
Explorer
Jun 03, 2019
our has extendable arms
thanks
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 03, 2019
MDKMDK wrote:
pauldub wrote:
Here's video that shows you how to disconnect.

After watching that video, I'm glad I've got Blue Ox equipment.

It does not look any harder to disconnect than my blue ox except if hte latches are hard to release the blue ox I can stomp on 'em.

I don't like that big hulking bar in front of ther car.. but the rest of it was very easy.. I like the roadmaster safety cables. In fact I like 'em so much I'm using Roadmaster Safety Cables on my Blue Ox tow bar.
DFord
Explorer
Jun 04, 2019
Did you watch the videos and see the trick they shared where if your towbar is in a bind and you can't release the arms you're supposed to turn the steering wheel back and forth to see if that will allow you to operate the release? That sounds like something to remember for the next time you're having trouble getting unhooked.
anon125
Explorer
Jun 04, 2019
Yes I saw that
I do not want to ruin the 21 year old steering gear by turning when the vehicle is not moving.
thanks

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