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MacManOne's avatar
MacManOne
Explorer
Aug 03, 2014

Falcon 2 tow bar frozen in RETRACTED position

My tow bar has been stored over a year in the retracted position. The tow rods won't extend.

I soaked them overnight with wd40 and plan to employ a hammer and rod if there are no other ideas.

Has anyone been in this situation? If so, what was your solution?
  • cochise49's avatar
    cochise49
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2014
    Following.....my Falcon All-Terrain gets stuck when extended making it hard to disconnect on uneven ground.
  • MacManOne's avatar
    MacManOne
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2014
    My problem is the opposite, it's stuck retracted (likely from rust). I found a rebuild manual which helps me understand what's going on inside. Covers Falcon 2 and Blackhawk, I don't think it covers the All-Terain http://roadmasterinc.com/pdf/85-5011-03.pdf
  • dons2346's avatar
    dons2346
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2014
    Stand the bar so that the bars are vertical and then squirt PB Blaster down them and let then sit. Might take a few more applications.

    If yo have used WD40 in the past on the bar, it is probably stuck. WD40 is not a lubricant.
  • lanerd's avatar
    lanerd
    Explorer II
    Aug 03, 2014
    Well, WD-40 does have some lubricating qualities, but it definitely doesn't have any penetrating qualities. As Don said above, use a penetrating oil.

    Hope this helps

    Ron
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Aug 03, 2014
    I would use Kroil Penetrating Oil. Also call RM and see if they have any suggestions.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Aug 03, 2014
    cochise49 wrote:
    Following.....my Falcon All-Terrain gets stuck when extended making it hard to disconnect on uneven ground.
    Mine doesn't always want to disconnect. Usually just turning the steering wheel per the directions resolves it.
  • dicknellen's avatar
    dicknellen
    Explorer II
    Aug 03, 2014
    MacManOne let us know when you get this solved and what you did, many of us use that tow bar. Have had mine since 2003 with no problems yet. Dick
  • navegator's avatar
    navegator
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2014
    Attach the unit to the vehicle and slowlly go in reverse yust a tad not to fast and do not slam your foot on the gas, slow and easy then use a lubricant rather than WD40 as it is a water displacer.

    navegator

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