For all towing systems…
• Wind the safety cables around the tow bar arms, and cross the safety
cables under the hitch receiver, as shown in Figure 4.
• Unscrew the connecting nuts on each quick link to connect the safety
cable loops. Finger-tighten the nuts firmly, until the loop is completely
closed, to secure the attachment. Do not substitute carabiners or other
devices for the quick links — the quick links are designed to hold the weight
of a towed vehicle; carabiners or other devices are not.
Option 1
If the tow bar mounting bracket is similar to the one shown in Figure 4
and the safety cables are long enough, connect the snap hook (or quick
link) to the safety cable anchor built into the mounting bracket.
Option 2
Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets with removable arms,
such as the one in Figure 5, use both a long safety cable and a short
safety cable on each side.
Each long safety cable runs from the towing vehicle to a quick link
attaching it to one of the quick-disconnects. This quick link is also an
attachment point for one of the short safety cables; another quick link
attaches the short safety cable to the mounting bracket.
Proper installation of safety cables
4
Figure 4
The Falcon 2 owner’s manual…
…contains additional illustrations to accompany these instructions, as
well as important safety information, the limited warranty and other infor-
mation to make your towing experience safe and pleasant.
Read the owner’s manual cover to cover before towing a vehicle.
How to use safety cables
continued from page three
• The safety cables must be the correct length…
• Make sure the cables are not too short — if you use a receiver hitch
extension or other equipment that extends the distance between the
towed vehicle and the motorhome, the standard cables may be too
short. If the cables are too short, the towing system will be severely
damaged when the motorhome turns a sharp corner.
(Safety cable extensions in a wide variety of lengths are available
from ROADMASTER.)
• Make sure the cables are not too long — the cables should not hang
down to the extent they may catch on obstructions, or drag on the
ground. This much slack could cause damage to the towing system,
the towed vehicle or the motorhome.
If the cables are too long, wrap the excess cable around the tow
bar to take up the slack. Make sure there is enough slack in the
cables at the motorhome to allow for sharp turns.
Damage caused by using safety cables of an incorrect length is not
covered under warranty.
• Always cross the cables under the hitch receiver, as shown in Figure
4 (above). In the unlikely event the tow bar separates from the
motorhome, crossing the cables will help prevent the tow bar from
dragging on the ground, which can cause the tow bar to “pole vault”
the towed vehicle.
• Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting kits with removable arms
use two safety cables on each side. If two sets of safety cables are
required, both must be used. This is required by law. Refer to “Proper
installation of safety cables,” on this page, for further information.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause property damage,
personal injury or even death.
Option 1
(Safety cable tab is not
present on all brackets)
Option 2
Figure 5
The safety cables must be carefully routed so that they cannot
become pinched, frayed, scraped or otherwise damaged, and so they
will not drag when going over dips or low spots. Do not use the cables
if they show any signs of wear or damage — immediately discontinue
towing and replace the cables.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in cable failure, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even death.
If the quick links are not completely tightened, with the loop closed,
the safety cables may detach. In the event of a towing system failure,
the towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage,
personal injury or even death.
If your towing system requires two sets of safety cables, always
use both the long and the short safety cables. Connect them as shown
in Figure 5. Otherwise, in the event of a towing system failure, the
towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage, personal
injury or even death.
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