Roadmaster Tracker User Manual

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Safe towing practices
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plate is damaged.
Additionally, check the torque on all bolts. (To find the
torque ratings, refer to the installation instructions for the
baseplate and the tow bar.)
• The Tracker tow bar is rated at a maximum of 5,000
pounds carrying capacity; therefore the weight of the
towed vehicle and all its contents cannot exceed 5,000
pounds. In addition, the hitch ball, the receiver hitch, the
safety cables and all supplementary towing equipment
must be rated at no less than the weight of the towed
vehicle and all its contents.
• The tow bar must be secured with linch pins (or op-
tional padlocks) before towing. Unless the tow bar is
secured to both vehicles with all appropriate pins (or pad-
locks), the towed vehicle will detach.
• This tow bar is designed for use on paved roads
only. ROADMASTER does not recommend off-road tow-
ing, nor does ROADMASTER warrant the tow bar for off-
road use.
• Never tow a vehicle with one of a comparable
weight. The towed vehicle’s weight should never exceed
40 percent of the towing vehicle’s weight.
Towing a vehicle with one of similar weight will cause
the towed vehicle to override the towing vehicle, result-
ing in “jackknifing,” “leapfrogging” or “fishtailing.” Serious
damage to both vehicles, as well as the towing system,
could result.
• Check the motorhome turning radius. Some motor-
home chassis have such a tight turning radius that you
can damage your motorhome, towed vehicle or tow bar
while turning too sharply. Before getting on the road with
your towed vehicle, you should test your turning radius in
an empty parking lot.
With the towed vehicle attached, have someone watch
as you slowly turn sharply to see whether you have this
potential problem. If you do, note how far you can safely
turn the motorhome’s steering wheel, and be sure not
to turn it further when towing. Damage that results from
turning too sharply is not covered by warranty.
• Never use the tow bar to tow more than one vehicle.
In some states it is legal to have one vehicle towing more
than just one vehicle (for example, a truck which is towing
a trailer which is towing a boat). However, when using a
tow bar, never tow more than one vehicle, or non-warranty
damage or injury may result.
• The hitch ball must be two inches in diameter. If the
hitch ball diameter is smaller than two inches, the coupler
may disengage during towing.
Also, the diameter of the threaded hitch ball shank
(Figure 2) must match the diameter of the hole in
the ball mount hitch. If the threaded shank is too
small, towing vibrations could cause the hitch ball
to unthread and separate from the ball mount hitch.
• Keep the tow bar clean and well-lubricated. As is
the case with most precision equipment, frequent cleaning
and care results in better performance and longevity.
Refer to the section titled “Care and cleaning” for further
information.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause prop-
erty damage, personal injury or even death.

Roadmaster Tracker Specifications

General

Brand	Roadmaster
Model	Tracker
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English