Roadmaster RM3477 Technical Information download pdf (Page 84)

brackets, the connection point at the towed vehicle var-

ies; it may be located on the receiver brace (as shown in

Figure 4) or on another part of the tow bar bracket which

is not removable.

WARNING

The safety cables must be carefully routed so that

they cannot become pinched, frayed, scraped or oth-

erwise 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 replace worn or damaged safety cables

will result in cable failure, which may cause property

damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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 Figures 1, 3 and 6.

Otherwise, in the event of a towing system failure, the

towed vehicle will detach, which may cause property

damage, personal injury or even death.

WARNING

The weight of the towed vehicle, including all its

contents, cannot exceed the weight capacity of the

safety cables, or the safety cables will fail, which

may cause property damage, personal injury or even

death.

ome ROADMASTER tow bar mounting brackets

with removable arms, such as the ones shown

in Figures 1, 3 and 6, use both a long safety cable

and a short (or, ‘bracket’) safety cable on each side. Each

long safety cable runs from the motorhome 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 receiver brace on the mounting bracket.

Unscrew the 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.

Only ROADMASTER tow bar brackets with remov-

able arms have this three-point attachment system (with

the exception of MX brackets). Other brackets, such as

ROADMASTER standard and MS brackets, and those of

other manufacturers, are bolted directly to the frame of the

towed vehicle and do not require short safety cables.

Figure 1 shows the short safety cable attachment for

a typical XL single-hook safety cable system; Figure 3

shows an EZ Twistlock safety cable system. (For double-

hook safety cables, use the quick links at the bottom of

the QDs as attachment points for the hooks.)

If the towed vehicle is equipped with Standard, MX

or MS brackets — the short (‘bracket') safety cables are

not used with these brackets (except, if necessary, to

extend the length of the long cables). For MX and MS

Attaching the safety cables

To connect EZ Hook

™

safety cables…

At the tow bar, connect each long safety cable to a

cable anchor bracket by inserting the ball through the

top of the slot and dragging it down. Attach the quick

link for the short safety cable through the pre-drilled

hole in the anchor bracket.

Note: EZ Hook safety cables cannot be used with

ROADMASTER MX or MS tow bar brackets.

Figure 6

Standard and MS bracket attachments

continued from preceding page

extensions, and to attach the tow bar to the QDs, refer

to the owner’s manual and/or the installation instructions.

(Owner’s manuals and installation instructions are avail-

able at www.roadmasterinc.com. Or, call ROADMASTER

customer service at 800-669-9690 to request a copy.)

Attach the long safety cables (Figure 5) to the QDs

with the quick links (Figure 5). Pre-drilled holes are pro-

vided at the bottom of the QDs for this purpose.

Refer to “Attaching the safety cables” for additional

information.

Figure 5

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