Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain - Manual (Page 14)

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Disconnecting the tow bar
1. Disconnecting the tow bar is essentially the reverse
of connecting it. First, always try to park on level ground,
with the towed vehicle in line with the motorhome. This
will eliminate most of the tension between the vehicles,
allowing for an easier disconnect.
2. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness, safety ca-
bles, and any other towing system accessories.
3. Lift the release handles on each tow bar arm (Fig-
ure 11) to release the locking mechanisms.
(Usually, one of the handles will require more pres-
sure to release. This is the arm that has the majority of
the tension between the two vehicles.)
Always put the towed vehicle in gear (park), set the
emergency brake and chock one of the wheels after
lifting the release handles, and before removing the
base pins. Failure to do so may result in a ‘runaway’
vehicle or may crush you between the towed vehicle
and the motorhome, causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or even death.
4. Put the towed vehicle in gear (park), set the emer-
gency brake, and chock one of the wheels.
Pull up on the release
handle to release the
locking mechanism.
Figure 11
5. Remove the base pins and store the tow bar on the
motorhome by reversing the connection procedure (un-
der “Connecting the tow bar”).
ROADMASTER recommends replacing at least one
of the linch pins with a padlock (part number 301, 302 or
308) to prevent accidental release or theft.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.
WARNING
WARNING
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