Roadmaster 3128-3 Installation Instructions Manual

KIT# 3128-3
ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-896-0407 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com
BASEPLATE KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important
Note: this bracket will not accom­modate the Guardian rock shield, some models of the Tow Defender,
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Item Qty. Length Width Description Part #
1...........2.......... 4” .............. 1/2” ........ 1/2” X 4” BOLT .....................................................350105-00
2...........8............................1/2” ........ LOCK WASHER...................................................350309-00
3...........6.......... 1 1/4” ........ 1/2” ........ 1/2” X 1 1/4” BOLT ...............................................350094-00
4...........4............................1/2” ........ NUT ...................................................................... 350258-00
5...........4.......... 1 1/4” ........ 7/16” ...... 7/16” X 1 1/4” BOLT .............................................350074-00
6...........4............................7/16” ...... FLAT WASHER .................................................... 350345-00
7...........4............................7/16” ...... NUT ...................................................................... 350256-00
8...........4............................7/16” ...... LOCK WASHER...................................................350307-00
9...........1.......... 1.0 ............ 6mm ......6mm X 1.0 X 25mm BOLT ...................................355894-00
10.........1............................6mm ...... 6mm NUT ............................................................. 355760-00
11 .........2........................................... DRAW PIN/SPRING PIN .....................................357035-00
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KIT# 3128-3
BASEPLATE KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-896-0407 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com
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1...........1...........C-001019 ....... MAIN RECEIVER BRACE WELDMENT
2...........1...........C-001024 ....... DRIVER SIDE REAR BRACE WELDMENT
3...........1...........C-001025 ....... PASSENGER SIDE REAR
BRACE WELDMENT
4...........1...........A-000185 ....... 1/4" X 1 1/2" X 3" BACKING PLATE
5...........1...........C-001170 ....... 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 3" THREADED
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6...........2...........A-001673 ....... UPPER MOUNTING PLATE
7...........1...........C-001022 ....... DRIVER SIDE ARM BRACE WELDMENT
8...........1...........C-001023 ....... PASSENGER SIDE ARM BRACE WELDMENT
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IMPORTANT: All braseplates must be assembled with all the bolts left loose for final adjustment and positioning (before tightening) unless otherwise instructed. All bolts must be torqued for proper strength. If more than one bolt is used per fastening point, the diagram may only show one.
• Use flat washers over all slotted holes • Use lock washers on all fasteners
ROADMASTER Limited Warranty, including One-Year Conditional Warranty Text and Product Registration Card, in Carton.
• Roadmaster manufactures many styles of baseplates. If your base-
Failure to follow these instructions
WARNING
Installation of most baseplates requires moderate mechanical ap­titude and skills. We strongly recommend professional installation by
an experienced installer.
The installer must read the instructions and use all bolts and parts supplied. Failure to do so could result in loss of the towed vehicle.
Use Loctite® Red on all bolts used for mounting this bracket.
Every 3,000 miles, the owner must inspect the fasteners for proper torque, according to the bolt torque requirements chart on the last page of these instructions. The owner must also inspect all mount-
ing points for cracks or other signs of fatigue every 3,000 miles.
Failure to do so could result in loss of the towed vehicle.
The owner must check the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for the proper procedure(s) to prepare the vehicle for towing. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, driveline disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. Failure to properly equip the vehicle will cause severe damage to the transmission.
If running changes were made by the vehicle manufacturer after this kit was designed, some bolts or other fasteners in the hardware pack may no longer be the correct size. It is the installer’s responsibility to verify that the baseplate is securely fastened to the vehicle and fit­ted with the correct hardware to account for these changes. Failure to securely fasten the baseplate could result in loss of the towed vehicle.
• If the towed vehicle has been in an accident, it must be properly re­paired before attaching the baseplate. Do not install the baseplate if any structural frame damage is found. Failure to repair the damage could result in the loss of the towed vehicle.
can result in property damage, personal injury or even death.
plate has removable arms, they must be removed before driving the vehicle, unless the arms can be pinned or padlocked in place.
If not secured, the arms could vibrate out, resulting in non-warranty damage or personal injury.
• Some motorhome chassis have such a tight turning radius that you can damage your motorhome, towed vehicle, tow bar or baseplate while turn­ing sharply. Before getting on the road, test your turning radius in an empty parking lot. Turning too sharply could result in non-warranty damage to towing system, motorhome and/or towed vehicle.
Do not back up with the towed vehicle attached or non-warranty damage will occur to your towing system, motorhome and/or towed vehicle.
The safety cables must connect the towing vehicle to the towed
vehicle frame to frame, with the cables crossed, with enough slack for sharp turns. Refer to the cable instructions for proper routing.
Failure to leave enough slack in the safety cables, or failure to connect the safety cables frame to frame, will result in the loss of the towed vehicle.
• This kit is designed for use with ROADMASTER tow bars and ROAD­MASTER adaptors only. Using this kit with other brands, without
an approved ROADMASTER adaptor, may result in non-warranty damage or injury.
Do not use this document for custom fabrication, as it may not show all parts or structural components. Custom fabrication, or any attempt to copy this baseplate design, could result in loss of the towed vehicle.
• Upon final installation, the installer must inspect the baseplate to
ensure adequate clearance, particularly around hoses, air condi­tioner lines, radiators, etc., or non-warranty damage to the towed
vehicle will result.
This baseplate is only warranteed for the original installation. In­stalling a used baseplate on another vehicle is not recommended and will void the warranty.
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