Roadmaster Tracker Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Table of Contents

Safety definitions .................................. inside front cover

Installer’s safety checklist ...............................................1

Safe towing practices ..................................................1-2

Attaching the Tracker — standard baseplate ...................3

Attaching the Tracker — removable baseplate .............4-5

Connecting the Tracker to the motorhome ..................5-6

Disconnecting the Tracker ..............................................6

Safety cables

How to use safety cables ...........................................7

Proper installation of safety cables .........................7-8

Care and cleaning ..........................................................8

Atwood coupler information ............................................9

Tow bar components ...................................... back cover

Your tow bar serial number…

…is on a metal label on the passenger’s side tow bar
arm. You will need this number when you fill out your
product registration card.
Write down the serial number in the space below and
retain for future reference.

Serial number:

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Save this manual for future reference. It contains impor­tant sections relative to safety, use, maintenance, parts
replacement and other information. Therefore, make sure
this manual is always with you when you’re towing.
You may download or print a copy of the most current
manual at www.roadmasterinc.com (under ‘Support').

Read all instructions before installing
the tow bar, or before towing a vehicle.
Failure to understand how to properly in­stall or operate the tow bar could result
in property damage, personal injury or
even death.

All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. ROADMASTER, Inc. reserves
the right to make changes, at any time, without notice, in material, specifica­tions and models, or to discontinue models.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safety Definitions

This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for

safety and to prevent equipment problems. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols:

CAUTION

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ-

ation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage, serious personal injury or even death.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage,
or minor or moderate personal injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol in­dicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTE
Refers to important information and is placed in italic
type. It is recommended that you take special notice of
these items.

INSTALLER'S SAFETY CHECKLIST

• Read the instructions thoroughly before installing
the ‘quick-disconnect’ (‘QD’) system and its compo­nents. If the towed vehicle baseplate has a removable

front arm, the tow bar will be attached to the QD system.
If the QD system is not properly aligned, centered and
positioned on the towed vehicle, the tow bar will not be
centered on the towed vehicle, which may cause excessive
tire wear and other consequential, non-warranty damage.

• Show the owner how to properly operate the tow
bar. Familiarize yourself with the features of the tow bar.

Demonstrate them to the owner, and ask the owner to
connect and disconnect the tow bar and other components
of the towing system, until the owner is comfortable with
its operation.

• The tow bar must be attached to a baseplate which
is bolted to the towed vehicle’s frame or unibody. In

SAFE TOWING PRACTICES

To ensure your safety and that of your passengers, as
well as the safety of others on the road, follow these safe
towing practices at all times.

CAUTION

Do not back up the motorhome with the towed ve­hicle attached.
Backing up with the towed vehicle attached will
cause the towed vehicle to “jackknife,” which will dam­age the tow bar, the baseplate, the receiver hitch, the
towed vehicle's front end, and/or the rear of the mo­torhome. Backing up with the towed vehicle attached
is the primary cause of tow bar damage and will void
the warranty.

• Be sure the vehicle can be towed before taking it on

the road. 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.
Check the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for the
proper procedure(s) to prepare the vehicle for towing.

• The tow bar must be approximately level with the
ball hitch on the motorhome. Towing with the tow bar at

an upward or downward slope puts undue strain on the tow
bar baseplate and the ball mount. Driving over sharp in­clines or declines could force the coupler off the hitch ball.
If it is necessary to raise or lower the hitch, two op­tional accessories are available: an adjustable ball hitch,
part number 880; and roller hitch drops, in 4" through 10"
drops (part numbers 051-4 through 051-10).

• The steering wheel must be unlocked and free to
turn when towing. Failure to do so can cause severe

tire and equipment damage. Check the manufacturer’s
instructions for the proper towing procedure(s).

• Always use safety cables when towing. The safety
cables must connect the towed vehicle to the towing ve-

order to be towed, virtually all vehicles require a tow bar
baseplate that is connected to the frame, unibody or chas­sis and extends beyond the bumper.

• The installer must NOT use the tow bar as a ground
for welding. Connecting a ground to the ‘A-frame’ of the
tow bar will cause current to flow through the locking
spring, which will detemper the spring and destroy the
locking mechanism.

• Under no circumstances should the tow bar be
welded to the vehicle, nor should any of the pre-punched

mounting holes be altered. Any welding or altering of the
tow bar will void the owner’s warranty.

Failure to follow these instructions may cause prop-

erty damage, personal injury or even death.

hicle, frame to frame.
Additionally, check to ensure that the safety cables are
the proper length. Refer to the sections titled “How to use
safety cables” and “Proper installation of safety cables”
for further information.

The weight capacity of the safety cables must meet
or exceed the towed weight, or the safety cables will
fail.

• Inspect the system before towing — check the
mounts, brackets, bolts, fasteners, wiring, the safety ca­bles and all other sys­tem components each
time before towing.
Check the coupler ball
clamp and ball socket
(Figure 1) for fractures
or cracks in the steel.
If any component
is damaged, replace
it before towing.
Check the nut at the bottom of the threaded hitch ball
shank (Figure 2) to en­sure that it is tightened
to the manufacturer’s
torque specifications.
Inspect the nut and the
bottom of the threaded
hitch ball shank (Fig­ure 2) for signs of
wear caused when
the motorhome ‘bot­toms out.’ If the nut is
damaged, replace it; if the threaded shank is damaged,
replace the hitch ball and shank.
Additionally, check the tow bar baseplate every 3,000
miles — inspect for any fractures or cracks in the steel,
or any visible damage. Do not tow if the tow bar base-

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Safe towing practices

continued from preceding page

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 op­tional padlocks) before towing. Unless the tow bar is

secured to both vehicles with all appropriate pins (or pad­locks), the towed vehicle will detach.

• This tow bar is designed for use on paved roads
only. ROADMASTER does not recommend off-road tow­ing, nor does ROADMASTER warrant the tow bar for off­road 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, result­ing in “jackknifing,” “leapfrogging” or “fishtailing.” Serious
damage to both vehicles, as well as the towing system,
could result.

• Check the motorhome turning radius. Some motor­home 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 prop­erty damage, personal injury or even death.

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ATTACHING THE TRACKER — CLASSIC BASEPLATE

There are two ways to attach the Tracker to the towed
vehicle. They depend on the type of baseplate:

1) If the towed vehicle has a classic baseplate (Figure

3), the crossbar (Figure 3) is bolted to the baseplate. With
this method, the crossbar remains attached to the front of
the towed vehicle.
Use the instructions below to attach the Tracker to a
classic baseplate.

2) If the towed vehicle has a removable baseplate
(ROADMASTER XL™ or EZ Twistlock™ series), the cross­bar, as well as the front extensions of the baseplate, can
be easily removed from the front of the vehicle when it is
not being towed.
An optional set of “quick-disconnects” (or, “QDs”, part
number 201) is required for this method.
Use the instructions beginning on the next page to at­tach the Tracker to a removable baseplate.

Attaching the Tracker — classic baseplate

1. Attach the crossbar to both ends of the baseplate, us­ing the supplied bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts,
as shown in Figure 3. Torque all bolts to 75 ft./lbs.

Use all mounting hardware. If all supplied materials

are not used, the crossbar or other components may
vibrate loose, which may cause property damage, per­sonal injury or even death.

3. Insert the mounting pins (Figure 4 and 5) through the
front holes on the tabs, and then through both collars

(Figure 4).

4. Secure both mounting pins with the clevis clips (Figure
4 and 5).

The mounting pins must extend through both tabs

and through both tow bar collars, as shown in Figure

5. Both mounting pins must be secured with clevis
clips.
Failure to attach the mounting pins correctly will
cause the tow bar to separate from the crossbar, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even
death. You will lose your towed vehicle.

2. Position the collars (Figure 4 and 5) on the tow bar
inside the tabs (Figure 4 and 5) on the crossbar.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

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ATTACHING THE TRACKER — REMOVABLE BASEPLATE

There are two ways to attach the Tracker to the towed
vehicle. They depend on the type of baseplate:

1) If the towed vehicle has a classic baseplate, the
crossbar is bolted to the baseplate. With this method, the
crossbar remains attached to the front of the towed ve­hicle.
Use the instructions on the preceding page to attach
the Tracker to a classic baseplate.

2) If the towed vehicle has a removable baseplate
(ROADMASTER XL™ or EZ Twistlock™ series), the cross­bar, as well as the front extensions of the baseplate, can
be easily removed from the front of the vehicle when it is
not being towed.
An optional set of “quick-disconnects” (or, “QDs”, part
number 201) is required for this method.
Use the instructions below to attach the Tracker to a
removable baseplate.

Attaching the Tracker

— removable baseplate

(An optional set of “quick-disconnects” — or, “QDs”, part
number 201 — is required for this method.)

First, attach quick-disconnect parts “A” and “B” (Figure

Figure 6

6) to the Tracker safety base:

1. Align the holes in parts “A” and “B” over the holes at
each side of the Tracker crossbar. Make certain that part
“A” is on the passenger side, and part “B” is on the driver’s
side — the gussets (Figure 6) will be on the outside.
Thread one of the supplied carriage bolts (Figure 6)
through each hole, and through the quick-disconnects.

2. At each end, position one of the safety plates (Figure

6) over the carriage bolts.

3. Thread a lock washer and nut over each carriage bolt
to secure the safety plates and the quick-disconnects to
the Tracker crossbar. Finger-tighten only at this time.

Use all mounting hardware and the safety plates. If

all supplied materials are not used, the quick-discon­nects or other components may vibrate loose, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even
death.

4. Next, attach quick-disconnect parts “C” and “D” (Figure

7) to the baseplate. Attach parts “C” and “D” so that the
vertical pin on each is pointing up, as shown in Figure 7.
Attach part “C” on the passenger side, and part “D”
on the driver’s side. Use the supplied ½" x 1¾" bolts, the
two safety plates, and the flat washers, lock washers and
nuts, as shown in Figure 7.
Note that both QDs have an extra hole — “E” in Figure
7 — for safety cable attachment. Mount parts “C” and “D”
so that the “E” holes are to the outside.
Do not tighten any of the bolts — leave them loose for
now — they will be tightened later.

5. Now, test-fit the crossbar — lower the crossbar over the
quick-disconnects. The vertical pins at the top of both QDs
should fit through the top holes at the ends of the crossbar
(Figure 8), and the vertical pins at the bottom of the cross-

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Figure 7

Figure 8

Attaching the Tracker —
removable baseplate

continued from preceding page
bar should fit through the lower holes on the quick-dis­connects (Figure 8).

6. The quick-disconnects must be positioned so that the
tow bar is centered on the front of the vehicle.
If necessary, adjust the quick-disconnects by moving
them to the left or the right, until the tow bar is centered
to the front of the vehicle.

CAUTION

The quick-disconnect parts “C” and “D” must be
centered on the baseplate. If parts “C” and “D” are
mounted too far to the left or the right, the tow bar
will not be centered on the towed vehicle, which will
cause excessive tire wear and other consequential,
non-warranty damage.

7. Once the crossbar slides on and off easily, torque the
four bolts to 75 ft./lbs.
Again, test-fit the crossbar over the QDs, to verify that
the crossbar slides on and off easily. If not, adjust the QDs
again.

8. Insert the two linch pins (Figure 9) through the upper
holes in the vertical pins on both QDs. Both linch pins
must be locked. The rings are spring-loaded — they must
be snapped over the pin, with the pin touching the ring, in
order to keep the tow bar secure. If a pin does not touch
the ring, rotate the pin around the ring.

Figure 9

cal pins on both quick-disconnects. Refer to Figure

9.
Failure to properly attach and lock both linch pins
will result in the loss of the towed vehicle, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even
death.

Towing vibrations will force the linch pins out un-

less they are properly locked in place over the verti-

CONNECTING THE TRACKER TO THE MOTORHOME

Use caution when handling the tow bar — if your
hands, fingers or any part of your body are caught
between moving components, they can be pinched,
cut or otherwise injured.

1. First, attach the Tracker to the towed vehicle — refer
to either “Attaching the Tracker — classic baseplate,” or
“Attaching the Tracker — removable baseplate.”

2. Drive the vehicle to be towed up to the rear of the mo­torhome. Put the vehicle in gear (park), set the emergency
brake and chock one of the wheels.

3. Lower the tow bar to position the coupler (Figure 10)
over the hitch ball.
With the coupler over the ball, raise the coupler locking
lever (Figure 10) until the tab ‘ear’ (Figure 10) just clears
the tab hole (Figure 10), and pull straight back toward the
towed vehicle.
Next, lower the coupler over the hitch ball so that it
completely covers it, and push the coupler locking lever
forward until it locks on the ball.

(ROADMASTER recommends replacing at least one
linch pin with a padlock — part number 301 or 302 — to
prevent accidental release or theft.)

Note: use an optional coupler lock (part number 305)

for added protection against accidental coupler disconnect.

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Figure 10

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Connecting the Tracker to the motorhome

continued from preceding page
Be certain the coupler is properly locked onto the hitch
ball — the tab ear will slide back into the tab hole when
the mechanism is fully engaged.

If the coupler is not properly locked onto the hitch ball,

as described above, it will release during towing. The
tow bar will separate from the motorhome, which may
cause property damage, personal injury or even
death.

4. Attach the safety cables (See “How to use safety ca­bles” and “Proper installation of safety cables.”) and plug
in the electrical wiring cord, according to the supplier’s
instructions.
Before towing the vehicle, make certain that the steer­ing is unlocked, the transmission is in the proper setting,
and the emergency brake is released. Remove the wheel
chock.
Check the manufacturer’s specifications, the owner’s
manual, or talk to the installer for the proper towing pro­cedures or requirement(s) for the vehicle to be towed.

Do not tow the vehicle until the tow bar is prop-

erly attached with all pins or padlocks. Unless the
tow bar is secured to both vehicles with all appropri­ate pins or padlocks, the vehicle will detach, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even
death.

Do not tow a vehicle using a tow bar baseplate,
safety cables, or a hitch receiver rated less than the
actual weight of the towed vehicle.
If the baseplate, safety cables, hitch receiver or any
supplementary towing equipment is not rated at the
weight of the towed vehicle and all its contents, it may
fail during towing, which may cause property damage,
personal injury or even death.

If the motorhome hitch receiver has an extension,
do not tow if the tow bar is more than three inches
out of level.
Receiver extensions cause the towing system to
swing much higher and lower than towing systems
without extensions. This enlarged arc of motion cre­ates excessive strain on the tow bar, baseplate and
frame, which can cause the towing system to fail,
causing property damage, personal injury or even
death.

DISCONNECTING THE TRACKER

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 cables,
and any other towing system accessories.

3. Put the towed vehicle in gear (park), set the emergency
brake and chock one of the wheels.

Always put the towed vehicle in gear (park), set the

emergency brake and chock one of the wheels before
lifting the coupler off the hitch ball. Failure to do so
may result in a ‘runaway’ vehicle or may crush you
between the towed vehicle and the motorhome, caus­ing property damage, personal injury or even death.

4. Pull back on the coupler locking lever (Figure 10) to

release the coupler, and lift the coupler off the ball.
Note: if it is difficult to lift the coupler, the towed ve-

hicle’s weight may be pressing against it. Release the
pressure by turning the steering wheel to the left or the
right, to align the towed vehicle’s front wheels to the mo­torhome.

5. To remove the Tracker from the towed vehicle:
A. If the towed vehicle has a removable baseplate
— remove the two linch pins (one on each side, Figures 7
and 8) and lift the crossbar and tow bar up.

(ROADMASTER recommends replacing at least one
linch pin with a padlock — part number 301 or 302 — to
prevent accidental release or theft.)
B. If the towed vehicle has a classic baseplate —
remove the two clevis clips (one on each side, Figure 5),
pull the two mounting pins out (one on each side, Figure

5), and lift the tow bar up.
If the towed vehicle has a classic baseplate, the Track­er can be stored on the vehicle in a vertical position by
inserting a bolt or pin (not supplied) through the tow bar
and the rear holes on the crossbar tabs. Refer to Figure

4.
Note: check state regulations — driving a vehicle with

the tow bar in this position is illegal in some states.

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HOW TO USE SAFETY CABLES

Safety cables are an integral part of your towing system.
They are a secondary safety device, required by law in
many states. This section, and the following section, will
acquaint you with how to use them properly.

• The safety cables must be rated at 5,000 pounds weight

capacity (the maximum capacity of the Tracker tow bar).
The weight of the towed vehicle and all its contents cannot
exceed 5,000 pounds.

• The safety cables must connect the towing vehicle to

the towed vehicle, frame to frame.

• Pull the safety cables so that all the slack is at the mo­torhome. Make sure there is enough slack in the cables
at the motorhome to allow for sharp turns — if there

is not enough slack, the towing system will be severely
damaged when the motorhome turns.

• 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 11 under “Proper installation of safety
cables.” 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” for further information.

Failure to follow these instructions may cause prop-

erty damage, personal injury or even death.

PROPER INSTALLATION OF SAFETY CABLES

Follow the instructions in Figure 11 (above) to attach
the safety cables.
Some ROADMASTER tow bar baseplates with remov­able arms, such as the ones in Figure 12, 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

Figure 11

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 baseplate.
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 baseplates with removable arms
have these short safety cables (with the exception of MX
baseplates). Other baseplates are bolted directly to the
frame of the towed vehicle and do not require short safety
cables.

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Proper installation of safety cables

continued from preceding page
If your ROADMASTER baseplate kit contains short safe­ty cables, refer to the installation instructions for complete
information.

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 12. Other­wise, in the event of a towing system failure, the towed
vehicle will detach, which may cause property damage,
personal injury or even death.

Figure 12

CARE AND CLEANING

As is the case with most precision equipment, frequent
cleaning and care results in better performance and lon­gevity. Use the following guidelines to keep your tow bar
clean and well-lubricated.
Always clean the tow bar before lubricating. Use a wa­ter-soluble cleaner such as Voom RV (part number 9911,
shown below) — it does an exceptional job of breaking
down road film, dirt and grease.

CAUTION

Do not use petroleum-based products to clean or lu­bricate the tow bar. Petroleum will attract dirt and dust,
which will impede the operation of the collars and pins,
and/or other components. Certain petroleum products
may also corrode non-metallic components.
Damage caused by using a petroleum-based prod­uct to clean or lubricate the tow bar is not covered

under warranty.

Spray a liberal amount of cleaner on the tow bar and
into both collars and pins (Figure 4). Move the coupler
(Figure 4) to the left and the right, to work the cleaner
into the collars and pins.
Clean the interior of the coupler, and wipe away the old
grease, dirt and debris.
After cleaning the tow bar, wipe any remaining cleaner
away.
Now that you have a clean, dry tow bar, use a dry
silicone aerosol, such as LubeMaster (part number 747,
shown below), to lubricate the tow bar — spray a liberal
amount of silicone into the collars and the pins.
Lubricate the coupler ball socket and ball clamp (Figure

1) with wheel bearing grease; lubricate all other moving
components of the coupler with SAE 30 weight oil. (See
“Atwood coupler information.”)
Extended storage — before storing your tow bar for an
extended period of time, clean and lubricate it as above.
Store the tow bar in a dry, enclosed area, to protect it from
the elements.

Voom RV cleaner and degreaser

(part number 9911)

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LubeMaster silicone spray

(part number 747) —

meets Volatile Organic Compound

(VOC) standards

ATWOOD COUPLER INFORMATION

Following are the operation, latching and maintenance
instructions from the coupler manufacturer, repeated here
for your information. (References to trailer use do not ap­ply to the Tracker.)

Operation

Warning — Personal Injury

• Safe towing practice requires the proper use of
safety chains used in accordance with instructions
provided by the trailer manufacturer.

• Check that the ball has been completely inserted
into the coupler ball socket and the ball clamp (inside
the coupler) is closed around the underside of the tow
ball and the handle is in the closed position.

• The loaded weight of the trailer must never exceed
the least capacity marked on the coupler, tow ball,
hitch, trailer or vehicle.

• Check coupler, hitch and ball for damage or wear
before each use. Assure all parts operate freely. Re­place any component if worn or damaged.

• Failure to follow warnings and instructions could
result in separation of tow vehicle and trailer which
can result in death, personal injury and property dam­age.

5. Insert padlock or bolt through lock hole in yoke for theft
protection.
Note: these couplers are not adjustable for ball size.

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Maintenance

1. Lubricate ball socket and ball clamp with wheel bearing
grease. Clean and lubricate monthly.

2. Check towing hitch, ball and coupler for signs of wear
before each trip. Replace coupler if damaged or worn.

3. Lubricate moving or sliding parts monthly with SAE 30
weight oil.

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-B

Warning — Personal Injury

• For proper tow vehicle and trailer hookup, towing
performance and to prevent damage to hitch and trailer
coupling, the tow vehicle and trailer are to be level
with respect to flat ground after hitching up. If your
trailer is not level, equipment is available to raise or
lower the hitch ball.

Caution — Product Damage

• Use caution when backing or towing vehicle for
hook-up, damage to coupler may result.

• Avoid sharp turns when towing or backing. Jack­knifing could bend coupler or create extreme stress
or fracture.

Latching Instructions — Yoke Style Couplers

Warning — Personal Injury

• Always open latch handle before inserting ball.

1. To open, lift the latch handle and pull backward, raising
the yoke and resting it on the nose of the coupler (Fig
9-A).

2. Place coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler and
of same or greater capacity.

3. When ball is completely nested in ball socket, push latch
handle forward until yoke drops over nose of coupler and
the latch handle locking tips freely enter slots on top of
coupler (Fig 9-B).

4. Extend jack to ground and lift car/trailer combination
2" - 4" to insure coupler is securely attached to tow ball.
Retract jack completely before towing.

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