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Re: Fractured Tow Bar

Reply #25 –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
Tow bar system fractures are certainly a problem, but wear usually comes first.  After towing for many years I have learned to pay attention to sloppiness in each of the joints in the system.  When the parts get loose they are wearing.  I've found tow bar manufacturers don't sell replacement parts, they want to sell you new tow bars because they know fractures aren't far behind.
I have not found what you are saying to be true with Roadmaster.  These rebuild kits seem very reasonable.  I have had more than 15 years dealing with Roadmaster. I still remember FMCA shows, with them showing up to do a free inspection, clean and lube, often replacing parts at no charge or at a reasonable price when tubes where bent from backing up. I have always found them to do the right thing.  I've even seen them help make the pain of trying to back up with their bars (this destroys the bar) a little less painful, such as offering a rebuilt upgrade, at a reasonable price, etc.

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