Does Use of Tow Bar Require Locking Front Wheels
Updated 06/10/2019 | Published 06/08/2019
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If you leave the steering unlocked do you have to secure the steering wheel in any way or will the steering or wheels just follow nominally I use to see them tie a rope to the steering wheel in the past
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
The only time you want to lock your steering wheel (and front tires) is when using a tow dolly like Roadmaster's # RM-2050-1 or Demco's Kar Kaddy # DM9713045. Flat towing with a tow bar like the Stowmaster Tow Bar # RM-501 requires that the front wheels be unlocked to allow them to track behind the towing vehicle. I confirmed this with Roadmaster.
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Mount
- Telescoping - Binding
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Cables Not Included
- Roadmaster
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