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Lightweight and rustproof aluminum tow bar is designed to be easy to hook up and disconnect. Integrated cable guides keep your setup streamlined and tangle-free. Required safety cables and electrical cord included.
Features:
Specs:
| Base Plate | Adapter |
|---|---|
| etrailer | Classic: e98984 Invisible: DM9523062 |
| Blue Ox | RM-031, RM-031-5, or BX88151 |
| Demco | Tabless: DM9523062* Classic: RM-034, RM-034-5, or DM9523036 |
*For serial numbers below 14,500, use adapter DM9523036
The Sterling is designed to make hooking up your toad a smooth and easy process. The telescoping arms are able to extend to the needed length and angle to reach the base plate without the need for your vehicle to be perfectly level or in the exact right spot behind your RV. The inner arms are stainless steel and will slide in and out smoothly. Supremely corrosion resistant, they'll stay rust-free and functional for the life of the tow bar.
Slide the tow bar into your hitch and pin it in place. Get the arms connected to the base plate one at a time. Once you're all hooked up, slowly pull forward and the self-aligning arms will fully extend and lock into the towing position. Double check that the arms are properly latched and you'll be ready to hit the road!
The Sterling's arms are longer than average, giving you an above-average turning radius. You're going to be able to get around obstacles and make sharp turns with no worry of clipping the corner of your RV. Maneuver through gas stations and the campsite no problem.
Uneven ground and sharp angles can put the arms of the tow bar in a bind and make them stiff and immoveable. Once you get to your destination, the last thing you need is to spend several minutes wrestling, yanking, and kicking at them to get your car disconnected.
Instead, get out of a bind in one easy step. Simply pull up the lever on the arm of the Sterling to disengage the internal latch. This releases the pent-up pressure so you can unhook and get on with your adventure.
The Sterling comes with cable guides built into the arms, keeping your setup streamlined and organized. The power cord will come pre-installed in the cable guide, protecting it from getting damaged or tangled. It's also a great way to keep all your gear together. You won't need to find a separate place to store your power cord; you can keep it right there where you need it, ready for the next time you flat tow.
You can thread the safety cables through the guides as well, which will likewise protect them from damage and make them easy to store.
The Sterling is engineered to be as tough and durable as possible. Throughout the design process, rigorous physical and computerized testing is done, including Finite Elemental Analysis (FEA). Each of these tests displays a 3-dimensional image of the tow bar while it is put under thousands of pounds of pressure. Areas of stress in the tow bar can then be located and studied so that those areas can be strengthened. This process is repeated until any weak spots, particularly those found in load-bearing components, are completely removed. The result is a product that is durable, strong, and safe.
The Sterling folds up to conveniently store on the back of your RV when you're not using it. After disconnecting the tow bar from your toad, push the arms of the tow bar together so that they are side by side. Push the tow bar up until the holding latch clicks into place. The arms can then swing to the right or to the left, whichever side you want to store it on.
For added protection from the elements, slip the Roadmaster tow bar cover (RM-055-3 - sold separately) over the tow bar when you're not using it.
Flat towing can be a much more convenient way to take your car RVing with you than using a trailer or a tow dolly. It'll save you storage space both at home and at the campsite, and it takes less time and hassle to hook up.
To flat tow your vehicle, there are 5 basic components you're going to need: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a flat tow braking system.
| For the RV | Between the RV and Towed Car | For the Towed Car |
|---|---|---|
| Hitch | Tow bar | Base plate |
| Wiring plug | Safety cables | Braking system |
| Wiring adapter cord | Wiring kit/diodes |
The custom-fit base plate installs on the frame of your toad so you can connect the car to your RV with a tow bar. Hook up safety cables between the vehicles to ensure that the toad does not separate from the motorhome if the tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring syncs your vehicle's signal lights with your motorhome's tail lights, as required by law in most states. Finally, the flat tow braking system - also required in most states - activates the brakes in the toad when you hit the brakes in the RV, making for smoother, safer braking, and preventing wear on your motorhome.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Jenny N.
4/18/2022
Thank you for sending the picture that I asked for. It is surprising that they have rusted quickly. Since they are not made of a stainless steel or aluminum they will typically eventually rust. As you stated in your review it will be best to clean them up and then use a rust resistant clear product on the bolts. They are also available for replacement as part # RM-910029.
Michael
4/29/2024
I could not be happier with the performance of this tow bar! Our last trip was 3 months and 4000 miles and the unit performed flawlessly. I would not hesitate to recommend or purchase this Roadmaster Sterling tow bar to anyone.
Rick C.
2/1/2020
I have now towed my car about 8,000 miles and it still works great. Very happy with Roadmaster and etrailer!
Robert D.
5/18/2021
Love it. Highly recommend
Richard M.
10/7/2014
I also had an older model and almost always had to fight with the release when trying to unhook the towed car.The All Terrain non-binding Freedom Latch has solved that problem very well. It is an outstanding improvement in the RoadMaster Sterling model. I have been satisfied with the purchase.
John C.
3/25/2016
Still totally satisfied with the product.
Dwayne M.
4/2/2016
Great 10000 mile towing trip
Terry
7/31/2024
In the past year the towbar has been used numerous times. We recently completed a trip to Alaska from the lower 48 states. On extremely rough roads Alaka Highway the towbar performed flawlessly. It is easy to hookup and easy to unhook. We are very happy with our purchase.
Tom R.
1/18/2021
Have used numerous times without a single issue. Hookups are very easy and the disconnects are usually the same. Once in awhile if the toad is not perfectly straight in line with the coach it may bind.
Bobg
12/8/2017
Excellent product. Super Heavy Duty
Gary S.
8/21/2021
Fine
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Condition: Surface Scratches
Notes: There are scratches and chips on the item. Otherwise, new and unused. All hardware is included.
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Mike L.
4/17/2026
Thanks Steven, I'm glad to hear that you're all fixed up!!! Happy travels!