Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 Serial Number Year Identification  

I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and both it and the standard 1500 can be flat towed so long as it is a four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case, and according to page 236 of the manual,…

The main difference between the Blue Ox Patriot and the Roadmaster Even Brake systems is that the Roadmaster #RM-9400 uses compressed air to actuate the brakes in the towed vehicle, while the Blue Ox Patriot II uses an electrically-operated…

You want the steering wheel to be unlocked on a vehicle being flat-towed. Otherwise the front wheels of the towed vehicle would scrub around corners. Unlocking the front wheels allows the towed vehicle to turn and follow the tow vehicle as it is…

Since your vehicle is turned off the power steering isn't active to make turning the wheel easier. This is totally normal and would not be an issue.

According to the directions of the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar #RM-501, you do not need to be perfectly centered when initially attaching the tow bar. The directions state this is the the step you'll need to take in order to center:…

Sounds like your tow bar may not be sitting perfectly level. If I had to guess it sounds like the tow bar is angled forward and that is causing the wheels to get stuck turned to one side. I attached a help article on how to pick out the correct…

From what you describe I suggest the Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System, #HM39530. This is a proportional brake control system. That applies the towed jeep's brakes when activated at the same time and with the same intensity as those…

I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he informed that you are looking for a brown 6 pin connector behind the hood release, up near the firewall to plug in the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter #3035-P. He said there is also a gray connector that is…

The coin tray on the dash of your 2017 Ford E-450 can be simply pried out with a slot screwdriver. You can gently insert the screwdriver between the tray and the dash piece that surrounds it. You will then pry the tray out. Just be sure to apply…

The correct height setting is going to vary by trailer but you can get there taking some measurements. First make sure your trailer is on level ground and then measure from the ground up to the bottom of the king pin. Then on your truck take a…

The Roadmaster Fusemaster Fuse Bypass part #RM76511 that you referenced is designed for vehicles that require the removal of a fuse in order for them to be flat-towed. Instead of having to remove the fuse you would simply install this product and it…

What you have in your picture is a very old StowMaster Tow Bar #RM-501 which is still attached to some base plates. I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster who said the serial number from the StowMaster indicates that it is rated for 5,000 lbs but…