Locking Out the Tow Bar Arms on an etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar
Updated 12/12/2022 | Published 12/10/2022
Question:
I have an etrailer SD-e98971 tow bar that I am trying to use with a Jeep Wrangler. For some reason I can not get the second arm to lock. The instructions say to turn the wheel towards the arm that is locked and back up which I have tried with no success?
asked by: David F
Expert Reply:
When locking out the arms on the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e47ZR (e98971), I would try pulling forward in the motorhome. While doing so you will want to steer briefly left and then briefly right to extend, self-center and lock each tow bar arm.
If you do not have any luck locking out the tow bar arms in this manner, I would inspect the tow bar to ensure that the tow bar arm is not bent or the latch is not damaged in any way.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6K lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Fits Curt Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Search Results: tow bar
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Search Results: generator plug adapters
- Search Results: sewer hose
- Shop: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6K lbs
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Receiver Hitch Adapter - 6" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Q&A: Recommended Base Plate for 2024 Ford Maverick With a Blue Ox Base Plate That's Too Wide
- Q&A: Will Curt Baseplate Arms Fit Blue Ox Basplates
- Shop: Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs
- Video: Set up: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates on a 2022 Jeep Cherokee
- Video: Demco Tow Bar Adapter for Roadmaster MS or MX Series Base Plates Review
- Video: Hands-On with the Replacement Attachment Tabs for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Video: etrailer/Demco Invisible Base Plates Attachment Tabs Replacement Review
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Replacement Attachment Tabs for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Video: All About the Replacement Attachment Tab for Curt Base Plates
- Video: Feature Review Replacement Attachment Tabs for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Shop: Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Generator Adapter - 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Twist Lock Male - 12"
- Shop: Mighty Cord RV Power Adapter Y-Cord - 50 Amp to 30 Amp
- Search Results: e98971
- Shop: Universal Triple-Lug Tow Bar Adapter for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates
- Q&A: Adapter to Go From Blue Ox Base Plate Kit to Demco Tow Bar
- Q&A: Recommended 7-Way to 6-Pole Flat Tow Trailer Connector That Works w/a Charge Line
- Q&A: Is Vevor RN-QVR 7500 Tow Bar Compatible With Blue Ox Base Plates
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 2007-2018 JK Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
- Q&A: Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid
- Q&A: Which is Better Roadmaster or Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Article: Must-Have Flat Towing Components
on Tow Bar
