Replacement Coiled Safety Cables For Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar

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I have a sterling towbar and i need a pair of safety chains that will slide thru the channel and connect to a direct fit baseplate for a chevy equinox what should i buy

asked by: Timothy S

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Hey Timothy, if you no longer have the safety cables that came with the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-586, then you can replace them with RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Tim

4/24/2025

Hi Andy I do have the cables that came with tow bar,but they will not work because they have a ball on the end. I need a cable that would slide in the channel of tow bar. Also need the length of cable should I get

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Andrew N.

4/24/2025

@Tim Ohh okay, sorry for the misunderstanding. You can actually add an adapter Replacement Roadmaster Anchors for EZ Hook Safety Cables # RM-910653 which gives your baseplates an attachment point for the ball style cable ends. But if you'd rather go with a standard style cable, you can do that as well. You should be fine with something like Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs # RM-645, but to be sure, you can measure the distance from the cable attachment points and take into consideration you'll want a few inches of slack for turning and unhooking (4-6" preferably).

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Tim

4/24/2025

@AndrewN I like the idea of those brackets but one of the reviews said You can not use them with direct connect base plate is that true

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Answer 1

There may be some dirt and debris interfering with the normal function of the tow bar. I would start by lubricating the arms, however lubricants like WD40 should not be used. Instead use a silicone-base lubricant like part #L11354. You may also need…

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Answer 2

There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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Answer 3

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 actuator…

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Answer 4

While I could not get the video to play, it sounds more like a control unit issue rather than a motor issue. The control unit should sense when the steps are closed and shut off the power for retracting and not spasm. Since you mentioned so many…

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Answer 5

Hey Darragh, congrats on your potential new car! To flat tow a 2016 Mini Cooper S you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item #e74ZR Base Plate Kit -…

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Answer 6

Hey Doug. It looks like you need to pull the number 16 fuse in the engine compartment. GM sent out a bulletin about the 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox and 2010-2017 GMC Terrains with 4 cylinder engines. Pulling this fuse will address the wobble you're…

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Answer 7

No, you do not Albert. I looked up the flat towing process for a 2023 Ford Ranger and you do not have to disconnect the battery when flat towing. You will however need the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit item #RM-156-25 to keep your battery from…

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Answer 8

Hi Ron! The Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - For Blue Ox Base Plate #RM-586 Will indeed fit Blue Ox base plates. I see you previously ordered the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU99FR, and these will mate together…

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Answer 9

Hey Darrell, thanks for reaching out! The Roadmaster Battery Disconnect #RM-766 is only designed to be installed on the positive terminal (since the activation button pulls power from the positive terminal), so I recommend using the Roadmaster…

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Answer 10

The Lippert Replacement Controller for In-Wall Slide #LC211852 you found is a replacement for your 13398-C as well. This is a compatible replacement for the C, C1, and C2 version of your slide controller.

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Answer 11

I am sorry Richard but no one, including Roadmaster, has a baseplate kit for the ZR2 Bison models of the 2024 Chevy Colorado. It has to do with the bumper.

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Answer 12

Hey Joe, so all of the complete base plate kits are custom for for the vehicle they are designed for. So that means the part that mounts to the truck frame as well as the removable arms. So for the new truck you'd need a completely new kit. Since…

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