Roadmaster Sterling Replacement Shank Availability for Older Roadmaster Sterling
Updated 07/28/2014 | Published 07/25/2014 >
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I think I have a older Roadmaster Sterling Tow bar. We have replaced everything, bushings, springs, etc. All nice and tight now. I wanted to order a new shank but it appears that Roadmaster has changed it. The new Shank has a small head that fits into a U shaped connector. My Tow bar has a Shank that has a head that is wide and the U shaped connector is wide to fit it. Can you get the new connector or the older shank? Here is the one you sell. But I dont have the connector to make it work. See attached picture of mine. Thank you.
asked by: Bentley R
Expert Reply:
I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and he informed me that there is no way to adapt your older style Roadmaster tow bar to the new stinger. If yours is still good and you were just looking to replace the stinger as preventative maintenance I would recommend you just keep using your tow bar as you replaced most of the components.
If the stinger wears out (or is worn out) the only solution would be to replace the entire tow bar as there is no way to adapt the new style stinger to your older one because the connection point you are looking for is not available.
The part number for the new Sterling would be part # RM-576.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Replacement Shank for Roadmaster Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bar Models 555 and 556
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Shanks
- Sterling
- Roadmaster
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Complete Repair Kit for Roadmaster Nighthawk, Sterling, and Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bars
- Shop: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain, Nighthawk, and Sterling Tow Bar Adapter for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Replacement Shank for Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar Models 555 and 556
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Replacement Yoke for Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar
- Search Results: tow bar
- Shop: Complete Repair Kit for Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar Model 5250
- Shop: Replacement Shank for Roadmaster Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bar Models 555 and 556
- Shop: Replacement Hardware Kit for Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar Models 555 and 556
- Search Results: vehicle tow bar wiring
- Shop: Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - For Blue Ox Base Plate
- Q&A: Availability Of Repair/Rebuild Kit For Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
- Search Results: accessories and parts
- Q&A: Replacement Stinger/Shank and Servicing Inner Arms for for Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Q&A: Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Q&A: Which is Better Roadmaster or Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Search Results: base plate for tow bar


