ArchHoagland
Clovis, CA, USA
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I have the Roadmaster Sterling. Im here to tell you it works fine on level ground.
You are welcome to unhitch it for me on unlevel ground, because it's a bear then.
I almost always unhitch at the checkin place if it's staight and level.
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JohnnyT
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rockhillmanor
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Sully2 wrote:The Texan wrote:We use the Roadmaster AT, which can be easily hooked or unhooked on any out of level terrain condition. Previously had a regular(non AT system) and as was said earlier, you had to be perfectly level to hook or unhook. We are very satisfied with the Roadmaster products.
Sorry..cant go with the "have to be level stuff" at all!
Uphill or down hill..dont matter.
1) You set the brake on the toad..so it cant more AT ALL.
2) Your "navigator" or "better half" or..?...gets into the coach..foot on the brake pedal and put the coach into GEAR
That takes all of the "pinch and bind" out of the pins in the arms....you pull the pins and tnen stow the arms in their stored position ( Adventa model)
Unhook the electrical and give the "driver" the sign to put the coach back into park
thats all their is to it
Can I borrow your 'better half'?
Pinch and bind on the pins comes standard when you travel solo.
Real good tip to eliminate it though.
BTW: I just got my toad and it's REAL good to hear that 'everyone' has the same problem and it's not just something I am doing wrong.
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We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
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bacollins
Lawrenceburg, IN
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MAJESTYPOINTERS wrote:I am shure you will get a lot of "brand" name advice on here.
Here is how I picked Mine....
I used this simple saying "Keep it simple stupid"....
Now I am not saying anyone is dumb but I feel the fewer moving parts....the fewer places to brake or fail...JMO
That how I aproched my hitch purchase.
I'm on the same page. Went with a Blue Ox Ambassador A-frame towbar in '00, still doing a good job.
'92 Itasca Sunflyer P series Chevy
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BaldyD1
Central Florida area
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The ReadyBrute Plus (aluminum tow bar w/integrated braking system rated at 8K lbs) costs about same or less than the tow bar alone from other manufacturers.
Less cost, lighter weight, high weight rating, and braking system - what more can be asked about a tow bar?
NOTE: Spell check not working. Please forgive any spelling errors.
Edited AGAIN by BaldyD1 {7-19-08} to correct rating of the ReadyBrute Plus tow bar in first sentence. Hope this time it's correct!
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chastho
arkansas
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When I first got my Blue Ox I had a problem at times with the pins being in a bind. I called them and was told to just turn font wheels on the toad and it will free up the pins. Works everytime.
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Sully2
Cincinnati
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rockhillmanor wrote:Sully2 wrote:The Texan wrote:We use the Roadmaster AT, which can be easily hooked or unhooked on any out of level terrain condition. Previously had a regular(non AT system) and as was said earlier, you had to be perfectly level to hook or unhook. We are very satisfied with the Roadmaster products.
Sorry..cant go with the "have to be level stuff" at all!
Uphill or down hill..dont matter.
1) You set the brake on the toad..so it cant more AT ALL.
2) Your "navigator" or "better half" or..?...gets into the coach..foot on the brake pedal and put the coach into GEAR
That takes all of the "pinch and bind" out of the pins in the arms....you pull the pins and tnen stow the arms in their stored position ( Adventa model)
Unhook the electrical and give the "driver" the sign to put the coach back into park
thats all their is to it
Can I borrow your 'better half'?
Pinch and bind on the pins comes standard when you travel solo.
You have to foot the bill for her just like I do....
2000 Country Coach Allure; Cummins ISC 330 HP; 71/2 - 8 MPG regardless
2002 Jeep Liberty
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chastho
arkansas
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I didn't like the roadmaster because of the cross bar on the front of the toad. I think they have made it removable now but it is still extra work and extra time to hook and unhook.
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JaBob
Roswell, Georgia
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They all work! It's like Ford vs Chevy. Just make sure you have edequate capacity with safey chains.
Bob
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427435
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Another vote for the Ready Brute (tow bar only) or the Ready Brake (tow bar and brake combined). Rugged, reasonable weight (made from aluminum but stout), and easy to unhook even on uneven ground. Don't even need the DW to move anything.
And did I mention less expensive than all the "name" brands!! 
Check them out. I've dragged a 5,000 lb Explorer all over the mountains of Colorado and to Alaska and back (almost---still 750 miles from home) and I'm very pleased with it.
Mark
2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U on a Ford chassis
2003 Ford Explorer toad with US Gear brakes,
ReadyBrute tow bar, and Demco base plate.
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