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Solid As A Rock Stabilizer - Stops unwanted movement in fifth wheels and travel trailers, easy to install, adapts to any scissor jack, stores conveniently on your RV Jacks. Click for a picture. Rocker Pin Hitch - Fifth wheel king pin hitch, offers ball-hitch flexibility, allows side-to-side pivot, easy hookup, even on uneven ground, less stress on trailer and towing vehicle. Click for a picture. RV Underskirt - Protects towed vehicle from rocks, oil, exhaust, etc., easy to install and store, lightweight and compact, fits all towing configurations, best value in protective underskirts. Click for a picture. Max Light - Heavy duty taillight converter, increases towed vehicle light brightness by 38%, protects electronics on towed vehicles with separate brake and turn signals, designed to reduce heat, easy to install. Click for a picture. |
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Bulletin Regarding Honda Towability American Honda Motor Company has recently released the following letter to customers inquiring about the towability of Honda vehicles. Honda customer towing letter (all models except CR-V) Dear customer: Regarding your inquiry on towing your Honda or Acura automobile behind a motorhome: For your vehicle, the Owner's Manual advises against towing at more than 35 m.p.h or for more than 50 miles. However, this recommendation exists primarily because Honda has not conducted formal tests at higher speeds and for greater distances. We are not aware of any particular problems being caused by motorhome towing of Honda/Acura automobiles with either manual or automatic transmission, so long as proper pre-towing preparations are made and the vehicle is towed at legal highway speeds. Manual Transmission When preparing to tow your vehicle, make sure the transmission is full of fluid. Do not overfill. � Release the parking brake. � Shift the transmission to Neutral. � Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (1) position to release the steering wheel lock. Make sure that the radio and all accessories are turned off. Automatic Transmission When preparing to tow your vehicle, make sure the transmission fluid level is full. Do not overfill. If Honda/Acura automobile with an automatic transmission is tow towed with the front or all four wheels on the ground, you must do the following every day immediately before towing: � Start the engine. � Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1). � Shift to D, then to N. Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine. � Release the parking brake. � Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off so you do not run down the battery. If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures. NOTICE: CAUTION: NOTICE: If you tow a Honda/Acura vehicle with automatic transmission, the fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Although experience has shown that the Honda/Acura transmission and powertrain are capable of being "motorhome towed", America Honda does not assume responsibility for any vehicle damage or liabilities incurred due to the towing device, towing vehicle, lighting hookup, or other towing equipment or towing procedures; any responsibility for these items is assumed by the owner/operator. If you have additional questions, please call American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (National Consumer Affairs) at 800-999-1009. |
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For 2000, the Olds Alero, Pontiac Sunfire, and Chevy Cavalier now have two transmission options. To be towable, with 4 wheels down, they must have the 4T40E transmission. To identify which transmission the individual vehicle has, have the VIN number checked at the auto dealer. Some of the 2000 models still have the 4T40E transmission and are towable as is. If the VIN indicates any other transmission, you will need a lube pump (Remco #LP-1). |
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Effective immediately, the Aventa II (P/N BX7335) carries a Class IV, or 10,000 lb. tow rating. This will accommodate some of the heavier vehicles like the Chevy Suburban and Tahoe. |
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Prior to March 26, 1997, the braking regulation was required if the weight of the towed vehicle exceeded 3,087 pounds (or 1,400kg). However, the new regulation also adds a requirement that any towed motor vehicle weighing 40 percent more of the motor home's gross vehicle weight rating must be equipped with a braking and emergency brake away device. The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA/Canada) and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) can be credited with lobbying to get this legislation passed after readers and attendees of various RV shows indicated that they were wary about visiting BC for fear of being ticketed for towing a small car behind their motor home. Automatic's AutoStop Braking System (available through Towing World), now available for both standard and motor home mount tow bars is a hassle free system which significantly reduces stopping distances, improves towing safety, and increases brake life with no hydraulic modifications needed. In addition, the newly released break away system, the BrakeLock is also used on the towed vehicle and is designed to be used in the event of an accidental break away. The BrakeLock is also available to purchase from Towing World. |
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The AutoStop is essentially a mechanical surge break. It mounts directly to your motorhome's 2" receiver and replaces your existing ball mount. The AutoStop is compatible with any tow bar that uses a standard 2" coupler. The AutoStop is the only tow bar braking system on the market that does not tie into the master cylinder or hydraulics. The AutoStop will not affect the integrity of your vehicle's brakes, or your motorhome's brakes. Check your chassis manufacturer owners' manual to find out how much weight can be towed safely. If you aren't sure, call them. Better to be safe than sorry! For more information and pricing on the AutoStop, please contact us at Towing World. The AutoStop by Blue Ox is now available for the Aventa™ and KarBar™ as well as the all-new Aladdin tow bar. The Motorhome Mount AutoStop can be retrofitted to your existing Aventa, KarBar, or Aladdin tow bar. Get peace of mind…with the AutoStop tow bar braking system. Order your motorhome mount AutoStop today! For more information, please contact us at Towing World. |
Roadmaster Recall
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Roadmaster has just announced that a certain group of mounting kits for
the 1996 Dodge Dakota 2wd and Sport Pick-ups (#252-3) will be recalled for
safety issues. Under certain
stress conditions the mounting kit could separate from the assembly (such as
from the impact in an accident, or towing overload, etc.). Please contact your local dealer or
Roadmaster at 800-669-9890 and check if your mounting kit is in this group.
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Towing World is proud to announce that it has just developed an online ordering system. Visit our catalog page to navigate to the items you wish to purchase. You can be assured that you are purchasing over a secure website, thanks to Verisign payment protection. Your order will be processed overnight and will ship out the next day, depending on availability of the items purchased. |
Updated 7/26/02