How Does Vehicle Being Flat Towed Steer
Question:
What steers the vechile being towed and keeps front wheels straight
asked by: Dave C
Expert Reply:
When flat towing a vehicle with a tow bar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain # RM-576 that you referenced, you will want to make sure the steering wheel on your vehicle is unlocked. Unlocking the steering wheel/front wheels will allow the towed vehicle to turn and essentially follow the RV or tow vehicle that is pulling it. The wheels will turn according to the tow vehicle and straighten back out when needed.
If you can let me know the year, make and model of the vehicle you are looking to tow, I will be happy to recommend the additional components you will need. I have also attached a great article on flat towing that you might find helpful.
Richard
6/11/2024
I'm flat towing a 2019 Ford f350 Crew cab with a class c jayco E450 v10 Is there anything I will need extra to make sure it tracks straight and the wheels don't just turn going down the road if they hit a pothole or something? Thanks for any help you can provide. I bought the blue ox system from you with the portable braking system also.
Chris R.
6/12/2024
2000 T.
9/10/2024
I have a Reese universal towbar to flat tow with behind my 2019 chevrolet silverado duramax 3500hd. I'm not worried about a brake controller but intend to tow in CO. I think I need wiring for brake lights but not sure about steering or making sure the manual transmission stays in neutral.
Chris R.
4/15/2025
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
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