With all the stress a tow bar is under, how often do you inspect it? I look over the pins, cables, bolts and arms just about every time I stop. I also jump up and down on the unit when it is hooked up to my car to check the car base plate.
I replaced the main pin in the receiver this week , the old one was two years old and for $11, I got piece of mind. When I inspected the old one, there was a little wear on the crome plating and a small scratch in the middle of one of the wear marks. The scratch could possibly develop into a crack, so I didn't take any chances.
I also check the hitch mounting bolts under the motorhome every time I change the oil.
Periodically, I wipe the whole towbar down with a rag and lube the slide arms with silicone spray.
With all the stress a tow bar is under, how often do you inspect it? I look over the pins, cables, bolts and arms just about every time I stop. I also jump up and down on the unit when it is hooked up to my car to check the car base plate.
I replaced the main pin in the receiver this week , the old one was two years old and for $11, I got piece of mind. When I inspected the old one, there was a little wear on the crome plating and a small scratch in the middle of one of the wear marks. The scratch could possibly develop into a crack, so I didn't take any chances.
I also check the hitch mounting bolts under the motorhome every time I change the oil.
Periodically, I wipe the whole towbar down with a rag and lube the slide arms with silicone spray.
Best Regards!
-- Edited by Old Snipe at 21:41, 2006-09-20