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TOPIC: How often do you inspect your tow bar?

Old Snipe

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Date: 07:29 PM Sep 20, 2006

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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 __________________ Paul D 2007 Winnebago Journey 39K, Cat C7 AKA "R-SANITY III" 2003 Honda Element 4WD Toad AKA "JRNYZ-END" www.rsanityrvtravels.blogspot.com

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