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MOUNTING BRACKET KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ROADMASTER, Inc.
6110 NE 127th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98682
PARTS LIST: 1- FACE PLATE (A) 1- MAIN BRACE (B) - Passenger side 1- MAIN BRACE (C) - Driver's side
1-800-669-9690
fax 360-735-9300
www.roadmasterinc.com
KIT NO. 445-3
5/7/99
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: All All brackets brackets must must be be assembled assembled with with all all the the bolts bolts left left loose loose for for final final adjustment adjustment and and positioning positioning (before (before tightening) tightening) unless otherwise instructed. All bolts must be torqued for proper strength. If more than one bolt is used per unless otherwise instructed. All bolts must be torqued for proper strength. If more than one bolt is used per fastening fastening point, point, the the diagram diagram may may only only show show one. one. •• Use Use flat flat washers washers over over all all slotted slotted holes holes •• Use Use lock lock washers washers on on all all fasteners fasteners ROADMASTER ROADMASTER Limited Limited Warranty, Warranty, including including One-Year One-Year Conditional Conditional Warranty Warranty Text Text and and Product Product Registration Registration Card, Card, in in Carton. Carton. Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage, personal injury or even death. • Do not use this document for custom fabrication, as it may not show • Installation of most mounting brackets requires moderate all parts or structural components. Custom fabrication or anmechanical attempt to • Installation ofskills. most mounting brackets requires mechanical aptitude We could strongly recommend installation by copy this and bracket design result in loss ofprofessional themoderate towed vehicle. aptitude and skills. We strongly recommend professional installation by an experienced installer. • an Theexperienced owner must inspect all mounts and brackets before each use installer. • The installer must read ofthe instructions and use bolts and parts for cracks or other signs fatigue. Also, inspect the all fasteners for proper • supplied. The installer must thetorque instructions use all on bolts and parts When instructions require the and reuse of factory bolts, torque, accordingthe to read the bolt requirements chart the last thread page. supplied. Failure to securely fasten the bracket could result in loss fasten of the lock and/or lock washers must alsoof bethe used. Failure to securely Failure to do so could result in loss towed vehicle. towed vehicle. the bracket could result in loss of the towed vehicle. • The owner must check the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for the • Do not use this document for custom fabrication, as it may not vehicles show all proper procedure(s) to prepare the vehicle for towing. Some parts or equipped structural with components. Custom fabrication an disconnect, attempt to copy must be a transmission lube pump, anor axle drivthis design could result inhubs loss before of the towed vehicle. elinebracket disconnect or free-wheeling they can be towed. Failure to properly thethe vehicle willmust causeinspect severe the damage to thefor transmis• Every 3,000equip miles, owner fasteners proper sion. according to the bolt torque requirements chart on the last page of torque, instructions. The owner also inspect mounts andand brackets • these The installer must read the must instructions and all use all bolts parts for cracksFailure or other of fasten fatiguethe every 3,000 miles. Failure to of dothe so supplied. to signs securely bracket could result in loss could in loss of the towed vehicle. towed result vehicle. •• The owner must check themade vehicle instructions for this the If running changes were bymanufacturer's the vehicle manufacturer after proper prepare vehicle for towing. vehicles bracket procedure(s) was designed,to some bolts the or other fasteners in the Some included hardmust equipped a transmission lube pump, disconnect, drivware be pack may no with longer be the correct size. It isan theaxle installer’s responeline disconnect or free-wheeling hubs beforefastened they cantobe towed. Failure sibility to verify that the bracket is securely the vehicle, and to properly equip the hardware, vehicle willtocause severe damage to the Failure transmisfitted with the correct account for these changes. to sion. securely fasten the bracket could result in loss of the towed vehicle. •• If If the running were made the vehicle manufacturer this towedchanges vehicle has been in anbyaccident, it must be properlyafter repaired bracket was designed, some Do bolts or install other fasteners in the included hardbefore attaching the bracket. not the bracket if any structural ware may no longer be the correct size. It damage is the installer’s responframepack damage is found. Failure to repair the may result in the sibility to verify the bracket is securely fastened to the vehicle, and loss of the towedthat vehicle.
WARNING WARNING
fitted with the correct hardware, to account for these changes. Failure to • securely Some motorhome tight you can fasten thechassis brackethave couldsuch resulta in lossturning of the radius towed that vehicle. damage your motorhome, towed vehicle, tow bar or bracket while turning • If the towed vehicle has been in an accident, it must be properly repaired sharply. Before getting on the road, test your turning radius in an empty before the bracket. Do not install the if any damage structural parkingattaching lot. Turning too sharply could result in bracket non-warranty to frame is found. Failure repairvehicle. the damage could result in the towing damage system, motorhome and/ortotowed loss of the towed vehicle. • Do not back up with the towed vehicle attached or non-warranty dam• Some chassis have such motorhome a tight turning radius thatvehicle. you can age willmotorhome occur to your towing system, and/or towed damage your motorhome, towed vehicle, tow bar or bracket while turning • sharply. The safety cables must vehicleradius to theintowed veBefore getting onconnect the road,the testtowing your turning an empty hicle frame frame,too with the cables crossed, with enoughdamage slack for parking lot. to Turning sharply could result in non-warranty to sharp turns. to the cable instructions for proper routing. Failure to towing system,Refer motorhome and/or towed vehicle. leave enough slack in the safety cables, or failure to connect the safety • Do not frame back up with the attached or non-warranty cables to frame, willtowed result vehicle in the loss of the towed vehicle. damage will occur to your towing system, motorhome and/or towed vehicle. • This bracket is designed for use with ROADMASTER tow bars and ROAD• The safety cablesonly. must connect the towing to the without towed veMASTER adaptors Using this bracket withvehicle other brands, an hicle frame to frame, with the cables crossed, with enough for approved ROADMASTER adaptor, may result in non-warrantyslack damage sharp turns. Refer to the cable instructions for proper routing. Failure to or injury. leave enough slack in the safety cables, or failure to connect the safety • cables Upon final installation, inspect bracket to ensure frame to frame, the will installer result in must the loss of thethe towed vehicle. adequate clearance, particularly around hoses, air conditioner lines, • This bracket is designed for use with ROADMASTER tow bars and radiators, etc., or non-warranty damage to the towed vehicle will ROADresult. MASTER adaptors only. Using this bracket with other brands, without an • approved This bracket is only warranteed for the original installation. Installing ROADMASTER adaptor, may result in non-warranty damage a used bracket on another vehicle is not recommended and will void the or injury. warranty. • Upon final installation, the installer must inspect the bracket to ensure adequate clearance, particularly around hoses, air conditioner lines, radiators, etc., or non-warranty damage to the towed vehicle will result. • This bracket is only warranteed for the original installation. Installing Failure to follow these instructions can result in a used bracket on damage, another vehicle is not recommended and will void the property personal injury or even death. warranty.
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MOUNTING BRACKET KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ROADMASTER, Inc.
6110 NE 127th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98682
1-800-669-9690
fax 360-735-9300
www.roadmasterinc.com
KIT NO. 445-3 1. Important: please use all supplied bolts and parts and read all instructions carefully before beginning this installation. The majority of questions you may have can be answered within the text, and proper installation will ensure safe and secure travel. Now, begin the installation. This bracket kit utilizes the suspension sub frame, as mounting points. The rear of the braces bolt through three existing holes per side in the suspension sub frame. Two of these holes are located in the bottom of the sub frame and the third is located on top of the sub frame directly behind the sub frame isolation mount. 2. Fit the braces to the sub frame then bolt using the supplied ½” x 1½” carriage bolts, ¼” 2 x 2” square hole backing plates, flat washers, lock washers and nuts. Be sure the braces are mounted ad illustrated. 3. Bolt the face plate to the lower braces using the supplied ½” x 1½” carriage bolts, flat washers, lock washers and nuts. Align the braces and tighten all bolts to the torque specifications below. Use the braces as templates for drilling the remaining hole in the side of each sub frace arm. Finish bolting the brace using the hardware specified in step 2. Torque all bolts to the bolt torque requirements below. 4. Mount your tow bar according to the manufacturers instructions. HARDWARE LIST: 12-1/2’ X 1 ½” CARRIAGE BOLTS 12-1/2” LOCK WASHERS 12-1/2” NUTS 6-1/4” X 2” X 2” SQUARE HOLE BACKING PLATES 10-1/2” FLAT WASHERS
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BOLT TORQUE REQUIREMENTS Note: The torque values represented below are intended as general guidelines. Torque requirements for specific applications may vary. Roadmaster does not warrant this information to be accurate for all applications and disclaims all liability for any claims or damages which may result from its use.
STANDARD BOLTS Thread Size
Grade
METRIC BOLTS Torque
5/16 ................... 5 ......................... 13 3/8 ...................... 5 ......................... 23 7/16 ................... 5 ........................ 37 1/2 ...................... 5 ........................ 56 5/8 ...................... 5 ...................... 150
ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb.
Thread Size
Grade
8mm-1.0 ......... 8mm-1.25 ....... 10mm-1.25 ..... 10mm-1.5 .......
8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8
METRIC BOLTS
Plated / Unplated
...... 20 ft./lb. ...... 19 ft./lb. ..... 38 ft./lb. ..... 37 ft./lb.
18 18 36 35
ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb.
Thread Size
Grade
12mm-1.25 ..... 12mm-1.5 ....... 12mm-1.75 ..... 14mm-2.0 .......
8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8
Plated / Unplated
...... 70 ft./lb. ...... 66 ft./lb. ..... 65 ft./lb. ... 104 ft./lb.
65 61 60 97
ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb. ft./lb.
All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication approval. ROADMASTER, INC. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in material, specification and models or to discontinue models.
