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Winemaker2 · 11-03-2021, 05:10 PM

I had a Roadmaster Sterling on previous MH & Toad.
Switched to Blue Ox when we changed MH & toad as it came with the BO.
When I closely inspected the BO and contacted them they would not recommend rebuilding with new parts and simply said buy a new one which I did as I was already committed to it with the toad.

I have to say I never had any real problems with either (since replacing the BO) but if I did it again I would go with a Sterling and the removable tab mounts.
Follow mfg recommendations for cleaning & lubing and you should be fine... theybare different and should not be treated the same no matter what internet posters recommend... follow mfg recommendations.

johninsd · 11-03-2021, 05:30 PM

Another vote for the Ready Brute Elite. Been using one for several years, works great. Before that I had the Ready Brake and a cheap, rigid towbar - worked fine but was a pain to hook up, especially when I was alone. When I bought the RBE I gave the old Ready Brake to a friend and he's still using it - it's about 8 years old now.

NXR · 11-03-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Newmar2856

I have used Roadmaster products for over 10 years. While never having a Blue Ox system, I would not buy one based on a number of posts on this forum where they have failed. There are probably tons that haven’t, but enough have that I’d pass on one.

This is the most recent example I have seen regarding a Blue Ox failure.

https://www.rvtravel.com/ask-dave-bl...tch-rvdt-1720/

There's more info on that one here, by the owner: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/brok...ar-558883.html

Ray