Product Description
The Roadmaster 4700 Tow Defender is a roll-up protective screen that mounts to the tow bar and spans the gap between the motorhome and the towed vehicle. Its heavy-duty, all-weather screen deflects rocks, gravel and road debris down and away, helping protect the towed vehicle's finish, headlights and windshield from chips and dings.
The vinyl-coated mesh lets air pass through, so the screen stays low over the road. Fully extended, it covers 20 square feet and is held in place by shock-absorbing gas struts. When you arrive, roll it up, secure each end with the elastic straps and store it against the motorhome. Rolled up, it's about four inches in diameter.
Compatibility
- Mounts to the tow bar
- The 4700 is the Tow Defender version for setups using crossbar-style base plates
Roadmaster offers two Tow Defender versions (4700 and 4750) for different base plate styles. Contact us with your tow bar and base plate models to confirm which one fits before ordering.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Roadmaster
- Part number: 4700
- Product line: Tow Defender
- Coverage: 20 square feet fully extended
- Screen material: Vinyl-coated mesh, black
- Supports: Powder-coated steel with heavy-duty gas struts
- Weight: 14-1/2 lbs
- Rolled diameter: About 4 inches
- Warranty: Roadmaster lists a limited 1-year warranty
Features
- Deflects debris down and away from the towed vehicle
- Air-permeable mesh stays low over the road
- Reinforced seams and gussets
- Gas struts provide support and flexibility through turns
- Quick installation and release
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Shipping & Availability
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Pro tipTow bar setup tips
- Rating first. The tow bar’s capacity must be higher than your towed vehicle’s loaded weight.
- Keep it close to level. Tow bar makers specify how far the motorhome hitch and the base plate connection can be apart in height — use a rise or drop receiver to bring them in range (see your tow bar’s instructions).
- Check base plate compatibility. Different brands connect differently; mixing brands requires the right adapter.
Not sure what fits? Send us your vehicle — we’ll confirm before you order.
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