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05-07-2013, 07:04 AM
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Storing greasey tension bars.
My weight distribution hitch says grease daily. No problem, but when we are traveling on unhooking almost daily are there any suggestions on where to store the bars without getting grease on everything.
Thanks Greg
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05-07-2013, 07:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregsimard
My weight distribution hitch says grease daily. No problem, but when we are traveling on unhooking almost daily are there any suggestions on where to store the bars without getting grease on everything.
Thanks Greg
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Greg, My solution to this messy problem is posted here:
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8464
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05-07-2013, 07:24 AM
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I store mine in a tool box mounted to the front A frame of the hitch. It holds all of my hitch parts and keeps them out of the weather.
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05-07-2013, 08:29 AM
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Kept the original box and stored them in there. Also get some work gloves to handle everything and keep them in there too
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05-07-2013, 09:24 AM
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I attached two pieces of PVC pipe under my trailer tongue and just slide them up in the tube once I unhook.
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05-07-2013, 09:28 AM
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I've been thinking about a hard rifle case, like this.
Its a Plano 10470 gun case, ad its about $15 at academy sports.
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05-07-2013, 01:00 PM
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In the Jayco I had, I hung two pieces of PVC from the roof of the pass-through. it worked great, but the access doors on my Outback are too small for me to get in to hang them again. I'm still looking for a way to store them without making a greasy mess. I don't want any kind of storage system that leaves them open and available for theft.
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05-07-2013, 02:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by apr67
I've been thinking about a hard rifle case, like this.
Its a Plano 10470 gun case, ad its about $15 at academy sports.
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That's exactly where I keep mine. We had a bunch of extra n left over hard cases originally for AR 15s so I kept a couple. I keep them in the case at home in garage and when camping I just lay them across the A frame and padlock them. The PVC soundslike a mod I may do as well. Improvise!!!
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05-07-2013, 04:00 PM
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Do you have a picture of this? I'm curious to see where you got a tool box to fit.
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Originally Posted by muddynoll
I store mine in a tool box mounted to the front A frame of the hitch. It holds all of my hitch parts and keeps them out of the weather.
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05-07-2013, 04:22 PM
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You guys came up with some good ideas, I used some extra plywood and 2x2s, buildt a square box open at one end and placed them along with the sway bar in it, in the front storeage lying on the floor.
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05-08-2013, 02:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f6bits
Do you have a picture of this? I'm curious to see where you got a tool box to fit.
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I will try to get one today if it stops raining. Its a truck bed side box. It holds the battery and hitch and misc. other spare parts and supplies.
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05-08-2013, 02:40 PM
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[ATTACH] [/ ATTACH]Not sure if this will work.
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05-08-2013, 02:48 PM
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[ATTACH] [/ATTACH] I think I got the rest. LOL Sorry Guys. I'm not very good at posting pics. Can't even get my signature set the way I what it. I hope this helps.
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05-08-2013, 08:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davidjsimons
I attached two pieces of PVC pipe under my trailer tongue and just slide them up in the tube once I unhook.
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I went even simpler than this but same idea: I just took some coat hanger wire and made a loop that hung on the side portion of the tongues. Slip the bars into the wire hoop and rest the other end on the L bracket. Doesn't get grease on anything else.
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05-09-2013, 01:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theeyres
I went even simpler than this but same idea: I just took some coat hanger wire and made a loop that hung on the side portion of the tongues. Slip the bars into the wire hoop and rest the other end on the L bracket. Doesn't get grease on anything else.
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Pretty much my theory as well. The diameter of the PVC is just large enough for the straight portion of the bar with the chain attached. The angled end just hangs outside, thus getting grease on nothing.
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12-10-2013, 08:16 PM
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Old post I know, but have been away for a while and browsing.
I screwed some light chain to the aluminum frame on the top of my pass thru storage and slide the bars in that, the key to keeping everything clean though is I have some old, small canvas bags with drawstrings and they fit just right over the greased ends. Some kind of rubber or vinyl sleeve or sock would work the same.
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12-11-2013, 08:16 AM
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I just put an old pair of socks over the greasy part. The bend for the heel is just right, and there is always a ready supply of them at our house.
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12-18-2013, 06:33 AM
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I used a 3' section of plastic downspout with 2 matching brackets screwed to the metal framing in the front storage area. I put a screw into the downspout at bracket locations, so it does not slide around when storing arms. You will need to position downspout so the arms can be inserted without interferring with outside door. You will need a helper on this one, and be flexable to crawl inside for the mounting. I am using the Equalizer, which does not have any chains.
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12-18-2013, 08:26 AM
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muddyknoll, Howdy;
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Originally Posted by muddynoll
[ATTACH] Attachment 3026[/ATTACH] Attachment 3026 I think I got the rest. LOL Sorry Guys. I'm not very good at posting pics. Can't even get my signature set the way I what it. I hope this helps.
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Interesting set-up I really like the thoughts behind it and how it keeps
all the 'Necessary stuff" right where you wold be when setting-up or breaking camp. I do, however, have a few questions.
* Do you have any venting for the battery? If not , why not?
* Is the plug wired to anything or is it for storage as well (the TV to TT cable
at bottom Left of photo)?
hankaye
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12-20-2013, 04:41 PM
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No. I do not have venting for the battery but do plan to add a small vent in the back this spring before I re install the battery. Haven't had a problem so far though. The plug in the front is not wired to anything. Its purpose was only to keep the plug out of the dirt. After reading about putting a jumper wire in to turn on the running lights , that may be in the future plans as well.
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