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Happy Camper


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 I've always had a problem of where to store the hitch bars without the ends getting grease over things when I get to the site.

By reversing the bars the other way and hanging them just under the A frame on a sling solved the problem.

If I'm in a area that could be a bit suspect I run the high tensile wire through the chains that I use to lock up my sat dish & solar panels.

A good cheap fix that didn't require drilling holes that worked for me.

Cheers, - John 

 



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Dougwe


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Very good idea John. Always good to see tips like that. Thanks for shareing and the pic.

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like you idea for storing the rubber mats as well


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We use a pair of woolen socks, stretch open and place each over the greasy end and store where you like.

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I use old work socks for storing ratchet straps. You can usually fit a pair of ratchet straps in each sock, and it stops them getting all tangled. Looks funny with my workboots and no socks though. hmm



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Thanks John, great idea

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On our Jayco there is a box channel across the front of the van and I slide them in chain end first, out of the way and out of sight

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Thanks Happy Camper... John.
I will do exactly the same with the sock cover added.
Jay&Dee

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