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    Random tip about trailer blocks

    Was hitching up and thought I'd snap a pic of my trailer block. Got tired of bending over to get it with two hands, and sometimes getting splinters.

    Took a seat belt, cut it to size, then stapled it on with romex staples. Reach down, grab with one hand and toss it into truck.



    Not a life changing tip, but as I told Hoss the other day I am all about easy/time saving.



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    If you put the seatbelt on the top of the block, instead of the front, you wouldn't have to bend over as far
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    True. This has worked so far.

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    Could bolt the block to a bracket and the pole put a hinge on it. connect the 2 and when its time to go just swing the block up lock in place and go.--free million dollar idea on SMF lol
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    Yo dune they already got them but it's got a wheel or metal base attached to the bottom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MetalRecyclingBiz View Post
    If you put the seatbelt on the top of the block, instead of the front, you wouldn't have to bend over as far
    But if you put it on top, the tube for the crank with the weight of the trailer would probably cut the belt in two. On the side no chance of cutting/shredding it.
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    Loop a pc of nylon strap attached to the block. Grab with a hook Made from a pc of iron rod. No bending your back.

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    When I hauled campers for a living I had the safety chains welded to the side of the hitch then under the bumper on each side was a small u hook that I would hang the other end of the chain on when I was bob tailing home. Never had to worry about accidentally dragging a chain or leaving it on the customers camper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    accidentally dragging a chain or leaving it on the customers camper.
    Me too, i hated getting home and finding the customers camper had been dragging

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bear View Post
    Me too, i hated getting home and finding the customers camper had been dragging
    What I meant was getting home and finding out that you left your safety chains on their camper 5 or 8 states away,,,,

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    lol Mech, i was only joking (glad it wasn't the dog on, uhmm, what was that, family vacation?)

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    Seen the same thing done but with old piece of fan belt instead of seat belt, but good idea either way.
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