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08-29-2019, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
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Originally Posted by Fox hunt
i level then just use the rubber ones from harbor freight they work well for me i often don't even put down the rear stabilizers- i don't mind it the trailer moves a bit kinda like a boat! i think i bought all the stabilizer stuff but with good rubber chocks i don't think its going any where.
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We have those chocks and do use them and like especially being able to put a lock on them . Kids bought them for us when trailer was new .
Funny but we also haven’t been using the stabilizer jacks lately either .Pat
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08-29-2019, 02:41 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Also saw the 1/2 in torque wrench on the front cover of this flyer for $9.99. We tested this wrench against a couple of very good wrenches and in the 65 to 90 ft lb range it was nuts on.
Iowa Dave
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Which flyer?
Oh, and while I'm "here" - I assume chocking both wheels on 17, forward and aft, is the correct system?
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08-29-2019, 02:50 PM
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#43
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mimie
Which flyer?
Oh, and while I'm "here" - I assume chocking both wheels on 17, forward and aft, is the correct system?
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Yup. I had the hitch swing to the right, off the planks I had put down, while I was adjusting level. I dodged the hitch and was lucky that the chocks on the left side kept it from rolling.
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08-29-2019, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Trailer: 2010 17B “MATT”, then 2017 19 “Lilly”
Posts: 1,584
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Originally Posted by Gori
Those chocks look nice and easy to apply. What kind of levellers do you use with them? I like the idea of the drive on type, but I am a camper trailer neophyte as yet.
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The Fastways are the bomb: easy to apply, secure, and as a plus, you can lock them as a theft prevention device. You really only need one because most of the time you need to level one side of the trailer, and the Fastways work best on the uphill side (without levelers). On the lower side use either LEGO style blocks or Anderson style levelers, whichever you prefer, plus some regular chocks., or the wedges that come with the Andersons. We carry both Anderson curved levelers and LEGO style as sometimes one works better than the other. Every campsite is different, and if you camp or travel a bunch, it’s good to have some versatility in your gear.
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08-29-2019, 03:42 PM
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#45
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mimie
Which flyer?
Oh, and while I'm "here" - I assume chocking both wheels on 17, forward and aft, is the correct system?
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Definitely. Unless you’re on level ground and feeling daring.
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08-29-2019, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,277
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Flyer
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Originally Posted by mimie
Which flyer?
Oh, and while I'm "here" - I assume chocking both wheels on 17, forward and aft, is the correct system?
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I’m sorry, the Harbor Freight sales flyer came a couple days ago and it’s states in the the lower right hand corner the this is the September 2019 issue. Prices good thru September. Coupon on the front cover,
Lower center.
Chock in front and back is always good. Thump them in with a rubber hammer or your best friend in a tight situation, an axe handle.
Iowa Dave
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08-29-2019, 04:01 PM
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#47
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape - upgraded version
Posts: 2,697
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Originally Posted by Jake930
Will the 16 - 24” work with a 21 also? Or will the longer ones be needed?
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I use the 16 - 24” with my 21' - it fits fine.
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08-29-2019, 04:06 PM
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#48
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,072
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
I’m sorry, the Harbor Freight sales flyer came a couple days ago and it’s states in the the lower right hand corner the this is the September 2019 issue. Prices good thru September. Coupon on the front cover,
Lower center.
Chock in front and back is always good. Thump them in with a rubber hammer or your best friend in a tight situation, an axe handle.
Iowa Dave
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Here's a coupon. My Harbor Freight accepts images from my iphone.
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08-29-2019, 07:26 PM
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#49
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sclifrickson
Definitely. Unless you’re on level ground and feeling daring.
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Feel a bit far from daring, these days, knowing how easy it is for me to be distracted and forget items on my checklist. (You'd never know I was once a pretty safe and capable pilot, wouldja?!)
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08-29-2019, 07:29 PM
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#50
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
I’m sorry, the Harbor Freight sales flyer came a couple days ago and it’s states in the the lower right hand corner the this is the September 2019 issue. Prices good thru September. Coupon on the front cover,
Lower center.
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Great, thanks. Not on their mailing list. Another "to-do"...
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Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Chock in front and back is always good. Thump them in with a rubber hammer or your best friend in a tight situation, an axe handle.
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Rubber mallet on my list, now. Not so sure I want/need to carry an axe. (Don't worry, I WILL have my Swiss Army knife on hand ... )
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08-29-2019, 07:34 PM
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#51
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Here's a coupon. My Harbor Freight accepts images from my iphone.
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Thanks! Just learned there's a store less than 30 miles away. Now I know where I'm headed on my day off next week!
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08-29-2019, 11:26 PM
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#52
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,348
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While we're talking harbor freight labor day sale, on page 20 is this (#62491)for $14.99. Perfect for tire changes:
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08-30-2019, 05:23 AM
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#53
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfandrews
While we're talking harbor freight labor day sale, on page 20 is this (#62491)for $14.99. Perfect for tire changes:
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OK, that does it! I hadn’t realized there was a Labor Day sale. Looks like I know where I’m going, on Labor Day.
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08-30-2019, 05:51 AM
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#54
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Port Townsend, Washington
Trailer: 2010 17B “MATT”, then 2017 19 “Lilly”
Posts: 1,584
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mimie
Great, thanks. Not on their mailing list. Another "to-do"...
Rubber mallet on my list, now. Not so sure I want/need to carry an axe. (Don't worry, I WILL have my Swiss Army knife on hand ... )
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We find a hatchet to be a handy thing to keep in our front box. Mostly it gets used to hammer in stakes for the outdoor carpet in front of the door. Occasionally it gets used to split kindling for campfires. At home it gets thrown at a big tree round that we have propped on a stand, sort of like macho darts. Have to keep those skills sharp for the Zombie Apocalypse.
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08-30-2019, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sclifrickson
We find a hatchet to be a handy thing to keep in our front box. Mostly it gets used to hammer in stakes for the outdoor carpet in front of the door. Occasionally it gets used to split kindling for campfires. At home it gets thrown at a big tree round that we have propped on a stand, sort of like macho darts. Have to keep those skills sharp for the Zombie Apocalypse.
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Good points, one and all.
I have a couple of axes and a couple of mauls - probably could spare one for the new rig.
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08-30-2019, 09:15 AM
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#56
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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I split wood with a 3 or 4 lb Engineers hammer and a couple steel wedges. I have a splitting maul but rarely use it. I usually just have a kindling hatchet along, a small wood saw (folder) and a small heavy duty garden shovel.. The weight of things can get away from you. I always wear goggles if splitting wood with a wedge and hammer because a piece of steel can come off the wedge if it’s “mushed out” or even if it isn’t and can blind you if it goes in your eye. Or cut your face. I do not throw hatchets unless it’s a throwing hatchet (Hawk) and it’s a handle hunt for money. And they frown on this activity in camp grounds.
Iowa Dave
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08-30-2019, 09:23 AM
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#57
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Quimper Peninsula, Washington
Trailer: TBD
Posts: 369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Thump them in with a rubber hammer or your best friend in a tight situation, an ax handle.
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I prefer a dead blow hammer, also available in several weights/sizes from Harbor Freight for a reasonable price.
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08-30-2019, 11:28 AM
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#58
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
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I have a lot of hammers but no dead blow hammers. We used them a lot in the parks
to set pavers on a sand base back in the day. I’m now thinking about Trini Lopez who I saw in concert at Iowa State in about 1969. It was Viesha and he did “ If I had a hammer”
Iowa Dave
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08-30-2019, 12:18 PM
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#59
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
I’m now thinking about Trini Lopez who I saw in concert at Iowa State in about 1969. It was Viesha and he did “ If I had a hammer”
Iowa Dave
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Thanks. Now I have THAT song in my head!
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08-30-2019, 12:19 PM
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#60
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Piermont, New Hampshire
Trailer: 2019 17B; 2011 Tundra 5.7L Dbl cab
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Farther
I prefer a dead blow hammer, also available in several weights/sizes from Harbor Freight for a reasonable price.
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Never heard of a dead blow hammer. Making my First Trip Ever to Harbor Freight on Labor Day, will scope 'em out.
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