light weight towing package for woman

dahkota wrote:

F1bNorm wrote:
I think I have the same problem. Because one arm is setting on the ground and the other you're trying to attach is at too great an angle. I have an easy solution. I have a cheap HF tote that has a rigid handle. I set one arm on the tote while attaching the other. Makes it easy. The tote I use for storing the wiring harness, safety cable, spare pins and a pair of work gloves. Before the tote I used a small step stool and then the cardboard box I use for the accessories.

Norm

Thanks Norm! While I don't know what an HF tote is, I think I get the idea. I've tried resting the 'other' arm on my bumper but always manage to knock it off. I will try with a large box I have - it will probably save me quite a few bruises!

Now, if you have a hint for the pin that won't come out...

HF (Harbor Freight), Here's a link: http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-tool-tote-61471.html It's soft sided with a rigid frame.

As for the stuck pins. If there is any tension on the bars, the pins are difficult to remove. My routine is to find a level spot to unhitch. Unlatch the arms and let the towd roll forward an inch or so, set the towd brake. The pins should be easy to remove.

For safety, you should either have someone behind the wheel, on the brake or a wheel chock an inch in front of the tire. If you happened to be parked downhill, when you unlock the arms, the towd can jump forward. If parked uphill, even if you unlock the arms the pins will be stuck. Drive or push the towd forward to release the tension. Set the brake!

Put the pins in the BAG! Not on the license plate bracket! Although, I was amazed how far I could drive and the pins did not fall off!

Norm