"How To" sight poles for front cargo basket.

How awesome, you used the same poles I bought to replace my original sight posts on my front basket (I broke one when storing it). :)

Good solution! That will save you a few close encounters.

I would be really leary of using wire ties in the temporary solution to attaching the bases. UV will dry those out in a very short time. I would defer to U Bolts or hose clamps. If they shatter when you are at high speed, those wands could leave a pretty serious crease in the hood.

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That's the same thing I did except I welded the tubes to the outer corners of the rack. And you might want to spray the back of those poles with flat black paint. When you turn on the lights those poles really shine in your eyes.
Mike

Yah, I thought of that too, either a "U" wooden stop from the flatbed headache bar to the stop place for the camper, but thought it just might be a little too harsh. then thought of those bumpers screwed into the bed at the stop, but Torklift didn't recommend it. I would need to be able to take it off for a smooth surface.

It's not that big of a deal as I'm able to close it in to about 2-3 inches, but just nice to know when to stop and since the OP had this set up, thought I'd follow through with it...

Always sumpt'n eh? heheh,
One 'Bump' at a time..

I like the idea of the poles. Reflective? Will your headlights cause glare?

fpoole wrote:
I am thinking of doing a similar thing for loading the camper onto the flat bed. not knowing really where to stop until I feel a 'Bump' on the tail as the camper bumper support hits the back end of the flatbed, not good for continued use.

I think I would put a stop of some kind in the front, where most camper bump stops would contact the front of the bed. 4x4 going across the front???

Sight rods should be on the outer most front corners. That way you know if the pole clears the cargo carrier will clear.

Very nice.

I am thinking of doing a similar thing for loading the camper onto the flat bed. not knowing really where to stop until I feel a 'Bump' on the tail as the camper bumper support hits the back end of the flatbed, not good for continued use.

Figured something like you did, just one of those magnetic hitch alignment poles and a block of wood w/metal plat?. Back up until I see the pole "Jiggle" as the camper comes back and hits it. Then just remove the removable wood block.

Not as fancy as yours, but helps get an idea.
Thanks