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Mote's avatar
Mote
Explorer
Jul 10, 2013

where do you store the turnbuckles after unloading

We have a family reunion this weekend so we took the Lance down to the campground last night. My wifes mother is going to be staying in this week/weekend while we use the 5th wheel.
After unloading the TC I was wondering where do you all store the turnbuckles? I don't really have any outside storage so I stuck them under the seat of the truck for now.

We don't have very many TC in this area so we got a lot of people staring as we pulled into the Subway parking lot of quick supper and also when pulling into the state park.

Backing into the campsite sure was a lot easier with this versus the 32 foot 5th wheel.
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  • MN_Ben's avatar
    MN_Ben
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2013
    On the floor behind the seat of my truck. Although we will have company with us in August so I will put them under the rear seat if possible.
  • kohldad's avatar
    kohldad
    Explorer III
    Jul 10, 2013
    On the floor of the camper - sine I only unload when it's not in use.

    However, due to purchase of a boat, this may change so I had to think about my options. Came up with an easy solution, just stand them up in the back of the coat closet. Usually they are pretty clean, but if dirty, will just wrap an old towel around them.
  • JumboJet's avatar
    JumboJet
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2013
    Use your imagination, but I connect the hook ends together underneath my 1050S. I will post a real picture as soon as I take one.

  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2013
    When I store the camper they go in the camper basement. When at the campsite, I just leave them hang on the hooks from the anchor points.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Jul 10, 2013
    Usually inside the camper, if I unloaded, in the fact floorboard.. I have clear heavy plastic that I picked up at Home Depot that I roll them in to keep them seperated.
  • Sparky87k5's avatar
    Sparky87k5
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2013
    Super_Dave wrote:
    When I store the camper they go in the camper basement. When at the campsite, I just leave them hang on the hooks from the anchor points.


    I too store them in the basement storage bin but due to the cost of the Fast Gun Tie Downs I would be afraid of theft in many campgrounds.
  • Mote's avatar
    Mote
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2013
    JumboJet wrote:
    Use your imagination, but I connect the hook ends together underneath my 1050S. I will post a real picture as soon as I take one.



    I'll have to see if mine will do that. Not sure about the length of the turnbuckles will allow it.
    Since this weekend will be a family reunion I probably wouldn't leave it this way thou as the young'uns running round maybe decide to swing on them. :B
  • mkirsch's avatar
    mkirsch
    Nomad II
    Jul 10, 2013
    I just drop them on the floor, since the only time I unload is inside the barn. Eventually they get kicked to the nearest wall on a pile.
  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Jul 10, 2013
    The Arctic Fox's with slide outs have a dinette storage step inside that fits the turnbuckles as well as the basement storage sliding bin. I'm not sure how your Lance is setup for storage, but I'm sure you have more than my AF 811 which utilizes every nook for additional capacity instead of storage.
  • Mello_Mike's avatar
    Mello_Mike
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2013
    In my garage at home; if I unload while camping, I store them under the backseat in my truck.

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