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Old 08-06-2020, 04:19 PM   #1
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Lightbulb DIY Weight Distribution Hitch Handle

I broker a finger working with my WDH, so I invented a simple hitch handle to make it easier to maneuver. You can see how I did it, here:



I am talking to Marc Leach of Keep Your Daydream because I got the idea from one of his videos!
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Old 08-07-2020, 06:09 AM   #2
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Great idea!

I just love the creativity of people to solve problems and make things better.

Thanks for sharing!
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Old 08-07-2020, 07:04 AM   #3
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Very clever. I am tired of getting grease on my hands from moving mine around.
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We love to MacGyver from stuff we never threw out.😂

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That’s very cool! I just learned something! Thanks!
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What a great idea, I have been using a short bar to do that but I think I will be copying your creation, I like the Dewalt box idea too. I am about 1/2 your size so both of these innovative ideas will help me
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What a great idea, I have been using a short bar to do that but I think I will be copying your creation, I like the Dewalt box idea too. I am about 1/2 your size so both of these innovative ideas will help me
Glad I could help! I take inspiration from all of you!
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Just another idea. Husky 2 ton trolley jack form Home Depot $33 and a 2.5 inch to 2 inch receiver adapter mounted on the jack and notch cut out to fit Equalizer shank. Works great and no lifting. I leave it sitting in the jack until ready to use.
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The Equalizer head sits on a Harbor Freight small dolly. $8.
I use the handle to pick up the hitch, but don't put your toes under it.
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Just another idea. Husky 2 ton trolley jack form Home Depot $33 and a 2.5 inch to 2 inch receiver adapter mounted on the jack and notch cut out to fit Equalizer shank. Works great and no lifting. I leave it sitting in the jack until ready to use.
Thanks for that idea! Smart!

I tried the orange commercial handle, but I couldn't turn it around due to the drop of my hitch.
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