RT-622 Trailer Tongue Stand

[bluestratos]

I have arhritus in my hands making it almost impossible to sqeeze the spring buttons to lock or unlock the trailer tongue stand. Has any one modified theirs to be work differently?

Regards,

Randy

 

[NancysToy]

They can be a real bear, can't they? I have two suggestions that may help. Some spray lube on the buttons and holes will help a bit. A teflon based dry lube is probablyt best, but silicone sprays or even oil will do. The lube needs to be frequently renewed if you ride in the rain. The best help I have found is to wiggle the tongue stand or nudge it with your foot while you are trying to push the buttons in. If you can move it enough so the holes line up better, the buttons go much easier.

I have not tried it, but the only other thing I could think to do would be to get rid of the buttons altogether, and use a cinch pin instead.

 

[bluestratos]

Thanks Scotty, I did the lube in the past and it improved but did not solve the problem. I was thinking of pin as well if some one has not come up with a better solution.

 

[stevedfive]

Why don't you weld some small metal dowels or bolts onto a pair of channel locks. Then just line up the dowels to the pins and squeeze.

 

[kentompkins]

I'd be very interested in any solutions offered here. I have the same problem and even with Scotty's foot assistance I still struggle with it.

ken tompkins

 

[bluestratos]

Good thinking on the channel locks, that is thinking out of the box. That made me think.. I can weld a nut to the exterior of the stand leg and use threaded knobs to spin into the existing hole to lock into place. I will have to look at it closer. Ideally the leg will spring back to the secured position and lock down.
Thanks