Help...I lost my snap up bracket set pins!

[lukenick1]

Went to Home Depot but couldn't find anything remotely close to this. Any ideas where I can get these fast? My trip is Monday. They don't have these eligible for prime at Amazon.

Robot Check

[bedrck46]

In an emergency you could get a nail and put it thru the hole and then bend it so it doesn't come loose But my experience is that I have never had a snap up bracket come loose once the chains have been attached and the bracket closed.


Carry a pair of wire cutters and extra nails You should be able to find those pins at any camper store

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by bedrck46

In an emergency you could get a nail and put it thru the hole and then bend it so it doesn't come loose But my experience is that I have never had a snap up bracket come loose once the chains have been attached and the bracket closed.


Carry a pair of wire cutters and extra nails You should be able to fine those pins at any camper store

X2, probably a #8 stove bolt would work nicely too. I bought an extra pin to put in my tool box, along with an L bracket for my equalizer wdh.

[Grumpy]

Tractor Supply possibly.

[rabalin]

A 4" grade 8 bolt with a lock nut is what I would use.

[Murff]

RV parts store!

Murff

[lukenick1]

I tried a 1/4" bolt with nut but it doesn't fit good. The threads make it hard to get in and out. I need something without threading on it.

[lukenick1]

Originally Posted by Murff

RV parts store!

Murff

I don't have one close to me

[micron]

etrailer.com may have them. If you call them directly they may even overnight it to you.

[Sundancer330]

The Reese part number is 58029. Call etrailer at 800-298-8924, they are open till 8 central, they may be able to get something out yet today.

[RoscoW]

I lost one last year and ended up finding some heavy gauge wire and bending a replacement with a vide and hammer and pliers.

Ross..

[lukenick1]

I ordered from Amazon but it will not get here in time. In the meantime I drove all over and found this to use temporarily. Thoughts?

[Sundancer330]

That should work as good as the original pins. Like others said once the bracket is in place with the chain on it it shouldn't move.

[lukenick1]

Originally Posted by Sundancer330

That should work as good as the original pins. Like others said once the bracket is in place with the chain on it it shouldn't move.

Great! Thank you......I have this awful vision of my spring bars falling off on the highway after hitting a good bump without the safety pin. ha ha ha thats is the kind of luck I have.

[Sundancer330]

I have a different brand WDH and it uses the same pin you just bought never had any problems, I feel safer with the wire to hold it in place. Have a great trip.

[lukenick1]

Originally Posted by Sundancer330

I have a different brand WDH and it uses the same pin you just bought never had any problems, I feel safer with the wire to hold it in place. Have a great trip.

Great to know! Thanks so much

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by lukenick1

I tried a 1/4" bolt with nut but it doesn't fit good. The threads make it hard to get in and out. I need something without threading on it.

A number 8 bolt has a smaller diameter. Should fit nicely.

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by lukenick1

I ordered from Amazon but it will not get here in time. In the meantime I drove all over and found this to use temporarily. Thoughts?

I use a pin like this for my hich coupler.

[lukenick1]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

I use a pin like this for my hich coupler.

Good idea, maybe I'll get an extra one. I currently use a lock but its too difficult to remove.

[lukenick1]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

A number 8 bolt has a smaller diameter. Should fit nicely.

But it has thread, right? This is 1/4 inch. I had a hard time using a bolt with threads.