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05-28-2018, 07:47 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Southern Missouri
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #18739
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Birds nest in pin box
What is everyone doing to cover/plug the back side of the pin box to eliminate birds from nesting in the pin box?
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05-28-2018, 08:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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same o, same o
Same problem I just cut a piece of Styrofoam to fit tight to the back of the pin box but left enough room to stuff the power cord in there now the birds just try to build a nest on top of the pin box and peck at the back up mirror on the camper, what a mess. Bird spikes next.
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05-28-2018, 09:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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I fill that cavity with Bubble Pack you know that packing material!
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05-28-2018, 09:19 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I just let the roadrunner nest there when we are in NM.
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05-28-2018, 09:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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now stop it darn it
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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05-28-2018, 10:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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another
I`ll fixem this time for sure
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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05-28-2018, 05:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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I formed sheet aluminum to fit over the back and the bottom. So when sitting still for any time, on with the cover. Eggs are too small for an egg sandwich...
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05-28-2018, 07:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Sanford
Posts: 114
M.O.C. #18136
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One large pool noodle cut to size and double stacked does it for me. Compression fit.
Only problem now is they nest in the front door alcove over my security light and I have to keep it off so it doesn't fry the little ones when motion activated.
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05-29-2018, 06:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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I cut ridged foam to fill the cavity as well.
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05-29-2018, 09:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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I may try setting an owl on top of pinbox. it is the most decorative option so far.
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05-29-2018, 10:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,887
M.O.C. #19944
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Use a Rubber Snake, more discussion. DW was hooking up cord last time and screw bloody murder, bird flew out and raised the blood pressure
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05-29-2018, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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I just chased a sparrow homesteading in ours. I have some sheet metal that I'll J-B Weld some rare earth magnets on along with bolting on a handle. I something similar to this on our past SOB when a robin took up house keeping.
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05-29-2018, 03:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,887
M.O.C. #19944
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Nice idea Dave
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RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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06-10-2018, 01:32 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Howard City
Posts: 20
M.O.C. #14521
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Birds in hitch
We are lazy I guess. We just stow the cord and stuff the opening with plastic shopping bags. Birds hate the crackle sound and it's easy to throw and go.
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06-10-2018, 01:33 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Howard City
Posts: 20
M.O.C. #14521
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Birds in hitch
We are lazy I guess. We just stow the cord and stuff the opening with plastic shopping bags. Birds hate the crackle sound and it's easy to throw and go.
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06-10-2018, 08:33 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: somerville
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #12636
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Been using noodles for a couple years, works for me.
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06-20-2018, 01:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 708
M.O.C. #6958
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We cut a rectangular section of chicken wire and when we store the Rig, I flex it slightly to get past the nuts on the bolts and it springs into place and stays in place. When we get ready to hook up, I pop out the screen, put it in the front cabinet and off we go. takes less than 10 secs to install or remove. When you set up camp it gets popped back in place after I stow the power cord in the neck.
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