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h2guy

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Posted: 04/19/08 11:26pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

We blow up a plastic bag and shove it in there, cheap and everyone has one.


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Just found we have the same problem. Darn grackles. I pulled everything out and put wadded up trash bags in there. When we go away I just remove the bags and then I am good to go.


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Posted: 04/20/08 08:08am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Just stuff a piece of upholstery foam in there.

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Posted: 04/20/08 10:42am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Just go camping frequently (like every weekend) and it won't be a problem. A rolling stone gathers no moss


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Posted: 04/20/08 11:01am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Anything to cover the opening,stuff with walmart bags or trash bags.I went thru it last year,we were loaded and ready to go but when i went to hitch up momma flew out and babys started hollering.I postponed the trip but never again so cover that hitch box.

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I took hardware cloth (1/4" hail screen) and cut to fit in the king pin box. It is stiff enough that you can bend it and it will stay put. Ours stays in there all year and we have had no problems since we did that. Word of caution tho, be sure you cover the small crack at the front of your king pin and the bottom of the bedroom area. It is not more than an 1" tall but starlings will crawl through there and set up housekeeping.

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Posted: 04/21/08 12:40pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

bmckee2468 wrote:

I purchased a plastic life size owl and set it next to the pin box and have had no problems


There's a guy at the airport where I live that has a plastic owl on his prop when the airplane is tied down. Was riding my bike the other day and saw a bird perched on the owl's head.


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