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Old 02-23-2016, 10:55 AM   #15
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How do you reach the locking handle padlock? I am way to short to reach in that far...
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I fabricated this so I could access my toolbox and hitch handle. It really works well.

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How do you reach the locking handle padlock? I am way to short to reach in that far...
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Watch the YouTube link I posted earlier. I share that.
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Old 02-24-2016, 11:57 AM   #17
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How do you reach the locking handle padlock? I am way to short to reach in that far...
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I'm 6' 3" and no way to reach over dually fender. I just carry my 4' fiberglass step ladder.
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How do you reach the locking handle padlocck?
I'm 5'5", so that's what my 15 year old son is for.
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This is the BEST solution....and what I show in my video link earlier in this thread.
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I bought the one IronCobra has in his review. Only about $30 and works quite well.
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I see a lot of those getting run over.. lol
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I like my step MUCH better! It has it's own storage place. I don't like things loose in the bed of the truck.
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