PVC pipe storage for WD bars

**rcjokibbe** · 03-21-2022, 09:28 PM

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I can't remember where else I saw this, but I attempted a similar design to store the weight distribution round bars in the front storage area via PVC pipe. I was hoping to use one PVC pipe, but I needed another quarter inch to make that work. Sorry for the lack of details on how I did it. I want to say these are three inch schedule 40 at four foot lengths and held up with three inch metal hangers. I can't remember, maybe they're' four inch. I think I used 3/4 inch sheet metal screws. The hardest part was reaching back to put the screws in and probably could have made my life easier if I drilled a pilot hole.

I was annoyed by the grease getting on the bay floor and wanted them out of the way. Originally I wanted a box on the tongue to hold them, but couldn't find one long and narrow that fit and had a price reasonable to me. This Mod is almost perfect and would like to figure out how to hold the ends up out of the way. I wipe the grease off, but it's never enough and finds its way onto my hands and then onto everything else.

I can't remember the exact price, but a 10' foot of this size PVC was >$30. I went to the store not having bought PVC this size and thinking it was going to be about $10. The pre-cut lengths were all I needed and a bit cheaper.

**Ynot4me2** · 03-22-2022, 06:46 AM

If I end up keeping my Husky Centerline wdh I might be borrowing your idea. I used to store them on the floor of the pass through but like you said, grease spots.

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**jleonard** · 03-22-2022, 08:15 AM

I did similar for my square Equalizer bars with a "keyhole" slot to lock them in place.

**lptxtandem** · 03-22-2022, 08:24 AM

Maybe if you notched the pvc? Point one bar up to the left and the other up to the right?
I cut the lids off coke cans and use them to cover the greasy part of the bar.

Below is my storage solution, but it's outside...

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**dryfly** · 03-22-2022, 01:44 PM

Notching would be perfect, and then maybe small pieces of PVC pipe to slip on the ends that are greased.

**rcjokibbe** · 03-25-2022, 11:13 PM

Brilliant! I'm going to notch the pvc tomorrow.

**AZMike** · 03-26-2022, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by lptxtandem

Maybe if you notched the pvc? Point one bar up to the left and the other up to the right?
I cut the lids off coke cans and use them to cover the greasy part of the bar.

Below is my storage solution, but it's outside...

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I am very interested in your bike rack. Where did you get it, and how well is it working out for you?

**lptxtandem** · 03-27-2022, 10:28 AM

This kinda describes it. Let me know if you'd like more detail...

https://m.facebook.com/groups/151045...0127071017604/

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**AZMike** · 03-27-2022, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by lptxtandem

This kinda describes it. Let me know if you'd like more detail...

https://m.facebook.com/groups/151045...0127071017604/

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Thanks. I found their website. They said to contact them as I need to haul one fat tire bike and one standard bike.