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08-27-2014, 08:07 PM
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Rear bumper mod to keep end caps in place
We ended up just about loosing both end caps on the bumper multiple times. To help fix this I drilled a hole though the bumper and the plastic caps at both ends of the bumper.
Then I installed a 4" hitch pin. Problem solved. 
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08-27-2014, 08:14 PM
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That's a nice heavy duty pin. When my brother did something similar he just used cheap tent pegs.
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08-27-2014, 08:28 PM
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What a great idea. I like it!!!
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08-27-2014, 08:46 PM
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skewers work too.
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08-28-2014, 02:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alberta8311ss
We ended up just about loosing both end caps on the bumper multiple times. To help fix this I drilled a hole though the bumper and the plastic caps at both ends of the bumper.
Then I installed a 4" hitch pin. Problem solved.
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Well you certainly didn't under spec the job. Btw, I just noticed a new product for this. It is a aluminum end cap that pivots up out of the way and closes back securely .
I think they wanted 20 dollars for it which was more than I was willing to spend. Someone saw the need and produced a great solution. Sorry I don't have a picture .
Having said that, your solution is very good too.
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08-28-2014, 04:57 AM
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My fix for lost -------------
My fix for lost end caps is bead chain attached to bumper with a pop rivet and a stainless screw in the end cap with chain eyes. I never leave a end cap behind!
Also using the end caps that you have to squeeze to remove.
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08-28-2014, 10:58 AM
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Bumper end caps-----------
Bumper end caps as you can see are secured with a bead chain. I purchased the chain (heavy duty) and eyes on the INTERNET. When I crimped the eyes
to the chain, I then soldered the crimp closed for good measure.
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08-29-2014, 05:46 AM
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I like the idea and it'll definitely keep you from losing caps. My concern is that, driving down the road, are you prone to having a cap come off and losing bumper contents? That was my rationale for doing the drill and pin approach similar to the OP (but a bit lighter duty on the pin - simply bent a small hook onto the end of a 6 inch long 3/16" diameter piece of aluminum and drilled a hole through the bottom for a small security clip).
Happy camping!
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09-01-2014, 07:22 AM
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One self tapping screw in each cap through the bumper did the trick. Keeps my poles in the bumper while moving. Don't want to have the cap and contents fall out just to get to the campsite to find the only thing left are the end caps hanging on a chain.....
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09-01-2014, 08:00 AM
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Hi,
I'm into simple and cheap. I just drilled a hole in the bumper and dropped a galvanized nail down through the top alone. Never have had it bump out, and never lost a cap.
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
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09-01-2014, 09:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richp
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
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^^Captain Phillips?? 
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09-01-2014, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richp
Hi,
I'm into simple and cheap. I just drilled a hole in the bumper and dropped a galvanized nail down through the top alone. Never have had it bump out, and never lost a cap.
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
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Similar solution for me except I used a duplex nail (double headed) for easier removal. At the time it was supposed to be a temporary solution but it works well enough that I no longer plan to change it.
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09-01-2014, 10:07 AM
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Hi RhoZeta,
Nah, just an ordinary guy. They didn't even offer me a small role in the movie. (grin)
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09-01-2014, 10:16 AM
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I glued some screening over the square holes to keep bugs out and then drilled a hole on the top and bottom of each end of the bumper and then ran SS screws into the rubber caps.
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09-01-2014, 10:52 AM
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Bumper Hatch
Bought a set of these 2 years ago and I have never lost them. They attach with two small screws and work great.
Bumper Hatch, Set of 2 - Design For Fun 900 - Sewer Accessories - Camping World
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09-03-2014, 05:51 AM
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I used a wire cloths hanger-small hole through both-and bend over on top
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09-04-2014, 07:23 PM
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Wirth Co has a softer rubber cap you push the edges in on and it doesn't move. Got mine on amazon $6. Had all this season and no issues over a couple thousand miles on Michigan roads. 
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09-04-2014, 07:45 PM
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OC did the bumper end caps mod to our 5er while we were there visiting him and Frankie. He drilled holes and inserted something he called "retention pins". It's dark so I can't take a pic right now, but IIRC they have a "plunger type" fitting on the pin where you push/pull up on them to remove them.
NICE mod you did on yours!
We never lost an end cap, but one side of each cap was always halfway out when we arrived at a camp site.
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09-04-2014, 07:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaadk
That's a nice heavy duty pin. When my brother did something similar he just used cheap tent pegs.
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X2 on that !
Those pins are way overkill just to hold that cap 
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09-04-2014, 08:00 PM
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I just use black duct tape. Wrap around 3 sides leaving the bottom with no tape just in case any "fluid" needs to drain out.
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