We have four of the Hi-Ties
attached to our Logan four horse trailer and they have worked well. I didn’t
like their height when attached directly to the trailer so I made some 18”
long extensions out of 1-1/2” square aluminum bar. The extension is
bolted to the trailer with two 1/2” bolts and the Hi-Tie is bolted to the
extension with two 1/2” bolts.
The only problem we have had
is with the rotating drum clip they use on the horse end. Twice a horse has
come loose because of the type of hay bag we use which is a 2’ diameter
bag made with a fine mesh. They somehow have rotated the drum, which keeps the
clip closed, when they stick their head into the bag. I think a heavier spring
for the drum detent might solve the problem, but in the mean time I just put a
wrap of electricians tape on the drum so it can not rotate.
Dean
From:
RHightshoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC]
Spring Tie - Hi Tie
Tagging on to a previous
post to Ed . . . is the Spring Tie and the Hi Tie
(sp?) the same thing?
If not what are the major differences? I see adds
for the Hi Tie showing all
stainless steel hardware and a bungee cord.
There is a picture on the
net for a Spring Tie but the spring doesn't look
like it is stainless
steel. Any thoughts from people who have looked into
the various tie
gadgets? From a learning perspective, I can only hope that
maybe the barefoot crowd
uses one and the steel shoe crowd uses another.
Or better still, maybe Heidi
uses one kind and Jim uses another (:->
