GRCS storage.

[emr]

I cant believe this day has actually come... We sold a very large job (about 15 days worth) and we will be buying a GRCS to help with it. How do you store and transport the thing? Can it fit in to some type of rope bag, or do you get a large duffel bag to carry it around in? Or is it usually just carried around as is?

 

[tophopper]

Too heavy for a rope bag.

We took a heavy duty plastic 50 gallon drum and cut the bottom 18 inches off it and strung some rope handles to it. Basically an oversized bucket large and heavy duty enough for the weight and size of the GRCS. Get to the job site slide the drum with GRCS out of the back of the truck, toss in a block or 2 and some rope and throw it on a hand truck and wheel it to the tree.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I am thinking a couple of these guys use a pelican case or what not..

 

[sotc]

The only thing I worry much about is the winch. Crank goes in the rigging bag, base and bar into a box and we make sure there a spot that the drum wont get beat up.

 

[brendonv]

Winch behind the seat, handle and frame tucks nicely in one of my boxes.

 

[winch]

Rubbermaid storage, with chaps around the pricey bits

 

[MasterBlaster]

For as much as that gizmo costs, it should come with a case.

 

[emr]

thats what I was thinking.

 

[Altissimus]

... I have an old heavy plastic crate that exactly fits the bollard , winch and handle ...everything else gets general truck storage ... congratulations !!! ... GRCS makes my life better ... Dave

 

[lumberjack]

I carry mine around as-is, but only when I need it. Add ~$300 to the price tag and you could have a plastic box included.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Yea, it would add even more to the price. I'd at least want the box it was shipped in.

 

[FJR]

Mine fits nicely in the bucket truck storage box. I used to keep it in a rubbermaid bin.

 

[tntree]

Rubbermaid Tub, big old bath towel around winch

 

[SouthSoundTree]

EMR, when do you start the big job with the grcs? We want some pictures.

 

[emr]

We are starting in November. I will try and post some pics of us loosing our GRCS cherries.

 

[MooseHunter113]

you are going to love it!! good luck with the job.

p.s. is that the dumbo ride from disney world in your avatar?

 

[emr]

Sure is.... have you been?

 

[MooseHunter113]

yeah we went down there on Oct. 2nd and came home on the 7th. Disney is our usual family vacation spot. we love it!!

 

[Hobby Climber]

Just be careful NOT to drop other gear, bump, or otherwise jar the "pig-tail(s)" on the side cuz it may cause them to bend become damaged. Make sure the tails are not in the open position when not in use & all should be fine!

 

[SkwerI]

Bob! Good to see you, my Canuckian brother!

 

[MasterBlaster]

The BagMaster Cometh!

 

[Riversarb]

I cant believe this day has actually come... We sold a very large job (about 15 days worth) and we will be buying a GRCS to help with it. How do you store and transport the thing? Can it fit in to some type of rope bag, or do you get a large duffel bag to carry it around in? Or is it usually just carried around as is?

hey bud this is mine

 

[MasterBlaster]

Welcome to the TreeHouse, brother!

Gotta first name? Mine is Butch.

 

[Riversarb]

nice to be here mikes the name

 

[bonner1040]

Thats cool. I gave a buddy a pelican case large enough to hold everything except for the breaker bar.