$6 WINDPROOF Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder

[Les Izmore]

Here's yet another paper towel holder, made with a $5 Walmart Stainless Steel paper towel holder and a dollar store dog collar. Simply mount the paper towel holder using the two screws that it comes with, placing the dog collar between the base of the towel holder and the rear hatch rib. The pressure created by screwing the holder into the rib will keep the collar from moving. You'll want a thick (1" or wider) nylon collar, as they provide decent stiffness. By mounting it as shown you can open and close it with one hand, and it is also possible to cinch it with one hand. It's cheap and it works great - no amount of wind will unroll those paper towels, even if it isn't cinched tight.

 

[rollsandgravy]

Very nice! I may try that

 

[hiadventurer]

I use something similar...a steel choke collar just slide it on the roll, weight of it keeps the paper from rolling out, when using just hang on end of roll...works great...

 

[Doug & Amber]

At the Texas Teardrop Roundup we met some cool teardrop folks and learned some tips and tricks. One trick we learned was from Jay & Valerie. They use Viva paper towels as they slightly stick together and if the wind blows, the roll does not unfurl.

 

[Jim Carter]

So I have this paper towel hold and a dog collar.

The question now is, Which side of the hatch do I attach it to? Over the sink or to the right, away from the sink?

Comments?

Jim

 

[Randy]

Ha ha, that would be a good poll question. I'm an over the sink guy myself!

 

[Ken & Peggy]

So I have this paper towel hold and a dog collar.

The question now is, Which side of the hatch do I attach it to? Over the sink or to the right, away from the sink?

Comments?

Jim

Sink

 

[mariusz]

Cool .. and inexpensive, may actually do it

 

[Tour 931]

I use flour sack dish towels. They are quick to absorb water and to dry.