Troyer's Deluxe 18 Unit Gourd Rack

Q:  Why is this a Best Seller?

A:  There are so many features that make the Deluxe Gourd Rack a best seller.  Let's start with the pole.  It is made of high tensile aluminum.  That means the pole will never rust.  The splice that attaches the 2 halves together is also made from aluminum which means no rust at the joint area.  The ground stake is made of aluminum.  It is custom made to very specific parameters.  With its extra thick wall and corrosion resistance, this ground stake, when properly installed, will do the job superbly.  The hub is also made from aluminum, with the Troyer HD glide buttons.  These glide buttons will not deteriorate.  Glide buttons are what allow your hub to raise and lower so smoothly.  There is a stainless quick link that attaches the 4-part rope and pulley system to the hub.  The rope is manufactured by the Troyer Rope company, yes that is the Troyer's parent company.  This is a high quality braided rope, and if you are a landlord that brings in your gourd rack at the end of the season, this rope could last in excess of 20 years.  (My personal 12 unit which I left outdoors for over 12 years, its rope is still doing fine).  Moving on, there are 12 aluminum gourd arms that hold your gourds.  The gourds are held in place with a stainless hitch pin.  The gourd arms extend from the hub in a circular manner.  Did you also notice that the gourds don't line up over each other?  This aids in helping the martins not only locate their home but keeps male-domination at a minimum.  A plastic pyramid pole cap is placed at the top of the pole.  This keeps the rain out of the pole.  There are also two solid top perches and a rope winder, all made from aluminum.  Because the pole is square, your hub won't spin around the pole.  Raising and lowering the hub section with 12 gourds on it is easy, thanks in part to the 4-part rope and pulley system.  If your hub with gourds weights 50 pounds divide by 4 (each of double pulley carries a 1/4 of the load), that means your pulling up 12-1/2 pounds.  Honestly, I don't know what there is not to like about this gourd rack.  Designed by Creative Universe and the tradition of quality carried on by the Troyers.