Troyer's AAA 16 Unit Gourd Rack
A Great Middle-Ground Gourd Rack.
The Troyer's AAA 16 is a great fit for landlords who want 16 gourds, easy nest checks, and Troyer's durable aluminum construction without moving into a larger 18 or 24 gourd rack.
And yes, the 14-foot pole is included!
Manufactured in Pennsylvania by Troyer's, this rack is built from durable aluminum and stainless-steel hardware with quality craftsmanship throughout. The rack accommodates 16 gourds and works with both plastic and natural gourds designed for horizontal hanging.
Why Purple Martin Landlords Choose the AAA 16
- Easy nest checks: The hub raises and lowers without rotating, making access to your gourds simple.
- Four-part pulley system: The pulley system divides the load among four pulleys, making the rack easier to raise and lower.
- Sturdy 14-foot pole: Includes a two-piece, 2-inch square high-tensile aluminum pole.
- Durable construction: Aluminum components and stainless-steel hardware are built for outdoor use.
- Cross-bar design: Aluminum angle arms create a convenient layout that makes nest checks easy and fast.
- Smooth operation: Nylon glide buttons in the hub help provide smooth, quiet movement.
- Complete rack system: The pole, ground stake, hub, gourd arms, rope, rope winder, perch rods, pole cap and necessary hardware are included.
What's Included
- Two-piece, 14-foot, 2-inch square heavy-duty aluminum pole
- Heavy-duty aluminum ground stake
- Aluminum hub with nylon glide buttons
- Eight aluminum angle arms
- 16 horizontal gourd mounting arms
- 45 feet of polyester rope
- Aluminum rope winder
- Two 48-inch solid top perch rods
- Plastic pyramid pole cap
- Stainless-steel hardware
Mounting
The heavy-duty ground stake should be installed in concrete with 24 inches below ground and 24 inches above ground. The pole then slides over the portion of the ground stake extending above the concrete.
Gourd Mounting Arms
The AAA 16 includes 16 Horizontal Gourd Mounting Arms.
The standard configuration includes:
- 8 Horizontal Straight Gourd Mounting Arms
- 8 Horizontal 90 Gourd Mounting Arms
- Stainless-steel mounting hardware and hitch pins are included.
Using Troyer Gourds?
That's easy. Troyer gourds come ready to hang with the proper horizontal hanging hole, so there's no need to modify them before installation. If your gourds do not already have the proper front-to-back hanging hole, simply drill a 3/8-inch hole in the neck of the gourd. Some gourds, like the SuperGourd, offer drill guides.
Popular Gourd Choices Include:
- Troyer Vertical Gourd — A deep, roomy gourd with a wide porch and Troyer Tunnel.
- Troyer Horizontal Gourd — A deep, 9-inch body gourd with a wide porch designed specifically for horizontal rack arms.
- SuperGourds — A spacious gourd for landlords who want a larger nesting cavity.
Designed for Easy Nest Checks
- One of the biggest advantages of the AAA 16 is the way it handles nest checks.
- The hub raises and lowers vertically without turning.
- That means your gourds remain properly positioned as you lower the rack.
- Once the rack is down, you have exceptional access to the gourds.
- Less wrestling with your rack.
- More time checking your martins.
Why Choose an AAA 16-Gourd Rack?
- Are starting a new gourd colony
- Are replacing an older Purple Martin house
- Want room to expand your colony
- Already own gourds and need a quality rack
- Want easier nest checks
- Prefer a square aluminum pole
Need More Height?
The AAA 16 uses the same 2-inch square pole system as several other Troyer racks. A 2-foot extension pole piece is available separately if you want to increase the height of the existing 14-foot pole. A longer rope is required when using the extension.
Want to Upgrade the Raising System?
The AAA 16 can be converted from its standard rope-and-pulley system to a cable-and-winch system with the Troyer Convert-A-Rack Kit.
Available conversion options include:
- Conversion kit without winch
- Conversion kit with brake winch
- Conversion kit with worm gear winch
Conclusion
The AAA 16 is a great fit for landlords who need more than 12 gourds but don't need a 24-gourd rack. The AAA 16 gives you 16 gourds positioned in a compact, easy-to-operate system.
Gourds sold separately. Gourd bundles are available as an option.
For landlords who want more than just a gourd rack, the Deluxe 12 Super-Combo brings the entire housing system together in one dependable package. With the proven Deluxe 12 Gourd Rack, 12 Troyer Vertical Gourds with Conley II entrances, a sturdy 14-foot aluminum pole and the components needed to complete the installation, it provides a practical way to establish or expand a Purple Martin colony. Built with quality materials and designed with routine colony management in mind, this is a system you can depend on season after season.
Product Instructions: AAA Instructions
