SecureLine RC20 20-Foot Retractable Clothesline

by Lehigh

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 20-foot retractable clotheslines allows you to save money and conserve energy. Hang wherever you need a clothesline: laundry room, bathroom, balcony, even an RV or boat. The line retracts automatically so it can be out the way when not in use. The vinyl covered clothesline and high impact plastic housing will not rust.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000WQ19I4
• Item model number: RC20-3P
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,425 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home & Kitchen > Storage & Organization > Laundry Storage & Organization > Clotheslines

Customer Reviews

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127 of 128 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Choice, April 25, 2009

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Spudman (Pasadena, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Feet Retractable Clothesline (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have three retractable clotheslines installed on the T poles I erected in the backyard. The clotheslines are similar in design but represent three different brands, Butts (in the rear), Sunline, and the Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Foot Retractable Clothesline. All are retractable 40-foot lines, but the Lehigh design differs from most other retractable lines I've seen or used, and I've gone through many of these things. The mounting bracket for the Lehigh is metal and swivels smoothly, a feature handy during installation and tightening of the line. I think that the Lehigh has a sturdier design because the body of the durable plastic case extends to give firm support for the mounting bracket. On other clotheslines only two thin pieces of plastic support the mounting bracket. Also note when choosing a retractable clothesline that the Lehigh uses a two pronged hook on which to fasten and anchor the line. Other models use a larger circular attachment on which to wrap and anchor the clothesline. I prefer the hook design.
To get a nice, taut clothesline, pull the clothesline tight with one hand while holding onto a short segment of line pulled out from the line reel. Wrap the taut rope one or two turns around the anchor hook. Then pull slightly on the other end of the line. Let go and it will retract tightly into its protective case.

Finally:
Of the three clothesline mounted on our clothesline pole, we like the Lehigh best of all. It maintains its tautness during and after use, is easy to install, and is fairly simple to tighten.
In less than a month the metal rivets at the pivoting points of the hinge are beginning to rust. Buyers may want to coat those points with spray oil, clear nail polish or a sealer.

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool idea but needs redesigned, August 13, 2008

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k.mednis "kmednis" (middle TN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SecureLine RC20 20-Foot Retractable Clothesline (Tools & Home Improvement)

Everyone should have one of these. You can drill screws somewhere to hang this when you want it up and slide it off the screws to remove it for storage when you're not using it. A cool idea.

p.s. line tangled inside unit around wheel and could not be fixed without breaking it open. It should be designed so that you can open the unit and fix the placement of the line.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy product, quite large, August 12, 2008

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dianasaurus rex (new york, ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Feet Retractable Clothesline (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the sturdiest clothesline we've ever purchased. The line is thick and strong, the tension holds (rather than droops, like some other clotheslines) and is easy to put away. It is, however, quite large. We live in an apartment, so it is quite visible on our 12-ft balcony. A better fit for a larger, outdoor space, I think. But still works great in a smaller space.