Do you keep something in the receiver to prevent rear end damage if someone bumps into you?

[CdnHO]

Yup run a beaver tail on both of my trucks. Gottem at crapy tire on sale years ago. Wife’s Jeep I run a big ass cast hook for quick hook- ups.

And I have had no issues with rear sensors.

 

[Big Tom]

Yup I sure do. Stays in there 24/7 unless I need to tow something. It's in there because it's a 1 Ton CCLB. It takes up more than one space and too many try to park right on the bumper to get the space behind me.
I don't know why but I never walk into it when walking behind. I do however walk into my WD hitch.

 

[kristof]

I will give you this advice. Whatever you install do not pick something that can damage Karen's car. Because she will call cops and you will get a ticket. Instead install something "spongy"

 

[Great White North Eh]

I dunno I would rather be hard than soft any day .

 

[Big Tom]

I will give you this advice. Whatever you install do not pick something that can damage Karen's car. Because she will call cops and you will get a ticket. Instead install something "spongy"

Why would I get the ticket when I was the one rear ended?

 

[kristof]

Why would I get the ticket when I was the one rear ended?

"Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if any portion of a motor vehicle hitch containing a ball mount and hitch receiver extends more than 4 inches beyond the motor vehicle's rear bumper, then the ball mount must be removed from the hitch receiver when the motor vehicle is not being used for towing."

 

[techman]

There are a lot of state laws that do require ball mounts to be removed when not towing. I can't imagine any law enforcement bothering with that one. Bigger fish to fry.

 

[kristof]

There are a lot of state laws that do require ball mounts to be removed when not towing. I can't imagine any law enforcement bothering with that one. Bigger fish to fry.

They won't stop you for that. But once someone calls he hit your "ball" then pretty sure you will be ticketed for that.

 

[BAT3500]

"Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if any portion of a motor vehicle hitch containing a ball mount and hitch receiver extends more than 4 inches beyond the motor vehicle's rear bumper, then the ball mount must be removed from the hitch receiver when the motor vehicle is not being used for towing."

another reason not to live in in Illinois....
My 3-6" (depending on truck) drop down ball hitch is mounted as soon as a new is delivered and rarely if ever is removed dating back to the mid 80'S.
Been hit a handful of times over the years, hittee always received the worst damage, and in one case the car was damaged enough to keep them from fleeing the scene.

 

[Poolmonkey]

They won't stop you for that. But once someone calls he hit your "ball" then pretty sure you will be ticketed for that.

Not here or anywhere I would go.

 

[Big Tom]

There are a lot of state laws that do require ball mounts to be removed when not towing. I can't imagine any law enforcement bothering with that one. Bigger fish to fry.

True. Mine has been in the receiver of two trucks since 2017 and has not been the cause of a "stop". However if Karen did call LEO I wonder if that would result in a ticket? I'll have to look for a shorter draw bar. Mine protrudes 8.5 inches.

 

[kristof]

True. Mine has been in the receiver of two trucks since 2017 and has not been the cause of a "stop". However if Karen did call LEO I wonder if that would result in a ticket? I'll have to look for a shorter draw bar. Mine protrudes 8.5 inches.

Probably they will have to determine if it was sticking past the yellow line separating parking spots. This is the reason why I drive to the end of parking lot and park there. Karen will never walk that far and always have to park as close to the entrance as possible.

 

[kristof]

another reason not to live in in Illinois....
My 3-6" (depending on truck) drop down ball hitch is mounted as soon as a new is delivered and rarely if ever is removed dating back to the mid 80'S.
Been hit a handful of times over the years, hittee always received the worst damage, and in one case the car was damaged enough to keep them from fleeing the scene.

Tell me about it. I already bought piece of land in Michigan. If it wasn't for my wife I would be gone long time ago.

 

[Poolmonkey]

keep those cargo baskets in the work trucks full time, a few have been wasted over the years with no damage to the trucks themselves.
A solid pintle hitch in the PW, nobody has hit it.

 

[jadmt]

nice and tight doesn't set off the alarm and does the job.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

nice and tight doesn't set off the alarm and does the job.View attachment 49000View attachment 49001View attachment 49002View attachment 49003View attachment 49004

Sir it appears as a pigeon has pooped on your hitch skid on the inside gusset weld…. As a welder i am obligated to poke fun

All joking aside how bad is it getting the hitch pin in and cross pinned? I may make one like that i kinda like the idea

 

[WisHawk]

I made a couple hundred of these a few years ago. They worked well for Wranglers. Similar concept as jadmt.

 

[jsalbre]

nice and tight doesn't set off the alarm and does the job.View attachment 49000View attachment 49001View attachment 49002View attachment 49003View attachment 49004

Well that's pretty nice. Any interest in making a few more of those? There's tons available online, but they all seem to stick out and down more than is necessary, hindering departure angle.

 

[jadmt]

Sir it appears as a pigeon has pooped on your hitch skid on the inside gusset weld…. As a welder i am obligated to poke fun

All joking aside how bad is it getting the hitch pin in and cross pinned? I may make one like that i kinda like the idea

well I have never made dime welding so there's that lol..it is not bad to get pinned but takes a needle nose pliers to remove the clip so a little theft prevention.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

well I have never made dime welding so there's that lol..it is not bad to get pinned but takes a needle nose pliers to remove the clip so a little theft prevention.

It looks solid you did a great job! I may make one similar but id like to be able to use my keyed hitch pin