howardwheeler wrote:
I looked up that hitch the OP has and I was mistaken. Though similar in appearance, it's not the one I've had experience with. It does have the side to side pivot. The head looks the same, but it has double pivots.
Yes, I have that hitch and it does pivot side-to-side.
As mentioned in a comment above, some tow truck drivers are very skilled and really know their business. Others just look for something to hook on to so they can start dragging. Unfortunately Mike got the latter.
Best of luck with the insurance coverage - I hope it goes well.
