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pattirv's avatar
pattirv
Explorer
Oct 01, 2020

Should I be concerned about my hitch?

I have a 36' fifth wheel toy hauler. I will be taking a trip soon so I have been assessing the condition of the truck and trailer. I have been given conflicting information on the hitch condition. There is a bit of surface rust on the hitch. Should I be concerned about this?




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  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Oct 01, 2020
    It is hard to judge the integrity of a hitch, by looking at a pic. You say you are getting conflicting info. Is this from people actually inspecting the hitch? A competent person should be able to inspect, clean up, and restore your hitch to be used safely. If there is any question of it not being safe, I'd replace it. A quality standard rail hitch is not that expensive.

    Jerry
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 01, 2020
    You should remove from truck
    Disassembly
    Clean/Wire brush rusted areas
    Repaint
    and Clean/Lube all pivoting points/jaws etc

    Hitch is solid just needs some loving care

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