Can you 'Wear Out" a hitch receiver?
So, can a hitch receiver "Wear Out?" If so, how do you tell? What do you look for? I've been towing for 12 years with the same receiver on our '99 E350. All of that time has been with biggish, long...
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I'm totally convinced that the constant banging of the hitch in the receiver is not good for your nerves and for the hitch. I use an "anti-rattle" device on all my hitches.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Accessories/Roadmaster/RM-061.html
Just be sure to use it to pull the hitch down and not up. If you use it to pull the hitch up, the total tongue weight is supported by the anti rattle device amnd it simply streches over time and the rattles / banging returns.
One of the best things I've purchased for towing trailers!
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Accessories/Roadmaster/RM-061.html
Just be sure to use it to pull the hitch down and not up. If you use it to pull the hitch up, the total tongue weight is supported by the anti rattle device amnd it simply streches over time and the rattles / banging returns.
One of the best things I've purchased for towing trailers!
