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path1
Explorer
Aug 27, 2013

Ball mounts Is it legal to have one when not towing?

Some time ago there was quite the thread about whether is it legal or not to have a ball mount in a TV when no trailer is attached. Came across answer today when looking for other stuff. I suppose a...
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beemerphile1
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Aug 27, 2013
I would imagine that it may be a violation on the federal level. There are very specific regulations concerning bumpers on vehicles. In theory anything added that extends beyond the original bumper - becomes the new bumper.

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