Solution on where to store receiver hitch
I welded a 2 inch receiver tube to the trailer frame to store the hitch while parked. It is off the ground and out of the way,
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spoon059 wrote:dclark1946 wrote:
I just leave it attached to the truck. I wipe the ball and spring bar mount holes with a paper towel and apply fresh grease when hitching again.
Exactly... my truck manufacturer already thought of this and welded a receiver to the back of the truck. When I get to where I am camping, I leave the hitch bar in that receiver. Works great!
I do the same on occasion BUT, it is probably illegal.
Anything protruding beyond the bumper is considered a modification to the low speed impact bumper and a violation of federal regulations, probably.
I like the OP's idea. It could possibly be done with the receivers sold for clamping on an RV bumper.
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