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Hitch maintenance

mlh
Explorer
Explorer
How often does everyone get under the truck to check the torque of thebolts of your bed rails and frame brackets?
2021 Ram 2500 Crew, 6.4, 4x4
2022 Cherokee Arctic Wolf 287BH
B and W patriot 18k slider.
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way2roll
Navigator
Navigator
Never

Jeff - 2023 FR Sunseeker 2400B MBS

C_Schomer
Explorer
Explorer
My hitch bolts in to the framework of my bed which I welded myself but I still checked the bolts between the bed and the truck frame last summer. Craig
2012 Dodge 3500 DRW CCLB 4wd, custom hauler bed.
2008 Sunnybrook Titan 30 RKFS Morryde and Disc brakes
WILL ROGERS NEVER MET JOE BIDEN!

valhalla360
Nomad III
Nomad III
Never seen or heard of anyone doing it for a 5er or standard receiver hitch.

Also don't check the bolts holding the bumper, motor mounts, truck bed or a host of other items bolted on the truck.

Only items where I've heard it suggested is for lug nuts but even there, it's typically after the first 50miles and then never again (unless you remove the tire).

I suppose if you just installed it, after the first trip doing a quick check won't hurt.
Tammy & Mike
Ford F250 V10
2021 Gray Wolf
Gemini Catamaran 34'
Full Time spliting time between boat and RV

mlh
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks for the replies. Just wasn’t sure if it was something that needs to be checked often or just once a year or so.
2021 Ram 2500 Crew, 6.4, 4x4
2022 Cherokee Arctic Wolf 287BH
B and W patriot 18k slider.

TXiceman
Explorer II
Explorer II
About every 2 years and have not found a loose one yet....

Ken
Amateur Radio Operator.
2023 Cougar 22MLS, toted with a 2022, F150, 3.5L EcoBoost, Crewcab, Max Tow, FORMER Full Time RVer. Travel with a standard schnauzer and a Timneh African Gray parrot

MNRon
Explorer
Explorer
Had hitch installed in 2014, never even thought about it until this post…7-8yrs, ~60k miles pulling 14k first half, 16k second half…not planning on thinking about it again
Ron & Pat
2022 F350 Lariat CCSB SRW Diesel
2019 VanLeigh Vilano 320 GK