Hitch pin broke

[PyrateSilly]

Hello all,
Going from the Los Angeles area up to Reno, NV. Got 1 mile from the end of the ride when the hitch pin broke and the Fiat Abarth driver's side hit the passenger side of the MH. Luckily we were not going over 30mph but it did damage both vehicles.
Question is does anyone know of anyone that can examine the Blue Ox tow bar to see if it's still ok or maybe need work? Or where can we can get the base plate looked at and/or fixed or if we need to replace it we will. Not much information on their site so thought I might ask here to see if anyone has anyone that might be able to look at things.

Thanks all!!
Christine

[j-d]

One of these, towbar to coach trailer hitch receiver? Or something else in the towing rig? Can you post a picture?

[BarneyS]

Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.

[Tom_Barb]

TucsonJim wrote:

PyrateSilly wrote:
Insurance was called last night. Since it's an RV and a car there are 2 claims for it. Just talked to Blue Ox and depending on what the pictures show they may end up paying what the insurance does not. Unfortunately we are now waiting on the insurance company to do their bit, according to them it could be tomorrow before we get the adjuster to just call us on the car claim. "Coming up on our busy time" is their response on the slow calls ......

Make sure the adjuster knows exactly what happened and what part failed. They may go after Blue Ox if it's deemed their fault. If they do, then you need to follow up with them to make sure that you don't have a claim against your insurance.

Jim

Does Blue Ox provide the hitch pin ??
If not why would they make good on anything?

[Tom_Barb]

This is exactly why we use a grade #8 bolt and metallic stop nut. chinch it down good an tight and nothing moves.
And it is a hell of a lot cheaper than getting two vehicles fixed.

[TucsonJim]

PyrateSilly wrote:
Insurance was called last night. Since it's an RV and a car there are 2 claims for it. Just talked to Blue Ox and depending on what the pictures show they may end up paying what the insurance does not. Unfortunately we are now waiting on the insurance company to do their bit, according to them it could be tomorrow before we get the adjuster to just call us on the car claim. "Coming up on our busy time" is their response on the slow calls ......

Make sure the adjuster knows exactly what happened and what part failed. They may go after Blue Ox if it's deemed their fault. If they do, then you need to follow up with them to make sure that you don't have a claim against your insurance.

Jim

[PyrateSilly]

Insurance was called last night. Since it's an RV and a car there are 2 claims for it. Just talked to Blue Ox and depending on what the pictures show they may end up paying what the insurance does not. Unfortunately we are now waiting on the insurance company to do their bit, according to them it could be tomorrow before we get the adjuster to just call us on the car claim. "Coming up on our busy time" is their response on the slow calls ......

[jerem0621]

I would call BlueOx directly and try to speak with their technical help. They may be very interested to hear how their part failed.

JMHO...I'd call the insurance company asap.

Those pins should not fail like that. I don't think I would trust the set up again until it was inspected professionally.

Thanks!

Jeremiah