N Y new hitch law? - Page 3

monckywrench · #31 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 06:30 AM

Note that I use bolts, not pins.
I'd not object to a DOT requirement for locknuts (which I use anyway) or even "locknuts + hitch pin clips".
There is no legit objection to positive hardware retention. The cheesy "pins with clips that wrap around the pin" are cheap to produce but not very secure by comparison.

wb6anp · #32 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 12:53 PM

There was an accident near my house where one of those street racer type cars, not watching where he was going decided to try and drive up under a raised truck If it hadn't been for the drop hitch stopping the car when it impacted the engine block, the truck and the probably would have been totaled and the cars passenger could have been killed by the time the car got to the differential of the truck, but then that brings up another issue, who needs such a high truck

. The kids father was there a started yelling at the trucks driver about it being his fault that the kids expensive racing engine got ruined. Talk about not accepting responsibility.

95_Dually · #33 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 11:23 AM

Don't you know it's always the other guys fault.LOL I have an idea. Leave a more space between you and the person ahead of you so when he slams on his brakes because he was following too close, you can simply apply yours and stop without a panic.

I believe this is a bogus law. If you want to remove your ball, go ahead. If someone else doesn't want to, then that is ok too. Stop trying to make everybody do it your way.

This post is not directed at anybody in particular, it is a general post so please do not think I am targeting a particular person. I am targeting a bogus law.

bpounds · #34 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 95_Dually

I am targeting a bogus law.

I agree, well said. No matter whether you leave your hitch or remove it, we should all be able to agree on one thing. We don't need no more damned laws!!!

Next thing you know they'll make it a hate crime.

ClydeSDale · #35 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 02:19 PM

I have a VERY BIG dent in the bottom of the back lid on my otherwise dentless Tracer wagon from some inconsiderate lazy person who backed into a parking spot in a Lowe's parking lot and didn't consider the extra length and "ramming potential" of their hitch.

They didn't accept responsibility for the dent either

Take'em out!

grafekie · #36 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 09:17 PM

Very good point!

dzwiss · #37 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009, 09:39 PM

96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
HB3669
Introduced 2/24/2009, by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/12-614 new

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if any portion of a motor vehicle hitch containing a ball mount and hitch receiver extends more than 4 inches beyond the motor vehicle's rear bumper, then the ball mount must be removed from the hitch receiver when the motor vehicle is not being used for towing. Provides that if any portion of a motor vehicle hitch extends more than 4 inches beyond the rear bumper of the motor vehicle and the hitch is composed of a single assembly that cannot be easily removed from the vehicle, then the ball of the hitch must be covered with a red cover. Defines "ball mount", "hitch receiver", and "motor vehicle hitch".

95_Dually · #38 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ClydeSDale

I have a VERY BIG dent in the bottom of the back lid on my otherwise dentless Tracer wagon from some inconsiderate lazy person who backed into a parking spot in a Lowe's parking lot and didn't consider the extra length and "ramming potential" of their hitch.

They didn't accept responsibility for the dent either

Take'em out!

The person who did this probably would have hit your vehicle anyway because they obviously have poor distance judgement. People who do this type of damage and do not leave a note or wait for the owners, SUCK!

monckywrench · #39 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 06:31 AM

"The person who did this probably would have hit your vehicle anyway because they obviously have poor distance judgement. People who do this type of damage and do not leave a note or wait for the owners, SUCK!"

I concur with the above assessment.

grafekie · #40 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 07:22 AM

I love how people assume that they would have done it anyways

bpounds · #41 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dzwiss

then the ball of the hitch must be covered with a red cover. Defines "ball mount", "hitch receiver", and "motor vehicle hitch".

A red ball cover seems like a reasonable compromise. They are a good idea anyway to keep sand off the greasy ball.

95_Dually · #42 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by grafekie

I love how people assume that they would have done it anyways

You are right, that kind of thing never happens.

jake00 · #43 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kotzy

The biggest problem I see that can happen is for some reason the lock pin comes out and the hitch ball comes out onto a busy high speed highway. Don't tell me it can't happen as it happened a couple of vehicles in front of me on route 80

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Originally Posted by grafekie

I've known a person that was killed by an airborne pintle hitch... don't ask me how it happened I have no idea.

While I don't doubt they do come loose, I bet of all objects tossed from trucks which cause deaths, ball hitches cause the fewest.

StanleyZ · #44 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 05:53 PM

I don't think there should be a fine. The owner should be executed if he leaves it in and parks at the mall. OOOOOOUUUUUCCCCH, that hurts my shin.

wb6anp · #45 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 10:11 PM

This happened probably one of the state legislature or aid ran into the hitch with their shin.