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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 08:20 AM
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 08:26 AM
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That'll save a few shin knots!

Great idea!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 08:46 AM
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I just leave my hitch home. A novel idea these days..
Love the entertainment of a trailer hitch thread. Such a basic thing that doesn’t need complexity, until someone decides to make the overly simple..complex..
I especially love the 100 pounder models with a dozen slots that need a fork lift to install.🤣.
I guess someone is always re-inventing the mouse trap.

The side openings sometimes do come in handy though.

 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 09:01 AM
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I never leave at home. Many moons ago I was out of town and needed to tow unexpectedly. Yea, walmart is always close, but hate buying redundant chit.
Since then, I always leave it connected. Saved my wife’s JGC years ago when a woman installing makeup while driving rear ended her at about 20 mph. Pretty much totaled the Accord while the Jeep had not a scratch. Lesson learned.
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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neat idea as pointed out. problem is thieves. So that means three locks as I always keep a hitch on for bumper protection from idiots who can't park. Or, incase I need to adjust someones vehicle who blocked me in
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 09:56 AM
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Mine is a WDH so it's a little too big to fit on the end of the receiver. I keep the WDH in the trailer so I never forget to bring it to the storage lot.

I converted my ATV trailer to use a 2 5/16" ball so that if I do forget my simple ball mount at home I can always use the WDH.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 09:58 AM
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Ford made it easy to add mods with the hitch. Made steps from 2.5 tubing and an old tractor step.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Texasguy2017

Ford made it easy to add mods with the hitch. Made steps from 2.5 tubing and an old tractor step.
That is a great idea!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by George C
I just leave my hitch home. A novel idea these days..
Love the entertainment of a trailer hitch thread. Such a basic thing that doesn’t need complexity, until someone decides to make the overly simple..complex..
I especially love the 100 pounder models with a dozen slots that need a fork lift to install.🤣.
I guess someone is always re-inventing the mouse trap.

The side openings sometimes do come in handy though.

What flaps are those?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by George C
I just leave my hitch home. A novel idea these days..
Love the entertainment of a trailer hitch thread. Such a basic thing that doesn’t need complexity, until someone decides to make the overly simple..complex..
I especially love the 100 pounder models with a dozen slots that need a fork lift to install.🤣.
I guess someone is always re-inventing the mouse trap.

The side openings sometimes do come in handy though.

I might have to move the lights that I added where you put the rock guards. I like that idea!

 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by George C
I just leave my hitch home. A novel idea these days..
Love the entertainment of a trailer hitch thread. Such a basic thing that doesn’t need complexity, until someone decides to make the overly simple..complex..
I especially love the 100 pounder models with a dozen slots that need a fork lift to install.🤣.
I guess someone is always re-inventing the mouse trap.

The side openings sometimes do come in handy though.

I would also like to know what brand those flaps are?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 06:45 PM
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I’ve got to look it up. Give me an hour.
They mount in a second. Snap and lock.


 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 07:07 PM
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I’ve got to look it up. Give me an hour.
They mount in a second. Snap and lock.


I'm trying to read what it says on the sticker, but I can't read it. I was going to do so research myself.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 07:44 PM
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GeorgeC - I’d also like to know where you got the flaps. Thats a brilliant Idea and I like the idea of them being easily removable. I wanted towtector but they dont have a 3” option
 
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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 06:59 AM
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Has anybody figured out who makes these?
 
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