nelson
Clio,Mi USA
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I always took mine out if only so I would not run my shin into it. I've done it and it hurts lick the dickens
2002 Damon Challenger 348 Ford V10
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skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
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I generally leave mine in when traveling but remove it after the trailer is back home in the drive again. I cover mine with a home made cover to prevent me or anyone else from coming into contact with it and staining their clothing or barking their shins.
As for anyone who runs into your truck/car while it's sitting still, there is no way it would EVER be the fault or anyone other than the driver who hits it. A vehicle that is not moving can never be at fault in an accident.
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2011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. 2550 payload, 17,100 GCVWR -
2004 F-150 HD (Traded after 80,000 towing miles)
2007 Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
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squarles67
Orange, Texas
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Just like some others I take it out so I don't run into it.
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sljkansas
Miami Co. Kansas
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The fifth wheel hitch comes out at home and the ball hitch stays in all the time.
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Miami Co. Kansas
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netaq
Atlanta, GA
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I always take the hitch off. But its not because I'm worried about some other person tearing up their car. I've gotten too many grease stains on clothes....arrgh that drives me nuts! So the hitch comes out as soon as I'm unhooked & I toss it in the truck bed.
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chevor
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I leave one in after hear of the hitch hater
2010 Gmc 2500 Duramax,1ton rear springs, 90g box tank, 0ver 490,000 Odometer miles, 20k Curt fifth wheel, 18k Curt rear mount hitch. Cobra CB/Weather Radio, Bridgestone Duravis R500 HDs Rancho 9000 Shocks, Firestone Airbags, bypass oil filter, Fass 95HD
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stellas_keeper
Saint Charles, IL
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I hit my shin so hard one time, I thought I broke my leg. The moment I unhook the trailer the hitch is off the truck. I still get the chills thinking of hitting my shin.
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DwnSth
SE Louisiana
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Usually leave in when traveling, out at home. Have a pet peve against rusted and ugly hitches.
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ecoast
NW NJ's Highlands
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I had a pintle hitch in the rear rec'vr and was told by LEO there actually could be liability issue if not in use (hooked up to tow) ...fwiw
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PenMan
New Mexico
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Sandia Man wrote:Our stays locked into the receiver when traveling with the TT and get's removed after unhitching our rig when we get back home.
Mine too.
Chris and Jane and two boys (and a DDIL) who prefer tents
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