That's no accident. I leave my large hitch/ball platform plugged in for just that reason. Nearly every pickup around here does, too. I've been rear ended twice in the 2001. Totaled both offenders, one being a Chevy 1500, the other a Ram 3500. Cars seem to keep their distance. My tailgate has what looks like a golf ball dent in it (probably from forward-flying debris), and that's the extent of the damage it's taken. The offender's insurance company paid for the hitch and ball, each time, as well as the dimple repair (which I didn't repair). The only drawback with having it there all the time is, it's a knee/shin getter, if you're not paying attention. My Draw-Tite Class V hitch platform (the 8 bolt forged model, not the OEM paperweight) never seemed phased by the abuse.Originally Posted by More Power
...Many pickup/SUV owners here in Montana drive all the time with a gnarly ball hitch plugged into their receiver hitch. I suspect it's to warn tailgaters (or potato chip eaters).... Sarah had a nice soft 245/75R16 to cushion the blow... (sarcasm...)...
It's always pleasing to hear that there's no serious injuries after all the metal carnage. I've worked enough crashes for a lifetime of nightmares. Any not-bad-news is good news. My older son walked away from his death in July 2023. He was a passenger in a 120 MPH Z06 convertible crash. Long story, but I'll take the short version he survived, with minor injuries and a dozen sutures. The driver wasn't so fortunate. Life is short, cherish what you have. A few bruises after a crash are battle trophies. Consider the alternatives.
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