Are hitch covers necessary?

Are hitch covers necessary?

In between your adventures it is important to keep your hitch protected. Although it may seem like an added expense, a hitch cover can extend the life of your hitch and protect it from the elements, which can lead to rust or water damage. Another reason to use a hitch cover is to bring some personality to your vehicle!

What is a tow hitch cover?

A towing hitch cover, like this one with the Toyota name and logo on it, is essentially a plug for your towing hitch tube. It either clips on or slides in and locks in place with a hitch pin.

Do hitch covers cause rust?

1. Protection. This is probably the first, and biggest, reason why you should use a trailer hitch cover. Leaving your trailer hitch exposed to the elements can cause rusting and other water damage.

How do you keep a hitch cover on?

A regular hitch pin and clip would work to keep the cover in the hitch. If your trailer hitch is a Class I or II with a 1-1/4 inch wide receiver then you would use pin and clip # PC2. For Class III, IV, and V receivers you would use # PC3. The other option is to go with a lock.

How do you rust proof a hitch?

Receiver Hitch Rust Prevention

1. Use a non-solvent based product like Fluid Film to add additional protection to the receiver hitch and receiver opening from rust causing agents like moisture and debris.
2. Use a hitch cover to prevent water and dirt from getting into the receiver opening.

How do I keep my hitch cover from being stolen?

However, if you you are looking at a hitch cover that is a little more unique, like the part # HTCC11805, then I do recommend going with a locking hitch pin like part # e98880 as opposed to a typical pin and clip like part # PC3. This will help to deter theft of your cover.

How much tongue weight should a trailer have?

Weigh Safe – as well as most experts agree – that an acceptable tongue weight for any trailer is somewhere between 9 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight (GTW). Therefore, if you are towing a 5000 lbs trailer, the tongue weight should be measured at approximately 500 lbs.

What is the purpose of a trailer hitch cover?

A trailer hitch cover is vital to properly protect the trailer from damage during periods of idleness.

How is hitch covers work?

Trailer hitch covers are basically just plugs that slide inside or clip to the outside of hitches to seal them from the elements . When locked with hitch pins, they stay in place as long as necessary, sealing out mud and debris that can collect and damage your hitches inside and out.

What are trailer hitches?

Trailer hitches are means of connecting a trailer to the rear of your vehicle.