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trailer hitch covers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by takomabeast, May 10, 2011.

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What do you think?

Poll closed Jun 9, 2011.

  1. Like it...

    36 vote(s)
    34.6%

  2. Hate it...

    41 vote(s)
    39.4%

  3. Trailer hitch covers are fugly...

    27 vote(s)
    26.0%
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  1. May 11, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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    Andrew H

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    Andrew H What is this "search" you speak of?

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  2. May 12, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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    takomabeast

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    I realized 2 weeks later that I didn't get the rubber one when I bought it. Im sure the dealer will just try to give me the whole "maybe it fell out when you were driving."
    The Claymore is a nice touch but not my style.

    Yah man thats my predicament...I love the hitch cover look and I love the dodgers, but the damn thing is just big

    Nice! but Im not a yankee fan...

    What kind of LED cover is it? got pics?
     
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    takomabeast, May 12, 2011
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  3. May 12, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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    Tacomadude89

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    On a pickup, no, I don't like them.

    On a nice, classy, suv say a Cayenne or X5 for example that has a hitch, then sure a nice flat cover would be fitting, but on a pickup I don't like 'em.
     
    Tacomadude89, May 12, 2011
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  4. May 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    NaYoung

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    If you're not towing, might as well find a practical use for it.

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    NaYoung, May 31, 2011
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  5. May 31, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    horwitzs

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    Not into the decorative ones, but a shackle or tow hook looks good IMO.
     
    horwitzs, May 31, 2011
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  6. May 31, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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    leveltwo

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    Ive got a shackle on mine, looks great
     
    leveltwo, May 31, 2011
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  7. May 31, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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    KalamaKid

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    same shit as everyone else
    Smitty built is all you need!

    [​IMG]
     
    KalamaKid, May 31, 2011
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  8. Jun 1, 2011 at 4:51 AM
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    skytower

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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    I would say that they are dirt collectors and would hasten the receiver to rust. I recommend graphite spray lube to mitigate the rust.
     
    skytower, Jun 1, 2011
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  9. Jun 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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    I have an invisible hitch cover.

    I would leave my tow bar in but I only have 2-3" of clearance between my bumper and the garage door when it's closed.
     
    macgyver, Jun 1, 2011
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  10. Jun 1, 2011 at 9:04 AM
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    MQQSE

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    MQQSE I take naps

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    x2 ....for the record the OP's is a little big IMO ...but it's your truck!
     
    MQQSE, Jun 1, 2011
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  11. Jun 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM
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    I really like the shackles on the receivers, but I don't understand the point of them unless you are specifically hooking a wench hook to them- the entire assembly is only going to be as strong as the hitch pin, which you can run a bowline around if you're using rope.
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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    My son gave me an expensive machined aluminum University of Utah logo hitch decoration. I love it but it forced me to buy a $25 locking hitch pin. Those BYU fans would steel it if I didn't. :)
     
    knayrb, Jun 1, 2011
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  13. Jun 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM
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  14. Jun 1, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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    Elite Offroad makes these. Support for the forum retailers!
     
    ouyin2000, Jun 1, 2011
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  15. Jun 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Shipping out here ain't cheap so you gotta get what you can get! ;)
     
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  16. Jun 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM
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    I have this one. I like that the cover is metal, but I dislike the back that slides into the hitch is plastic. Kinda stupid.

    [​IMG]
     
    jrdbrn, Jun 2, 2011
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  17. Jun 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    Here's mine. :D
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  18. Jun 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM
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    I like this one too. But have made 2 return trips to the car wash to recover it after it was somehow sucked out while going through the tunnel. I guess one of the brushes grabs it but @ least have been able to get it back "twice". Yes, now I now to remove it before the trip.:cool:
     
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  19. Jun 5, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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    I have this in black, looks great and if someone rear ends me, it will be a little added protection..
     
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