Hitch Covers, Hitch Covers, Hitch Covers...

[gabriel]

So I bought a "new to me" Ford Expedition and I'm interested in covering the tow hitch with something. I seem to recall hearing somewhere that having the tow hitch ball just there is illegal, however I was unable to find anything about it in the vehicle code. Normally I wouldn't care but that gaping hole bothers me.

Sooo.... what are the thoughts?

[IrishJoe]

So I bought a "new to me" Ford Expedition and I'm interested in covering the tow hitch with something. I seem to recall hearing somewhere that having the tow hitch ball just there is illegal, however I was unable to find anything about it in the vehicle code. Normally I wouldn't care but that gaping hole bothers me.

Sooo.... what are the thoughts?


As long as the plate is not blocked, (the issue with some tow balls), you're fine.

[ballistic5]

Can't have anything covering the rear plate. A Hitch cover that does not obstruct the plate is fine.

[gabriel]

Ah that's what it was.. It can't obstruct the plate! Thanks.

[highwaybs]

Applies mainly to pickups with the hitch ball and plate located on the rear bumper...

[gabriel]

Applies mainly to pickups with the hitch ball and plate located on the rear bumper...

Yut! thanks for the clarification.