How many of y'all

[Chili]

I don't leave it in because I invariably crush my shin on it.

[01-GATOR]

On my Excursion in Afghanistan, I used to use a trailer loop tongue we converted over to a trailor "hitch" made only for shackles and tow straps. This thing stuck out from the rear a good foot and was solid as a rock.

I was always at the rear of the convoy on Security and used to brake check toyota corolla's daily that got too close in traffic. I lost count to the number of radiators that thing claimed. Oh the good ole days!!

Nice!

Always leave it on

[hawaii5.0]

I've never taken mine off...

[Mysticcobrakilla]

I hate those things. Everytime I hit my shin on one I pull it out and throw it through the rear window of the truck. Not really, but it makes me want to.

Good luck with that. Mines J- pin locked in.

[Redd]

I always left mine in....

The one thing I hated bout working at the car wash in highschool... cant count how many times I bashed my shins on hitches in a rush going around the truck as it came out.

[juiceweezl]

Always, but I have whacked my shins on it a time or 2.

This.

[Lone Sailor]

It has saved me countless times from those drivers that either don't know how to park, just don't care, or can't judge distance at all when pulling into a parking space. I always look to see if another license plate, grille, and/or bumper has been damaged every time I park in a parking lot that has back to back spaces. It's nice to have that buffer on there.

[ceyko]

I busted my shin once and learned my lesson. I either give a wide area of clearance or drop the gate to make sure I walk around when I'm doing stuff around it. Man that hurts, for weeks.

[71chevellejohn]

I've been meaning to take mine out.... since August.

[Lone Sailor]

I know in some states it's illegal to leave them in when not in use. PA for sure. I hate those f'ing things, I've run into too many of them in parking lots. That shit hurts!

What exactly is the purpose of this law in PA?

[ceyko]

What exactly is the purpose of this law in PA?

It maybe law and maybe enforced somewhere - but most of my family just leaves them in 24x7 since they use it daily. Never heard of them having problems.

[Lone Sailor]

I hate those things. Everytime I hit my shin on one I pull it out and throw it through the rear window of the truck. Not really, but it makes me want to.

Quit walking so close to other peoples vehicles.

[ceyko]

http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content55246.aspx About the only article I could find on the subject - law wise that was not just gibberish. (still could be wrong)

Long story short, it may not be illegal to have the hitch in from a state point of view. Unless it's blocking the plate, is a local (city/township...etc) law...etc...etc.

I'd post the text, but it's a little long...

[GrayStangGT]

What exactly is the purpose of this law in PA?

To satisfy the liberal pussies that blame everyone else for their problems.

"I know I rearendended you with my piece of shit prius, but it is your fault my car has excessive damage caused by your receiver hitch."

[Lone Sailor]

To satisfy the liberal pussies that blame everyone else for their problems.

"I know I rearendended you with my piece of shit prius, but it is your fault my car has excessive damage caused by your receiver hitch."

What if you're pulling a trailer and someone hits the trailer. Is that also excessive since it is merely attached to and being pulled behind the vehicle? Just curious as to how far they're taking this.