jan69c Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Why do people use hitch covers ? I really have no idea, most of the vans at our storage site have them. Should I get one ? Quote RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyke65 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Why do people use hitch covers ? Errrr. ......... To cover their hitches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan69c Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Errrr. ......... To cover their hitches? Apart from the obvious ? Quote RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyke65 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Apart from the obvious reasons there aren't any reasons. The reasons for covering the hitch lock are the obvious reasons. I know what I mean, it's what I say that's confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tephi Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 It something to add to the check list of things to do when pitching, leaving and storing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanM Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Apart from the obvious reasons there aren't any reasons. The reasons for covering the hitch lock are the obvious reasons. I know what I mean, it's what I say that's confusing. Prevents the plastic parts on an Alkohitch becoming brittle & faded. Thats what someone else on here once said. Quote "Scars are souvenirs you never loose" 2010 Swift Charisma Freestyle 550 + 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Aventura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan69c Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Prevents the plastic parts on an Alkohitch becoming brittle & faded. Thats what someone else on here once said. Hmm, had noticed the red plastic fading slightly. Might as well get one. Quote RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award1 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 It makes a home for the spiders as well . We are creating an artificial habitat for the wildlife. Quote 2010/60 Honda CRV ES-T i-DTEC (Deep Sapphire Blue) and a 2009 S7 Bailey Provence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerN Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Not only does it protect the hitch but also the electrical connectors. For a small outlay and a few minutes work, it does protect these items from the excesses of the weather. Roger Quote GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS Swift Challenger and Kia Sorento XS Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 we got one with the caravan when we bought it. ...it advertises the dealer! It just keeps the worst of the weather off the plastic plugs and bits Al Ko bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibyorkie Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The inside surface is great for growing green mould Quote Country Down To My Soul Hey!..It's 5 o'clock somewhere Land Rover tdi towing Swift Conqueror 645Lux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan69c Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Got one, and it's on the van now. Quote RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinktwo Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ian to Jan96C how? As to hitch covers, Would you wear a dress shirt without a tie! However a tie serves no purpose, It's form before function. So it is with a towbar covers. So you have bought a cover mearely to be accepted and with pretensions of been better than those who hang convention. Or you are stopping your red bits going pink. You decide. Kevin Going for the most pretentious post of the year award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan69c Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ian to Jan96C how? As to hitch covers, Would you wear a dress shirt without a tie! However a tie serves no purpose, It's form before function. So it is with a towbar covers. So you have bought a cover mearely to be accepted and with pretensions of been better than those who hang convention. Or you are stopping your red bits going pink. You decide. Kevin Going for the most pretentious post of the year award. I would be worried if my pink bits went red, thats for sure Quote RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan69c Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ian to Jan96C how? As to hitch covers, Would you wear a dress shirt without a tie! However a tie serves no purpose, It's form before function. So it is with a towbar covers. So you have bought a cover mearely to be accepted and with pretensions of been better than those who hang convention. Or you are stopping your red bits going pink. You decide. Kevin Going for the most pretentious post of the year award. The Ian to Jan69c is a long story. Quote RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkimediz Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The hitch cover also contributes to security in its own small way. By covering up your hiitch anyone passing cannot see what, if any, measures you have in place and doesn't know how to come equipped to attack it. Also, if you have the older type of greasy hitch, it can protect you from it and any road muck acquired on the journey. Quote Bessacarr 645 towed by a BMW X5 Sport (Diesel 23mpg towing 35mpg solo) - I also have a Diesel Toyota Yaris Automatic in an attempt to be a bit green - it's doing over 70mpg on a good run. Shame it won't tow the caravan!! Happy Caravanning! (& Happy Rallying too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_me Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) The hitch cover also contributes to security in its own small way. By covering up your hiitch anyone passing cannot see what, if any, measures you have in place and doesn't know how to come equipped to attack it. Also, if you have the older type of greasy hitch, it can protect you from it and any road muck acquired on the journey. A little note especially if it's stored at home. If there is no way you can check it's not been tampered with just by looking at it, check it regularly. I remember when I was younger my friend's Dad went out to check his just because it was on 'wonky' and discovered the lock had been cut through. Can only pressume they planned to return for the 'van! Reason for hitch cover - because it'll get cold! Edited March 16, 2009 by lil_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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