PSA: LoStar Hitch Skid Doesn’t Fit Factory Hitch

[lazynorse]

Looks like that would be inclined to hang on stuff on the underside.

Yeah, it might. I installed it and looked from every angle, trying to imagine descending/dropping off a ledge step. Would this catch first and help push away from direct contact with my bumper? I can't say for certain. It does not offer a contact point directly below the hitch, but laterally out beyond it, straight behind the hitch.

I will be in Canyonlands and surrounding areas for 2 weeks in October, dispersed camping and driving off road nearly the whole time. If this hinders more than protects, I'll probably ditch it. If anything, it serves as a little protector against a straight-on rear end collision.

I've been googling the heck out of options.. those downward angled safety chain tabs really befuddle most common hitch skids I've found, the ones that extend under the hitch in some way, except for the one WhatDaHill linked to. That manufacturer is awfully proud of their little skid though ($$).

Anyway, I've pi$$ed away $30 more irresponsibly than this before. I look forward to reporting back on what, if any utility this little skid provides. I think it was meant for front hitch purposes.

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