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Old 10-30-2015, 01:47 PM   #1
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My new hitch!

What do you think?

I think I am ready!

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Old 10-30-2015, 02:10 PM   #2
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Did Airstream come out with an ultra-light trailer?

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Old 10-30-2015, 02:11 PM   #3
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I think you are ready as well........to carry some leaves to the dump, maybe? LOL
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Old 10-30-2015, 02:18 PM   #4
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Watch out Hensley Arrow - A new concept - dual point pivoting hitch!
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Old 10-30-2015, 02:22 PM   #5
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Someone told me I should have used something called a "grade ate" bolt, through the bumper, does anyone know what that is?


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Old 10-30-2015, 02:32 PM   #6
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Hey, did Jeff Foxworthy sell you his truck ur sumptin?
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Old 10-30-2015, 02:34 PM   #7
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Are you mockin' my truck?








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Old 10-30-2015, 02:54 PM   #8
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Believe me, around here I've seen much worse....unfortunately😄


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Old 10-30-2015, 03:14 PM   #9
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What.... I don't see anything wrong
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Old 10-30-2015, 03:42 PM   #10
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The broad is looking under the wrong end ,should be tightening the hitch bolt...
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:08 PM   #11
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I am tellin' you all, that thing tows SWEET!



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Old 10-30-2015, 04:16 PM   #12
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Probably better then this setup.
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Old 10-30-2015, 04:18 PM   #13
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That is my cousins Explorer, he is my mentor!


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Old 10-30-2015, 04:54 PM   #14
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Too funny! Thanks for a good laugh....
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Old 10-30-2015, 06:16 PM   #15
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Needs paint.
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Old 10-30-2015, 06:47 PM   #16
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That is patina, and it makes the hitch worth more money.

If I paint it, well, there goes the resale value.


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Old 10-30-2015, 07:01 PM   #17
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Scary J. Morgan, its just too close to "realty".
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