Historically I have kept a drop hitch in a receiver of any truck I have owned even if I was not planning on towing for a while just to prevent ...

Historically I have kept a drop hitch in a receiver of any truck I have owned even if I was not planning on towing for a while just to prevent anyone from hitting my rear bumper and to fill the space - but the Silverado seems a little too nice for that treatment, but I hate a lot of the tacky receiver plugs out there - so what is everyone on here using?

Let's see some pics!

if your truck is too nice to have a hitch hanging out the back then i think you should check out the prius owners forum.
lookin at a truck without a hitch is like looking at a women missing her two front teeth

Just the hitch pin. If I leave the hitch in it the rear back up sensor detects it and does not work.

adams99z71 wrote:if your truck is too nice to have a hitch hanging out the back then i think you should check out the prius owners forum.
lookin at a truck without a hitch is like looking at a women missing her two front teeth

Fair comment - I should be more clear - I have a hitch that I use for EVERYTHING - it is at least 20 years old, rusty, beat up from towing hay wagons, tractors, and whatever else my truck is hooked up to. The reason I am starting this thread is because that hitch looks a little out of place but I refuse to get rid of it - however I also refuse to put some piece of plastic on the back...

If I were looking for a "wussy" option I wouldn't be having to look so hard

I keep the ball back there.

I rarely pull my trailer being so busy with work, but I didn't want the empty receiver standing out. I told my wife some sort of hitch cover cover would make a great b-day gift and this is what I got.


The eyes light up and blink with tails, brakes, and turn signals.

I have to admit that I scared a small child with it once. The eyes lit up when I pushed the lock button on the remote and she screamed "daddy, it growled at me" when I remote started it. It took all I had not to fall over laughing.

A very non wussy option, B&W Tow n Stow

Thanks LBZ - you're right on track with what I'm talking about - something that is serious and does function, but won't remind me of something on my old 1979 C20

Yup, I've got the ol trusty rustys too but this looks way better for a nice truck like yours.

My kids got for me, so I like it!! Makes my truck go faster!!