Installing Your Trailer Hitch Cover

Installing Your Trailer Hitch Cover

As retailers of trailer hitch covers, the most common concern we hear from customers is the fear that the trailer hitch cover they purchase wont fit in their hitch receiver. In reality, this is something you rarely need to worry about. Trailer hitch cover manufacturers create their products considering the hitch classes, and make their hitch covers as universal as possible. Most hitch covers come with multiple installation pieces to fit different size receivers (usually 1 1/4� to 2 1/2�).

Whichever class trailer hitch you have, choosing the right attachment to use for your vehicle is easy. Simply measure the receiver opening along one edge (inside edge to inside edge), and note the dimension. Then, have a look at the mounting pieces that your hitch cover came with. Use the mounting piece which is closest to the actual size of your receiver, and is smaller than the opening.

Attaching the mounting pieces to the hitch cover is generally simple, and requires only a phillips head screwdriver. Once the mounting pieces are joined to the hitch cover, you’re ready to attach the hitch cover to the hitch. It’s as easy as it looks - simply slide the hitch cover into the receiver, and slide your hitch pin through the side, making sure that the hitch pin hole on the receiver is lined up with one of the holes on the trailer hitch cover. In some cases, this may require the trailer hitch cover to stick out a bit from the hitch - if this happens, don’t worry. Your hitch cover is still perfectly secure and the slight difference is virtually unnoticeable from behind.

You’re all set! All thats left now is cruising around with your beautiful new trailer hitch cover, so get going!