DIY in-bed trailer hitch holder! It'll hold your hitch tight all night so you don't have to
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2020
- What's better than hitting your leg on a trailer hitch all the time? Storing it in a bag that rolls around your truck bed! What's better than that? Well a custom made hitch holder of course!
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I have been rear ended to many times and my hitch saved my trucks body. I’ll just keep my hitch on
it can also cause frame damage
And in some areas, like the state of Maryland, that will get you a ticket. Illegal to leave it on when not towing.
I had someone rear end me a few years back. I drove away after agreeing I had no damage, they had a hitch size whole through their radiator...
@@lynnhayes2363 one of the many reasons to stay clear of there!
That's why I also use a hitch extension..... It extends into their radiator if the choose...........😂
i just leave my hitches in the receiver with a lock. adds a level of protection against drivers on there phones anyhow.
I’m an auto collision repair technician. I’ve repaired or seen the damage leave in the hitch in the receiver does to the frame on your pick up it as an Exter lever when they get hit in the hitch which can force the hitch down or up and cause way more damage than it would be if it wasn’t in there I’m just saying coming from an old body man I always take Mine out and store it but that’s just me have a great day
Keep telling yourself that. Master Lock appreciates your business.
@@erniegroocock4354 i dont run a big drop hitch on a lifted truck. my hitch is nearly the same plane as my frame rails. if someone hits my hitch hard enough to tweak the frame it was probably going to total the truck anyway , so either way i get a new truck out the deal at no additional cost to me. meanwhile in the event of a fender bender where someone just runs into the back of the truck at low speed it means i take on no damage. which actually saves me money since i wont need to report it to insurance for repair estimates. i see it as a win win.
A hammer and that lock will come off in 3 seconds. I lost my key and it was stupid easy to get off with a hammer.
@@DV-ol7vt hasn't happened ever to me. and hitches are cheap i have several. Locks only keep honest people honest. goes the same for the lock on your front door. Its not going to stop anyone who wants in when at any given time someone is only throwing a rock through some glass to getting inside.
Very nice to have everything you need to fabricate something like that. I just leave my hitch on for those that can't stay off there phones
I just leave it on the truck... saves my truck from airhead people parking
Cool idea. Even though its hidden, I'd suggest a way of locking it you know... because of people, plus that might also keep it from flying out or rattling when on a real bumpy road or trail. I like leaving my hitch on only to help knock out the radiators of tailgaters.
That’s an amazing idea. I hope you patented it. Reese would probably snatch it up. Great idea!!
Too late. lol
A couple of after thoughts, you could store the hitch pin and it's locking pin inside the draw bar, used a small can of spray on bed liner paint to match the bed, and added a fence slide bolt and lock to secure it from theft. Great project, gets an A+ in my book.👍
Great idea and great build.
Thanks👍👍
I dig it it’s really cool. I carry 3 all the time, they roll around on the floor of the cab. This gave me the idea to do something similar. I’ve a flat bed so I’m going to do the same with the 2” tubing but drill the 5/8 hole an slide it in then use a locking hitch pin to keep it secure from wandering hands while out and about. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Great idea!
Sounds great!
Just found your channel man. Pretty awesome just got myself a 2012 ford f150 5.0 fx4 so definitely need the back seat tool box idea
Yet another great idea!
I love that you created this, trucks should have that option, I use a B&W hitch and the ball mounts in reverse when not in use, but I'd rather have it inside when not in use.
Awesome idea... just love it. Gonna have to make one!
I like the holster, I use to leave mine in all the time on my last truck but needed to use a different size and the hitch was rusted in from the rain/snow/salt and dirt here....
Great idea..and you could still weld tie down to outside of it..
Good idea for those type hitches.
I have a equalizer type and just leave it in the receiver.
Figured if rear ended it's just that much more between them and me.
You should invest in a jaw horse as another shop tool. They come in very handy. Nice job on the hitch holder. Very ingenious.
I didn’t know that was a thing! They look awesome and I think I’m definitely going to get one
My truck is a 1985 Square Body Suburban. as rare as these trucks are becoming, i keep my hitch installed at all times. i have a large RV style hitch even though i dont pull an RV. the size of the hitch protects my truck from being damaged as easily in rear end collisions. ive never hit anyone, but ive been rear ended 4 times so far... so nice idea, but i like my hitch where it is.
I’m another person who just leaves mine installed in the receiver. Was waiting to turn left into a driveway and a person not paying attention slammed into me with their sedan. Their car busted the grill and blew the radiator and my poor hitch only got silver paint on it lol. Ever since then my truck ALWAYS has the hitch installed into the receiver
My dad’s had one for years. He made it himself when I was a kid.
Love the idea, and even if I'm 3 years too late and probably someone already suggested it, you could attach the ratchet hook that you took off to the trailer hitch holder. Thanks for the video!
I leave mine in the receiver, I love watching my boss bust his shin on it. He does it at least once a week. It's hilarious.
Looks good iam gona build one myself. Very clean nice and tidy 👌 good job buddy!
Very clever, u make em and I'll buy 1. I hate seeing the hitch on my truck when not in use.
Check out this locking one. ua-cam.com/video/tnii2lw1JQI/v-deo.html
great idea.... thanks for sharing !
It's a good idea and well executed. I wouldn't do it though. I use those tie down points often. And it wouldn't fit my equalizer hitch.
Pin the hitch to the bracket and use the hitch ball for a tie down point.
Nice addition.
Thank you!
Nice work.... I leave mine on the receiver secured with a Lock Pin, offers a bit of protection...
Amazing video
I love the truck THANGS EDITION!!!
OMG you need to make that for Sale... I would buy one TODAY!!!!!!
Check out this one. Much more secure. ua-cam.com/video/tnii2lw1JQI/v-deo.html
I welded mine under the receiver end with no hitch it looks like 2 receivers its welded further in under out of the way I use the hole and pin. It's easy access and right there out of the way lol
I use the same style Hitch, but maybe another inch or so of drop.
My ball is on the other side that you have yours mounted.
I always keep the Hitch mounted to the truck so it sticks up high.
It makes a great Shin Buster. till you learn it`s there...LOL
As others have said, let the guy in back kiss your Hitch. I have a 2 5/16 ball on mine for my 22ft car trailer, and pulled with my 86 F-250 6.9 Diesel.
Always fun to watch the guy behind me launch it when the light turn green, then sudden nose dive, as Iam shifting through the gears.
Drill out the hole in the Hitch Pin, and use a Master lock so the Hitch doesn`t get stolen.
Been on the truck for the past 10.5 years, and all kinds of crap thrown at it during the winters. Always works, throw some kroil in it from time to time.
I agree if you like it mounted in the bed, make a way to securely lock it in place so some one doesn`t lift it on you.
Something to think about when you park to get a bite to eat...etc...
Some one can pull your Hitch Pin, when you drive off the Trailer can pull the Hitch out of the reciever. Always check things before driving off. Another good reason to drill and use a Master pad Lock.
Be Safe.
cool idea. sorry if someone said this already i didnt read all of the comments. you could use a little foam tape on the bottom to keep noise down from the metal on metal vibration. also if to put the cotter pin in the lock pin you could use the metal ring you welded as a tie down point. also i would look into a way to lock the hitch to the bed so its not stolen.
Good ideas! There has been one or two instances where I needed a tie down and I just took the hitch out and tied right to the bracket
Great job
Ive got two trailers and both have storage boxes on the front that holds a battery, straps, etc.... I just toss the hitch in as each trailer uses a different drop. If I’m towing something else, I just grab it and leave it in until I’m done.
Should've used a couple of spacers so you didn't have to cut the extra metal off the top of the hitch.
That holder is a Great idea, why not put the hitch cotter pin through the hitch pin to keep it from bouncing out of the holder, just a thought.
Good idea but I would weld one end of a chain on its side facing the front of the truck between the tops of the pipes. Then run the chain up and around the hitch back down to the welded end you could install a lock to keep the hitch from walking off!
That's awesome.
Good idea
But a suggestion would be to space it off the rear so you could not have to cut the top off. An put another square on bottom so you could put the tie down Mount back on just incase it was needed.
Both great ideas!
@@ZeroToAwesome
Another question on the rear tool box in you're truck. Is their anyway to attach a box to the seat frame ?
It’d be a challenge- the releases to put the seat back down are under there
Great "Hitch Box" or "Hitch Holder".
Nothin' says "I did it myself", like doing it yourself...
i’d buy one!
nice idea. you should make it so the hitch is pinned into the bracket then it won’t come out if you get in an accident.👍
Love It
I jus leave mine in the reciever...plus i wouldnt give up a tie down anchor. Cool idea tho nice work😎
One possible upgrade. A u-bolt that locks it in place. The up tailgate locks it all in place. When the tailgate is down the u-bolt can toolessly slide out. This could only work if you're in the habit of locking your tailgate.
Great job and idea, would be nice to make it were you can put a lock on it. In Arizona that hitch would be gone in about a week.
Bed cover stays locked, but if it was open a lock would be a must!
Thats good, make it sasier for some thief to steal your hitch assembly. Should have a locking mechanism of some kind
bed cover locks
It’s a great idea. But I leave mine in all the time because it has saved me from rear end damage several times due to getting hit by drivers not paying attention.
Mark in NYS it’s against the law to leave them in permanently . Insurance companies don’t like the extended bumper idea , too many claims ! Most cops don’t care but , it gives them the right to stop you . I keep mine in my $10 plastic rifle case from Walmart under the back seat .
Patricia Gantz I can’t find the NYS law that says it’s illegal. I looked online and it said that’s a rumor and not true. But I can’t verify. Do you have a source? Just wondering cause I leave mine in.
Mark my son is a cop and immediately gave me a hard time when he saw it ! So I got a go around and bought a steel step up that hooks into my receiver !
Mark rear ended several times . I think you mite be part of the problem.
Pappa Do well then you would be wrong. I’ve been rear ended 2 times while sitting stopped at a red light and one time stopped at a stop sign.
I have a 93 F150 and I put my trailer hitch in backwards until I need to use it and I pulled the pin turn it back around where it sticks out to connect to trailer
That’s a good idea
Nice package! I would consider adding some sort of latch/lock to keep the hitch secure from greedy pinkie fingers and from being ejected in a crash impact. That puppy has a lot of mass which can do some serious damage if it comes free and gets ejected. You might be surprised at the energy transfer involved in a crash.
Check this one out. ua-cam.com/video/tnii2lw1JQI/v-deo.html
Magargee Films I checked it out. I like the simple design. But those self taping mounting screws should be be replaced by bolts with flat washers to keep them from pulling out in a crash.
@@americanrambler4972 did you see the one for box link (if you have a ford) 1one7fabrications.com/products/box-link-slider-hitch-mount
I like to keep my hitch on so that if someone runs into the back of me, it it's the hitch not my bumper. Has saved a repair or two here and there.
you "metal pieces" are Square tubing & round tubing. nice video. Ya should've put some spacers behind that holder to bring it out away from the mounting holes. That way ya wouldnt have to use your hand grinder & cutoff wheel to cut off the top section of the hitch like ya did. Take care
cool!
Please make and sell theses. I would buy one in a heartbeat!!
Check out this one Jason. ua-cam.com/video/tnii2lw1JQI/v-deo.html
@@MagargeeFilms any more info?
Only thing I see wrong
Is that you can't lock it in to place to keep it from getting stolen.
Looks great love the idea
Bed cover locks
Genius
Years ago my boss Ralph was giving/selling some old car parts to his friend Frank who had a Jeep pick up, and had left the ball mount in the receiver. At some point Ralph walked into the hitch, uttered a few choice words, and told Frank what he should do with his hitch. Frank just laughed at him. Ten minutes later Frank was not laughing when he walked into the hitch himself. My own negative experience with someone leaving the mount in the receiver was merely annoying, not painful. My neighbor had parked his SUV on the street in front of my van. When he started up, it rolled backwards, and the ball mount left a nice little dent in my front bumper. I’m not sure if he was just a jerk or if he didn’t realize he had hit my van but he never apologized for it. It really did not affect the value of the van. It was a work van and wound up at the junkyard after 18 years of use.
looks awesome.....I would buy one if you could lock it from theft but I drive a F250 and you would need to be 7ft tall to see it anyway lol
DIEGO RANCH INC he has a locking bed cover, so in his application, it is secured from theft.
Guy Outdoors you must've seen mine, 😂
This one has a lock. ua-cam.com/video/tnii2lw1JQI/v-deo.html
Or you could just leave it on the receiver, forever...😂
If it’s not illegal in your state, yes
In an honest world this would be an even greater idea. That's something that can get stolen really quick.
Who is out there stealing $30 ball hitches?
I would put the clip in the pin to keep it in place
I guess I'm just a country fella, bc I just leave mine connected all the time🤔
No reason to lose the tie down or modify the hitch. Simply stack another piece of the plate on the back of the tubing to create clearance.
Or, reweld the tie down to the holster.
I see the tonneau cover. Looks like the Revolver X4. Have you had it long? How is it holding up?
Legendary
I leave mine in too with regular pin not locked never had anyone mess with it but my dad has to remove his. His garage is just short enough that truck fits but hitch sticks out where garage door will come down on it. Just sharing another legit reason to remove the hitch.
Great idea, out of sight out of mind. You can't steal what you can't see is my motto. I know people will say, " buy a locking pin". Thieves have already found ways to defeat them since they are cheaply made, don't waste the money!
Hunter Rock if you have ever had your pin removed due to a prankster while your out boating you would still use the locking pin. Happened to me once.. I agree it would not prevent theft but it would denture a idiot wanting a laugh
Wow im so lucky. My trk came with a hitch holder. Its called the reciever. Lol. Its extra protection for if get rear ended. Of coarse i keep my hitch at the ready. That cant work for me as my main hitch is a pintle for big trl
That's a awesome idea,so I guess I'll go out and rent or buy a welder and triple the price of it. LOL
Start sneaking looks at your neighbor’s garages and then make friends with whoever has a welder. My neighbors aren’t shy about it!
It's an "Excuse" to buy a welder!
*an awesome idea
Just put the hitch in the receiver from the back. Hidden and easy to access
Then I would have to tow everything in reverse. People on the highway would get so mad.
I thought the point of the cross brace was to keep the hitch from making contact on the bed floor but it looks like the sharp end is making contact with the bed. Great idea though.
It’s really close but it’s not
Zero To Awesome might be a good idea to take some of the angle out of that end.
Yeah I have no idea why it’s like that
Check out the secure hitch. ua-cam.com/video/tnii2lw1JQI/v-deo.html
That's cute.....
I would’ve set it up so the pin and pin keeper could be inserted into the hitch to prevent it from becoming a projectile in case of an accident or big speed bumps.
You should pitch that hicth Holder to someone and start selling them because those would sell for sure. I would buy it!
I guess if you wanted you could drill and tap the tube that holds the hitch and reattach the anchor point to it
Great idea! So far I’ve only missed the tie down once. I wound up removing the hitch and tying straight to the tube and that worked
What year Corvette is up on the top shelf there ? It's beautiful
2015
I usually leave mine under my rear seat in my Silverado. Out of sight, out of mind. Btw, I had mine on my truck and an early 2000’s Camaro rear ended me. The hitch went into the grille. The joke was, I went fishing and hooked a bass. Those Camaro front ends looks like a big mouth bass. LOL
Spray paint next to that Chevy is terrifying
Cool idea. Question though, doesn't the end of the hitch still poke into the bed? it looks like the angle gusset you put on the bottom doesn't stop in like you mentioned you were adding it to do? Maybe it does and just can't tell from the camera angle?
It’s really close but not quite. About1/8” space
Heck mine stays on receiver hitch. My f350 has a trailer and tractor that stays on it
Actually called a ball mount. The hitch is the part connected to the frame and has the receiver.
Oi” you mum made that! And you just toss it away!
Vincent Nastri chevy made that corvette in his driveway! He could throw the title over to me!😂🤑🤑
If it hasn't been stated.. why not incorporate the hitch pin into the securing into place. Especially if you have a keyed hitch pin, this way it deters theft.
Modify the hitch pocket to zip over the hitch while it’s in the holder so people can’t see it.
Need to be able to lock it
Leave the hitch in the tow bracket? The ball is covered in grease?
Does your hitch sit in truck Ed. It has an angle to it and it misses your bottom plate
Should of lined it up so the pin could go in it while it’s in the holder. Cause it could wobble around and possibly even bounce out.
And people walking behind the truck bust their legs on them.
I’d be worried about someone needing that hitch more then me and just stealing it from the inside of the bed if the hitch can’t be locked up.
But it looks like you have a bed cover so you’ll probably be ok as long as it’s down.
Yep you got it. If you get through the metal truck bed cover you deserve it
ok idea but it needs a way to secure the hitch so it doesn't shrapnel in an accident and to stop someone from walking off with in the Wal-Mart parking lot, or even using in to break into your truck.
Good idea
Just a bit surprised how you Set down a spinning grinder on the floor
A very unsafe way
Knowing people who have been severely injured from grinders
You may want to be more aware when you set down power tools
Whatever happened to a piece of bailing wire to tie it to the lower tie down loop? Let us see, #1 need lots of steel, #2 need electric 4" grinder to cut plate, #3 needed mig welder, #4 need electric drill and bits, #5 need tap and die set, #6 need at least 2 screws or bolts, #7 needed special paint to keep from rusting.....lol. bailing wire method,,,need roll of bailing wire, #2 need a wire cutter....done. Hope y'all enjoyed reading this.😂😂
Whatever works!
Does your side hitch have a sister? 😂
How do you keep it from getting stolen without a bed cover?
I live in Texas. Land of the free, home of the... armed. Also I have a bed cover 😉
Now the main question I have for ya ??? How do you keep people from stealing it?
Locking bed cover!