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why do some truck front bumpers have receiver hitches in them?o

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October 01, 2025, 03:01 PM
old rugged cross
why do some truck front bumpers have receiver hitches in them?o
Being able to put a stinger in it with a ball to be able to push trailers around seems like a solution to not having a problem. Is there another reason, I am stumped?



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October 01, 2025, 03:04 PM
P250UA5
I've seen winches that mount to a standard receiver
Also, deer corn feeders



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October 01, 2025, 03:07 PM
bigpond73
I have one on my truck. Use it to easily park trailers in tight spaces. I also have a winch mounted in a cradle, with a quick detach power cable run front and back. Sometimes you need to pull yourself out from the back of the truck.


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October 01, 2025, 03:08 PM
RogueJSK
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Being able to put a stinger in it with a ball to be able to push trailers around seems like a solution to not having a problem.


I've seen them used to more easily maneuver trailers in tight spaces, like manufacturers and retailers moving travel trailers or boats around inside a crowded warehouse or storage lot.
October 01, 2025, 03:30 PM
SPWAMike0317
It's easier to maneuver when looking through the windshield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW-SvxlprnQ


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October 01, 2025, 03:51 PM
arfmel
Most of the time you see them here it’s for mounting a winch.

As opposed to mounting a wench.
October 01, 2025, 03:53 PM
P250UA5
I've also seen them as a quick connect for a brush guard/bull bar.



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October 01, 2025, 03:59 PM
mrprovy
I keep a step in mine for easy access to the engine, and I mount a rack/basket into it when I go on the beach


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October 01, 2025, 04:27 PM
V-Tail
Many people at Our Little Airport have golf carts with hitches on both ends. Hitch on the back is used to schlep an airplane between the hangar and the fuel farm.

Hitch on front is used to maneuver the airplane into tight slots in the hangar.


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October 01, 2025, 04:29 PM
Krazeehorse
Easier to maneuver wagons (front wheels steer with tongue)back into a spot.


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October 01, 2025, 04:35 PM
stiab
For the last 15 years or so there has not enough steel in truck bumpers to mount rod racks directly to them, so surf fishermen like me use front receiver hitches...




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October 01, 2025, 04:40 PM
flesheatingvirus
Sometimes you need an additional or alternative location for truck nuts.


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October 01, 2025, 05:13 PM
cas
On 2WD trucks you can keep your rear wheels out of the water/muck putting in a boat trailer.
October 01, 2025, 06:16 PM
old rugged cross
ok guys that is enough confirmation as to why I don't want one Wink . I did not think I was missing anything.



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October 01, 2025, 06:25 PM
nhracecraft
I think you're missing out Razz


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October 01, 2025, 06:26 PM
Fredward
Great idea. I'll have to think about one, it sure as heck would make moving a trailer around easier.
October 01, 2025, 06:31 PM
220-9er
For people who can't back up a trailer? Smile


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October 01, 2025, 06:49 PM
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October 01, 2025, 06:54 PM
old rugged cross
quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
For people who can't back up a trailer? Smile



zactly Smile



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October 01, 2025, 06:58 PM
stiab
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
I am stumped?

So now you are unstumped, that is better than remaining stumped.


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