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Hitch Receiver Covers: That Personal Touch

Some people think that tow hitch receivers are there to receive
the hitch for towing. To them, the receiver without the hitch is
a vacant space preferably with an unassuming cover over it to
keep out dust and dirt. Other people see the gap as an
opportunity for creative expression.

Now, the dark horse of towing is hardly likely to express
himself on a tow hitch cover. This man is a mystery, and the
black rubber plug protecting his receiver is an enigmatic
reflection of that. What do you know about a man with a black
rubber tow hitch cover? Nothing. And he likes it that way. This
man keeps to himself at tailgaters. It is hard to tell which
team he supports, if he does, in fact, support any.

This man will not be invited to join the festive bunch of team
supporters good naturedly fighting over whose collegiate hitch
receiver cover is the triumphant one. Now, collegiate hitch
covers, at around $20 each, offer more variety than you would
ordinarily imagine. There are the classic team names on plain
black enamel backing for the college team supporter who likes
clean lines and will one day live in a sparsely furnished loft
in a sophisticated urban environment.

Then there are the college logos in raised three-dimensional
designs that portray the team animal in an intense splash of
color against a heavy metal or pewter background. Tailgaters
with these logos are unabashedly competitive. They thrive on it.
They search for receiver covers that are as provocative as
possible and guaranteed to lure the ill-fated competition out of
its lair.

Tailgaters with military hitch receiver covers form an orderly
group on the far side of the parking lot, well away from the
college rabble-rousers. These vehicle owners are comfortable
around authority, precision and order in any form. Their
receiver hitch covers portray their air force, marines, army or
navy loyalties without beating around the bush.

They're straightforward, dependable types who like hitch covers
that are constructed out of durable materials symbolizing the
qualities central to their beliefs. Military hitch covers are
designed for maximum strength and usability out of non-corrosive
metal alloys with a weather hardened enamel colorfill. They are
well made and serious and have little in common with a
neighboring group of tailgaters.

This group is comprised of strong individualists that believe
that their tow hitch covers should reflect their convictions as
well as attract attention. Their hitch covers are all completely
different. Some portray chrome eagles in flight, others sinister
skulls with eyes that light up. There are mythical creatures
like dragons, cobras and emblems like the solid Maltese cross.

Another group of tailgaters take rugged individualism a step
further. They never buy anything from the regular outlets. Their
hand crafted tow hitches have 'custom' written all over them in
invisible letters. Typically they are happy to pay more for the
privilege of being truly unique. Some hitch covers bear
photographs of loved ones, company logos or favorite phrases in
personalized lettering, colors and designs. Others are molded
out of superior quality chrome and shaped into graceful animals
caught in motion. There is the image of the delightful, askew
outhouse with tethered horse dressing up a receiver hitch as
well as an elegant sailboat in full sail, and bull riders,
cowboy hats and numerous others.

Hitch receiver covers attract attention so it's worth the extra
money to buy the locking device that stops them from wandering.
As fashion statements go they don't cost as much as other
attention getting methods. Most quality covers made of aluminum,
cast iron or metal alloy are available for anything from $20 to
$30 with the truly classy ones out of almost indestructible
steel coming in at just under $50.

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