f_inscreenname

Pulled up behind this truck at a stop light and noticed a whole lot of new damage to the tailgate. Sent a shiver up my spine.

mike tkach

iTrader: (3)

maybe someone does not like it,s owner.how do you know it is NEW damage?

airjunky

iTrader: (2)

Removing the trailer hitch ball was probably the right thing to do.for everybodys sake.
we dont know whats on the other side of that truck either

buck35

Looks like a nice clean arc from where the safety chains limited travel of the hitch.

f_inscreenname

clean metal, no rust

Comanche3Six

Possibly the coupler let go, the truck braked, the trailer rode up as high as the safety chains would allow and carved the tailgate. The wiring harness has been pulled and neatly tucked back.
Steven Spielberg

Bawana

Nope your all wrong. The guy didn't have a receiver and didn't have far to go so he figured the safety chains and light plug would be just fine. Which it was till he had to stop....

class6

Trailered with tailgate open is my guess

vintage chromoly

iTrader: (3)

Yep, tailgate down and it was hitting the crank for the trailer jack.

Too Stroked

That's what happens when you use a pinstripe brush with bristles that are too stiff.