Tow hitch question

[MudRunnerTD]

Chassis looks like the PO did what he/she said - cleaned it any time it got near a beach, tho Towbar might not have been treated so well.
Regardless, I take Plasnart’s point about the whole Towbar possibly being toast. Will get it off and assessed/replaced.

While you are under there inspecting the Towbar for rust have a good look at the ends of the chassis and very specifically the steel brake line on top of the rear diff. I have seen both of these areas taking a huge hit from launching boats.

[BillsGU]

Strange that the tow bar would show so much rust but the rest of the chassis has none.

[mudski]

Strange that the tow bar would show so much rust but the rest of the chassis has none.

Not doubt its made from cheap steel, and/or not properly prepared prior to painting.