Anyone else noticed/suspect that their trailer receiver is crooked?

[sbi]

I have a pretty good eye to notice sizes/fit-won't fit/level, etc.

I could see when it's empty, when looking down at it. When my hitch ball is in the receiver I can clearly see that it's not 100% straight/leveled.
I just put a bike rack and there is no doubt - the entire rack tilts clockwise. Its center is to the right of rear camera. It feels like the receiver tube is in the center but it is "twisted" a tin bit clock wise, making it unlevel and out of plumb.
Now, it could be minimal, fractions of an inch, but still....not sure if it may have an affect on towing.
And it definitely hurts my sensitive eyes (don't tell me not to look at it; the stronger the OCD one has, the more you check these things )

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[flatag]

Probably a loose sloppy fit from the inserted rack. How much play is in the rack?

 

[sbi]

Probably a loose sloppy fit from the inserted rack. How much play is in the rack?

It's not just the rack, I can also see it in when a hitch ball is there.
No play at all, it is secured with a screw pin.

 

[Ed21]

If it’s crooked something’s wrong, I would have it checked.

 

[Tosh]

I just went to look at mine with a bubble level.

referencing the hitch receiver, the bumper assembly, the top of the tailgate (closed), and the driveway - all level.

 

[Snakebitten]

How can you guarantee level if the truck isn't level?
And although a poor job of welding or mounting could possibly have the sleeve less than perfectly in line, the ball is round.

 

[Vin]

How can you guarantee level if the truck isn't level?
And although a poor job of welding or mounting could possibly have the sleeve less than perfectly in line, the ball is round.

Again, stop it with the geometry and physics. This is the internet...

 

[Snakebitten]

Again, stop it with the geometry and physics. This is the internet...

???

I have my own issues, but OCD isn't one of them. From what it appears to be like to suffer from that malady, I'd not wish that on anyone!

 

[PatchManager]

How can you guarantee level if the truck isn't level?
And although a poor job of welding or mounting could possibly have the sleeve less than perfectly in line, the ball is round.

As Snakebitten said, the ball is round, so there should be no issue with towing since it is only slightly off. It would annoy me too.

 

[Dresdie]

How can you guarantee level if the truck isn't level?
And although a poor job of welding or mounting could possibly have the sleeve less than perfectly in line, the ball is round.

Snake, perhaps can you set a level on top or below your hitch sleeve (not the ball). At least, it would confirm your OCD or warrant a visit to the eye doctor.

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