This Ark Black Shin Protector with Ball Cover saves your legs when you are moving around the towbar, giving a solid guard around the hitch on setups running 50 mm or 1 7/8 inch tow balls. You just bolt the tongue and ball back on and get out there, with the cover staying on the ball so you are not chasing loose bits in the driveway or campsite.

The gear runs under Ark model code SPC50D, so you know exactly what you are grabbing when you want the same guard on another rig. The protector is formed in black material that matches most 50 mm hitch tongues and hides the scuffs that come with regular use. The included cap hugs the ball profile on both 50 mm and 1 7/8 inch sizes, which makes this a smart buy if you tow different trailers through Aussie conditions.

• Ark Black Shin Protector with Ball Cover
• Guards shins from contact with tow hitch
• Suitable for 50 mm tow balls
• Suitable for 1 7/8 inch tow balls
• Includes tethered tow ball cover
• Protector mounts between tongue and tow ball
• Helps keep tow ball cover secured while towing
• Model number: SPC50D
• Colour: black
• Suits caravan, trailer and general towing setups

Q: Does this Ark shin protector fit both of my trailers?

Yes, if both trailers run standard 50 mm or 1 7/8 inch tow balls. This protector is sized around those two common ball diameters. If your camper and box trailer both use those sizes, you can shift the same hitch and protector between vehicles. Just make sure the tongue and ball match these standard dimensions before you bolt everything up.

Q: Can I leave the shin protector on the vehicle all the time?

Yes, it is intended to stay fitted with the hitch. Once installed between the tongue and ball, the protector becomes part of the hitch stack-up. You can tow with it in place and leave it on in the driveway. Many drivers only remove it when swapping to a different style of coupling or hitch.

Q: Will the cover fit a tow ball that is worn or slightly rusty?

It will still fit as long as the ball size is close to 50 mm or 1 7/8 inch. Surface rust or wear marks generally do not stop the cap from sitting over the ball. Extremely pitted or undersized balls may not hold the cover as well. In that case, replacing the tow ball is usually a better option for both towing performance and fit.

Q: Do I need extra hardware to mount the protector?

No, it uses the existing tow ball bolt. You slide the protector plate into position, then reinstall the tow ball and nut through the same hole pattern. The protector is clamped by the tow ball fastener, so there are no extra brackets or separate fasteners to manage. Always torque the tow ball nut to your hitch manufacturer's specification.

Compatible with towbars fitted with 50 mm or 1 7/8 inch tow balls.

Shin protector mounts around the towball and hitch mounting face.

Tow ball cover fits directly over the 50 mm or 1 7/8 inch tow ball head.

Cover remains secured to the protector while towing to reduce loss.