Originally Posted by Gee Emm

As a one-time trailer user, the hitch (tongue) ALWAYS got removed - it weighed so much there was no way I was going to leave it on. Regardless of that (and my tongue may have been heavier than most), I expect I would have been told to remove it at scrutineering. If it was supporting a wing, and presented as less of blade as a result, it might be acceptable ...