That is one disadvantage of fenders. A few weeks ago, I made a cold and ill advised 30 mile trip up to the Amish community towing 2 heavy oak chairs I needed repaired. Other than losing all feeling in my toes the first hour, the trip was going slowly but uneventfully, when I wobbled and caught my toe clip in the fender. The fender was busted and down I went.

However, my shoes were tied securely to my cold numb feet. And the trailer hitch performed admirably. Nothing can knock that trailer over, particularly with 44 pounds of oak chairs on it!

At no time on that trip did I think "What would MacGuyver do?" I had all the tools I needed to remove the fender, and a cell phone to call for help. I'm sure MacGuyver would sneer at such preparation.