a system for protecting a trailer coupler contains a first arm rotatably connected to a second arm . the first arm contains a top portion , a side portion , and a bottom portion , the top portion of the first arm containing a first opening . the second arm contains a top portion , a side portion , and a bottom portion , wherein the top portion of the second arm contains a first opening . the trailer coupler fits within the system and aligning the said first opening of the first arm and the first opening of the second arm forms a system top portion opening that allows access to a hitch of the trailer coupler while not allowing access to other top portions of the trailer coupler or side portions of the trailer coupler .