CZC AUTO Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Pin, 5/8 Inch Dia, 4 Inch Super Extra Long Black Pin for Class III IV Hitches, for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat
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Make use of a lubricant that can be sprayed dry. I use it in the desert, where dust is a major problem. I used WD40 for a while, but it didn't last long. br>br>I sprayed WD40 on the lock and used a small pair of ChannelLocks to open it. It finally opened after a few turns back and forth. br>br>After that, I sprayed dry lubricant and haven't had any issues since.
I used it on my Class 5 and have traveled over 4,000 miles with my 24' covered trailer.
In April, we will begin selling this lock 2-pack with key alike.
Various vendors sell three and four packs of keyed alike hitch pins on Amazon.
Selected User Reviews For CZC AUTO Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Pin, 5/8 Inch Dia, 4 Inch Super Extra Long Black Pin for Class III IV Hitches, for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat
The locking mechanism is extremely flimsy, and after a few hundred miles of towing a 6,000-pound camper, the pin sheared off. I've tried other hitch pins, but this is the first and only time it's worked. YOU ARE USING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. RECOMMENDATION: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!.
Without any abrupt starts or stops, these pins bent and deformed. I believe they would shear in an emergency braking situation. Keep your eyes peeled for the images. This product should no longer be available on Amazon's marketplace. Thank you to the Amazon employee who gave me a complete refund.
I put it on a few days after Christmas and thought to myself, "I sure hope it never gets stuck. " I finally got it off at the end of February after struggling to get the key to turn in the cylinder. Despite the fact that the rubber sealing cap had remained on the receiver throughout, I was unable to reassemble it. open it. I soaked it overnight in a popular aerosol, cycled the lock several times, and it appeared to be as good as new. I bought it to secure an ornamental hitch cover that stays on the vehicle, but now that I'm writing this, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it. The lock isn't supposed to be left on indefinitely, in my opinion. When it was necessary, I just used ah hoc. Instead of finding a machine shop and having to cut off the lock one day, I think I'll take a chance with the standard pin/coter pin arrangement. Because you can lock your trailer to the ball, this lock prevents someone from arriving and detaching the ball from your vehicle, reattaching it to their receiver, and driving away. What do you think the chances are? I suppose it depends on the value of the cargo you're hauling and how long the vehicle will be unattended while the trailer is manually moved - Who can say?.
Don't throw your money away. When I went to change out my hitches, I noticed this pin was bent after only 5 uses with a 6800lb camper. I discovered that my warranty had expired by one month. But, even if they sent me a replacement, I can honestly say I'm not willing to risk it. BUY THE BULLET PROOF LOCKING PINS WITH THE EXTRA MONEY.
The thieves were able to hammer the lock off, but the pin had bent so badly that they couldn't remove it and steal the trailer hitch. Rather than having to buy a new trailer hitch, I'd rather spend the time to remove the bent pin and spend $28 on a new pair. br>br>I would strongly suggest this product because it exceeded my expectations.
The 4 inch measurement must refer to the skinny part that passes through the receiver. I mistakenly assumed that 4 " meant the overall length from end to end, but it actually refers to the length of the part that fits into the receiver. It still fits, and the longer length makes getting to the lock a little easier. Overall, this was a good buy. My receiver is a standard 2-inch model.
The first time I tried to turn the lock, it was more than a month after I purchased it, so it was too late to return. It's only gotten worse since then. I've sprayed it with WD40 and keep the cover on it at all times. I can't rely on it to work when I need to get rid of it. I'll try a different brand, which happens to be Metoware (as evidenced by the key in the advertisement).
There's a reason this locking pin is so much less expensive than its "high-end" counterparts. However, while it appears to be appealing, The lock is flimsy and wobbles, and the exterior is simply painted. It starts to show signs of wear almost immediately, and I'm confident that a 10-year-old will be able to tell. Using a foot-long piece of pipe, a 12-year-old could snap the lock head off.