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07-22-2018, 02:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Best Trailer Hitch Lock for Class V, 2.5 inch ?
I'm looking for a high security, dependable lock for my hitch ball mount. Price is not a major factor.
I have a 2.5 inch, Class V hitch on my RAM 3/4 ton and would like a locking hitch pin that is corrosion and theft resistant.
What have you found that fits the bill?
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07-22-2018, 02:53 PM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,837
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I would recommend the BOLT 5/8" Receiver Lock. You can get one that can be keyed alike (by you) to your RAM ignition key. BOLT also makes padlocks and cable locks that can by keyed to your ignition key.
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07-22-2018, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure.AS
I would recommend the BOLT 5/8" Receiver Lock. You can get one that can be keyed alike (by you) to your RAM ignition key. BOLT also makes padlocks and cable locks that can by keyed to your ignition key.
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Unfortunately, according to their website, they don't offer one for the RAM 2500/3500 series. Good idea though.
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07-22-2018, 06:49 PM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverWind
Unfortunately, according to their website, they don't offer one for the RAM 2500/3500 series. Good idea though.
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I found one for the Dodge Ram Pickup https://www.boltlock.com/vehicle_mat...BASE&year=2017
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07-22-2018, 07:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverWind
Unfortunately, according to their website, they don't offer one for the RAM 2500/3500 series. Good idea though.
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I have one...
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07-22-2018, 09:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
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I just drilled out the hole a little bigger and use a padlock instead of a clip.
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07-23-2018, 05:25 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,837
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BOLT Receiver Lock
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverWind
I'm looking for a high security, dependable lock for my hitch ball mount. Price is not a major factor.
I have a 2.5 inch, Class V hitch on my RAM 3/4 ton and would like a locking hitch pin that is corrosion and theft resistant.
What have you found that fits the bill?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH
I just drilled out the hole a little bigger and use a padlock instead of a clip.
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I think the OP is looking for a locking pin for his receiver, not the coupler. However, BOLT also makes a padlock that can be keyed to your ignition key and it fits through the coupler latch and is long enough to secure your chains when parked. You may not want to padlock your connected trailer to the hitch ball in case you need to quickly disconnect in an emergency.
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Ray B.
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07-23-2018, 05:33 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverWind
Unfortunately, according to their website, they don't offer one for the RAM 2500/3500 series. Good idea though.
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You’re looking for one that says “RAM 2500” - it doesn’t. Just look under the Dodge Pickup section. They use the same key type for all of the trucks and some Jeeps; and it’s be right size too.
Hitch locks are weight rated, so you won’t necessarily see one that says “Class V”, but instead 2.5” receiver compatibility
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07-23-2018, 06:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
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Join Date: Apr 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure.AS
I think the OP is looking for a locking pin for his receiver, not the coupler. However, BOLT also makes a padlock that can be keyed to your ignition key and it fits through the coupler latch and is long enough to secure your chains when parked. You may not want to padlock your connected trailer to the hitch ball in case you need to quickly disconnect in an emergency.
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I was talking about my receiver pin.
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07-23-2018, 06:32 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH
"I just drilled out the hole a little bigger and use a padlock instead of a clip."
Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH
I was talking about my receiver pin.
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You drilled out your receiver (the tube on your TV that the ball mount goes into) and the ball mount hole larger than 5/8"?
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Ray B.
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07-23-2018, 06:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
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No.....I drilled the existing hole in the 3 buck hitch pin out a little larger so I could put a padlock in the hole to secure the pin instead of a wire clip.
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07-23-2018, 07:26 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH
No.....I drilled the existing hole in the 3 buck hitch pin out a little larger so I could put a padlock in the hole to secure the pin instead of a wire clip.
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I see, you were talking about the coupler lock, not the receiver locking pin.
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Ray B.
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07-23-2018, 07:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure.AS
I see, you were talking about the coupler lock, not the receiver locking pin.
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I was not talking about the coupler lock.....
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07-23-2018, 07:43 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH
I was not talking about the coupler lock.....
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Thanks, a picture is worth a thousand words. My original hitch pin doesn't have a hole, so I couldn't figure out what you were describing.
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07-23-2018, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
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Gotcha.....My concern wasn't so much for theft than it was the fear of someone pulling out the clip as a "joke". I have three tow vehicles. I didnt want to spend 100 bucks on locking pins....If theft by were my top concern, I may have upgraded padlocks from the 2 buck flea market variety to a name brand....lol
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07-23-2018, 08:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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I wanted one made in the US and very strong. After all, it's keeping your entire rig attached.
So after a lot of research I found this one:
C.T.Johnson (RH5-XL) 5/8" Hitch Lock
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Tundra has a very stout receiver and the 2" one doesn't fit, so I added a couple of rubber hose washers to take up the slack (5/8"!)
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07-23-2018, 09:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,653
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BTW, if you watch the YouTube videos, any pin lock will leave you depressed. A determined thief takes a piece of pipe about the size of your lock cylinder, slips it over, bends the lock and it snaps like a twig! Two seconds and he's got your hitch.
As always, it keeps the "opportunist" away.
Usually, that's enough.
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07-23-2018, 12:03 PM
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The Silver TARDIS
2018 30' Classic
Hillsboro
, TX
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 82
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Proven Industries Model 2516-AS
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Kevin Short
2018 Classic 30RB Twin -- "The Silver TARDIS"
2014 RAM 2500 Cummins Diesel
BlueOx SwayPro 1506
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07-23-2018, 01:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,577
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Connor from amazon
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07-23-2018, 10:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevinshortnh
Proven Industries Model 2516-AS
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Nice coupler lock.
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