Locking hitch receiver pin recommendation?

[GrantK]

I don't normally tow so I just have a regular pin to keep the hitch ball in the receiver. However, it would make sense to have a locking one, especially if I add a lighted receiver cover.

So, what's the consensus as to the best locking hitch receiver pin?

 

[eddiebx]

I have this one: Products - Towing Security - 1480KA - Master Lock®

I don't tow with it, but it seems to be pretty well made, stainless steel pin and all. The black key lock end is coated in rubber and fits neatly and quietly in the factory hitch receiver's safety chain loop.

 

[Ol'Baditude]

I ordered a Trimax T-3BLACK because it looked low profile/unobtrusive and, well, it was black. Very strong pin and locking mechanism, and and because of the color and low profile nature it gives a nice clean look. I use it to lock in my hitch reciever recovery point, so it's been used to tow me out, but have not yet used it to tow anything.

 

[G8RB8_12SR5]

I just picked one up at Home Depot and put a little grease to keep the ball bearings from seizing up. Works great and has a rubber cap to slow corrosion (it's pretty wet here in WA a majority of the year). I think the cost was like $20. Will tow with it when I get my RV this summer and let you know how it performs.

 

[axxman]

you may want to look at these:

One-Key Lock Technology - Learns YOUR key the first time you use them ? BOLT Locks by Strattec

They just started selling them for toyota, it lets you match your toyota key to the lock so you just use your car key to unlock.

 

[stinknugget]

you may want to look at these:

One-Key Lock Technology - Learns YOUR key the first time you use them ? BOLT Locks by Strattec

They just started selling them for toyota, it lets you match your toyota key to the lock so you just use your car key to unlock.

I have one of these for my other SUV and they are great!

 

[barryhiram]

This is what I use, nice all-in-one kit (using one key) with a handy carrying case...............

Master Lock 3794DAT Trailer Coupler and Hitch Pin Lock Set, Keyed Alike : Amazon.com : Automotive

Covers all of your hitch/trailer needs, and for $39.99 (shipped) can't beat the price

 

[Semi-Hex]

you may want to look at these:

One-Key Lock Technology - Learns YOUR key the first time you use them ? BOLT Locks by Strattec

They just started selling them for toyota, it lets you match your toyota key to the lock so you just use your car key to unlock.

I have the Bolt Lock brand receiver pin. I got all my padlocks with he same technology so I have only one key to open my trailer, hitch receiver, and ball lock. I couldn't be more pleased with he product though their shipping and communications are a bit slow.

 

[tHeGeeK]

I ordered a Trimax T-3BLACK because it looked low profile/unobtrusive and, well, it was black. Very strong pin and locking mechanism, and and because of the color and low profile nature it gives a nice clean look. I use it to lock in my hitch reciever recovery point, so it's been used to tow me out, but have not yet used it to tow anything.

I have this one as well. Couldn't be happier.

 

[mace.]

I have this one as well. Couldn't be happier.

Me three.

 

[GrantK]

you may want to look at these:

One-Key Lock Technology - Learns YOUR key the first time you use them ? BOLT Locks by Strattec

They just started selling them for toyota, it lets you match your toyota key to the lock so you just use your car key to unlock.

Just rcvd one, I like the idea of not needing another key on my keyring. Ordering time was good, price is at the high end for a locking pin but when you factor in that it learns my key it seems fair. Quality seems good, the pin itself is stainless, the lock is rubberized and seems sturdy enough. I noticed they also have other locks for Toyota keys as well which I might get.

Thanks guys!