Does the Deadbolt Hitch Lock Fit the Thule Vertex 5 Bike Rack

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The Thule Vertex 5 Bike Rack, # TH9030, has a threaded hitch pin hole, so the Deadbolt Hitch Lock, # 7683, will not work with this bike rack. Instead, you will want to use the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device, # THSTL2.

Thule specifically threads the hitch pin holes in their bike racks to fit their hitch pins. The Snug Tite lock will provide both the lock that you are looking for and and anti-rattle feature to keep the bike rack from moving in the trailer hitch receiver.

I have attached a video of the Snug Tite lock for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H