Should a Locking Hitch Pin be Purchased to Help Keep a Hitch Cover from Being Stolen

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A trailer hitch cover like the Rubber Hitch Cover # 22281 is not one that can be locked, but since it is a common piece it really isn't in too much danger of being stolen. However, if you you are looking at a hitch cover that is a little more unique, like the part # HTCC11805, then I do recommend going with a locking hitch pin like part # e98880 as opposed to a typical pin and clip like part # PC3. This will help to deter theft of your cover. Please note that the lock and clip/pin numbers above are for 2" trailer hitch applications. If you have a 1-1/4" receiver then you need part # 1472DAT for a lock or part # PC2 for a standard pin and clip.

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A trailer hitch cover like the Rubber Hitch Cover # 22281 is not one that can be locked, but since it is a common piece it really isn't in too much danger of being stolen.

However, if you you are looking at a hitch cover that is a little more unique, like the part # HTCC11805, then I do recommend going with a locking hitch pin like part # e98880 as opposed to a typical pin and clip like part # PC3. This will help to deter theft of your cover.

Please note that the lock and clip/pin numbers above are for 2" trailer hitch applications. If you have a 1-1/4" receiver then you need part # TR63254 for a lock or part # PC2 for a standard pin and clip.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Karmen

4/30/2018

A trailer hitch cover like the Rubber Hitch Cover # 22281 is not one that can be locked, but since it is a common piece it really isn't in too much danger of being stolen. However, if you you are looking at a hitch cover that is a little more unique, like the part # HTCC11805, then I do recommend going with a locking hitch pin like part # e98880 as opposed to a typical pin and clip like part # PC3. This will help to deter theft of your cover. Please note that the lock and clip/pin numbers above are for 2" trailer hitch applications. If you have a 1-1/4" receiver then you need part # 1472DAT for a lock or part # PC2 for a standard pin and clip.

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Jon G.

4/30/2018

Choosing which is the best hitch cover for your situation is entirely the users preference. They all do the same job, some are just more custom than others to represent the driver. If you are just wanting one to help protect the hitch receiver from debris then a rubber option that I presented in my answer is what you want to go with. For your 2" receiver this would be part # 22282. If you are wanting to go with something that is a little fancier or something that you can proudly display then we have a huge variety of options which you can find on the linked page.

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