Options on How to Fix a Loose 2 Inch Ball Mount

Updated 05/06/2020 | Published 05/13/2014

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Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches

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Malone Anti-Rattle HitchLock System

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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches

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Question:

Could you suggest a remedy for a loose 2inch ball mount. It seems to have too much play where it slides in and constantly clunks when I am towing a uhaul trailer. There seems to be about 1/16inch gap on all sides of the ball mount when it is in the receiver. It just doesnt seem snug.

asked by: Doug H

Expert Reply:

I have a couple different options on ways to fix a loose ball mount.

The Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin, # SHP2061, dramatically reduces any movement or vibration between your hitch and hollow shank ball mount.

The No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge, # MPG908, will take up play and eliminate rattle.

The Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, # RM-061, helps eliminate rattle and sway within your hitch receiver.

expert reply by: Leah S

5/4/2020

Bought brand new Tacoma with tow package then new travel trailer. Receiver hitch hole for locking pin is about 3/16” larger diameter than pin creating too much play. Trailer was constantly pulsing In & out. Returned trailer to rv shop. They said Toyota receiver is defective. Toyota says it isn’t. What can I do?

Chris R.

5/6/2020

If the elongated pin hole is allowing for too much movement then an anti-rattle device should still help to reduce most of that. I really like the Quiet Hitch # RM-061, which will simply tighten the ball mount or accessory shank to the receiver wall, creating an extremely stable connection.