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This universal coupler lock protects your trailer from towaway theft. Lock codes to your vehicle's ignition key, and it's nearly impossible to pick or bump. Included lock, base plate with ball, and shackle fit most coupler and latch styles.
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Note: BOLT locks permanently code to only 1 vehicle. They cannot be re-coded or re-keyed.
To install this lock simply insert the ball into the coupler's ball socket. Insert the collar into the base plate until it's snug against your trailer latch and the holes align with the holes in the base plate. Insert the lock through the holes in the base plate, and use your vehicle's ignition key to secure it.
When you insert your own key into the cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down until they are matched exactly to that key. The first time the key is rotated, the cylinder is uniquely coded to that key. When the key is removed, the cylinder moves into the locked position. When the key is turned again, it will rotate to the unlocked position.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this BOLT Off Vehicle Trailer Coupler Lock for your Ford Center Cut Keys. Now, this is a custom fit part, it is designed to fit the Ford and Lincoln vehicles that use the center cut key design, and by that design, I want to show you the insert here, that's the type of keys that this will work with, and if you noticed, the key itself has the center cut design to it. Now, this BOLT coupler lock will protect your trailer from tow away theft by preventing hookup to your coupler. The application for this, it'll work on 1 7/8 inch, 2 inch, and 2 5/16 size couplers. Wanna zoom in and show you the parts that are included, includes everything on the table here.
It includes the plate, the shackle, the bolt lock with the stainless steel pin, two different ball sizes, and the bolt to attach it, comes with a nice set of instructions that'll tell you how this operates, and this is designed to fit most latch style couplers. Basically, the integrated ball, one of these right here, will attach to the steel plate, and then your coupler will go over that ball. So basically, if you noticed, it gives you two different sizes, the smaller ball is for 1 7/8 inch and 2 inch couplers, the larger ball is for the 2 5/16 size couplers. Today, I'm gonna demonstrate this using a two inch coupler, so I'm gonna take the bolt and attach the smaller one, to fit the two inch coupler to the plate. And then once you get that tightened down, I'm just gonna snug it, just to give you an idea.
So with this all snugged down and in place, then basically what happens, is your coupler will go over this, the six position shackle here will then go over the coupler, slide down here, the pin and then the lock will go through here to lock it into place, and the idea is it'll restrict the coupler latch movement. So again, just to demonstrate, I'm gonna show you here. Here's an example of a two inch coupler, fits a two inch size ball. So you can see with that on there, if you put your coupler over there, and then latch it into position just like that, and then what you'll do is take your shackle here and put it over the latch portion. There's two different sections here, you wanna put it over the one that's gonna latch over or the shackle is gonna go over the latch.
Once you get it in the right position, line it up with the correct pin hole, once you get the correct pin hole, slide that large stainless steel pin all the way through. Once you get it all the way through, and then this is your lock, actually, this bolt lock is what will code to your vehicle's ignition key, then it's nearly impossible to pick or bump it, uses a six plate tumbler sidebar on the lock to prevent picking or bumping. So basically, what happens is once you put your key in there and it gets to know your key, then you're ready to go, then you can just pop this right on there, and it's locked into place. And the idea, once that's locked into place, if you noticed, you won't be able to lift up on your latch to release your coupler, and you can see that you won't be able to move this. Since your trailer won't be attached to a ball, you install this in place of it, and then nobody could hook this up with a hitch ball and take it away.
And then what you'll do to unlock it, just open it up, take your ignition key that you've coded to this lock, put it in there, turn it, remove it, slide your pin again, all the way out. Once you get your pin all the way out, remove the shackle, unlatch your coupler, and then you're all ready to go, it's simple as that. Now, one thing I do wanna mention is these bolt locks, they will permanently code to only one vehicle and they cannot be recoded or re-keyed. And if you noticed, these parts here have a nice red and black powder coat finish on them to help resist corrosion. But that should do it for the review on the BOLT Off Vehicle Trailer Coupler Lock for the Ford Center Cut Keys..
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Excellent product, used it on my month long trip through Utah, to Yellowstone and home. had no problem with my Bolt lock, really cut down on the keys I had to carry, have it on my bed cover on my truck, the hitch ball and the hitch lock. Very happy with the product will look for other of their locks in the future.
Very happy with Etrailer indwell use them again as needed.
Really like that this works off my key and u don’t have to carry additional keys!! However, this only comes with 2 size balls, not 3 as advertised. I think it’s assumed if you have a 2” hitch, you will just use the 1-7/8 ball. But I can actually lock it (as tight as it will go) with the trailer locked in to it and still remove it easily. If it had an actual 2” ball, this wouldn’t happen, or if it could cinch down tighter, but I can’t get it to fit thru the next set of holes on the black piece. Love the idea, but unfortunately can’t recommend this product.
I purchased a receiver lock and 3 coupler locks made by Bolt. I have a habit of forgetting to lock the coupler to the ball and driving off with the lock and keys on the bumper. This has happened twice causing me to lose both my first set and spare set of keys. I learned of Bolt locks and their ability to be keyed with your vehicle door/ignition key. I received my locks today and the easy to follow instructions had me insert my truck key and turn it clockwise till it stopped. I now have 4 locks matched to my ignition key, so no more leaving the key on the bumper. The receiver loch snaps onto the hitch pin without the key, but the coupler lock needs the key in for locking (just what I needed). These locks aren't inexpensive, but e-trailer had the best price I found. Another good deal from e-trailer.
Took forever but given current international complications, it’s understandable . Thanks for your constant updates.
Great product and easy to use
Key programmed easy. Looks very strong. Hope no one will try to remove it.
Got my Bolt trailer coupler lock this afternoon. It was a lot easier than I thought to key. I got it on the trailer already.Great product!!
Super easy to key lock to my Ram key. Trying to eliminate as many keys as I can. As you can see in the picture, I also got the matching BOLT receiver lock.
No weather cover as on their other locks, but it has a sliding internal cover similar to your car/truck door lock. Solid and beautifully finished.
Thanks to Amy. She shipped this part and the third part that is on backorder will be shipped as soon as it comes in product is easy to key to your vehicle key.
Keyed to our 1996 f350 and using on our Demco hitch. Bought this with the plan to weld up some extensions covering the hitch bolts that connect to trailer. Should not be difficult since it is made from steel.
My 2010 Airstream trailer coupler has a curled lip on the collar which widens as you move toward the trailer. The 2-5/16" "ball" fit well as long as I slipped the U ring through the front slot of the red plate. I tried the back slot but the collar was too wide so the pin wouldn't go through. Using the front slot seems like the system will be secure enough but I would prefer using the back slot. The lock works perfectly with my 2014 Tundra key.
I don't have a center cut GM key just yet but my locksmith is hooking me up with an unused that's already been cut that he was using to bring perfection to the center cut key world when they were first introduced. I do know the bolt is the perfect size to replace the snap retainer on the yoke of our Curt 30K 5th wheel hitch to help keep it right where it's supposed to be, which is helping to protect our hitch to keep it from growing legs then strolling off the property. It's really discouraging when considering all the fellow brothers and sisters out there who are scheming, thinking up new ways to attempt to rip us off. I really never pictured 2025 to be so upside-down in the mindset between what's right and what's wrong. In the modern times, absolutely nothing is sacred or safe.
Works well but thought pin a bit long but maybe ok when combined with this complete tongue lock when parked. Again nice that it works with my Toyota tailgate key.
Using on my Aluma car trailer. Fits well and instructions well written. Can even combine with latch pin for added security. Uses my Toyota truck tailgate key as advertised.
Best addition you can add for trailers. I never have to go looking for keys. Had this on my last truck for the receiver and trailer pins. Only gripe is those are now useless.
I already owned one of these for my boat now I’m putting a second one on my utility trailer and I have one for my trailer hitch on my truck firm believer always nice to have only one key for all my toys
We've tried a TON of different coupler locks for our 2019 Jayco RV with an underslung coupler, and we ended up having to send them all back because they're too narrow. A year or two ago, after giving up on all the other brands from all the other sellers, I got on the phone with an e-trailer rep, and he dug through the available options to find one wide enough, and this one works!
Since it's keyed to the tow vehicle key, and since we sold our previous tow vehicle, I just bought another one because I KNEW it would fit, and it does. So thankful for this lock and for etrailer's help.
Good news is that it works like all B.O.L.T. locks I have with one key. Bad news is that there is no way to seat the cylinder COMPLETELY against the hitch, which leaves a small gap that a thief could get a hacksaw into. Still, the pros outweigh the cons.
Easy to use, works perfectly gets rid of unnecessary keys on ur key ring.
Excellent quality! Superior security! I have Bolt products on boat trailer and cargo trailer. The feature that all my Bolt products are all keyed to my ignition key sure comes in handy!
Great lock works with key
Just finished keying the bolt locks to my 2022 Ford F-150. All three worked as they should.
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