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Snapper Pin, 3/8" x 2-1/2"
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Redline Hitch Pins and Clips - 38-212TR
- Snapper Pin
- 3/8 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Redline
Snapper Pin
Snapper Pins have many uses on equipment, trailers, couplers, pintles, etc. The quick connect and disconnect feature makes them easy to use. The double wire mechanism keeps it securely "locked" during use.
- Pin Diameter: 3/8"
- Usable Length: 2-1/2"
- Round style tab
38-212TR Snapper Pin, 3/8" x 2-1/2"
Video of Snapper Pin, 3/8" x 2-1/2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for All You Need to Know About the Snapper Pin, 3/8" x 2-1/2"
Today we're going to be taking a look at part number 38-212TR. This is Redline's Snapper Pin. Snapper pins have many uses on equipment, trailers, couplers, pintles and many more applications. The quick connect and disconnect feature of units like this make them very easy to use and really desirable. The double wire mechanism is going to keep it securely locked during its use. The pin diameter is going to measure 3/8 of an inch.
If we take a look at the overall usable length that we have, that's just going to be the area from the clip to the base of that collar, it looks like that measurement's going to be about 2-1/2 inches. The overall length from outside edge to outside edge is going to be about 3-3/8 of an inch. We take the measurement from the top of the pin to the bottom of that double wire mechanism, that's going to give us a measurement of about 1-5/8 of an inch. The overall length of the pin that we have from the bottom of the collar to the end of the pin, that's going to give us a measurement of right around 2-3/4 of an inch. It's a really simple operation.
You slide this into the pin hole in what you need to install for your particular application. Bring the round-style tab over. It's got this nice little guide right there that the pin's going to catch in to and it's just going to slide into place until it locks into position. It's a really simple system to use and again, you're going to have that double wire mechanism that's going to keep it securely locked in place when it's in use. That's going to do it for our review of part number 38-212TR.
This is Redline's Snapper Pin with a 3/8 inch diameter. .
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8
277 reviews
by:
Mark
08/30/2026
Never received the snapper pin.
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Brent
05/09/2021
This is a perfect replacement for the snapper pin that disappeared for locking my fifth wheel hitch. The tab makes it SO much easier to fasten and unfasten when reaching over the side rail of my truck. I don't know why more places do not carry these pins!
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Tim
09/13/2025
Perfect Replacement for my Curt fifth wheel hitch
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John D.
01/19/2017
These Snapper Pins are great. The extra tail length of the wire clip makes them easy to open and close (other pins without the extra tab length are tough to take off). And etrailer did a great job of customer service, keeping me informed when the package was shipped and when it would arrive, making sure that I got exactly what I ordered. They are good folks.
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Bernie41
05/01/2015
I purchased these clips for retaining the torsion bars on my camper hitch because the ones that came with the hitch were flimsy to say the least. These are good quality and are much easier to install and remove than the ones with the hairpin type clips. Good product.
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skip w.
09/09/2013
You would not think this was a hard part to find but it was so, I recommend to start with etrailer first for all your parts. I have a tent trailer and this snapper pin is just what I needed the right part the first time..
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Carl K.
11/27/2016
I had to restock my Snapper Pins for the fleet I coordinate. I was able to buy all the sizes I needed. Great communication on the shipment and arrived in a reasonable amount of time.
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Don L
05/13/2014
works as expected when I have to let the bike rack down (when empty) to access the back door of my SUV
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Jerry B
09/05/2013
Fast shipping and exactly what I ordered great company to do business with and would buy from again!
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Bonnie
07/15/2020
Thank you. All items were better than expected. All came together, great response time with delivery. Very happy with order. Thank you.
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Ed
02/15/2022
Perfect.
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Mary amyot
07/06/2015
Good site to order from and product came in a short period of time.
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Joshua
01/18/2013
Faster than Amazon, better price than most, great follow up.
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andy s
08/07/2015
excellent quality-fast shipment
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Craig
06/15/2026
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Muhammad
08/16/2022
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Robert
05/16/2024
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Greg D.
04/21/2018
I am using 4 of the wire lock Snapper pins to attach a shelf I built to span the front of my trailer using etrack and the wood beam brackets. Using these pins makes the shelf mounting very solid yet completely removable in a matter of a minute or so.
While this is something these pins were not intended for, they appear to have been custom made for the job.
While this is something these pins were not intended for, they appear to have been custom made for the job.
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Glennssmokers.com
03/31/2025
Been buying from Etrailer for a long time for
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Gwendolyn Y.
4/1/2025
I love all the pics you shared with us! You're also making me hungry for some good BBQ now :)
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Scott W.
04/20/2015
This is a great small size safety snapper pin. I have it attached via chain to your Husky 2" hitch coupler (HT 87074). It is the perfect answer for a safety pin that insures your coupler stays locked. I am highly satisfied with both products and would recommend either to anyone. (See Picture)
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Phillip
11/19/2025
works perfectly for both my boat and enclosed trailer hitch. It came quickly and a good price.
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Dave
12/02/2025
The pins were the exact size that I needed, and the light after installing, plug and play was shining bright, just what I needed it to do, now we'll just have to wait and see how long it stays that way
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Mac
03/23/2016
I had purchased two of these several years ago, but over time both have been lost. Now that winter is over, I needed more and was happy to see eTrailer still carries them. Tthe rounded top piece fits nicely around the rounded top of the hitch, so they don't flap around in the wind....just sit nicely keeping everything together.
Mac
3/23/2017
Still on the hitch and works fine. Looks like it might be developing a couple little rust spots, but considering how much it gets used, thats understandable.
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Carol
10/13/2024
I had a hard time finding this size, so I'm happy I finally did and now can finish my project.
Carol
10/14/2025
Worked just fine. Not having any problems.
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Greg D.
4/22/2019
The pins are doing a great job for me. Im not using them for their intended purpose. I bought them to secure a removable shelf I have in my trailer. They hold the shelf in place very well and are easily removed when I want to remove the shelf to temporarily repurpose the trailer and the shelf would be in the way.