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etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", & 3" Hitches - Chrome
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etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", & 3" Hitches - Chrome

Part Number: e98881
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Designed for 2", 2-1/2", and 3" hitches, this lock has a covered keyhole and chrome plating to prevent corrosion. Steel construction ensures long-lasting dependability. Can be keyed alike to match other etrailer locks. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch lock from etrailer. etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", & 3" Hitches - Chrome part number e98881 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Lock - e98881

  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  • Standard Pin Lock
  • Keyed Alike
  • 3-5/8 Inch Span
  • Steel
  • etrailer
  • Flush Pin

Designed for 2", 2-1/2", and 3" hitches, this lock has a covered keyhole and chrome plating to prevent corrosion. Steel construction ensures long-lasting dependability. Can be keyed alike to match other etrailer locks.


Features:

  • Flush-style trailer hitch receiver lock is used in place of standard pin and clip to prevent theft of ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory
    • Secure your bike rack, cargo carrier, hitch cover and more to your trailer hitch
  • Extended-length pin ensures excellent fit on wider than average, factory 2" hitches and standard 2-1/2" and 3" hitches
  • Pick-proof screw-and-lock security
  • Hardened steel construction ensures long-lasting dependability
  • Double chrome plated for maximum rust resistance
  • Rubber end and textured lock core make it easy to grip
  • Covered key slot prevents internal corrosion
  • 2 Reversible, automotive-style keys included
  • Locks can be keyed-alike to match other etrailer locks
    • Select "Keyed Alike" from drop down menu above and enter number of locks into Quantity box
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2", 2-1/2" x 2-1/2", and 3" x 3" trailer hitch receivers
  • Inside pin length (span): 3-5/8"
  • Overall length: 6-7/8"
  • Pin diameter: 5/8"
  • 1-Year warranty


etrailer Lock Compatibility

Note:

  • Lock can be keyed alike to match other etrailer locks.
  • To order keyed alike locks, select "Keyed Alike" from drop-down menu above and enter number of locks in Quantity box.


e98881 etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Extra Long - Flush Design for 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Trailer Hitches

Alternate part number: RH5-XL





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Designed for 2", 2-1/2", and 3" hitches, this lock has a covered keyhole and chrome plating to prevent corrosion. Steel construction ensures long-lasting dependability. Can be keyed alike to match other etrailer locks.

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Not just a key lock but it screws on as well.



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Great fit. Fast shipping



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Corroded out
Can’t unlock
Will have
to cut it off



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After spending on a deluxe hitch a locking receiver is a must. This one looks like it will do the job.



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Before ordering the locking hitch pin online I spoke with etrailer customer service. Extremely helpful customer service. I ordered the product for a 2015 Tundra Platinum. Pin was oversized like I needed, and was not a problem. Put a couple of rubber washers on each side of the pin to help with the slack and noise caused by vibration. Works like a champ. Love the key system on this pin. I would recommend it for Tundra owners who have the oversized heavy duty factory hitch on their truck. Etrailer shipped the product very quickly and had excellent follow up communications after the sale. I would not hesitate to buy from etrailer again.



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Yea, so 9 months later I had to sawsall this thing off my truck. Don't love that.



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Purchased the hitch due to getting a new 2024 GMC 2500HD AT4 and did not want to risk denting the tailgate on first use. A buddy purchased the same truck and quickly learned he had the wrong hitch! Arrived quickly, well packaged and fit like a glove. Thanks again,



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Fits our hitch well has a clean and clever locking system (took me some time to discover that it is threaded and needs to be screwed on and off with key).



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Madison and etrailer did a great job of meeting my needs when ordering hitch locks for my Fleet. I needed 100 more locks keyed to the same key as my previous orders. They gave me a great price and shipped them quickly.



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Arrived quickly and is a very robust pin



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The hitch lock works well. I really appreciate the dust cover. Easy to put on and easy to take off.



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Very nice design for a 2.5" Receiver. The key locks a threaded connection, not a gate type lock. My old Master Lock froze up terribly over time. I hope this will not, but time will tell. Looks good on my 2017 F250 Super Duty.

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Jerry M.

6/13/2018

Both products are still performing and looking great. I’ve had numerous people ask where I got them and I tell them to check out etrailer.com before they buy locally.



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It fits perfectly into my hitch. The original item was extremely tight I needed WD40 to get it onto the hitch. This one is so easy, it must be 3/16" of an inch smaller. Plus the longer length is very convenient.



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Always great service from etrailer!



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Worked great! Key matching for two different receiver locks and they are smooth as silk. Will purchase more for my other vehicles



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Great lock for hitch receiver. I love how easy it is to use and fits my Super Duty perfectly. Definitely a must have and I highly recommend this product!



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Pins look beefy and should work good.
Make
sure you get matching keys if ordering more than one.



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Did a lot of research on finding this hitch and it’s exactly what I wanted. Looks great too!



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The hitch receiver lock works great and I got it next day which was great because we were heading on the road the following day.



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This receiver lock is very convenient, I like the way it threads on and locks.



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Locking end threads onto pin. Seams very secure. I have 3 for my hitch setup and all 3 are keyed alike, which is a must.



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Worked good each time, but the screw together locking system is strange the first time I tried it. It doesn't line up easily to remove the key. But once I figured it out, it seems ok.



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Once I read the directions and understood how the hitch receiver lock worked it was easy to put on and worked exactly as described. Etrailer was outstanding to purchase from. Excellent videos to explain options and recommendations. Very communicative via email and chat and shipped quickly. Had the ball mount and locking hitch receiver pin within 3 days and etrailer confirmed when shipped and the receipt. Locking pin worked perfectly and as described to secure the ball mount and prevent any chance of theft of the ball mount.



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we love working with etrailer for all our trailer and coupling locks!
having our locks keyed alike has be super helpful.



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Overall feel of the pin is great, feels heavy duty. Once installed was very easy to tighten down with the key and feels a lot better than the typical locking pin. Time will tell how it lasts in the long run but so far I would highly recommend to anyone that is looking to keep their hitch secured.

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James D.

5/19/2026

Thanks for the response Kristopher, The tightening feature definitely helps cut down on movement compared to a standard hitch pin. We appreciate you choosing etrailer and reach out if you need anything!


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