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• Do I Need To Use Pin To Keep Boat Trailer Latch From Popping Open On Dexter Surge Actuator?
  Good morning Brian! Yes, one of these RV Designer safety lock pins should work for your Dexter surge brake actuator, but you’ll want to match it by the width of the coupler latch area. And if you don't use a pin, there's a chance it could come unlatched which would be really dangerous! Both the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR and # RD22GR use a 1/4 inch diameter pin. The difference is the usable span: the # RD72GR has a 2-1/2 inch usable length, while the # RD22GR has a longer 3-1/2...
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• Do I Need Snap Pin On Coupler Of Boat Trailer To Keep Latch From Opening?
  Hey Monica! Yes, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR is made for exactly that kind of simple coupler-latch security. It’s a 1/4" diameter snapper-style safety pin with a 2-1/2" usable length, and it’s designed to help keep the coupler securely latched during transit. This is not a theft-deterrent lock, so it won’t replace a keyed coupler lock if you’re trying to secure the trailer while parked. But for towing, it gives you that quick pin-and-clip style retention so the latch has a...
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• Is There A Wide Safety Pin For Wide Trailer Coupler Latch?
  Hey Terry! You’re looking at the right one if you need the longer span. The RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD22GR has a 1/4" diameter pin and a 3-1/2" usable length, so it’s the better fit between these two RV Designer pins when the coupler latch area is wider. The shorter RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR is also a 1/4" diameter pin, but it has a 2-1/2" usable length. That one works well for more standard-width coupler latch areas, while the # RD22GR gives you that extra inch of length...
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• Which Safety Pin Is Good For Small Cargo Trailer? Longer Or Shorter Clip?
  Hi Sheila! As long as your coupler uses a 1/4" pin hole, the longer RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD22GR can work just fine. It has a 3-1/2" usable length, while the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR has a shorter 2-1/2" usable length. Going with the longer # RD22GR won’t hurt anything; it may just be more pin than you need on a narrower coupler latch. If 2-1/2" of usable length is enough, the # RD72GR will usually be the cleaner fit. If your coupler body or latch area is wider, or...
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• Affordable Replacement Safety Pin For Coupler Latch On Utility Trailer
  Good morning Mark! Yes, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR should work for you, depending on how wide your coupler latch area is. It’s a 1/4" diameter snapper-style safety pin that helps keep your coupler latch secured during transit, so the latch has that extra piece in place while you’re towing. The # RD72GR has a 2-1/2" usable length, so the main thing to check is the width of your coupler where the pin passes through. If that span is 2-1/2" or less and the hole is 1/4", this...
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• Can I Use Safety Pin For Trailer Coupler Or Do I Need Lock On Trailer Coupler?
  Hey Angela! For towing, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR or # RD22GR can work great as long as the size matches your coupler. These are snapper-style safety pins, so they’re designed to help keep the coupler latch secured during transit. They are not the same thing as a keyed coupler lock, though. A keyed lock is the better choice if you’re trying to add theft deterrence while the trailer is parked. These RV Designer pins are more about keeping the latch pinned in place while you’re...
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• Replacement Coupler Latch Pin To Keep Latch From Opening On Fishing Boat Trailer With 2" Coupler
  Hey Ron! If the hole in your coupler latch measures 1/4", then both RV Designer options are in the right diameter range. That is the most common size for a coupler like that, so I'm confident you have the 1/4" size. The choice between them comes down to how wide the latch area is where the pin passes through. For a smaller or fairly standard coupler latch, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR is the one I’d check first. It has a 1/4 inch diameter and 2-1/2 inch usable length. If your...
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• How To Find Coupler Safety Pin For Low Profile Drop Coupler On Trailer
  Hi Natalie! The latch style itself is not usually the deciding factor with these RV Designer safety lock pins. What matters most is the size of the safety pin hole and how wide the coupler latch area is where the pin needs to pass through. If your coupler uses a 1/4" safety pin hole, then both the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR and # RD22GR are in the right diameter. The # RD72GR gives you a 2-1/2" usable length, which works well for many standard coupler latch setups. The # RD22GR...
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• Spare Safety Pin Clip For Trailer Ramp, Gate, And Coupler To Keep In Truck For Emergency Use
  Hey Calvin! I actually like that idea a lot. These are the kind of little parts that can stop a trip over something silly, especially if a coupler pin, ramp tray pin, or gate retainer pin gets lost at the worst time. For a basic trailer spare part kit, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR is the more compact option with a 1/4" diameter and 2-1/2" usable length. The RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD22GR uses the same 1/4" diameter but gives you a longer 3-1/2" usable length for wider...
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• How Do I Know Which Replacement Safety Pin I Need For Enclosed Trailer Coupler Latch?
  Good morning Dennis! The easiest way to choose between the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR and # RD22GR is to measure the overall width of your coupler latch area. If your coupler latch area is a fairly standard size, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD72GR gives you a 1/4" diameter pin with a 2-1/2" usable length. If the coupler body or latch area is wider, the RV Designer Safety Lock Pin # RD22GR gives you the same 1/4" diameter but stretches that usable length to 3-1/2". If you...
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