Anti-Rattle Device Recommendation for a 2 inch Hitch Towing Trailer

Published 08/19/2015

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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches

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$39.16

Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span

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$43.19

Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches

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Question:

On the Roadmaster site in reference to the RM-61 and RM-61-125 they say they are to be used for flat towing only. Do they mean strictly on level ground, i.e. no mountains?

asked by: Clifton S

Expert Reply:

Actually the term flat towing refers to towing a vehicle behind another vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground. If you aren't familiar with flat towing I can easily see how you drew that conclusion. I attached a help article on flat towing for you to check out if you wanted to see what it's all about.

So basically the # RM-061 and # RM-061-125 would only be for use on a tow bar when a vehicle is being flat towed.

For an anti-rattle device that would work for standard towing applications you would want the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63232 which will eliminate the movement of the ball mount in the hitch and also acts as a hitch lock.

expert reply by: Jameson C