How Can the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Be Secured to Deter Theft?

Published 02/21/2019

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Question:

The Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening - 2" Hitches # RM-195225 can be secured with a hitch lock like the Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-3/4" Span - Chrome Steel # BX8858. Then you can use a spare tire lock like the MasterLock # 262DAT or etrailer.com lock # e98892.

asked by: Dana

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening - 2" Hitches # RM-195225 can be secured with a hitch lock like the Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-3/4" Span - Chrome # BX8858. Then you can use a spare tire lock like the Fulton # FSTL0603 or etrailer.com lock # e98892.

expert reply by: Jason S

Dana

2/21/2019

Jason S.

2/21/2019

The Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening - 2" Hitches # RM-195225 does have a threaded anti-rattle hitch pin, so it will bolt to your hitch for a secure connection. Any hitch pin whether a locking pin like the Blue Ox # BX8858 or the standard pin like # C21500 will work to attach a tow bar, but then you would need a separate anti-rattle for reduced movement in that connection. I recommend the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II - 2" Hitches # BX88224 for the very best stability, but the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches # RM-061 would be my second recommendation at a more economical price point.