Do Hitch Pins and Locks Have Weight Ratings
Updated 05/14/2019 | Published 05/11/2019
Question:
i have bought a 12000 lb heavy duty equipment and car trailer. i have already bought a gm Hitch lock that my Key fits in to unlock it. What is the MAX weight I can use the lock hitch Pin for. Is it for pulling 10,000 or 12,000 # please let me know what it is rated for.
asked by: Danny J
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Expert Reply:
Hitch pins like # PC3 and hitch locks like BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # BL7018445 do not have specific trailer weight ratings so you can use your Bolt Lock to tow any trailer weight your vehicle is capable of towing.
expert reply by:
Adam R
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BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Codes to Early Model GM Key
- BOLT Locks
- 5/8 Inch Receiver Locks
- Bolt
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