Recommended Locking Pin for a Thule Trailway 2 Bike Rack
Question:
I have a Thule Trailway 2 bike rack, and want to get a lock to put on the hitch. I know Thule makes a lock for this, but I dont really want to spend $70.00. Is there a lock you carry that will do the same for less money?
asked by: Peter M
Expert Reply:
I sympathize with your situation but the bike carriers use thread-specific hitch pins. They do this intentionally so you have to pay a premium price for their products. Other manufacturer locking hitch pins will not fit the Thule Trailway 2 bike rack. You are going to have to use the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device item # THSTL2.
The only other option which isn't really a good solution is to drill out the threads on the bike rack and use a standard locking pin like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch item # e98882 or item # e98879 for a 1-1/4" receiver. That suggestion should be a last resort because you will void any warranty that came with your bike rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Thule Racks
- Thule
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Threaded Hitch Pin for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device - 4-1/2"
- Accessories and Parts
- Bike Locks
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Locking Hitch Pin
- Threaded Pin
- Thule
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