Why Does Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers Door Keep Opening

Updated 01/01/2024 | Published 12/30/2023

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Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers

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etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - Qty 1

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Malone Anti-Rattle HitchLock System

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Question:

The door on my DrawTite hitch cover has started to swing open. After a short drive, I check it and it is half open. It refuses to stay closed. Any ideas on what the problem may be?

asked by: Cole J

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you have the Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers # 63080 as there are other people who have referenced the door having trouble staying closed.

The problem is that this is just a lower quality product so it isn't always perfect. I prefer a plug-style hitch cover, like the etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover # 22282, and then pairing that with a clamp-style anti-rattle device like what we see with the Malone # MPG908.

This cover does have a 1-Year Limited Warranty so I recommend pursuing that and then replacing it with the items I referenced above.

expert reply by: Jon G