Will The Wing Nut On The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar e38FV Come Loose Over Time?

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Will the wing nut come loose over time?

asked by: Gary G

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Hey Gary, thanks for reaching out. When using the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar # e38FV, you will want to check the wing nut every time you tow. Anytime you change accessories, or load/unload you will want to check and make sure it is tight. As long as you do this, you will not have to worry about it coming loose unexpectedly.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Gary G.

2/20/2025

Why can’t it be designed with more kind of locking nut or other locking device?

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Jesse M.

2/20/2025

@GaryG Good question. The idea was we wanted to design something that could be a tool-free install. A lot of other anti-rattle devices require use of a wrench to tighten a nut. These can be a pain to put on and take off. That is the main reason for the hand-knob/wing nut. We wanted it to be used friendly and easy to install.

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Answer 1

Hey Mark, yes you can use the etrailer anti rattle device part #e38FV when towing a travel trailer. It will hold the ball mount that is being used tight to the hitch to eliminate any movement. What travel trailer do you have?

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Answer 2

Hey Steve! What kind of e-trike do you have? I would get the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV over other options. The Blue Ox #BX88224 is pretty similar to what you have now but with an extra U-bolt. It also has a…

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Answer 3

Hey Eric, thanks for the picture! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar item #e38FV is not going to fit but I have one that will. It is the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II item #BX88224. You're receiver doesn't have the necessary gap…

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Answer 4

Hey John, the threads of the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar #e38FV that you referenced do not have loc tite on them but you wouldn't have to worry about the bolt coming loose since it'll be pretty tight.

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Answer 5

Hey there Brock, great question! You can rotate the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar #e38FV 90 degrees so that the knob is on the right side, but you can't rotate it a complete 180 degrees. This is because the internal gate that tightens against…

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Answer 6

Hello Mike, The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV cannot be installed upside down. It can be installed with the knob on the side, or on the bottom. The reason why it cannot be installed upside down is because of the…

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Answer 7

Hey there Lisa, hope you're having a great day. So you actually brought up a really good question. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV uses a gate that comes down and makes contact with the shank of the bike…

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Answer 8

No, Thomas it does not have any weight limitations. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers item #e38FV attaches directly to the lip of your vehicle's hitch. Doing so allows it to limit the movement of the ball mount or…

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Answer 9

Good afternoon Nathan, that's a great question! You can use the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV with a 3" to 2" reducer adapter like Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter…

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Answer 10

Good afternoon Stephany, I'm sorry you had that less-than-stellar experience with the pin style anti-rattle device. Normally that setup works pretty well, but in some extreme towing situations, I definitely think the clamp style is better at…

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Answer 11

Hey Fred, that's a great question but you can leave the etrailer anti-rattle hitch collar part #e38FV on your hitch and you won't have to worry about it falling off without a ball mount installed.

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Answer 12

The Curt Rebellion XD part #C57UR measures 10 inches from the bottom of the shank that inserts into the hitch opening to the bottom of the ball mount. So you would lose 10 inches of ground clearance measured from bottom of your hitch.

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