What Hitch Pin Will Work With etrailer Class 3 Hitch e98902

Updated 02/21/2025 | Published 02/18/2025

Products Featured in This Question

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(666)

$181.50

etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome

(3685)

$26.63

Question:

What hitch pin would be recommended for this hitch? I bought a 2inch hitch pin and it didnt fit.

asked by: Paul C

Expert Reply:

Hello Paul, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e98902 has a standard 5/8" hitch pin hole. Any hitch pin for a 2" hitch should be this same 5/8" diameter.

That diameter is very common. A hitch pin such as part # e98881 is what I recommend to go with the # e98902 hitch.

What hitch pin did you buy? Was it not a 5/8" diameter pin?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Paul C.

2/20/2025

I bought a standard 5/8" diameter pin, but it only fits on the left side. When I insert on the left, the hole is too small on the right so the pin cannot go all the way through. I could use a smaller diameter pin, but I feel as if it is safer to use the 2" diameter size.

Jesse M.

2/21/2025

@PaulC That is really odd. The hitch pin hole should be 5/8" on both sides. I even went out to our warehouse and measured several of these hitches and all of them have the 0.625" (5/8") pin hole on both sides. This means your hitch has a manufacturing defect. We would be happy to replace it for you, but it sounds like you already have it installed. If you don't want to exchange, your best option will be to get a 5/8" drill bit and drill out the hole on the right side. That way you can use the standard 5/8" pin as intended. If you drill into the hitch you will want to touch up any exposed metal with black rust-resistant paint. Let me know if I can do anything else to help.

Paul C.

2/21/2025

@JesseM Could I use any kind of drill bit and would I need to use some type of oil so the drill bit doesn’t catch on the metal? Sorry, never had to drill into metal before.

Jesse M.

2/21/2025

@PaulC I would do a carbide or cobalt drill bit. Either of those will be fine for drilling steel and they should be readily available online or at your local hardware store. You shouldn't need any oil or anything. These hitches are made of a mild flex steel so it shouldn't be terribly difficult to drill into. I understand this is a manufacturer defect and not your fault at all. I would like to offer to compensate you for the cost of the drill bit and a small can of paint (within reason of course). If you want to email a copy of your receipt over to me at [email protected] I am happy to take care of that. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.