How to Remove etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar if the Wing Knob Breaks

Updated 11/09/2026 | Published 11/06/2026

Question:

If in a catestrophe and that plastic wing nut breaks off, how is one to get the hitch off? My only worry about purchasing the product!? Love more info from your team!

asked by: Burgess N

Expert Reply:

Hey Burgess! That's a fair concern, but even if the wing knob on the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar # e38FV breaks, you won't be stuck with your ball mount or accessory permanently installed. The knob is attached to a metal threaded bolt so you will still be able to grab it with a pair of pliers and loosen it to free up your ball mount or accessory.

What will you be using the anti-rattle collar with?

expert reply by: Robin H

Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar
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Willard

11/8/2026

I have used it for over a year on many different receivers, both for my boat, camper, and utility trailers. No problems as of yet and the plastic handle still going strong. W. Conley

Robin H.

11/9/2026

@Willard sounds like you've put it through plenty of use! Appreciate the feedback, especially on the durability of the knob.

Bryan

11/8/2026

I have had no problems with the plastic wing knob which seems quite sturdy. This system works well overall in stopping rattles. It doesn’t completely stifle rattles when I’m towing my 2-ton camper but it does muffle the rattle. Worth the price.

Robin H.

11/9/2026

@Bryan appreciate the feedback! Sounds like it's doing a pretty good job with your camper, and it's reassuring to hear the knob has held up well too.

11/8/2026

Good morning Burguss That wing nut if I’m not mistaken is metal. The only thing that I came across with was the screw to hold the unit to the hitch are steel and not stainless steel, so my first yr of having it in Minnesota it rusted and one of the heads snapped off when I tried to remove it. I was lucky that I was able to grab the stud with a vice grip and back it out. I replaced them with stainless steel and soaked the complete unit in an anti seeze . Good news bad news, I absolutely think it’s the best out there and did the job, unfortunately for me, I sold my lite trailer and now have a truck where I don’t need it. Well worth the money!

Robin H.

11/9/2026

@To sounds like those Minnesota winters took a toll on the hardware! Glad you were able to get everything apart and find a solution. Appreciate the feedback and the tip about using anti-seize!