Preventing Rattle From Ball Mount in Hitch of 2018 Chevy Equinox
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Hello, I have a 2018 Chevy Equinox with the factory tow package. Over the weekend I rented a trailer from Uhaul. With the trailer attached, I noticed a lot of unnerving rattling when stopping, starting, turning, and going over bumps. This was definitely worse when the trailer was empty. The noise was pretty loud, and you were also able to feel it in the frame of the vehicle. Is there any way to prevent this? The ball mount did have a bit of wiggle room/play in the receiver. The pin and clip was a basic set that was included with the receiver, and everything seemed to fit well. Thank you!
asked by: Mike
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Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Universal Anti-Rattle Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Spring-Loaded Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Lets Go Aero
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etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches - Vinyl Coated Steel
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- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Clamp Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Towing Anti-Rattle
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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