How To Secure Receiver of EcoHitch 306-X7365 To 2020 Subaru Crosstrek To Prevent Theft
Question:
I RECENTLY BROUGHT A ECOHITCH FOR MY 2020 SUBSRU CROSS-TREK. THIS ECOHITCH COME WITH A detachable adapter and when using it require to install with a 9/16inch screw pin with torque. HOW TO LOCK THE ADAPTER? ANY 9/16inch LOCK PIN IN THE MARKET. OR IT WOULD REQUIRE A RING to adjust the diameter so hitch lock pin can fit in?
asked by: William W
Expert Reply:
I have another option for you, but there is not a locking bolt available to secure the receiver to the hitch body of the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7365 you purchased for your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek.
Now most people will not know that there is even a bolt holding the receiver on, as most hitches are one piece. For them to steal it they would have to identify that there is a bolt holding it on and have the correct wrench.
The only way to secure it to the vehicle would be when an accessory like a bike rack, cargo carrier, or trailer is hooked up you can loop a cable lock like the etrailer Cable Lock # e98891 around the accessory and then through the safety cable loops on the receiver.
When there is not an accessory installed the only option would be to remove the receiver so it cannot be tampered with.
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Products Referenced in This Question
EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
EcoHitch Stealth Hitch 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch
- EcoHitch
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