Can Other Manufacturers Hitch Locks Be Used With Thule Bike Racks

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Question:

Woult it fit Thule 2”trailer hitch. Original Thule lock is very expensive.

asked by: Marie

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Expert Reply:

The threaded insert in the shank of a Thule bike rack is threaded in such a way so that only their SnugTite # THSTL2 lock will be compatible. The rack manufacturers do this so you'll need to purchase their proprietary hitch locks will work with their products.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Hollywood Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Lock #HRLHPTC is a better option. It is intended to be used with a threaded pin and it comes with a cable lock to keep your bikes locked to your Hollywood Racks Traveler #HR8500. The Hollywood Racks…

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Answer 2

While it is recommended to use the RF Controller for Blue Ox Patriot II or Patriot 3 Supplemental Braking Systems #BLU66CR, the systems can be used without it. The Blue Ox Patriot II and Patriot 3 systems are inertia based braking systems. This…

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Answer 3

The Curt 4-Bike Platform Rack #C18087 is a fine entry-level type option for a bike rack, but when it comes to function, durability, and convenience the clear winner is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4-Bike Rack #HR1400Z. Starting with function…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part #HR200Z that you referenced can carry women's bikes pretty easily. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see a picture we got from a customer that is using this bike rack to carry a…

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Answer 5

There is not a set weight limit for this Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier, part #C31006. As long as the hitch that is on your Class A Monaco Monarch Motor Home has tongue weight capacities that are above the weight of the carrier and…

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Answer 6

The Replacement RF Controller for Blue Ox Patriot II or Patriot 3 Supplemental Braking System part #BLU66CR does not come with the rubber dash mount. If you need this, I recommend reaching out to Blue Ox directly. That said, you could also just use…

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Answer 7

We don't carry BV products, so I couldn't say if any of the bike rack threaded hitch pins we offer would be a compatible replacement. If your rack has a 2 inch hollow shank and doesn't use an adapter, a universal option like…

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Answer 8

Hollywood Racks doesn't sell the locking portion of the hitch pin lock as a separate item. You'll need to replace the lock which is part #HRLHP2 if your current hitch pin is not threaded or #HRLHPT if it is threaded.

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Answer 9

It sounds like you need the bolt for the Snug Tite Hitch Lock for your Thule bike carrier. I can help you out with that. The threaded pin we offer is part #853-5917. I checked out your invoice and this pin will work great with your hitch lock and…

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Answer 10

Your Thule bike rack uses a threaded hitch bolt, both for security and to hold the shank of the bike right tight up against the side of the receiver tube to prevent the bike rack from wobbling around. Because it uses a proprietary threaded bolt,…

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Answer 11

Thule, along with most other bike rack manufacturers, use unique threads in the shank's hitch pin hole that are designed to only be used with their own hitch pins/locks. Because of this the HitchMate #HE6001 you referenced won't be…

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