Locking Hitch Pin Recommendations for a Trailer Hitch on a 2007 Honda CR-V
Question:
I have a 2007 Honda CRV. which hitch pin do you recommend to prevent theft?
asked by: Kathleen
Expert Reply:
To deter theft, a regular hitch pin such as # PC3 for a 2 inch hitch or # PC2 for a 1-1/4 inch hitch would not do anything. A thief could just pull of the clip and pin and remove the accessory installed in the hitch.
A locking hitch pin like # e98880 for a 2 inch hitch or # e98879 for a 1-1/4 inch hitch is the way to go. These will actually lock the accessory to the hitch. Without the key a would-be thief would have to have power tools and enough time to defeat the lock. Thieves are a little smarter than that and would move on to an easier target.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
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Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Draw-Tite
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
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- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
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- 4 Inch Span
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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