Finally a locking hitch pin that I trust to keep my B&W Stow and Tow!

[@mikehenry4743]

I've been using one for a few years and it works good.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I was forced to do something similar with my Thule hitch receiver bike rack. There’s a but welded inside the rack and it comes with a bolt instead of a hitch pin to cinch it tightly against the hitch to remove any play. So I bought a long bolt and drilled a small hole near the tip of the threads. Now I have to thread that long bolt into the hitch which takes some time and a quality luggage lock on the end. Hopefully it’s enough to slow thieves down.

[@johnknolle572]

I'm protecting a $500 Küat bike rack. The cheap locking hitch pin they provided with the rack will last about 5 seconds against a pipe attack. The solution I came up with is to use a high quality, mini U-Lock as the hitch pin. These things are designed with dual deadbolts to withstand leverage attacks and at 13mm think, it would take a long set of bolt cutters and a lot of weight to cut. With the location of the pin being so far under the bumper, I'm not sure a thief could position bolt cutters to generate the force needed to cut through it. OnGuard 8013 Bulldog Mini U-Lock is a $30 solution.

[@ChristianKrause89]

Thanks for the idea two years later. I just bought myself a Küat bike rack myself and went to buy a lock just to have something decent at least. But I was looking for a better more robust permanent solution. Imma check this one out.

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

That’s a lot better than what I have. And one more added feature of Your locking pin is; The part with the groove in it which snaps onto the other end is 50% embedded into the tongue where you can put a pipe over it all you want, but you can’t break that part off like the cheap Curt pins can be. What’s the brand name pin? I’d like to buy one.

[@CharlieIIpics]

You missed the main point of security against shearing the lock head off. The locking mechanism on the second pin has a sleeve that goes over the pin shaft itself that takes the sheer off of the small portion of the pin where the lock retains itself and places it on the full diameter of the main pin. Stick a pipe over the second one and try to break it vs the first style you showed. The difference will be dramatic. It will not break in the first place.

[@88mmFlaK]

It will break, just take longer.

[@The2012waiting]

Weld a small piece of pipe over/around the lock end so they can't get a pipe on it.

[@The2012waiting]

Same for nut end, then use a socket to install. They wont be able to access it all then ;)

[@TR4zest]

@@The2012waiting It is a shame that nut is not like a wheel lock nut that needs a 'key' socket to release.

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

@@The2012waiting thieves carry a variety of tools. These pins will be easily defeated

[@johnweaver3977]

Could get the same effect with a grade 8 bolt. Use a magnet pin and hold nut inside the receiver through the back, thread though the inside nut then put 2 nuts on the other side and lock them down. Even tack the 2 nuts with weld. Probably never get it off.

[@DJ-gh4dg]

Good point. Appreciate the video.

[@paulwheeless1080]

PACLOCK UCS-80A-250 Pacific Locks makes phenomenal security products for trailering. You can have matching lock cylinders so everything is keyed-alike. i have this and all the locks on my utility trailer using a single high security key.

[@Ziggyzig213]

What I did to mine was welded a cylinder type thing on the side where it locks from where the lock barely fits inside to where if they do put a pipe it won’t break it’ll just go around the cylinder

[@MrJrnyfan]

I have this. Love it. American steel! Any suggestion on adding a sway bar bracket to this? Perhaps having one weld it on? Your thoughts are welcome.

[@christophernarvaez]

Thank you for this video.

[@silverfox401]

I had that locking system on mine too went into store for 2 minutes came out and it was gone they snapped that thing of with NO problem

[@Godzillah]

I made my own lock atleast it would take them awhile to figure out.

[@amplifestyle8740]

its just like wheel locks, they are theft deterrent. but if someone really wants it. they can take them off

[@LJT7907]

It’s ironic. The simplest solution is if you don’t have a trailer on the truck take the hitch off. I know everybody loves the convenience of always having it available. But if you don’t want the thing stolen, take it out of the receiver. Lock it inside the vehicle in a storage compartment or something. Where they can’t see it if they don’t see it they won’t know it’s there.

[@edwardkirkland686]

Locks are only for honest people! Good product though.

[@acmanwwjd1]

That’s a great idea but I like the kind where you have to screw the in cap on with the key and then lock it that way they can’t bust it off

[@garyfields3672]

It's a good lock, but keep i mind that in some states it is illegal to leave your hitch in the receiver when not towing a trailer.

[@amgarza913]

Wrong

[@garyfields3672]

@@amgarza913 As a retired State Trooper, in my state it is illegal to leave in place if you are not activly towing.

[@amgarza913]

@@garyfields3672 maybe in the 80s

[@djordan7979]

If someone is carrying a pipe around there's a damn good chance they've got a wrench with them too

[@jguzman042608]

Just weld something near the lock in the hitch were they can't stick the pipe nd something in the front that way it will not be posible to stick a saw and will be fine

[@JamesTTierce]

Pins don't easily come out once a head or tail is sheared. Before it is likely to slip out, Itd need to have been wiggling around for quite a few starts, turns, & stops. So you likely weren't paying much attention, or you grossly over stressed the pin cause a different type of failure. Did you recover the pin after it broke loose?(who am I kidding people who blame anyone but themselves are gonna claim: "the pin was stolen & that's how I didn't endanger anyone. It was the thief's fault!!" Lol

[@adam2eve]

Thanks for the video. It's been a few years now. How's this been working out for you?

[@timkeaton4599]

Well I bought a new truck last year... Same hitch, but bought a new pin. The exact same one, but just new. Still 100% happy woth it! Thanks for the comment

[@mrfarmer532]

Thanks 😊!

[@billpeirce7127]

😂🤣😂🤣😂😁 Criminals will watch this vidio to. They will definitely bring a wrench 🔧 now.😁😂🤣😂😁👍

[@JamesTTierce]

What are you suggesting besides a joke? Let me fill you in on something.....thieves & such don't need KZbin to figure out how to defeat some device or tech. It might be enjoyable to imagine they're dumb but the reality is that they're not only stealing cause theyre unable to work due to laziness or their lack of brains...they simply have disregarded our societies ethics/morals in order to profit in minimalist amount of time × effort(people do this on a daily basis yet aren't jailed as they aren't caught or their act while immoral is not a crime yet.) Hell, ever noticed that some people never get their stuff stolen? While others it is almost constant? Maybe just maybe its retaliation......? Just something to consider.

[@TerminusHostilia]

My best friend has always loved the bed of my pick up. Probably due to those long rides in the country. Anyway, when the weather permits he won't even come inside at night and likes to sleep there. Best of all, when the criminals come, he likes to make 'em shit themselves. I love my buddy. He's my BFF and always has my back.

[@swiftcaution5170]

I surely don't have much ambition anymore, but I still have enough to pull the ball mount and stow it away..nuff said

[@FISHH00KS]

Just weld everything.

[@marlonzausa6682]

weld the bike rack? lol

[@timothyjenkins176]

What brand is the lock???

[@shepherdbrooks]

What do you do to keep people from pulling the other pins to steal the ball assembly?

[@thekeatons4]

shepherdbrooks the B&W fosent come off like that... It only rotates around. They could steal the pins but that's much cheaper than replacing the hitch!

[@shepherdbrooks]

TheKeatons4 ok I got ya. And the ball piece is captive too. The pin is only to rotate?

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe6724]

I forget what make my hitch is but it has a hole drilled below nut for a cotter pin in threaded section.Isn't much but one more thing the thief would have to get past It could even be drilled larger for a sping tension spring or small lock

[@NGinuity]

12" braided stainless cable. Thread it through the cotter pin holes and put the loop ends around the aero lock. It won't keep some jerk from cutting it and taking the pins, but will keep your jokers passing by from nabbing them.

[@MrTwins3950]

Not gonna work on solid steel hitch??

[@LuisLanda]

If a wrench is needed to remove this pin, what makes it different than using a bolt and a nut?

[@rnemovr59]

Also has a lock

[@oldschoolisnewschool]

Not most but lots of crack peps tend to bring a tool bag. Just saying. I'm in oakland ca and they strip cars next to my camper all day. The put in over time hrs to get it done quick. When they are done they pull the car shells in the middle of the street and call the cops so the can take it away. That's how they get rid of their trash. They fill the empty cars full of trash. These dudes are very resourceful. So best of luck with the no wrench thing.

[@DonzLockz]

Wow, I'd get out of that place!😮

[@oldschoolisnewschool]

@@DonzLockz no way it is next to work. I need the over time hrs. Lol.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I guess I'm not most people. I carry a tool bag on both vehicles.

[@FISHH00KS]

3:54 And everyone knows thieves don't carry wrenches.

[@logicpolice2451]

Determined thieves can get into anything. This makes yours harder and slower than every other trailer...

[@FISHH00KS]

Guess I never thought about that. "A thief doesn't carry tools" and "90% of theft is opportunistic" problem solved - I no longer need to buy insurance nor lock anything!

[@jabamedia7939]

did i miss what the brand and model of this pin is?

[@harrysteeletreo1]

yes, you did...

[@Meche697]

What is the Let's Go Aero model number?

[@GT-mn3bx]

All my shanks are solid steel.

[@xjinit]

So just buy a grade 8 bolt with nylon locking nut and add red loctite.

[@adamnichols476]

Then how do you take it off to swap out your hitch? Seems like a terrible idea.

[@xjinit]

@@adamnichols476 most people don't have 15 trailers to swap the hitch out, just one.

[@88mmFlaK]

I ran a 5/8'' bolt through the hole, jammed two nuts on there, blind-pinned the nuts, then rounded off the outside nut with a grinder. I wouldnt trust that hitch pin, if a thief's got a pipe he can also get an adjustable wrench and have it in a few seconds more.

[@johntalbert8227]

What does "blind-pinned" the nuts mean?

[@littlegoobie]

you know what would make your first lock pin work? Weld a thick walled, close fitting 2" long section of pipe at the hitch bolt hole. Now you slide that big pin through the hole, attach the lock, and the entire lock body is inside the pipe, fully protected from being bent off. ...even weld a gusset on the pipe to make it stronger and also prevent a pipe from gripping it.

[@DonzLockz]

Awesome idea! I'm gonna do that but make it a bit longer, just enough to fit a 10mm hole and a (non Masterlock) padlock to prevent access to the low security hitch pin lock with a tall shackle padlock. Just another layer.👍🍻🤠🇦🇺

[@The1Karking]

Thanks

[@MS-es9hm]

sadliy this model of pin lock isn't offered by manufacturer any more; they've reverted back to the break off model.

[@dmtycn]

But there are different style but same mechanism pin like this.

[@TheBirdandEagle]

Okay all you thieves carry a wrench with you. Don't leave home without it.

[@keithzastrow]

IMO it's BS that B&W doesn't have an option to get 4 locking bolts (all keyed the same) when you purchase these. That's why I like the Weigh Safe design much better.

[@Dave-lt8nq]

What about the part the flips around on your hitch? Looks like they pull 2 pins and you only have 1/2 a hitch

[@bizzle4819]

It doesnt come off like that, all they can take is the actual pins

[@Dave-lt8nq]

@@bizzle4819 You are right on most receivers but some allow it to ride up and slip off I noticed they sell a plate for those people having that receiver. My complaint if it is one is the weight loosens my anti rattle lock pin. I’ve torqued to spec and just tighten the hell out of it and it comes loose. I blame the pin.

[@joemilton1010]

This has a 12k lb capacity. If that’s the 3in shank B&W, it has a 21k lb capacity. Wouldn’t you want a pin that is as strong or stronger than your hitch?

[@doomaster4]

Where did you find the pin?

[@thekeatons4]

Jason T I found it on Amazon

[@davidshupe3266]

Add red locktite and your set!!

[@jtrevrb1]

After the publishing of this vid, Harbor Freights nation wide over had a shortage of 16mm wrenches and sockets.

[@Gtbie_]

Just get a bolt and nut and tack weld the bolt

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe6724]

Just get a grade 8 bolt with a nylon locknut on other side it'll tale 2 wrenches to remove ,you can make it even tougher get a socket head bolt that requires a allen wrench and save a pile of money over those fancy locks and be more secure.

[@systemfile]

Buy a bolt a little longer. drill a hole after the nylok and put a padlock on it? Eh?

[@bren42069]

Get a torx bolt and leave them really scratching their heads

[@allens7476]

Except my shank is solid, not hollow.

[@m.a.p.4hp737]

You can thread your receiver to match the threads on the pin.

[@LvDirtJunky]

Hope you put some anti seize on it

[@henrycagle7827]

It takes a thief to be a thief. When in doubt use a bigger hammer and some freeon

[@DirtNassty]

Link to the pin?

[@billycone7098]

That's all well and good but what about the balls? What good does it do to lock the shank and loose the balls?

[@therealjonwsmith]

The tow and stow doesn’t allow the ball to come off.

[@donaldmassaro7276]

But I have a solid hitch

[@normanfortin8301]

I just love these types of videos....They never list the name of the product or list a link in the description......

[@thekeatons4]

Did you watch the video? I shown the package and the name of the lock. Google is your friend!

[@vitaliysushinskiy4911]

Any body know where to buy 16mm wrench?

[@mikehenry4743]

Seriously? Any hardware store, Home Depot, Lowes, Auto Zone etc.

[@vitaliysushinskiy4911]

Mike Henry That's what im talking about, any stealers know where to get the right tools to have to be able to steal something. They are prepared.

[@namrednop]

Ha ha ha ... I caught the 'sarcasm' in your 1st post right off the bat. Good one!

Spot on. This guy is not exactly the brightest star in the sky. LOL

[@scorpionspyder6253]

This all true,,butt lol you can just break the trailer hitches to remove trailer from hitches just as easy, this there a way to lock the trailer and ball hook up

[@robertbutler8004]

If the thieves are prepared to carry a piece of pipe then why not carry a wrench as well?

[@wallygreer4931]

And what size should they take ? US or Metric or Whitworth ?

[@7425kevin]

it's a timing issue thieves want to be in and out without being seen!

[@edgarh252]

I mean make them work for it

[@tianavogt2383]

I work at b&w hell yeah from humbodlt

[@Ygblitzz]

Go luck getting that off if it seizes from rust or gets stuck .

[@Dave-lt8nq]

I put anti seize on my threads. Comes on easily although it pretty much stays on.

[@DonzLockz]

A stainless pin and lock could be used instead of chrome plated steel.

[@vargr]

Het rid of that sheetmetal bumper and get a real tow bumper, better yet weld one up yourself. Then get the ball you need, weld it to the bumper, or tighten the nut and then weld the nut to the threads on the ball, problem solved. Stop playing with trash, go old-school and make it to where they have to steal the truck to get the hitch. I swear kids these days never think of substance, just flashy looks.

[@gshterev]

Just weld it on

[@woofman4796]

then what do you do if you sell your truck

[@JamesTTierce]

@@woofman4796 you cut it off? You could literally just tack weld a nut on some all thread and itd likely never be stolen

[@woofman4796]

@@JamesTTierce cut it off with what, sawzall, torch, no one is putting a torch near my truck,

[@robertbutler8004]

Now that you told the would-be thief that they will need to carry a 16 mill wrench Duh!!!

[@littlegoobie]

gator socket and ratchet....

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

idk i just keep my hitch inside car when not using it

[@sckirbyc1]

until your first wreck and it starts flying around the cabin

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

@@sckirbyc1 There are some compartments in different trucks that have secure storage bins with locks either beneath the seats or inside the floor.

[@michaelcampbell790]

Fwd:Look at this on eBay rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223870538354 No Rattle Locking Hitch Pin. The typical dog bone style by REESE was defeated in seconds with a plastic PVC pipe due to the plastic internal parts.

[@dexagalapagos]

All the pins of this style are easily removed with a pipe. Just stick a pipe over it and pull, snaps right off.

[@aaronho4242]

Thread locker

[@cobyporschifer221]

WTF WOW THANKS FOR INFO BRO I OWN ONE OF THOSE PIECES OF SHIT. I KNOW NOW. THANKS AGAIN 🤘

[@williamgates4399]

But someone can steal your ball!!!!!!Don't worry about the hitch

[@thekeatons4]

The ball dosent come off. Its permanently connected to the hitch. Its either sill the whole hitch or nothing.

[@billplaisance6387]

TheKeatons4 not really, you just need a pair of snap ring pliers after you remove the ball mount from the rest of the hitch.

[@videtosk]

You failed to point out the other feature of this locking pin, it doesn’t look to me like anyone could break off the lock end due to the way it inserts through the hole in the receiver. All of the other locking pins due just attach to the tip of the pin.

[@thebuyingseller]

PacLock. Problem solved.

[@topdogmechanic8261]

I would just pull the pins from the lower end and take the lower half lmfao

[@seeingred1990]

You've clearly never used one then. You can't get it off without removing the hitch. At best you'd get a couple pins and cotter keys.

[@topdogmechanic8261]

@@seeingred1990 Proper word for it is "SLIDE PIN" Keeps the swing arm from detaching from the unit itself! I totally get it wasn't aware that BW made it like that UNTIL I went back and watch it again. So why such the big deal being made over someone elses minor mistakes Geesh!!!!!!

[@billplaisance6387]

Topdog Mechanic, I think it all falls under the saying- think before you speak. Or even better yet, read through the rest of the comments. It’s already been said.

[@stickermigtigger]

Imagine a thief leaving on a hitch theft adventure NOT carrying a crescent wrench.

[@timkeaton4599]

Nothing can really stop a real thief, this lock sure makes it difficult on the average person… keeping the the honest man honest!

[@dougsabug]

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[@youlag814]

Can't they steal the ball because that's not locked? It's held in by 3 pins?

[@mikethompson2007]

Yes they can, pull 3 clips and pins and its gone unless you buy the cheap locking pins for that also as this new threaded one won't work for those holes.

[@DirtNassty]

@@mikethompson2007 wrong Mike... The ball doesn't come off of this hitch lol it rotates around the drop... Its either steal the whole hitch or nothing, or of course someone could steal just the pins themselves.

[@palco22]

You believe a thief wont have a 16mm wrench with him ? You believe a thief doesn't watch KZbin ? Thief are always ignorant but they aren't all stupid !

[@jordank5476]

Theives are lazy and want a quick in and out. I'm not sticking around for a hitch that the pawn shop will give me $50 at the most for. It's just not worth it.

[@7425kevin]

TheKeatons4 you forgot you have 3 other pins on that hitch!

[@billplaisance6387]

7425kevin doesn’t matter. Stealing those other three pins on the ball mount is just more of a nuisance than anything. They may pull those three pins but the ball mount isn’t gonna slide off the hitch unless the whole thing’s removed from the receiver tube.

[@dirtrider88]

um ok... but someone can still just take the 3 pins out from the swivel part. sure they cant just take your ball mount out and and mount it in their receiver but they can just hook up the chains and take your shit. if they want your trailer they will take it.

[@DirtNassty]

No.. The ball doesn't come off this hitch... You steal the entire thing or nothing

[@1mw4tch1ng]

People who steal hitches, etc will also have wenches with them. Cause they know people who are tooooo cheap to buy a hitch pin locks will use a nut and bolt to secure the hitch. So your concept not able to take or unlock your hitch due to the threaded head is not secured as well.

[@rotaryphoneuser1619]

so funny.......He really believes thieves don't carry wrenches??

[@kengray5793]

Has anyone looked at the 1 star reviews for this product on Amazon? Not good...

[@harrysteeletreo1]

nope, when I looked it up on Amazon, it had great reviews...

[@MrStaybrown]

Didn't see no 1 star review.

[@jescandon9290]

lol....

[@chadford8500]

All these locking hitch pins are BS. Be careful putting one on that can't be sheered off if the lock siezes up.

[@williamgates4399]

Damn, you talked for over 3/4 of the video, right? Right? Really, right? Or the one-handed video producer, right?

[@Kumacidefpv]

Doesn’t work with solid hitches. Useless if you tow man shit

[@williamgates4399]

Ah, um., I really don't know, ah, um. what you are, um, ah..........

[@thekeatons4]

Just trying to be helpful... Sorry you didn't like it.

[@jdl1276]

this guy is obviously bored off his ass... Gates, get off your ass and make some videos!!!!!!!!! Contribute something positive or shut the hell up asshole!!!

[@williamgates4399]

@@jdl1276 Why, I can watch you, idiots, all day long. You could not handle my quality videos.

[@adam2eve]

@@thekeatons4 The video was very helpful. I just bought a tow and stow, and I'm doing the silent pin like you. I think a little grease will help prevent corrosion. Taking the hitch off at least once a year for cleaning might help too. And for those saying, "Take the hitch off, and you won't have a problem", we bought a tow and stow so we wouldn't have to take it off all the time. Slowing thieves down deters them. Many of these types of crimes are so called crimes of opportunity. And NOT, the work of a "hitch thief", although I'm sure they exist. Thanks for the video.

[@JavierPadron]

Really dumb that you call pull the 3 pins and they can take off with them.

[@DirtNassty]

Wrong

[@JavierPadron]

@@DirtNassty right!! You can pull the 3 pins and take off with them.... not the ball or hitch just pins its a dumb design

[@kaster2014]

What's the solution from this video!!! You didn't change anything from old lock!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elmerfudd7674]

Cause no thief ever watched Boob-tube.

[@user-maxim_79]

So the guy brings a pipe and a one size wrench. Problem not fixed. And they can take the second part of the hitch that isn't locked.