Can I use a locking hitch pin I already have from an older bike rack?
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My rhino rack came with its own pin, and an additional pin that has a lock and key, to prevent anyone from tampering with the rack.
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Im not sure if locking pins vary in size, my guess would be any locking pin should be ok. The pin fits the hitch first, so if it already fits your hitch it should be fine.
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I'm not sure what the ad says about it now, but when I bought mine, it came with one !
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I am not sure what your pn looks like. our pin screws into rack whenit is the receiver. great bike rack.
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Hello Debra:Yes, you will need a hitch pin to lock the bar into the receiver, which you should be able to find for under $5. I would go for a locking pin though, around $20, to prevent someone from making off with the rack and your bikes. In the US, Camping World will have pins. In Canada, go to Canadian Tire. I also have a locking cable to lock the bikes to the rack as well.Good luck,Rick
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Yes you should have a lock to secure your bikes. If you dont use a locking hitch pin than anyone with vise grip pliers or some crescent wrenches can remove the rack (and your bikes if on the rack.)
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I use a standard hitch pin for my receiver hitch. I'll measure it this evening.CN
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I installed hitch by myself. This is separate thing: CURT 13068 Class III Receiver HitchAnd rack and hitch are incompatible, AllenSports declared that this bike rack is for 2" hitch but this is not true.
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I suppose it could if you can find a pin that will go through that is lockable. On my trip to Moab, UT we just bought a extra long cable and a set your own combination lock running it the cable through the 3 bikes wheels and back to tho the hitch where we used the safety chain loops to lock the the bikes to the the car. The only think I had a problem with is the pin/bolt that came with the carrier was too short, and the hole in the carrier was is 1/ inch and my hitch uses a 5/8th pin. We fixed this by hitting Lowe's and buying a 1/2' bold and nut. so if you go buy a locking pin for the hitch be sure it's long enough and only 1/2". As I said I also wanted to secure the bikes so the cable is my advice. I suppose it could if you can find a pin that will go through that is lockable. On my trip to Moab, UT we just bought a extra long cable and a set your own combination lock running it the cable through the 3 bikes wheels and back to tho the hitch where we used the safety chain loops to lock the the bikes to the the car. The only think I had a problem with is the pin/bolt that came with the carrier was too short, and the hole in the carrier was is 1/ inch and my hitch uses a 5/8th pin. We fixed this by hitting Lowe's and buying a 1/2' bold and nut. so if you go buy a locking pin for the... » Read More I suppose it could if you can find a pin that will go through that is lockable. On my trip to Moab, UT we just bought a extra long cable and a set your own combination lock running it the cable through the 3 bikes wheels and back to tho the hitch where we used the safety chain loops to lock the the bikes to the the car. The only think I had a problem with is the pin/bolt that came with the carrier was too short, and the hole in the carrier was is 1/ inch and my hitch uses a 5/8th pin. We fixed this by hitting Lowe's and buying a 1/2' bold and nut. so if you go buy a locking pin for the hitch be sure it's long enough and only 1/2". As I said I also wanted to secure the bikes so the cable is my advice. « Show Less
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The pin we use for the bike hitch and other receivers has a lock that is opened with a key. You'll want to keep it clean and lubricated. Google has a variety of options. Amazon lists this one along with several others. just ask for hitch pin with a key as you use your search engine or amazon.: 1/2" Key-Locking Hitch Pin for 1-1/4" Class I/II Hitch Receivers
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The rack shank will slide into the hitch receiver and lock in place with a pin. If it doesn't assemble, verify you actually have a 2" receiver, not a 1.25" which is more common on light duty SUVs.
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It did not come with a hitch lock... but I think I was able to run the cable lock thru the bikes on the rack and then thru some part of the hitch. Wasn't the best solution, but better than nothing.
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You can buy a separate hitch pin that locks that has a key to prevent someone from stealing it. I believe from Yakima. My wife's rack came with the locking hitch pin, but my son's rack did not.
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DBuff, I bought this kit, but found that I only needed the threaded(highly recommend) hitch lock to secure the hitch. I additionally bought two padlocks to secure the bike ratchets easily- this also assured me that my bikes stayed cinched down opposed to only using the cable. Hope this helps.
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There is a separate locking hitch bolt that can be purchased and used instead of the supplied bolt. Most trailer, automotive, or boating stores carry them.
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yes. but the rack is heavy. I should have bought an aluminum one instead. This one will last good long time. No thief key for the hitch mount. It's just a screw in bolt.
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Just make sure you get the actual "Curt" locking pin set that is made for that ball mount. Not a generic locking pin like that other guy is saying
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I have a Swagman bike rack, not a Swagman hitch. The rack has a threaded hole that accommodates the Swagman threaded locking pin. That is what prevents any wobbling on the hitch. I have a Hidden Hitch that is 1 1/4 inch. the bike rack works for both 2 and 1 1/4 inch receivers.
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I run a cable through my bikes and the chains hooks on the receiver and then lock it. Also the pun that holds the hitch into the receiver could probably be changed intone locking pin though the cable with lick works fine for me
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Yeah, Yakima lock fits the threaded bolt. You don't have to buy the hitch pin bolt with the lock!