can you lock rack to hitch?
1167387
You can order a locking pin. Because of the threaded (anti-sway) nature of the included pin, it will not accept a standard sized, non-threaded pin. I modified the hitch, adding a second set of holes to allow the use of either the included pin or a standard locking pin (that I use for other hitches).
1167388
Not that comes with it, you maybe able to find something. It would take someone with the right side wrench settle to take it off.
1167389
You will have to buy a separate locking pin for your hitch, but it can be done.
1167390
I purchased a lock for the hitch. You can lock the bike to the rack. I found the lick for the hitch on Amazon
1952108
The rack has a system that locks it to the trailer hitch, however there are no locks that lock the bike to the rack.
568085
Screw in hitch pin works for tightening rack.It won't move and stay tight and firm.It works pretty well.
1126239
Not really. I have a lock on the tow hitch receiver, but you would need a long cable lock for that. I cable the bikes together if I need to lock, but with a single bike wouldn't work. I only go to restaurants or short errands if I have bikes on the back. I would never leave them on overnight.
1336571
There is no specific locking device, but you can run a cable around the bike and hitch mount, just like you would lock it at a bike rack.
197615
No, the RidgeBack comes with a locking mechanism to lock the rack into the hitch.
982280
The pin screws into the hitch to hold it steady and there is a safety pin that keeps it from getting loose. Would be hard to add a locking pin. I just run my locking cable through the hitch's safety chain loop so the rack can't be removed easily.
1792428
No, it does not. I use a MasterLock cable to lock the bike to the car and a hitch lock to lock the rack to the car. Both can be bought on Amazon.
1789353
Yes, there is a lock for the receiver pin that comes with the unit. It is very high quality. This unit is the nicest trailer hitch I've owned. After six months in a heavy rain environment there is no sign of rust or corrosion. I would definitely buy this again.
1187420
There is no locking mechanism. It just hangs from two ell brackets that are welded to the rack.
1944445
Yes, but also make sure the red knob is turned all the way to the left. If it's not the rack won't slide into the hitch.
1862907
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.
1019140
The rack doesn't have a lock itself but you can easily run a cable across them. For the money this bike rack is awesome. We have used ours a few times and are getting ready for another trip with it.
745519
No. The way it works, you turn the knob at the base till it expands within the hitch receiver making the rack very sturdy. Once it is tight enough, you then use the provided Yakima key to lock the hitch to the hitch receiver. So I just leave my rack on all the time. I actually really like my rack :)
1050616
I didn't use the rack mounted to the hitch ball hole on the bumper as it was designed. It would probably cause a problem with the shell though. I mounted mine to a piece of receiver that I slid into the receiver and that way I could move it away from any obstacles. Its a great rack and like it because of the lock. Good luck!!
1181866
there are holes drilled that will fit a lock. the hitch isn't very stable though, the first trip carrying my bike, the yellow plastic slid out and dumped my brand new bike on the road. i recommend getting something different
1352882
don't buy the Master hitch lock. the diameter of the lock is to big for the holes in the bike rack that go though the hitch. I just use the bolt that came with the bike rack, when tightened requires 2 wrenches to remove it from the hitch.