kinda rusty tow bits

Throw them out and buy a better quality.

I'd just rub em down with a little oil.

Doug

That's just superficial, I'd just ignore it.

Those are still OK to use ,but As others have said , buy some better quality pins wheneverYou get a chance!
We use one that has a Key Locking feature and another that uses the Pin!

Yes, it looks like the plating has already worn away in spots so your maintenance idea seems good. If you want a better rust preventative than oil, there are various rust preventers that do a better job than oil but we are talking about a $2 pin here.

thanks all
I have never seen them at $2 !!
how would I know better quality?
everything now is made in china!
stainless steel?
what are the called so I cam google them?
thanks all

Stainless Locking Hitch Pin

This is what I got several years ago. It has outlasted two trucks and three campers! A little pricey but gives me peace of mind, security and longevity.

Thanks but there so way we could get under the he car to put those locks on the end!

anon125 wrote:
Thanks but there so way we could get under the he car to put those locks on the end!

If you can push the clip on a pin, then you can place the lock on a pin.

That Curt locking pin has a 1/2" version with a sleeve, I wouldn't use that one. I do like the shouldered type of pin because the bent type wears the hole on the receiver.

Those are off a 5th wheel hitch?