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Locking hitch pins for 5th wheel hitches?

VegasBT
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I would like to secure my 5th wheel hitch in the bed of my truck using locking hitch pins. Are they universal? Does anyone have any experience using them? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Allworth
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Explorer II
I not only have never heard of anyone having a hitch stolen (or even "messed with"), I have never met anybody who has ever heard of such a thing.

Suit yourself, but it seems like a huge waste of time and effort for little or no potential return.
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dbbls
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I made my own using a bolt and drill. Installed a pad lock in the hole. I considered it a waste of time and did not secure my new one. Never heard of a hitch being stolen. I have insurance if it is.
2011 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 Dually Diesel
2012 Big Country 3450TS 5th Wheel

Wingnusa
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ReneeG wrote:
This is what those locking pins look like - which is what we do -

We have these all the way around our Ford adaptor plate for our Hensley BD3.



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ReneeG
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This is what those locking pins look like - which is what we do -

We have these all the way around our Ford adaptor plate for our Hensley BD3.

2011 Bighorn 3055RL, 2011 F350 DRW 6.7L 4x4 Diesel Lariat and Hensley TrailerSaver BD3, 1992 Jeep ZJ and 1978 Coleman Concord Pop-Up for remote camping
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in5r
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Explorer
Been using this set up with padlocks.
http://www.amazon.com/Hitch-Plates-Fifth-Trailer-Hitches/dp/B00CFRERXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413232337&sr=8-1&keywords=hitch+pin+lock+plates
2019 Ford F250 6.7 CC SB
2015 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5RSTS

tvman44
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Explorer
I drilled out the pin hole to 3/16" and put a small long shackle padlock on each pin. Does not make it theft proof, but hopefully discourage a potential thief. If they want it you can't hardly stop them, but possibly make them decide to look for easier pickings. JMHO, ๐Ÿ™‚
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