Safety pin that hold the big pin in place on a hich

Is it safe to put little locks on the clip ends on my weight distributing hitch bars (equalizer brand)

Frank

For the hitch receiver, I have tried a number of hitch pins, and the best I've found is a Bolt lock. It keys itself to the vehicle's key (means one less set of keys to keep track of), is extremely well made (automotive lock, same design as on doors), and is very easy to install and remove, almost easier than a hitch pin that uses a cotter pin.

The Bolt lock is one of the few things I really have found worth touting and worth the cash.

Downside is that it can't be rekeyed. It stays with the vehicle forever once the first key is inserted.

wrenchbender wrote:
I don't use a linch pin, I use a 5/8" bolt and a steel stop nut torqued to 100 ftlbs

I have always wondered how strong those pins really are. Seems like they are cheap grade steel. I've been tempted to replace mine with a grade 8 bolt and locking nut. I do have to change my hitch out sometimes though. On the farm we have drilled a hole in a bolt, used a normal nut behind the hole, and then used a clip after that. I wonder if this isn't the best idea but, it doesn't solve the OP's problem.

I don't use a linch pin, I use a 5/8" bolt and a steel stop nut torqued to 100 ftlbs

I carry a assortment of Snapper Pins that work almost everywhere like on the snap-up chain brackets and hitch latch…

snapper pins

the options of pins and clips is almost limitless…

I have and use a set of lockable pins to…

I belong to the pliers and pull club.

I think I will try the cord extention method.

I just use needle nose pliers to pull out the retainer clip. I had a Blue Ox locking pin fail and it would not unlock with the key turned to the unlock position. I had to get it cut off with a metal saw.

I've used one like this for 11+ yrs, with no problems. It isn't locking, but is very easy to use. Just pull out the swivel barrel end (spring loaded), and pivot up or down.

I am not a locking pin user, we remove the hitch head and lock to the trailer coupler. Never had a problem doing that, and hitch stays clean when we head out on the dirty, dusty mountain roads we frequent.

Link to one source: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1465DAT-Stainless-Barrel/dp/B000COX0MY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1398188799&sr=8-6&keywords=trailer+hitch+pin+lock

NanciL wrote:
Does any one besides me have trouble pulling the smaller safety pin that holds the big pin in place on your hitch?
Due to lack of space for my fingers, many times I have had to resort to a pair of pliars

jack L

I have this issue on the clips for the pins securing the spring bars on my weight distribution hitch. These clips are even smaller than the slip securing the drawbar pin. What I did was to install a small carabiner to the clip for no other purpose than to hold on to.

As for the suggestion of a locable draw bar pin - that IMO is a standard piece of kit. You don't want anyone carting off the WDH head as this is expensive, and besides with that locked and the trailer locked to the ball, there is more of a theft deterrent. The lock also solves your problem of small clips to pull.