The Hitch Lock Flaw That’s Costing Owners Thousands
Today, the market offers a lot of new multi-function trailer hitches. You can find hitches with multiple ball sizes, incorporated steps, adjustable height, shock absorbing, Pintle hitch latches, and combinations of the before mentioned. Furthermore, with the many features and manufacturers available, you can easily spend $400.00 – $1000.00 on a single hitch.
The Problem with Hitch Pin Locks
After spending that amount of money, you naturally want to secure your hitch from theft. Many brands and types of hitch pin locks exist on the market. However, all pin locks share a common weakness. All hitch pins are 5/8″ in diameter, but manufacturers must reduce the area where the lock head attaches. In most pin locks, that area shrinks to ¼”-5/16″ and sticks out in the open, fully accessible to anyone.
Exploiting the Weakness
As a result, thieves have three easy options. First, a thief can strike the lock head with a hammer and break it right off. Second, they can place a pipe over the lock head and snap it off. Third, they can slide a pry bar under the lock head and pry it off. Worse yet, all three methods take as little as 10 seconds. Then the thief has your hitch and is gone.
The Solution by Bank Trailer Security Systems
Realizing the physical limitations presented around hitch pins it becomes very difficult to protect your hitch from theft. The best way is to eliminate access to the hitch pin lock head. Bank Trailer Security Systems LLC has developed the BT10, a very simple device that slips over the hitch tube and has a plate extending back to the pin lock head. This plate encompasses the pin lock head, preventing access to the lock head by hammers, pry bars and pipes. Once installed on your hitch a thief has no access to the lock head and cannot break it off resulting in a secure lock mechanism providing piece of mind that you will not become a victim of theft.
Extra Features and Availability
Bank Trailer Security Systems LLC did not stop there, they also incorporated an anti-rattle feature with the lock protector that eliminated the slapping, jerking and noise created by the play between the hitch and receiver tube. With this combo of a hitch lock protector and anti-rattle device you will eliminate the nuisance noise coming from the hitch and protect your hitch from theft. The BT10 is available for 2″ and 2 ½” receiver tubes. This and other coupler locks and accessories are available at Banktss.com.
For peace of mind “Put the security of your trailer and hitch, in the Bank”
For Peace of Mind, Put the Security of your Trailer in the Bank
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Model BT10 A-D: Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock
Our hitch lock protects your hitch pin lock head, providing a reliable protection to your trailers. By incorporating an anti-rattle feature to the lock protector, you get security. Additionally, it eliminates the annoying noise created from loose-fitting receiver tubes.
The lock comes in the following sizes: BT10A, BT10B, BT10C, BT10D