5/8 Inch Waterproof Pin Hitch Lock

5/8-inch hitch pin lock: what goes into your receiver stays there

This hitch lock replaces the safety pin supplied with your hitch with a key-locked pin. The difference is considerable: a standard pin can be removed with two fingers, meaning your tow bar, cargo carrier, or extension could be left behind when you leave your vehicle to run errands. This type of trailer hitch anti-theft device turns a removable accessory into fixed equipment.

A discreet pin lock, invisible once in place

The lock takes the exact place of the original pin: it passes through the side hole of the receiver tube and locks on the other side. Nothing protrudes, nothing catches, and nothing changes the appearance of the rear of the vehicle. The two end caps even give the whole assembly a more refined finish than the original R-shaped pin.

The matte black finish matches the color of most hitches on the market, and the lock cylinder remains hidden behind its cover until you open it. This type of tow hitch anti-theft device therefore works silently: no one notices it, but no one can remove the accessory without the key.

Treated steel, 306 g, and waterproof cap: the details of this receiver lock

The pin is made of high-quality carbon steel, chosen for its shear strength—the only criterion that matters for a part whose role is precisely not to give way. The 5/8-inch diameter, or 16 mm, corresponds to the standard hole in 2-inch receiver tubes. Locking is done by simply pushing it in, and releasing it with a gentle turn of the key: no force required, even with cold hands. The most appreciated feature remains the waterproof cap that covers the keyhole and keeps moisture, dust, and rust away from the mechanism. The whole assembly weighs 306 g and comes with two keys.

• 5/8-inch hitch pin lock — replaces the original safety pin
• Compatible with 2-inch receiver tubes — the most common size on SUVs and pickups
• Waterproof cap on the lock cylinder — the mechanism won't seize up after a winter outdoors
• Treated carbon steel — resistant to rust, wear, and deformation
• Push-button locking — push to lock, turn the key to open
• Two keys included — one for your keyring, one as a spare at home

Installing this lock on your hitch receiver

First, insert your accessory into the receiver tube and align its hole with that of the tube. Remove the original pin, slide the lock pin into place, then snap the locking cap onto the opposite end by pushing until it clicks. Finally, fold the cover over the lock. Installing a hitch anti-theft device takes fifteen seconds and requires no tools. A tip: apply a drop of lubricant to the lock cylinder once a year; even protected, it will appreciate it even more the following winter.

Does this lock also prevent the trailer itself from being stolen?

It is important to be precise on this point. This device secures what is inserted into the receiver: tow bar, ball mounted on a bracket, cargo carrier, extension. It does not lock the trailer coupler to the ball—that is the role of a coupler head lock, which is used as a supplement. Many users combine the two: one prevents the hitch from being taken, the other prevents the trailer from being taken. A complete car trailer anti-theft device relies on this double protection.

Hitch security: what we check before listing

With locks, we look at two things above all: the actual diameter of the pin and the presence of lock cylinder protection. Without a cap, even good steel becomes unusable after two winters because the key cannot be turned. This everso model ticks both boxes. Have a question about the hole in your hitch? Write to us in French, and we will answer you.

No longer leave your cargo carrier accessible by hand: lock your receiver today.

Type: Pin anti-theft lock for hitch receiver
Brand: everso
Material: carbon steel
Color: Black
Pin diameter: 5/8 inch (16 mm)
Compatible receiver tube: 2 inches (50 mm)—check before installation
Protection: waterproof and dustproof cap on the lock
Weight: 306 g
Packaging dimensions: 17 x 12 x 3 cm
Uses: trailer, car, SUV, pickup, motorhome, ATV
Contents: 1 hitch lock and 2 keys