Options for the 3 inch hitch are still pretty thin.

Has anyone found a locking hitch pin that works well in the 3 inch hitch?

Thanks

 

This is the one I purchased:

 

Here is the one I got from Amazon, it is 5/8" and all comments indicate it works great on the 3-inch hitch. Its working great for me.

 

This is the one I use....Love it because I don't have another key to keep track of.

Tony P.

 

This is what I use. I like it because I can use the Ford key in my fob and don't have to carry around a separate key. You can search the web for the part number and find it for $19.99.

? BOLT Locks by Strattec

 

I use the weigh safe that is keyed alike to same as ball mount height slide.
very well made and works great.

 

That Bolt hitch pin looks very interesting, to have it keyed to match the truck. One less key is a good thing. However its hard to tell from the stock photos sometime, but there is one shot of it, that make the lock portion look HUGH. Those of you have have it, how bad it is really? It looks to be much larger than the Master Lock offering.

 

CURT 23021 Hitch Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007LVJ2A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_VCJ6zbFFZFN1J

Here is the one I use

 

The Bolt hitch locking portion is fairly large but it doesn't bother me. It also passes stress tests that break other locks. The single key is way more convenient and well worth the extra size. I also like the Bolt better than the all metal locks.

 

I found a 4”x5/8” hitch pin and drilled out the hole to accept a Master lock.
Same lock I use for all my trailers and job site needs.
1 key does it all.

 

i second the suggestion on the Bolt hitch pin lock. I've started transitioning all my RV and camping locks to use a Bolt lock that uses the truck key. It's very convenient!

 

Sorry guys. Ford says that the hitch pin needs to be rated at 21,000 lbs. The ones above that I investigated above only have a 10,000 lb rating.


Perhaps someone can devise a locking mechanism for the groove on the stock hitch pin.

 

Only needs to be 21K if you are pulling that heavy. My travel trailer is only 7500, so 10K is fine. Not saying I would not like something more, but I can wait until the next travel trailer to upgrade.

 

I wrote a post/thread about this very subject - i use a combination lock (no key required)
and picked up some pins at Tractor Supply - pictures and hitch pin options here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-inserts.html

 

Says they are out of stock. Great Idea.

Jack