Locking hitch pin for Curt hitch?

[meredithmegan]

Hey all -
I just got my 1up heavy duty bike rack (for 2 bikes) this past weekend. I installed a nice Curt class 3 hitch on my 2 door Outerbanks and I definitely need an extender. I’m just going to buy one from Amazon since I need it by Friday, but does anyone have any suggestions on a locking hitch pin for it?

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[Ibuprofen3293]

I’ve got a 1Up Super Duty Single with a one bike extension on it (so a two bike carrier). I ordered the Curt 45797 hitch extension (with 2” drop/rise), and I just I just picked up a locking hitch pin from Harbor freight for the extension to the receiver.

I have 1Up’s lock for the rack to the extension.

First time using the setup on the bronco will be in a couple of days, so fingers crossed for no unexpected hiccups.

 

[Shane78]

You can buy Kuat locking pins at almost any bike shop that has their racks. They are HEFTY. Quick Amazon search and they also have curt ones on there, look satisfactory. Don’t forget one for your rack to the extender as well (my 1up single didn’t come with one).

Also, didn’t ask…but the Kuat Pivot is nice because you are left with a functional door. I had a one up single and a Kuat hi Lo extender and still couldn’t open the rear door, even when tilted down.

 

[meredithmegan]

You can buy Kuat locking pins at almost any bike shop that has their racks. They are HEFTY. Quick Amazon search and they also have curt ones on there, look satisfactory. Don’t forget one for your rack to the extender as well (my 1up single didn’t come with one).

Also, didn’t ask…but the Kuat Pivot is nice because you are left with a functional door. I had a one up single and a Kuat hi Lo extender and still couldn’t open the rear door, even when tilted down.

Thanks! I was debating between 1up and Kuat endlessly but have several friends swearing by 1up so went in that direction. I figure worst case if I can't stand not being able to open my door I'll get the 1up swing extenstion!

 

[Shane78]

Thanks! I was debating between 1up and Kuat endlessly but have several friends swearing by 1up so went in that direction. I figure worst case if I can't stand not being able to open my door I'll get the 1up swing extenstion!

No problem! Good luck

 

[meredithmegan]

You can buy Kuat locking pins at almost any bike shop that has their racks. They are HEFTY. Quick Amazon search and they also have curt ones on there, look satisfactory. Don’t forget one for your rack to the extender as well (my 1up single didn’t come with one).

Also, didn’t ask…but the Kuat Pivot is nice because you are left with a functional door. I had a one up single and a Kuat hi Lo extender and still couldn’t open the rear door, even when tilted down.

The pin i'm looking for is the one for the rack to the extender (I have one for the rack to the hitch). Thoughts on this?

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-23518-T...078578&sprefix=curt+locking+pin,aps,82&sr=8-6

 

[Shane78]

The pin i'm looking for is the one for the rack to the extender (I have one for the rack to the hitch). Thoughts on this?

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-23518-Trailer-Diameter-Receiver/dp/B00T9N6DPK/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2FIJDL90LKN4Y&keywords=curt+locking+pin&qid=1686078578&sprefix=curt+locking+pin,aps,82&sr=8-6

Yeah that’s the one I saw, it’s like the kuat, just not curved at the end, but appears like it’s gonna have that same audible click to know it’s in place, which is not an insignificant detail really. I had one fall off because it was a flush lock and didn’t have that click. Also, the curved ones are nice because theoretically if the lock comes off, they aren’t gonna fly out immediately and offer one more fail safe. But honestly, I’m splitting hairs, they’re all the same.

 

[kahunabob]

Hey all -
I just got my 1up heavy duty bike rack (for 2 bikes) this past weekend. I installed a nice Curt class 3 hitch on my 2 door Outerbanks and I definitely need an extender. I’m just going to buy one from Amazon since I need it by Friday, but does anyone have any suggestions on a locking hitch pin for it?

I have a 1up bike carrier. The 1up will snug perfectly the hitch extension. But I have experienced some wiggle where the hitch extension connects to the Bronco. I tried a few anti-wobble items...nothing worked well. Until I found this locking hitch pin and anti wiggle pin set. This thing works well and by setup is stable without any wiggle/wobble. Highly recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07THC26Y5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good choice on the 1up. I have had a few different racks and the 1up is the best!

 

[Big Rig]

Thule makes a hitch extender with a threaded locking pin that eliminates the wobble between the hitch and the extender.

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