Trailer Hitch Lock Lubricant/Protectant Recommendation

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TheKid7

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What do you recommend for a trailer hitch lock lubricant/protectant to be used periodically in the lock mechanism?

When you do not remove the trailer hitch lock for long periods of time it tends to become non-removable, requiring it to be broken/cut off to remove it.

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I would say just regular old grease.
 

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Super Lube in a spray can.
I've use this in locks left out in the elements for years.
It's best to pull the receiver out once or twice a year to clean an re-lube, you can even use Super Lube.
 

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TriFlow, choice of locksmiths all over.

best,
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For the receiver itself, give it a good coat or white Lithium waterproof grease. There is no heat or shear factor so you don't need anything like bearing grease. All you want is something that stays put and doesn't wash out. For the lock itself, I use a good quality gun lube like Frog or G96. They seem to fight off the rust better than most.
 
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I decided to go with Tri-Flow.

History on the reason for this forum post:

I have two RAM trucks both with B&W Stow and Go Hitches. Both had standard hitch locks (usually ~$15 to ~$25). One of the hitches was stolen.

I decided to buy very expensive hitch locks for both trucks thinking that they may be more theft resistant. I could not get the old lock off of the truck that still had its B&W Stow and Go Hitch. So I had someone bring over a ~1.5 to 2 foot long 2 inch SCH 80 pipe. It was so easy to snap off the old lock. I guess if someone used a little bigger pipe they could break off the new very expensive locks.

I just lubed up the two new very expensive locks with Tri-Flow. I will have to remember to lube them about every 6 months.

I know: Locks are made to keep honest people honest, not to keep criminals out.

If you are interested this is the very expensive lock that I purchased and installed on both trucks. Note: This is not where I purchased them but this reseller has better pictures.

 

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I use these. They set to the emergency key for your truck. That way you don't need to worry about losing the hitch key. They make a variety of lock styles that can all be set to the emergency key for tool boxes, gas cans etc. Well made and secure but as said, a lock can only do so much. A battery powered Zip grinder takes 60 seconds to remove a hitch lock.

 
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One thing I learned with my Bulletproof set up, they inform you to not use the locking pin to support the hitch while driving the vehicle. I think it is due to the "weak link" (not really weak, just not the same as a hardened cotter pin) which is the locking mechanism inside that could break with enough side force. Just a warning to verify your locking pin is tow rated.
 
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