Never get on your hands and knees again to install an accessory in your hitch. This stop collar automatically aligns the hitch pin holes on your hitch and a 2" accessory. Once installed, it doesn't need to be adjusted.
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This stop collar automatically aligns the hitch pin holes on a hitch-mounted accessory and your 2" hitch. It's perfect for bike racks, cargo carriers, ball mounts, tow bars, or any other 2" accessory and it can be split and placed on the shank to avoid any impediments. It installs quickly and, once installed, it doesn't need further adjustment. Installing your favorite accessory in a trailer hitch receiver has never been easier.
The collar automatically aligns the hitch pin holes on your favorite 2" accessory and a 2" trailer hitch receiver every time you install it. It prevents you from having to bend down or stick your finger into the hole to check for alignment. It also eases the burden of installing a heavy accessory, like a cargo carrier, that's hard to wiggle forward or back in small increments.
The stop collar easily installs on most 2" accessories and once installed, it doesn't have to be adjusted - set it and forget it. To install, just slide the collar onto the accessory's 2" shank, insert the shank into your hitch, align the pin holes, slide the collar up against your hitch, and tighten down both hand knobs. If there are any impediments simply unscrew the knobs, split the collar into 2 pieces, and put it back together past the point of impediment.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (170 Customer Reviews)
Never get on your hands and knees again to install an accessory in your hitch. This stop collar automatically aligns the hitch pin holes on your hitch and a 2" accessory. Once installed, it doesn't need to be adjusted.This was a lifesaver. We had to install our cargo carrier in the middle of the night after packing all our stuff in the middle of a storm while we were camping. Having this saved me a lot of time. I would recommend this to anyone who is not going to have a cargo carrier permanently installed.
Tried it out in the hitch receiver. Have not towed with it, but that should not matter as this device its to help install the ball mount and get it in the correct position, so that the pin goes right in. I have one for each of my ball mounts (2). Now I just slide the ball mount ito the receiver and insert pin, and I do not have to get down on the ground to align the holes for the pin. That is the best part, not getting down on the ground. I also use the Curt anti-rattle devices fro both two vehicles.
For an oldie like me the bending over and fiddling finding the hole to pin is not fun anymore. With one of these on each of my hitch inserts I can now slide it in and pin without the backache. And headache...
I was looking for something to assist me with a way to remember where my bike rack sits inside the receiver hitch and this is it. It locks in place and each time I slide in the rack it lines up perfectly every time.
Product is well made but will not work with the Tesla model Y bumper design. The model Y bumper obstructs the wing nuts on the collar. This incompatibility wasn’t indicated on the etrailer website. Would have appreciated free return shipping. Not an optimal customer experience.
After a year of use, I’m convinced this product is a ‘must have’ for those who frequently install something into a hitch. I’ve installed/removed my bike rack in/from my hitch about 200 times. I bike frequently and drive to a biking trail, but my small garage doesn’t accommodate my car with a bike rack installed. The alignment collar simplifies the install process, removes any guesswork about correct positioning, and eliminates aggravation.
Its really very sturdy, needed another hand for installing. I installed it on a 2005 Honda Pilot, so needed to remove tow hook on rear driver side to install hitch. I had issues with rusted weld nut on passenger side, one is completely moved out, other two had no threads. I had to order the CURT 18-Inch Trailer Hitch Fish Wire for 1/2-Inch, to install the bolt from top and used a nut from bottom. Where the threads are completely gone, used a Irwin 12-1 25 mm bottom tap to rethread and was able install the bolts. Primarily using this hitch to carry a 2-bike rack. Used it for a 20 mile round trip so far, everything looks great, no wobbling. Also bought a Rola 2 bike rack from etrailer.
This is a very simple device that works well. For the price it is very cost effective. It just makes the process of installing a trailer hitch quicker and easier. I see that they have replaced hex nuts (that I have) with thumb screws which should make the installation even easier.
I can't believe I have never seen these before. Perfect addition for three different hitch accessories. Extremely well made, and expected to last a long time. If you've ever been frustrated with aligning your ball mounts, bike racks, etc., this is your answer. Primary uses for me will be the tow bar for my RV and hitch mounted bike rack. Best of all is the great service and prompt delivery by etrailer.
The Hitch Pin Alignment Collar is a VERY useful product. FWIW — THULE straps are the best I am aware of (I’ve tried quite a few over several decades.) for my canoe carrier and hitch rack systems. ETRAILER, as usual, provided excellent service despite currently chaotic supply and delivery situation.
This is the Third time I have used Your sight and I am Very Happy with your Product.When I saw the Hitch Pin Alignment,I read the reviews and that is what made me Buy 5 of them, For my Bike Racks and my trailer it was areal Pain always trying to line the Pin with the Hitch,This item will make things a lot Easier.Great Product, Can not wait to use it.It arrived in the time they said and it was Neatly Packed.Thank You Much.
Being a new RVer, I’m learning that an investment in an RV goes well beyond the RV itself. There are a myriad of products out there designed to simplify certain tasks and make your RV experience even better and more enjoyable. The challenge is focusing in on those products that deliver the best ROI, that provide the highest level of utility. I’m finding etrailer.com to be a great site for making those selections. Take, for instance, their hitch pin alignment collar. I pull a 5,500 lb travel trailer and use a weight distribution hitch. These hitches are heavy little dudes. And the hitch pin is just far enough under the vehicle’s rear end that you have to get on your knees to see it. A real pain when on gravel! The collar, when attached to the hitch at the precise location, let’s me stay off my poor knees to insert the hitch and set the pin. Easy peasy!
Order was processed quickly and I received the trailer hitch aluminum cargo carrier in just a few days. Web page and order process were easy to work through and carrier was delivered with no damage or issues.
It is always a great experience dealing with etrailer. They always have the parts I need and the parts I didn't think about. They also have great how to videos that explain every thing you need to know to get the most out of the equipment they sell. This made using my bike rack a lot easer. Thanks etrailer.
I have bought from e- trailer before and have always been very happy with price and products. This 4 bike rack is a gift and should serve there needs.
No more moving the hitch around to find pin alignment. Simple but yet very effective to. Would buy again.
Can’t use in a 1 1/4 bike racks so for mi is basically useless. Maybe my fault but I don’t recall reading it was for 2” only.
Instructions were a little confusing and pictures not real clear. I still have two small pointed screws that I don't see on instructions and don't know what to do with. Still only took about 20 minutes to put together. Suggest someone rewrite these and do a little better with the pictures.
You only need to line up those holes the first time! Makes it easy to put the bike rack on without having to crawl under there to see if the holes align. Spare yourself the hassle and buy this!
Terrific service and great prices. The staff at the service area is very professional and caring. A real pleasure. I highly recommend etrailer for all your trailer and accessory needs
I installed (2) of these on hitches I have and they work as designed. Hitch lines up perfectly every time.
Very handy. Bought so my wife could install bike rack.
Quite pleased with bike carrier, hitch lock,and,cable lock. They are well made and function as described. Timely delivery and clear directions for installation. I the like the fact that it is fast to load different style bikes quickly.
Made it easier to put the bike rack on, very easy to line up, awesome purchase to go with an awesome KUAT bike rack
Makes putting the heavy hitch in and align much easier.....Hopefully this year I'll get to use it more than once
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