Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches
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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches
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Roadmaster Hitch Anti-Rattle - RM-062
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Towing Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Roadmaster
- Clamp Style
- Universal
Use this hitch immobilizer to keep your ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory from rattling and shifting in your receiver. Great for tow bars, high-low adapters, bike racks, cargo carriers, and more. Quick, simple bolt-on installation.
Features:
- Hitch immobilizer keeps hitch-mounted accessories stable and secure
- Helps to eliminate rattle and sway within your hitch receiver
- Works with ball mounts, tow bars, and hitch-mounted accessories such as bike racks and cargo carriers
- Bolt-on installation is quick and easy
- Slide over the shank of your hitch-mounted accessory
- Hook the U-bolt around the collar of your hitch receiver
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: most 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
- Hitch receiver must have a ring or collar around it for Quiet Hitch to attach
- Maximum inside height: 3-9/16"
- Inside width: 4-3/16"
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Nearly every hitch setup suffers from a bit of slip. This free play between your trailer hitch receiver and your hitch-mounted accessory is completely normal, but it's also completely preventable. By adding the Quiet Hitch to your setup, you can stabilize your hitch-mounted accessory as it sits in the receiver to eliminate rattle, sway, and all that extra play.
Just slip the Quiet Hitch over your tow bar, hitch adapter, ball mount, or other accessory. When you slide the accessory into the hitch receiver, position the U-bolt around the collar on the bottom of your hitch receiver. Then place the bar on top of the accessory shank and tighten the nuts onto the U-bolt. As you tighten the Quiet Hitch, the shank of your accessory will be pulled down towards the bottom of the receiver opening, thus securing it in place within the tube.
If you are going to use the Quiet Hitch with a weight distribution system, the setup will be opposite. Position the U-bolt around the top of the hitch receiver and place the bar on the bottom of the weight distribution shank. As you tighten the nuts on the Quiet Hitch, the shank will be pulled up towards the top of the receiver to help balance the downward force that is placed on the hitch from the weight distribution system.
Benefits for a Tow Bar
Using an anti-rattle device, such as the Quiet Hitch, is recommended when flat towing a vehicle. Besides reducing wear and tear on your tires, hitch receiver, and tow bar, using an anti-rattle device can help prevent more serious problems. A small amount of free play at your hitch may not seem like much, but this sway is magnified the farther back you go. A little movement at the hitch translates to a lot of movement at the rear of your towed vehicle. By using the Quiet Hitch, you eliminate this sway at the source.
Note: If you have a towing setup that includes a drop receiver or a high-low adapter, use 2 immobilizers to make your system as secure and rattle-free as possible. Use 1 Quiet Hitch at the connection point between the adapter and your hitch, and use the other where your tow bar slides into the adapter.
062 Road Master Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch Receivers
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - RM-062
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (128 Customer Reviews)
Use this hitch immobilizer to keep your ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory from rattling and shifting in your receiver. Great for tow bars, high-low adapters, bike racks, cargo carriers, and more. Quick, simple bolt-on installation.by: Richard03/22/2022
I’m glad that I bought the road master quiet hitch for 2 1/2” receiver. It works great! So nice to look in my mirror and see my rocktamers not wiggling.
by: Carl 04/20/2023
This roadmaster quiet hitch performed flawlessly no movement or rattling on my bike rack with our 2 e-bikes each 90 lbs.The hitch was locked in tight to our motor home. Thank you roadmaster
by: Jerry02/06/2023
Doesn't fit my 2019 Ram 2.5" receiver/h itch.
Katrina B.
2/17/2023
This will fit any hitch receiver with the outside dimensions of 3.5625 inches by 4.1875 inches.
by: John05/22/2023
No movement at all after installation. Have been using for 1 year while towing our travel trailer around the country.
by: Marv 08/14/2022
Easy to install. Seems to work great.
Marv S.
8/30/2023
The product works very well. Im very happy with it.
by: Dean11/10/2019
Took 5 minutes to hook up! Jumped in and pulled my little trailer without all the racket. I read where a person suggested a little shorter length on the bolts which makes sense now, but it works like a charm. Thanks etrailer.
by: Joseph 12/02/2022
Excellent product to reduce the noise and movement of our trailer hitch. Removed all the noise and movement we would hear while travelling down the highway. Great improvement and highly recommend.
by: Guy11/03/2021
Great Roadmaster product
Guy
11/4/2022
Not a hint of a problem, totally satisfied.
by: Dave 12/18/2022
Everything I buy off of etrailer is quality products. Shipping is fast and when you do call they do a great job. I do not have a photo because I haven’t received this item yet. I did purchase the same item just a 2 inch for my travel trailer and it works great. They do a great job at etrailer
by: James01/16/2018
Great product. I have 2 suggestions for improvement: 1. All trailer hitches I've seen are black - both the receiver and the hitch. Please make this product black. The first thing I did with mine was had it powder coated black because painting it will just scratch off. 2. Shorten the length of the bolts just a little, There is over 1" of excess bolt on each side. You could save money in materials by shortening the bolts.
James
1/17/2019
I love the product. The only recommendation that I have is that I would offer it in a Black Powder Coat Finish - that’s what I did to mine.
by: Thomas08/05/2018
Set it up per the instructions and torque to specs, arrived at campsite and unhitched the trailer, and it was loose. Locknuts still tight, but the unit flopped around. Went ahead and tighten the bolts again, ignoring the torque spec, when I got home and unhitched it was loose again. Not impressed by this product, and would not ever buy again.
Heather A.
8/9/2018
This Road Master Quiet Hitch does require a collar or ring on your hitch opening to have a surface to attach to. If you do not have a hitch receiver with a collar the Roadmaster quiet hitch will not stay attached.
by: Christopher06/20/2018
This is a really great product, I only wish the u-bolt was ridiculously thicker. For the majority of applications, this product will work perfectly.
4 stars for the product and 5 for etrailers customer service. etrailer was great about putting a hold on my order and notifying me because I bought a 2 1/2” anti-rattle clamp and a 2” receiver mount. I called them and told them the items were not going to be used together and my order was at my front door in less than a week.
Christopher
6/24/2019
I have mixed emotions about this item. I have a 3/4 ton truck with a 2-1/2 inch receiver and an adapter to change it to a 2 inch receiver. I generally carry a duel dirt bike carrier with it and there is a lot of slop. The anti rattle device didn’t seem to work very well with this application. There was just too much weight on the hitch for left to right wobble and if the truck bounced a little, so would the bike carrier with bikes on it. The u-shaped part of the bracket bent a little as I anticipated, even though it is thick, but the aluminum cross bar was very strong. I welded some metal shims to the dirt bike carrier and the 2-1/2 inch to 2 inch adapter to eliminate most of the slop and it seems to work much better. It works very well with regular light duty towing. Overall the product is great for lighter duty applications but not heavy duty dirt bike carriers.
by: Andrew02/22/2018
I used a hitch extension, so I needed two RM-062. Easy to install. Completely seizes the extension and the hitch. No rattle at all. Secondary lock nut works well. Shipped on time. Priced right. etrailer great to deal with. Downside, the recommended torque setting is too much.
Andrew
2/22/2019
I bough5 several for multiple vehicles. I tightened the first to recommenced torque setting, which I believe is too tight. As predicted when I took that one off the threads were ruined. The others were OK. Use a good lube when tightening the S.S. parts. The produce works well. ETrailer did a great job.
by: Tom U09/25/2020
I ordered 2 quiet hitches because I have a hitch extender on the back of my Travel Trailer for a bicycle rack. I attached both quiet hitches and my bicycle rack does not move, stays rock solid.
Tom U.
9/26/2021
Keeps my hitch from moving and making noise. Works exactly as advertized
by: Thomas08/15/2019
Hello. I have not towed with the anti-rattle yet. The fit and quality of the product over the insert and 2.5" receiver is good. My son has one for his truck, and it works great, figured I would try it.
Thank you.
Thomas
8/15/2020
Works great.
by: Terry S.08/21/2019
I used the 2 inch model on my last truck and was very happy with how it helped keep the hitch very quiet. I just purchased the 2.5 inch for my new 2500 truck. I haven’t used the new one yet but the quality looks good.
Terry S.
8/22/2020
Works good. I use it all the time.
by: Larry C.05/06/2022
I was able to use this on my 2012 Pathfinder with factory hitch with a little improvising and am satisfied with its ability to keep my insert tight with no rattle what so ever! Appears to be of high quality and I am satisfied.
by: Greg K07/19/2015
Works well, but on a Ram 2500 with the OEM hitch mount you have to be a little innovative. Neither end will fit between the hitch mount and the bumper. You have to run the U-bolt from the bottom through the safety chain bracket and put the bar on the top. You cannot use both nuts, nor can you put a lock nut under the flanged nut, but I used some loctite and haven't had any problems yet.
by: Roadmaster Quiet hitch RM-062 (for 2.5 hitch)07/12/2015
Large for 2015 SD Ford 2.5" hitch but still steadies bike rack and hitch mounted mud flaps well. A bit of work/time tightening/loosening to take on/off. You could probably make one cheaper. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to eliminate rocking hitch play/noise.
by: DeltaBill12/29/2016
Really like this product. After trying others that just did not do the job I was very happy that I found this Roadmaster Quiet Hitch. I purchased from etrailer both the 2" for my SUV and the 2-1/2" for my 2500 truck with a Class V hitch. They work GREAT!
by: Claude E.06/26/2016
I had a Quiet Hitch for my 01 Dodge and it worked great. When I upgraded to my 2014 it had a 2-1/2in receiver. I purchased the larger Quiet Hitch and am very happy with it. It does everything the product info says and then some. Great product and easy to install. Would recommend it to anyone who pulls a trailer.
by: Dan Q07/08/2016
This reciever clamp seems to be well made and heavy duty. It will lock the ball mount and the Rock Tamer stone guards into place and keep them from wiggling in the reciever mount. I wish that the nuts would be nylon lock nuts though, then it wouldn't need two nuts to tighten.
I installed it and am now just waiting to try it out. This is just another product from Etrailer that I bought and am happy with. I will keep shopping for more stuff.
by: Don12/09/2018
The hitch rattle device made by Roadmaster was not up to the job for my travel trailer. The tongue weight of the trailer was too much for it. In short time the steel u-bolt yielded and would not stay in place after.
by: Chris09/20/2016
The product is the Roadmaster quiet hitch. I'm already putting it to use on our motorhome car towing apparatus and so far it appears to work well.
Kudos to etrailer.com for an excellent shipment tracking page, easily accessible by the web page link in the shipping confirmation e-mail that was sent to me.
by: lance/jeep05/28/2019
I'm towing a jeep behind a lance truck camper with a 4 foot reese reciever extension and was having an issue with to much play for my liking. I saw the rm-062 and decided to try it. It solved my problem and haven't had a issue with excessive play since. The instructions suggest torquing it and I suggest following them. The one time i didn't it loosened up.
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- Dimensions of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062To see all the dimensions of the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062 that you referenced check out the picture I attached. The diameter of the U-bolt is 15/32 of an inch.
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- Inside Dimensions of U-Bolt Used in Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062I ran out to our warehouse and pulled a Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, part # RM-062 off the shelf. If you refer to the accompanying photo I have edited for you, you can see the dimensions of the item. As you can see, the interior side-to-side dimension of the U-bolt is 4-3/16 by 3-9/16 inches.
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- Torque Specs for Installing Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2.5 inch Hitch # RM-062We checked with Roadmaster and the torque specs for the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # RM-062 are the same as the Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches # RM-061 you also mentioned. So you'd use 23 ft./lbs. According to the directions, which are the same for both parts, "Torque both of the first nuts to 23 ft./lbs. Using a wrench, hold each of the first nuts and tighten the jam nuts to 23 ft./lbs."
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- Can I Install Roadmaster Quiet Hitch Upside Down On Receiver Because Of Clearance IssuesYes, if you are not able to install the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch part # RM-062 and part # RM-061 with the lock bar facing up, you may flip it over and install it so the lock bar is on the bottom of the receiver. I have attached a photo of the U-bolt installed upside down.
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- Which Roadmaster Quiet Hitch Will Fit Hitch on a Toyota TundraYou would need to measure the hitch opening on your Toyota Tundra to determine if the part # RM-061 would fit. The inside span of this is 3-1/8 inches. As long as it measures less than that it would work fine. Otherwise the part # RM-062 has 4-3/16 inches on the inside of the u-bolt.
view full answer... - Quiet Hitch Anti-Rattle Device for a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer with Factory 2 Inch Trailer HitchSince the inside measurement of your trailer hitch is 2 inches, that is what you will need to go by. So the correct Quiet Hitch for you is # RM-061. I have included a link to a video review for you to view. A 2 inch receiver is made with 1/4 walls and the powder coat adds a little bit to. The inside height of the 2 inch Quiet Hitch is 2-1/2 inches which is just perfect for the 2 inch hitches. Going larger and you may not be able to get it tight enough. Because of the way the unit goes...
view full answer... - Torque of Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer HitchesI checked with Roadmaster and the torque specs for the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # RM-062 are the same as the Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches # RM-061 you referenced: 23 ft./lbs. According to the directions, which are the same for both parts, "Torque both of the first nuts to 23 ft./lbs. Using a wrench, hold each of the first nuts and tighten the jam nuts to 23 ft./lbs."
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- Can Roadmaster Quiet Hitch Be Used with a Tow DollyYes, the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062 is perfectly safe to use when using a tow dolly like you are planning. This is for a 2-1/2 inch hitch though which most likely you'd have a 2 inch hitch on your Suburban and would instead need the # RM-061.
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view full answer... - Anti-Rattle Device Needed for Use with a Weight Distribution SystemI really like the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch which is part # RM-061 for a 2" shank or part # RM-062 for a 2-1/2" shank. This requires that your hitch receiver have a lip on it (most do) which it uses to put pressure on the shank of your weight distribution system. I have attached a review video for you to check out.
view full answer... - Anti-Rattle Device for Motorcycle Carrier in Class V HitchYou didn't mention your hitch size but we have anti rattle devices like the part # RM-061 for if you have a 2 inch hitch or part # RM-062 for a 2-1/2 inch hitch. These tighten around the shank of the carrier and the hitch tube to hold them together tightly and prevent rattle/movement.
view full answer... - How to Reduce Rattle of Diversi-Tech Self-Locking Adjustable Ball Mount # DTALBM7025The Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062 is a hitch immobilizer intended for use on 2-1/2-inch hitches in a flat-towing application that uses a tow bar to pull a vehicle. It is not designed for use as an anti-rattle device for standard trailer towing, although it might have some positive effect. I called my technical contact at Diversi-Tech and inquired about your concern with rattle. Although Diversi-Tech does not offer an accessory anti-rattle device to work with their adjustable ball mount #...
view full answer... - Availability of U-Bolt Style Anti-Rattle that Fits 2-1/2 inch Hitch SizeWe do carry U-bolt style anti-rattle devices that fit the 2-1/2 inch hitch size with the part # RM-062 from Roadmaster but we do not have a etrailer brand one that fits.
view full answer... - Anti-Rattle Device Recommendation for a 2-1/2 inch Hitch with 2 inch Hitch ReducerThe Blue Ox Immobilizer part # BX88312 would exactly what you would need. This anti-rattle device is designed specifically for 2-1/2 inch hitches using a 2 inch accessory and will take all of the movement out of the setup.
view full answer... - Anti-Rattle When Using a Hitch Reducer on a 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch ReceiverI went out to the warehouse and measured both. The # RM-062 is 3-1/16 when it's as tight as it can go. Keep in mind it installs over the ball mount and the hitch receiver when used. The # BX88312 isn't going to work for you because it will take up about 2-5/8 inches of space.
view full answer... - Locking Diversi-Tech Adjustable Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2012 Ford Super DutyThe Self-Locking, Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount # DTALBM6425 that you referenced is designed for 2-1/2 inch hitch openings, and while it does appear to be a 2 inch ball mount with a sleeve on it, it will work just fine on a 2-1/2 inch hitch. The portion that looks like a sleeve is not removable and does not offer any movement so it really should not be an issue. This ball mount has a locking mechanism that would prevent theft. I have personally handled this ball mount several times and...
view full answer... - Recommendation For Reducing Side To Side Play Of Reese Hitch Extension and Reducer RP45292To keep the Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches, 24" - 34" Long # RP45292 you were looking at from having movement I recommend adding the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # RM-062 which will keep the extension from moving around in your 2014 Ford F-250/350s trailer hitch receiver. I also recommend adding the # RM-061 to keep the accessory you are putting in the extension from moving around as well. This extension was not designed for turnbuckles...
view full answer... - Anti-Rattle Option For Weight Distribution HitchYou can use an anti-rattle device with your weight distribution hitch, though I do recommend going with a different option than part # e99007 as that is more for things like accessories. Instead, what I recommend is a device from Roadmaster, and the right one will depend on if you have a 2 inch or 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch: - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches # RM-061 - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # RM-062 The Quiet Hitch is for heavier-duty applications...
view full answer... - Compatibility of Anti-Rattle Device with Weight Distribution and 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch Reducer SleeveYou can use an anti-rattle to reduce the movement and noise in your trailer hitch. The best option is the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III for 2-1/2" Hitch with 2" Adapter # BX88312 because it is designed for that precise purpose and limits both vertical and horizontal movement. You can use the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-062 which will help secure the shank in your receiver. This will help with either the vertical or horizontal movement but not both. It will improve the stability...
view full answer... - 3 inch Hitch Anti-Rattle Device RecommendationFor an anti-rattle device that can be used on a 3 inch hitch application we have the XL Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock part # SHP2040-XL which would go into the shank of your 3 inch hitch an can be used with a sleeve adapter as well.
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Richard
3/23/2023
The best one that I had found on a 3 inch receiver