Receiver hitch lock
10-28-2017, 11:59 PM
#1
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Receiver hitch lock
Hi guys I purchased a new 2018 lariat F150 and am planning on towing my trailer with it. I am getting rid of a 2012 F150 and I was able to use a Bolt lock which uses your ignition key to lock and unlock it (with a lifetime warranty). So the 2018 is a keyless entry so I am trying to find a lock that is equal to the Bolt lock.
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gkrize (11-01-2017)
10-29-2017, 06:47 AM
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I've never heard of the bolt-lock, and for other people that haven't it might be better to say what features you want rather than what is equal to an unknown.
10-29-2017, 09:56 AM
#3
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Most people who. tow know about the "Bolt" locks if not a quick search will explain it. They are a series of locks that you can set to use your ignition key.
OP solution any one of a jillion after mkt locks just have to carry another key.
OP solution any one of a jillion after mkt locks just have to carry another key.
10-29-2017, 12:02 PM
#4
Yep, unless you want to break into your fob every time to pull out the emergency key, just get one that has it's own key.
Now I am questioning if my 16 fob still has one.
Now I am questioning if my 16 fob still has one.
10-29-2017, 01:46 PM
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10-30-2017, 12:20 AM
#7
I bought this for my hitch mount bike rack:
Trimax T-3BLACK Premium 5/8" Key Receiver Lock Rugged BLACK epoxy powder coat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W0RQ8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iFQ9zb91FGYEM
it doesn’t seem to say it anymore, but I thought I remember buying it specifically because it was rated for more than my f150’s 11,300 lb hitch rating.
Trimax T-3BLACK Premium 5/8" Key Receiver Lock Rugged BLACK epoxy powder coat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W0RQ8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iFQ9zb91FGYEM
it doesn’t seem to say it anymore, but I thought I remember buying it specifically because it was rated for more than my f150’s 11,300 lb hitch rating.
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10-30-2017, 08:00 AM
#8
Keep the Bolt Lock and keep one of the spare keys from the old truck in the center console. I have Bolt Lock accessories also and will be torn to get rid of them when I trade the truck. I have the bike lock and receiver pin, they are handy.
10-30-2017, 10:59 AM
#9
I like the idea of the Bolt lock if all i did was tow with my F150, but I also tow with my Jeep on occasion and put my bike rack on both. this means I gotta have two, or bring both sets of keys, since one works with Chrysler keys and the other Ford. If I bring both sets of keys that defeats the purposed and if i have to buy two thats $54 for locks when I spent like $15 for the one posted above.