Suggestions for a receiver pin

[Rob]

I just had to cut my second hitch receiver pin off my truck due to corrosion.   The locks have been siezing up due to moisture and winter road salting/general crud.

Anybody have a lockable pin that has served them well and held up? My last one was working in November and totally inoperable as of last week.

[Ridgeratt]

Have you tried Vaseline?

[Rob]

No, i have tried wd 40 and penetrating oil (as preventative)  without luck.  Vaseline had not occured to me.

[wadu1]

Have you tried Vaseline?

Vaseline works great, I like white lithium as well use it more often.

[huntnphool]

 I’ve had great luck with this one. Masterlock 1480DAT

[buckfvr]

I just ordered 2 of these keyed alike so I can have one in receiver, one in trailer.  That being said, I dont leave them in when not in use so even over here where winter can be months on end if they're not in use, they dont get rusted up.

https://www.rhinousainc.com/collections/accessories/products/locking-trailer-hitch-pin

[Encore 280]

WD 40 is pretty much useless for any long term lube. Try Formula 8000 spray lube. I use it on my pin locks and outboard locks, so far so good, no complaints. 

[huntnphool]

 Remington Oil works well too.

[NRA4LIFE]

I use the one that Huntnphool posted.  Been solid for quite a few years with no problem.  I drizzle a bit of oil in it every so often.

[MADMAX]

I use one similar
I use boat trailer blue marine grease in the key hole
15 years no issue except some rust on the exterior

[Dsperryjr]

I had a Bolt on my last truck everyday for 4 years and never lubed it once. Best part is it uses your truck key.

https://www.etrailer.com/BOLT-Locks/Bolt/BL7023582.html

[Rob]

I like that one!  Putting it on my list.

Sounds like greasing is a good plan for any of these.  Ashamed to say that did not occur to me.

Keeping the hitch off the truck when not in use is a good plan, however I end up pulling small trailers here and there often enough that I forget to remove it.

[huntnnw]

I am in the same boat. Tried pulling mine off and it wont come off. Sprayed in PB blaster, heated and hit with a hammer. Pin was new 8 months ago

[Rob]

I had to use a cut-off wheel to get mine off.

I really like that whole Bolt line.  Thanks for the link

[GWP]

Lots of coast trips on my locking ones of various types. I just lube them often. Same with padlocks. Sucks, but it is ‘Salt Life’. 😂
‘If you forget, you will regret’.