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Thule STL2 Snug-Tite Lock One Key System Locking Hitch Pin
Thule STL2 Snug Tite Lock One Key System Locking Hitch Pin – Features
Perfect security for locking T2, Roadway and Parkway to receivers.
Designed with an anti-wobble feature and locking security.
Integrated dust cover keeps lock clean.
One Key System – Lock included
Includes both locking key and changing key

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Thule STL2 Snug Tite Lock One Key System Locking Hitch Pin – Reviews

Not much to say about this. It’s expensive but after spending the money on two nice mountain bikes and a Thule T2 hitch rack I didn’t want to skimp and get something cheap that was not effective. This hitch pin works as advertised. My T2 rack has hardly any sway and I feel confident that no criminals will be getting my rack anytime soon. While pricey it was a good purchase.

D. Tobin

Thule bicycle carriers have a threaded hole that can use either a hex-head bolt (provided with the rack) or one of these secure bolts to attach the bike rack to the hitch receiver.

The Snug-Tite Lock has a cover that locks over the head of a stainless steel bolt to keep a thief from using a wrench to steal the carrier. It looks like it will stop casual theft by requiring a thief to cut off the cover before unscrewing the bolt.

It seems a bit pricy for a lock, but the bike carrier is an expensive enough item to make some precautions worthwhile. I was able to save a few dollars on both the rack and the Snug-Tite lock by shopping around.

After a few weeks of use, I found that the Snug-Tite Lock’s bolt had backed out slightly from vibration, letting the rack become slightly loose in the hitch receiver. Application of a mild thread locking compound (Blue Loc-Tight or similar) solved the problem.

J. Reid

I had to reluctantly replace my old Sportworks rack (moved and had no room to transport it)and found that the simple hitch pin/theft deterrent system Sportworks used has not been carried over by Thule. Instead Thule supplies a 12mm x 40mm short threaded bolt. Then I discovered that Thule wants $50 for a hitch pin bolt w/a cheesy looking yuppie lock “system”.
Sporkworks utilized a simple and practical partially threaded hex head bolt w/a hole on opposite end for attaching a small padlock or cotter pin, simple easy, no rattle w/lock washer and impossible for the pin to completely back off.
So I purchased a 12mm dia x 80mm long partially threaded bolt $2.25 that would extend thru the receiver, drilled a hole (you’ll want a drill press) that would accommodate a small padlock $1.50 and presto I had an IMO a secure, rattle free “locking hitch pin”. The benefit is the bolt extends thru the receiver so the lock is on the opposite side in the event the bolt unthreads it will not come out due to the pad lock and you will not loose your rack & bikes on the road.
I am disappointed that Thule did not provide this type of simple bolt set up like Sportworks did as original equipment. The Snug-Tite one key could have remained an option for those who care about such things but a $400.00 rack should come w/a a basic securing system that has a lock & loss prevention capability. Thinking about it I’ve never seen a hitch pin that did not extend thru the receiver so a cotter pin could not be used to prevent pin loss.
If I had to do it over I’d buy a KUAT brand Sherpa or better the NV, they come complete w/integrated hitch & bike locks for the same price, the NV has a built in repair stand. Anybody want to buy my once used Thule T-2?

smakelik


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