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Review on πŸ”’ CURT 23505 Right-Angle Trailer Lock Set: Secure Your 2-Inch Receiver with 5/8-Inch Pin & 1/4 x 3-Inch Coupler Span by Shawn Martin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for my trailer

I fitted my new trailer with an impulse brake so there is no standard length safety pin on the clutch arm. Its length is about 2 inches instead of the usual 1 inch or so. I needed a set of the same wrench for both the 5/8" receiver pin (2" receiver tube) and hitch so I don't have to fiddle with lots of wrenches when trying to hitch a trailer and most and Disconnect kits are designed to connect shorter length pins. This is the perfect solution when you need a longer pen. The 1/4" pin is a lot longer than I need, but can be adjusted to the length I want by simply sliding the locking mechanism further down, and it doesn't have much play. As a protection device, I'm happy with it. Regarding the issue of the latch manually slipping off the connector that some users mention in their reviews, I thought for a moment I had the same issue, but now I have an explanation after you put the latch back onto the clutch pin really have to slip by hand. Note that the clutch lock has the correct orientation in relation to it, and if you try to attach it and it doesn't click without inserting the key and turning, you've engaged it. return. Turn and you're done. I even tested it by trying to pry it off with a screwdriver and it didn't budge when I put it back on track. It would be helpful if Kurt put an arrow or something on it so you know which end you're dealing with, but if you attach it the right way it snaps and locks perfectly. No complaints here. I've been wearing them for about a week and they work flawlessly every time I insert the key. I move them around a lot these days because I'm still finishing my build, so I've used them a lot and I like their performance compared to other setups I've used. Some of the other reviewers had corrosion issues so I'll let you know if I have any issues with locks freezing due to corrosion, but so far so good. I will definitely lubricate the locks with grease from time to time to prevent corrosion.

Pros
  • Great for a small house
Cons
  • Definitely bad product