This works. Busted a missing key trailer lock on my t5 trimax lock. This exact pipe was at Home Depot. I had to sit on the ground and use my legs against the hitch but it snapped off. Thanks for the video and idea.
Thanks, I’m going to try it on my tow hitch. I have my keys, but it doesn’t rotate at all. I’ve all applied penetrating oil and WD 40 with no luck, so I’m going to try this. 🙏🏾
Nice! I've wanted to switch out my hitch for over a year, figured I'd need to cut it off or have a locksmith take it off. This thing came off like butter 😅 Thanks for posting the helpful tip!
Hahaha, bought a used 05' Expedition a few years ago and had no key, but I just used the 2" ball for all my needs, but now want to put a bike rack on there, and after watching this video, I had a old motorcycle street bike SS front fork tube that I use for a cheater bar and it snapped like butter.. I was laughing too. Thanks for the vid, liked!
Thank you for this. I bought a truck a year ago and was never given the key for the tow hitch pin. I needed to swap my hitch for the first time today as I was buying a large travel trailer. Was about to go ham with a hammer and decided to see if anyone else has had the same issue. Grabbed a random jack handle and had it off in 10 seconds with the same reaction of what? That was to easy.
I had to do this with a tow smart Baja 7305 hitch pin that I lost keys. I bought 1.5” pipe from Lowe’s (keep receipt to bring back..$20) it worked and was easy to bust lock.
I remember watching this video a while ago. Well, I do have a right key however it seems like the pin inside is stuck even when I unlocked…. Thank you for sharing!👍
Wow!! That was easy break. Yikes😳 I have the same type of hitch lock myself thinking it’s the safest way without getting my hitch stollen. Well, that makes me rethink again. Thanks for the demo👍
Proof that these locks provide a False sense of security, only keeping honest people honest. To slow thieves and prevent prank pin pulls I use a Grade 8 Bolt for my pin. With loctite thread-locker on the 2 nuts holding it in place, followed by a bit of J-B Weld and a cotter key. This has kept everything snugly in place. Yes the pin can still be removed but will take a lot more time and effort to do so. And yes it will now be a royal pain if I ever want to swap out the hitch. But the hitch will still be there to swap out.
Truly surprising. I did not expect success. Most thieves aren't interested in a $20 hitch insert like that. But,...those fancy and expensive adjustable inserts are a couple hundred dollars. Even my simple inexpensive one from Harbor Freight runs $60.
i also though of this that if i had a boat or a small trailer attached maybe they could steal that. which explains why my dad always had a pad lock on the trailer hitch lock.
Thank you allowed me to pull my hitch out to put my flag pole on my Jeep up just in time for Memorial Day! Thank you too all our fallen men and women who protected our country god bless!
great idea. yes our fallen did their part to preserve our freedom so we have make silly youtube videos. did you ever serve? my dad did and a few friends did but i never did and i regret it. .
@@ArizonaHotHomestead Never had the option to serve as I have MS but come from a military family with lots that have and are serving! Used to live in Tucson and about 22 years ago moved to Colorado!
Locks are only to keep honest people honest if a real thief want what you have they will get itMost of us lose our key and lose our passwords so bulletproofing things is not for the average person
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Thank you 2 mins to remove I had a key it didn't work lock was rusted inside. This worked great
That was disgusting how easy that broke!! Thanks for the tip, saved me a lot of hassle.
i know i was shocked how easy it was
This works. Busted a missing key trailer lock on my t5 trimax lock. This exact pipe was at Home Depot. I had to sit on the ground and use my legs against the hitch but it snapped off. Thanks for the video and idea.
sweet. glad it was helpful
Ahh the beauty of mechanical leverage via a fulcrum gotta love it
is that what its called? nice. have a great day
Thank you so very much i have the same lock its frozen up with rust and now i dont need to get help! U are a blessing!❤ wahoo!
glad it was helpful. i was shocked how easy it was
Thanks, I’m going to try it on my tow hitch. I have my keys, but it doesn’t rotate at all. I’ve all applied penetrating oil and WD 40 with no luck, so I’m going to try this. 🙏🏾
so was it amazing how easy it was?
@@ArizonaHotHomestead ohhh it was really easy. Thank you.
Nice! I've wanted to switch out my hitch for over a year, figured I'd need to cut it off or have a locksmith take it off. This thing came off like butter 😅 Thanks for posting the helpful tip!
sweet. glad it was helpful. have a great day
I have the same lock but it won’t unlock. Didn’t have a pipe so I used vice grip. It worked, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
sweet. sad it was so easy. i was really surprised
You just save me! I did and broke it right off. Last time I have a buddy torch it off. I will just start taking it off for now on!
Hahaha, bought a used 05' Expedition a few years ago and had no key, but I just used the 2" ball for all my needs, but now want to put a bike rack on there, and after watching this video, I had a old motorcycle street bike SS front fork tube that I use for a cheater bar and it snapped like butter.. I was laughing too. Thanks for the vid, liked!
glad it worked for you. yes amazing how easy it was.
When mine came off I couldn't help laugh too, it's so ridiculously easy lol
Thank you for this.
I bought a truck a year ago and was never given the key for the tow hitch pin. I needed to swap my hitch for the first time today as I was buying a large travel trailer. Was about to go ham with a hammer and decided to see if anyone else has had the same issue. Grabbed a random jack handle and had it off in 10 seconds with the same reaction of what? That was to easy.
sad how easy it was. lol
Holy Moly, i was 100% doubtful to believe it’ll work, after trying it, im 100% a believer that it indeed worked lol saved me a locksmith charge
lol cool. thanks for watching
good training film to help owners that lose their keys. thanks for sharing and have a great day
you bet. thanks for watching. have a great day
Thank you for teaching me, master, as I embark on my life of crime.
hey now . lol my disclosure is dont do it for crime.
😂😂😂😂
We had this same thing happen! It works! Thank you!
cool. have a great day
I had to do this with a tow smart Baja 7305 hitch pin that I lost keys. I bought 1.5” pipe from Lowe’s (keep receipt to bring back..$20) it worked and was easy to bust lock.
great job. thanks for your comment
I remember watching this video a while ago. Well, I do have a right key however it seems like the pin inside is stuck even when I unlocked…. Thank you for sharing!👍
your welcome. . thanks for watching.
used a wrench just pushed it back and forth and it broke right off thanks.
wow. so sad it was so easy.
Thanks, just saved me $100 at the locksmith!
lol
For my F250 I just did this to my hitch lock that came with my truck from auction. Broke right off 😂 thank you for the video
your welcome. thanks for watching.
Thank you. Now I have a 7 foot flatbed.
lol shhh
Ty.. I have lost my keys. This will be the heat I need.
sweet. glad it was helpful
I used a tire iron, popped right off. Will never bother with a locking pin again. Thanks
i know. its scary to think its that easy. .
Wow!! That was easy break. Yikes😳 I have the same type of hitch lock myself thinking it’s the safest way without getting my hitch stollen. Well, that makes me rethink again. Thanks for the demo👍
you bet. have a great day
Thanks Jeff for the heads up on this!!
you betcha
Best video ever
gee thanks. have a great day
Worked! Thank you so much. Wish I could post a picture.
nice. sad how easy it was to do, right?
Thank you. I just used a pipe wrench and it snaped right off. I was thinking I would to have use a locksmith.
scary how simple it was. have a great day
Proof that these locks provide a False sense of security, only keeping honest people honest. To slow thieves and prevent prank pin pulls I use a Grade 8 Bolt for my pin. With loctite thread-locker on the 2 nuts holding it in place, followed by a bit of J-B Weld and a cotter key. This has kept everything snugly in place. Yes the pin can still be removed but will take a lot more time and effort to do so. And yes it will now be a royal pain if I ever want to swap out the hitch. But the hitch will still be there to swap out.
interesting idea. i now just take mine off when not using. its a pain but i feel better
How come you just don use a grinder?
when i looked it up on the internet this way seem so easy i had to try it. much easier than any grinder.
a ginder?? got a an hour to waste??
@@dualmass a cutting wheel is what he meant.
Great job and great video thank you so much appreciate your help brother!
you bet have a great day
Truly surprising. I did not expect success. Most thieves aren't interested in a $20 hitch insert like that. But,...those fancy and expensive adjustable inserts are a couple hundred dollars. Even my simple inexpensive one from Harbor Freight runs $60.
i also though of this that if i had a boat or a small trailer attached maybe they could steal that. which explains why my dad always had a pad lock on the trailer hitch lock.
Where can you get the pipe?
hardware store
Ya that was scary simple and shows how low that security is. Good luck on getting an elk. That will make a good video.
thanks for watching. we will see on this elk trip.
Thank you allowed me to pull my hitch out to put my flag pole on my Jeep up just in time for Memorial Day! Thank you too all our fallen men and women who protected our country god bless!
great idea. yes our fallen did their part to preserve our freedom so we have make silly youtube videos. did you ever serve? my dad did and a few friends did but i never did and i regret it. .
@@ArizonaHotHomestead
Never had the option to serve as I have MS but come from a military family with lots that have and are serving! Used to live in Tucson and about 22 years ago moved to Colorado!
@@brewskisdodge ms or not you played an important role supporting those in your family who did serve. in a way you too have served.
Used my burke’s bar. Came right off.
nice . i take mine off and just keep in in the back of the car now. lol no more leaving it on.
Thank you, worked perfect
sweet. have a great day
Thank you. I was able to use a hammer and saved the trip.
sweet.
Can i borrow the pipe next
lol sure
Locks are only to keep honest people honest if a real thief want what you have they will get itMost of us lose our key and lose our passwords so bulletproofing things is not for the average person
so true
Does not work for me. Bent the pipe.
interesting i wonder if the pipe was a thin walled pipe like aluminum. i used galvanized pipe. really thick
Galvanized my guy, cost more but made strong
I used vice grip at the end of the lock. Worked like a charm.
I’ve got a key and can’t get the damn thing off!
maybe the inside got full of dirt. try to clean it out or just break it off and use another or just go with a pin. good luck
@@ArizonaHotHomestead I ended up breaking it off.. I’ll never buy that type again.. thanks
Same here, I have the key but it wont turn at all. Cant get the damn thing off and stumbled on this video.
Holy crap!!! It actually worked!!!!!!
lol isnt that scary ? i was amazed too... have a great day
Wtf!!! Now all thief’s know how to don it!!!😢
lol you should see all the videos out there showing this . i was amazed how easy this was.
Just torch it off🙄
lol that sounds more fun. i dont have a torch.