Manufacturer | StowAway Cargo Carriers |
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Brand | StowAway |
Item Weight | 1.59 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches |
Item model number | 20.6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 020.6 |
Hitch Tightener, Anti-Rattle Stabilizer for 2 Inch and 1.25 Inch Hitches. Made in USA.
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Brand | StowAway |
Item Weight | 1.59 Pounds |
Vehicle Service Type | Vehicles with Trailer Hitches |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Finish Type | Powder Coated |
About this item
- SECURE: Hitch tightener prevents rattling, wobbling, rocking and hitch movement for cargo carriers, hitch racks, bike racks and trailer ball mount brands such as Thule, Rola, Yakima, Inno, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese and StowAway
- INCLUDED: A heavy-duty 1/2 inch stainless steel U-bolt and 5/16" thick powder coated plate that will stand up to all weather conditions and loads. Easy installation by sliding the U-bolt over the stinger, sliding the tightener plate onto the U bolt, and tightening it in place with the included corrosion resistant hardware. Can be mounted from the bottom if hitch ground clearance is low
- COMPATIBILITY: Hitch tightener is compatible with all hitch brands, including Curt, Blue Ox, Hidden Hitch and U-Haul, among others, and hitch classes I, II, III, and IV (1, 2, 3 and 4), both 2” and 1.25” models, ideal for hitches on SUV’s, vans, trucks, RV’s, sedans and trailers.
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: Original anti-rattle hitch tightener design is one of the strongest and most effective on the market
- WARRANTY: Manufactured in the USA with a lifetime warranty
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Easy to install | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.4 |
Stability | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | — | — |
Sturdiness | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | PacRec Products | Meta Hardware | XJMOTO | AYA GEAR | STORKING | Rhino USA, Inc. |
compatible vehicles | Vehicles with Trailer Hitches | Trailer, Sport-Utility-Vehicles, Truck, Van | Trailer, Sport-Utility-Vehicles, Truck, Van | Trailer | Trailer | Trailer |
material | Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
finish type | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated |
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Product Description
The Original Hitch Tightener - Made In The USA
The StowAway Hitch Tightener is a proven solution to prevent hitch movement — whether it be for a bike rack, cargo rack, spare tire mount, trailer or pretty much anything else you’re towing or carrying in your hitch. Our anti-wobble kit fits 2” and 1.25” hitches and effectively prevents rattling, wobbling, rocking, and movement behind your vehicle caused by a common hitch connection. The stainless steel U-bolt and heavy-duty powder coated tightening plate are specifically designed to endure weather and heavy loads. Simply slide the sturdy U-bolt over the hitch bar, install the anti-rattle tightening plate and listen to that sweet sound of silence! It’s as easy as that. The StowAway Hitch Tightener is a high-quality American made product for the hitch rack and trailering market.
Features:
- Prevents hitch rattle & wobble
- Easy to install
- Works with most hitch and bike racks
- Available for 2" and 1.25" hitches
- Heavy-duty stainless steel U-bolt
- Heavy-duty tightening plate with powder coat finish
- Hardware included
- Manufactured in the USA
The Stowaway Hitch Tightener effectively stabilizes a wide variety of hitch carriers & racks
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ASIN | B0001CMUV4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,401 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #11 in Towing Hitch Mounts |
Date First Available | November 17, 2009 |
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Customers like the performance, noise, quality and ease of installation of the tow hitch. For example, they mention it works well, eliminates rattle and sway and is well made. Some appreciate the appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, movement and ease.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tow hitch. They mention that it works well enough, it corrects the issue perfectly, and it's easy to install. Some say that the price is reasonable.
"...It works great! I went from being constantly worried my bike was going to fly away to almost forgetting it was there...." Read more
"Worked as intended!" Read more
"easy to install, works as advertised" Read more
"Great product, very effective, and high quality components...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise produced by the tow hitch. They mention that it eliminates rattling, wobble, vibration, and sway. It also works perfectly to quell those wobbles and stops the dreaded pounding/clunk noise.
"...It now sits nice and solid with virtually no movement horizontally or vertically. One note when installing it...." Read more
"...a secure connection to the drawbar and hitch, and stops the dreaded pounding/clunk noise that would reverberate through the cabin when we would go..." Read more
"...This won't rust and can take some serious torque on the nuts.Now my hitch is nice and quiet...." Read more
"...This little gadget solves that problem. It adds great stability No matter the size of the load. And it only takes a minute to put it on...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hitch tightener. They mention it's well-made, stout, and solid. The material doesn't deform and does not cause any damage to the tow hitch. The stabilizer is much heftier than expected and should provide a long, reliable service life if not abused.
"...nuts did not back out or loosen from what I could tell, none of the material deformed or did any damage to my tow hitch or carrier... it worked like..." Read more
"...trailer that we pull is only 500lbs fully loaded, and this doesn't cause any undue strain or wear and tear on the drawbar or receiver end...." Read more
"...As a few others have noted, this is much higher quality components (metals used, grade of hardware, nice powdercoat finish, thickness of plate) than..." Read more
"...Simple and foolproof. Made a very thick heavy duty steel, this thing should last a lifetime...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the tow hitch to be easy. They mention that the instructions are great, and the product is simple to use.
"...The package comes with minimal instructions, but that's really all you need...." Read more
"easy to install, works as advertised" Read more
"...And it only takes a minute to put it on. Simple and foolproof. Made a very thick heavy duty steel, this thing should last a lifetime...." Read more
"...a dramatic improvement . . Very easy to install and also to take off when through with the cargo basket / or trailer...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the tow hitch. They mention that it has a great design, is simple in design, and does not look or feel cheap. The tightener works great and is better than more expensive brands. The paint coating on the plate looks like grade 8 nuts and washers, and it's a nice touch for your Cargo Carrier.
"...(metals used, grade of hardware, nice powdercoat finish, thickness of plate)..." Read more
"...Very, very nice." Read more
"...Well made, simple smart design that works. Keep a 3/4" gear type wrench is handy...." Read more
"Item is great looking and works very well" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the tow hitch. Some mention that it fits well and does the job, while others say that it was really sloppy and impossible to fit together. The dimensions of the hitch are 2-3/16" and is plenty wide enough to fit a 2" perfectly. However, some customers also mention that the threaded rods are too short.
"...We used it recently on a two hour trip at highway speeds, and it stayed tight and secure the entire time...." Read more
"...plates so the 1 ¼” rack can be used with a 2” hitch, however the fit is a bit loose which causes the rack to wobble...." Read more
"...So far so good - the StowAway install was easy, and it's stayed tight. No rattle or sway - at all. It seems plenty burly - and fits great...." Read more
"...I have a class III receiver and this product fits like a glove. My previous anti-rattle device was a locking anti-rattle pin...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the movement of the tow hitch. Some mention that it works as designed and solves the movement issue and rattle problem. However, others say that it still allows the bike rack to wobble.
"...It now sits nice and solid with virtually no movement horizontally or vertically. One note when installing it...." Read more
"...used with a 2” hitch, however the fit is a bit loose which causes the rack to wobble...." Read more
"...thing works like a charm; ball mount is tight and quiet, with no movement whatsoever...." Read more
"...loaded on the Carrier with this Stabilizer in place, it moves the entire truck which indicates perfect rigidity...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tow hitch. Some mention it's easy to install and improves the towing experience, making it less fatiguing. It's great for motorcycle haulers that sit sideways behind SUV's and trucks, and it makes towing less fatuing. However, others say that it'd be great if there was an additional tightening bolt. That said, some say they need tools to tighten it enough.
"This is a great add-on to your hitch. It is well made and it works as intended, it prevents hitch movements...." Read more
"...The u-bolt moved away from the hitch on the car which allows the bike rack to still wobble...." Read more
"...Very heavily built. Also like that it can be used with anything I have in my hitch (bike rack, hitch haul, etc)." Read more
"...This showed that the u-bolt in the StowAway Hitch Tightener is way too soft...." Read more
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This product was super easy to install, all I needed was 1 wrench! The package comes with minimal instructions, but that's really all you need.
During the trip (about 3 hours round-trip), the nuts did not back out or loosen from what I could tell, none of the material deformed or did any damage to my tow hitch or carrier... it worked like a charm!
9.5/10 wholeheartedly recommend!
-0.5 because I feel like the threaded U-bolt should have eyelets for some cotter pins to prevent the nuts from falling off. Easy-ish to add afterward, but would be nice to have from the start. Again, this was a non-issue for my 3 hour trip, but I'll probably still add this feature for peace of mind :)
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
As a few others have noted, this is much higher quality components (metals used, grade of hardware, nice powdercoat finish, thickness of plate) than the cheap bar clamps at the hardware store. This won't rust and can take some serious torque on the nuts.
Now my hitch is nice and quiet. Plus, it gives me about an extra 1/4" of ball height (due to the way it holds the draw bar up tight against the receiver). I need as much height as I can get as I'm towing with a Honda Accord.
I'm using this on a 1 1/4" class 1 receiver so the threads are too long and drug a few times when I didn't angle enough climbing my steep driveway. No problem, I trimmed the extra ~1" off of each and it's a perfect fit.
I love this so much that I just bought another to have as a spare in case I ever need to use a 2" higher class receiver. :-)
Towing a 5500 lb GVWR trailer with a WDH produced more of a clunk then a rattle. The factory hitch receiver allowed enough play that starts,stops and rough roads produced noise from the hitch looseness.
I read the instructions and when I installed the hitch tightener was literally shocked to see the 30 lb/ft torque recommendation. This much torque would likely damage the lock washers and/or destroy the U-bolt and nut threads. I chose to interpret the torque as being intended to be inch-pounds, NOT foot-pounds.
For almost 5 years I’ve tightened the nuts snug enough to compress the lock washers and that’s been enough to prevent the movement of the hitch in the receiver.
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I'm using:
2009 Honda Fit Hatch
U-Haul Hitch Class 1
Yakima 5 bike rack
The tightener completely removed all the wobble due to a loose connection between receiver and rack.
Keep in mind, that there still is a very slight wobble from the bike rack itself as it has several connection points where it's bolted together. This wobble is very minor compared to what happens if the hitch is loose.
Overall, I would buy this again and would recommend it to everyone with this issue.
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2016