--- title: "hitch pin — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (56/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/hitch-pin" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:56:44.034Z" locale: en meta: description: "hitch pin shows low returns (2.1%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "hitch pin shows low returns (2.1%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "hitch pin — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (56/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hitch pin** **Worth a look****56/100 ** hitch pin shows low returns (2.1%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$1.0M** **Growth (1y)** **+148.4%** **Products** **43** **Brands** **28** was 21 a year ago **Sellers** **82** **Price range** **$3.15–$36.45** **Returns** **2.1%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Worth a look** Scored 56/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **34** ×0.30 Growth **71** ×0.30 Competition **70** ×0.20 Quality gap **20** ×0.10 Returns **84** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +148.4% year over year. 23K11KSpike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8× ## **Competition** - CURT38% - MAXXHAUL11% - PINAILER8% - Rhino USA5% - Master Lock4% - Aurdeayi4% - Other (22 brands)30% The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 28 brands and 82 sellers compete here. **Brands** **28 **▲rising was 21 a year ago **Sellers** **82** **Top 5 brand share** **66%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![MaxxHaul 50565 3 Pack Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Rubber-Coated Vinyl Yellow Grip 5/8 Diameter Fits 2 Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rN9RcJGKL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 50565 3 Pack Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Rubber-Coated Vinyl Yellow Grip 5/8 Diameter Fits 2 Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091F679BL) MAXXHAUL$10.634.8★1,03111%▼falling 2 ![CURT 21579 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rAbky9hiL.jpg) [**CURT 21579 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EP0GYA) CURT$7.004.7★37710%▲rising 3 ![CURT 21578 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3153VoEqnnL.jpg) [**CURT 21578 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN1GLM) CURT$4.574.5★1,5168%▲rising 4 ![CURT 21580 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2 or 2-1/2-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311uZHO4PAL.jpg) [**CURT 21580 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2 or 2-1/2-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN361U) CURT$5.424.8★2,8077%—flat 5 ![CURT 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver CLEAR ZINC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Wn85GvteL.jpg) [**CURT 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver CLEAR ZINC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C6OBBC) CURT$3.954.8★16,5776%▲rising 6 ![CURT 21507 Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Grooved Head 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-1/2 or 3-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31051+2kdVL.jpg) [**CURT 21507 Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Grooved Head 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-1/2 or 3-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HW5D88) CURT$6.324.8★1,1545%▲rising 7 ![Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pZJDPD7eL.jpg) [**Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S425715) Rhino USA$27.134.6★10,2254%▼falling 8 ![Master Lock Trailer Hitch Pin Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin Fits Standard 5/8-inch Receivers 1465DAT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y1SRbheVL.jpg) [**Master Lock Trailer Hitch Pin Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin Fits Standard 5/8-inch Receivers 1465DAT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COX0MY) Master Lock$12.594.8★2,0524%▼falling 9 ![Pinailer Pack of 10 Trailer Pins 2-3/4 x 1/4 (L x W) Featuring Trailer Hitch Pins Shaft Locking Coupler Pins PTO Pins and Lock Pins for Farm Trailers Towing Lawn Equipment and Hitches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TOwhvKhkL.jpg) [**Pinailer Pack of 10 Trailer Pins 2-3/4 x 1/4 (L x W) Featuring Trailer Hitch Pins Shaft Locking Coupler Pins PTO Pins and Lock Pins for Farm Trailers Towing Lawn Equipment and Hitches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WXQL6CM) PINAILER$9.234.8★4414%▼falling 10 ![Aurdeayi 8PC Trailer Hitch Pin Standard 1/4 Inch Hitch Pins Strong Trailer Coupler Pin Safety Lock Easy Hook Up Locking Retainer Perfect for Tractor RV Farm Yard Equipment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cGC2oBZ7L.jpg) [**Aurdeayi 8PC Trailer Hitch Pin Standard 1/4 Inch Hitch Pins Strong Trailer Coupler Pin Safety Lock Easy Hook Up Locking Retainer Perfect for Tractor RV Farm Yard Equipment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1RJ2X98) Aurdeayi$5.594.8★994%▲rising 11 ![GEN-Y GH-099 5/8 Hitch Pin 4 Useable Length with Self-Locking Twist Clip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-6OcSSsQL.jpg) [**GEN-Y GH-099 5/8 Hitch Pin 4 Useable Length with Self-Locking Twist Clip**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U3TM7WW) GEN-Y Hitch$15.674.8★2003%▲rising 12 ![Wellmax 2-Pack 5/8 x 4-1/2 Steel Hitch Pin with 4pcs 3 R Clip Clevis Pin Hitch with Rubber-Coated Handle Red Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PlMJOLB3L.jpg) [**Wellmax 2-Pack 5/8 x 4-1/2 Steel Hitch Pin with 4pcs 3 R Clip Clevis Pin Hitch with Rubber-Coated Handle Red Color**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS7W48SL) Wellmax$15.774.6★2452%▲rising 13 ![JUSTTOP Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock 5/8 Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin Trailer Lock for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver Tow Hitch Pin Lock with 4 Anti-Rattle Rubber O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CoBPkthxL.jpg) [**JUSTTOP Trailer Hitch Receiver Pin Lock 5/8 Dia 3-1/2 Long Pin Trailer Lock for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver Tow Hitch Pin Lock with 4 Anti-Rattle Rubber O-Rings for Trailer Truck Car Boat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH22JFVV) JUSTTOP$10.044.7★5282%▲rising 14 ![CZC AUTO Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Trailer Receiver Lock with 5/8 Pin for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack 5/8 inch pin)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k7V1lTElL.jpg) [**CZC AUTO Hitch Receiver Pin Lock Trailer Receiver Lock with 5/8 Pin for Class III IV 2 and 2-1/2 Receiver for Hitch Bike Rack Tray Ball Tow Rope for Trailer Truck Car Boat (1 Pack 5/8 inch pin)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6W71JJ) CZC AUTO$13.784.6★9,1382%▼falling 15 ![CURT 25012 Trailer Coupler Pin with 12-Inch Chain 1/4-Inch Diameter x 2-3/4-Inch Long](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PucsTb98L.jpg) [**CURT 25012 Trailer Coupler Pin with 12-Inch Chain 1/4-Inch Diameter x 2-3/4-Inch Long**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN6YTG) CURT$3.324.8★3,2142%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 43 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 43 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![MaxxHaul 50565 3 Pack Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Rubber-Coated Vinyl Yellow Grip 5/8 Diameter Fits 2 Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rN9RcJGKL.jpg)**MaxxHaul 50565 3 Pack Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Rubber-Coated Vinyl Yellow Grip 5/8 Diameter Fits 2 Receiver** MAXXHAUL**$10.63**4.8★1,031 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091F679BL) [![CURT 21579 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rAbky9hiL.jpg)**CURT 21579 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver** CURT**$7.00**4.7★377 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EP0GYA) [![CURT 21578 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3153VoEqnnL.jpg)**CURT 21578 Black Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver** CURT**$4.57**4.5★1,516 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN1GLM) [![CURT 21580 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2 or 2-1/2-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311uZHO4PAL.jpg)**CURT 21580 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2 or 2-1/2-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC** CURT**$5.42**4.8★2,807 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN361U) [![CURT 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver CLEAR ZINC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Wn85GvteL.jpg)**CURT 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-Inch Receiver CLEAR ZINC** CURT**$3.95**4.8★16,577 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C6OBBC) [![CURT 21507 Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Grooved Head 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-1/2 or 3-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31051+2kdVL.jpg)**CURT 21507 Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Grooved Head 5/8-Inch Diameter Fits 2-1/2 or 3-Inch Receiver** CURT**$6.32**4.8★1,154 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HW5D88) [![Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pZJDPD7eL.jpg)**Rhino USA 2 Trailer Hitch Pin Patented 5/8 Locking Receiver Pin for Class III/IV Hitches Weatherproof Anti-Theft Debris-Protected Tow Truck Ready Black 1PK** Rhino USA**$27.13**4.6★10,225 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S425715) [![Master Lock Trailer Hitch Pin Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin Fits Standard 5/8-inch Receivers 1465DAT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y1SRbheVL.jpg)**Master Lock Trailer Hitch Pin Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin Fits Standard 5/8-inch Receivers 1465DAT** Master Lock**$12.59**4.8★2,052 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COX0MY) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**25% *“The quality is solid”* **Value For Money**13% *“For the price”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“As Advertised”* **Size-Overall**12% *“Excellent fit”* **Ease Of Use**8% *“Ease of use”* **Strength**7% *“Solid construction”* **Efficiency**4% *“Does the Job Nicely”* **Durability**3% *“Good and durable”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“Easy to assemble and use”* **Design-Overall**2% *“Stylish”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**26% *“Too small”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Poor quality control”* **Durability**10% *“Unsure about the durability yet”* **Compatibility-Overall**6% *“Does not fit Rivian”* **Rusts/Corrodes**6% *“The thing rusted out”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Pictures are deceiving”* **Value For Money**4% *“Slightly expensive”* **Strength**3% *“It doesn't feel as sturdy as the ones I've owned in the past from major manufacturers”* **Locking Mechanism**2% *“Only issue I have with the lock is difficult to lock”* **Product Condition**1% *“Looks like I got a used product”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall74% - Compatibility-Overall6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Functionality-Overall2% - Value For Money2% - Mechanism Issues2% - Width1% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Product Condition1% - Quality-Overall1%