--- title: "thule hitch pin lock — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/thule-hitch-pin-lock" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:44:54.789Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($20K/yr) — thule hitch pin lock doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($20K/yr) — thule hitch pin lock doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "thule hitch pin lock — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **thule hitch pin lock** **Skip it****39/100 ** a small market ($20K/yr) — thule hitch pin lock doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$20K** **Growth (1y)** **+100.0%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **10** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **42** **Price range** **$8.91–$69.53** **Returns** **3.0%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **1** ×0.30 Growth **65** ×0.30 Competition **37** ×0.20 Quality gap **44** ×0.10 Returns **76** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 92 weeks — +100.0% year over year. 493246.5Spike '25Spike '26Oct '24Jan '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.1× ## **Competition** - Thule35% - MAXXHAUL23% - Young Electric8% - Heininger8% - QHHR7% - Advantage6% - Other (4 brands)12% The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 42 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **42** **Top 5 brand share** **82%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Thule Snug Tite Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21ZQpK81bcL.jpg) [**Thule Snug Tite Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002MBPDC) Thule$66.064.7★1,55629%▲rising 2 ![MaxxHaul 50376 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul Models 70210 50250 & 50606 Bike Racks with Compatible Parts ONLY M16 Threaded pin Works on The 2 receivers Less Than 3.3 Wide](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UTe++IbpL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 50376 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul Models 70210 50250 & 50606 Bike Racks with Compatible Parts ONLY M16 Threaded pin Works on The 2 receivers Less Than 3.3 Wide**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CQ6LMSM) MAXXHAUL$11.874.5★53312%—flat 3 ![MaxxHaul 50563 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul 50025 Bike Rack (Only)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316bf-iG3xL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 50563 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul 50025 Bike Rack (Only)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092LL38XX) MAXXHAUL$14.434.5★54211%▼falling 4 ![QHHR Trailer Hitch Lock with Wrench for Thule T2 Doubletrack Vertex Roadway Parkway](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319PYbv66IL.jpg) [**QHHR Trailer Hitch Lock with Wrench for Thule T2 Doubletrack Vertex Roadway Parkway**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1SL46XB) QHHR$45.573.8★77%▲rising 5 ![Heininger Advantage Threaded Hitch Bolt & Lock Replacement for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock Anti-Rattle Device Fits 1.25 Receivers M12x1.75 Black Bolt Secure Anti-Theft Design Durable Lock Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kIbkljAYL.jpg) [**Heininger Advantage Threaded Hitch Bolt & Lock Replacement for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock Anti-Rattle Device Fits 1.25 Receivers M12x1.75 Black Bolt Secure Anti-Theft Design Durable Lock Head**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756P6CWG) Advantage$47.894.6★4006%▼falling 6 ![Heininger Black 5/8 Diameter Pin 6001 Advantage Threaded Receiver Trailer Hitch Lock Designed Products](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415VZ0sJhPL.jpg) [**Heininger Black 5/8 Diameter Pin 6001 Advantage Threaded Receiver Trailer Hitch Lock Designed Products**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Z9O3C) Heininger$18.164.2★4255%▲rising 7 ![Thule Snug Tite Lock By Thule](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Q5G39Z5dL.jpg) [**Thule Snug Tite Lock By Thule**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149L3AXO) Thule$69.534.7★525%▼falling 8 ![Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Blue Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lKotdnE6L.jpg) [**Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Blue Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHRP2NH4) Young Electric$29.554.7★1375%▼falling 9 ![Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Black Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31814N1XifL.jpg) [**Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Black Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRBCBHMF) Young Electric$28.704.7★1374%▲rising 10 ![Advantage Heininger Threaded 1.25 & 2 Receiver Hitch Lock Anti-Wobble Weather Resistant 1/2 Pin Fits Class I-IV Secure Bike Rack & Trailer Easy Install Compatible with Advantage SportsRack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315ab3NHuLL.jpg) [**Advantage Heininger Threaded 1.25 & 2 Receiver Hitch Lock Anti-Wobble Weather Resistant 1/2 Pin Fits Class I-IV Secure Bike Rack & Trailer Easy Install Compatible with Advantage SportsRack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00471JQJE) Heininger$20.374.4★5593%▼falling 11 ![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★10,2253%▼falling 12 ![Swagman 64027 Locking Threaded Hitch Pin Anti-Wobble Lock for Swagman 2 Hitch Bike Racks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lz8YbXRZL.jpg) [**Swagman 64027 Locking Threaded Hitch Pin Anti-Wobble Lock for Swagman 2 Hitch Bike Racks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQUORDO) Swagman$30.504.5★2433%—flat 13 ![2 Pack Lock Cores Compatible with Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders Key Cylinder for Bike Rack Roof Cargo Roof Rack Towers Ski Rack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zEXL0fUSL.jpg) [**2 Pack Lock Cores Compatible with Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders Key Cylinder for Bike Rack Roof Cargo Roof Rack Towers Ski Rack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G46Y17C8) WGLRRGU$8.914.4★242%▲rising 14 ![Swagman 64029 Locking Threaded Hitch Pin Anti-Wobble Lock for Swagman 1-1/4 Hitch Bike Racks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lz8YbXRZL.jpg) [**Swagman 64029 Locking Threaded Hitch Pin Anti-Wobble Lock for Swagman 1-1/4 Hitch Bike Racks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J0O6S4) Swagman$33.004.4★9232%—flat 15 ![CURT 19290 Replacement Bike Rack Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Fits CURT Bike Racks 18020 18021 18030 18064 18065 Includes Pin Clip and Hardware Bike Rack Not Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NHJPXrfwL.jpg) [**CURT 19290 Replacement Bike Rack Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Fits CURT Bike Racks 18020 18021 18030 18064 18065 Includes Pin Clip and Hardware Bike Rack Not Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C412116N) CURT$16.134.4★292%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Thule Snug Tite Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21ZQpK81bcL.jpg)**Thule Snug Tite Lock** Thule**$66.06**4.7★1,556 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002MBPDC) [![MaxxHaul 50376 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul Models 70210 50250 & 50606 Bike Racks with Compatible Parts ONLY M16 Threaded pin Works on The 2 receivers Less Than 3.3 Wide](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UTe++IbpL.jpg)**MaxxHaul 50376 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul Models 70210 50250 & 50606 Bike Racks with Compatible Parts ONLY M16 Threaded pin Works on The 2 receivers Less Than 3.3 Wide** MAXXHAUL**$11.87**4.5★533 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CQ6LMSM) [![MaxxHaul 50563 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul 50025 Bike Rack (Only)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316bf-iG3xL.jpg)**MaxxHaul 50563 Threaded Hitch Locking Pin for MaxxHaul 50025 Bike Rack (Only)** MAXXHAUL**$14.43**4.5★542 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092LL38XX) [![QHHR Trailer Hitch Lock with Wrench for Thule T2 Doubletrack Vertex Roadway Parkway](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319PYbv66IL.jpg)**QHHR Trailer Hitch Lock with Wrench for Thule T2 Doubletrack Vertex Roadway Parkway** QHHR**$45.57**3.8★7 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1SL46XB) [![Heininger Advantage Threaded Hitch Bolt & Lock Replacement for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock Anti-Rattle Device Fits 1.25 Receivers M12x1.75 Black Bolt Secure Anti-Theft Design Durable Lock Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kIbkljAYL.jpg)**Heininger Advantage Threaded Hitch Bolt & Lock Replacement for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock Anti-Rattle Device Fits 1.25 Receivers M12x1.75 Black Bolt Secure Anti-Theft Design Durable Lock Head** Advantage**$47.89**4.6★400 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756P6CWG) [![Heininger Black 5/8 Diameter Pin 6001 Advantage Threaded Receiver Trailer Hitch Lock Designed Products](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415VZ0sJhPL.jpg)**Heininger Black 5/8 Diameter Pin 6001 Advantage Threaded Receiver Trailer Hitch Lock Designed Products** Heininger**$18.16**4.2★425 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Z9O3C) [![Thule Snug Tite Lock By Thule](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Q5G39Z5dL.jpg)**Thule Snug Tite Lock By Thule** Thule**$69.53**4.7★52 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149L3AXO) [![Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Blue Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lKotdnE6L.jpg)**Young Electric M16 Anti-Rattle Lock Hitch Pin for Hitch Blue Compatible with Young OutfitR Bike Racks 200LBS Capacity Models.** Young Electric**$29.55**4.7★137 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHRP2NH4) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**24% *“looks very well made”* **Size-Overall**21% *“Fits good”* **Durability**7% *“Seems durable”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“As advertised”* **Value For Money**6% *“Right price”* **Efficiency**6% *“Yes this pin is working well”* **Strength**6% *“It works well its strong”* **Ease Of Use**6% *“Easy to use”* **Weight Heavy**3% *“The lock is heavier, sturdy, and has a key hole porter and 2 keys”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“Easy install”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**26% *“Didnt fit”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Garbage”* **Durability**8% *“The lock broke after one month of using”* **Compatibility-Overall**6% *“Does not fit Rivian”* **Value For Money**5% *“Slightly expensive”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“not 3.5 as their measurement pic on Amazon claims”* **Rusts/Corrodes**4% *“The thing rusted out”* **Product Condition**3% *“The product was not new”* **Design-Overall**2% *“Bad design need a 3rd hand to engage lock”* **Mounting**2% *“Does not work for monTEK bike mount”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall71% - Compatibility-Overall10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Functionality-Overall3% - Mechanism Issues2% - Width1% - Value For Money1% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Product Condition1% - Mounting1%