stinger de-rattle device?

[GA_Rivian]

Recently took delivery, not going to be towing for a while until the snow melts. When I insert our 2" stinger into the hitch on the R1T, there is the usual little bit of play in it, so it can rattle back and forth / up and down a bit. On our subaru, I made and installed a square-U shaped clamp to prevent that motion. Unfortunately, I can't do that with the R1 hitch because of the weld material at the top of the end of the receiver. Has anyone found something that works in this case?

BTW, one of the retaining "screws" was missing already when I went to remove the cover. Common problem?

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[R.I.P.]

Recently took delivery, not going to be towing for a while until the snow melts. When I insert our 2" stinger into the hitch on the R1T, there is the usual little bit of play in it, so it can rattle back and forth / up and down a bit. On our subaru, I made and installed a square-U shaped clamp to prevent that motion. Unfortunately, I can't do that with the R1 hitch because of the weld material at the top of the end of the receiver. Has anyone found something that works in this case?

BTW, one of the retaining "screws" was missing already when I went to remove the cover. Common problem?

Rattle Silencer Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Stabilizer Device for 2" Hitches, Trailer Hitch Rattle Stop, Heavy Duty Polymer, No Tools Needed https://a.co/d/5OVvMY9

No, missing a cover screw is not common.

 

[MidnightRivian]

TowWorks 79632 Keyed Alike 5/8" Trailer Hitch Lock Set with Extra Long 3-1/4" Span, Double Safety Tow Hitch Receiver Locking Pin for Class III IV Hitches with 2" and 2.5" Receivers, 2-Pack

https://a.co/d/ec8KNg4

• Rubber O-Rings keep rattles down and hold the pin still. This pin includes 6 pcs O-Rings: 4 pcs with size 7/8" x 1/8" and 2 pcs with size 25/32" x 3/32".

 

[DeanB1452]

Opensourceev.com makes replacement thumbscrews for the hitch cover.

 

[Jiji]

Opensourceev.com makes replacement thumbscrews for the hitch cover.

They are a great upgrade since they can be installed and removed without tools, I am very happy with mine.

 

[Riviot]

Hitch Tightener for 1.25" and 2" Hitches LIBERRWAY 304 Stainless Steel Hitch Tightener Anti-Rattle Stabilizer Rust-Free Heavy Duty Lock Down Easy Installation Quiet https://a.co/d/1pmefw4

I sprayed my hitch extender and stabilizer with black undercoat paint after install, keep on all year.

 

[ljubitel]

On my Subaru I used to use the same U shaped clamp you describe but fortunately I found https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQ6HWCC/ which fits perfectly my need and fixes any rattles without extra devices.

 

[JohnB R1T]

They are a great upgrade since they can be installed and removed without tools, I am very happy with mine.

FYI - The originals don't require anything that most people would consider to be "tools". Any coin in your pocket short of a 50 cent piece or a silver dollar will do, but a quarter works best (followed by a nickel)

[Edit necessitated by the overly defensive guy who wrote the next post]

 

[Jiji]

FYI - The originals don't require tools. Any coin in your pocket short of a 50 cent piece or a silver dollar will do, but a quarter works best (followed by a nickel)

tool
: a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task

I stand by my claim.

 

[Erikbecker]

Recently took delivery, not going to be towing for a while until the snow melts. When I insert our 2" stinger into the hitch on the R1T, there is the usual little bit of play in it, so it can rattle back and forth / up and down a bit. On our subaru, I made and installed a square-U shaped clamp to prevent that motion. Unfortunately, I can't do that with the R1 hitch because of the weld material at the top of the end of the receiver. Has anyone found something that works in this case?

BTW, one of the retaining "screws" was missing already when I went to remove the cover. Common problem?

I dealt with this problem on my R1T by grabbing a top-notch anti-rattle hitch clamp. Totally fixed the annoying wobbling issue. Oh, and about the missing retaining screw thing, yeah, it's a common problem. I swapped it out for a tougher, corrosion-resistant stainless steel screw, and it's been smooth sailing ever since. No issues at all.

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