Hitch Cinch Overview
Receiver-type trailer hitches are used in numerous applications: trailer towing, bike racks, luggage racks, steps and more. Because the insert is easily removable and interchangeable, this design has become standard equipment. But, because of variations in the components and in design, some looseness is always present. Hitch designs have trended to towards shorter receivers which exacerbates the loose fit. This looseness leads to rattling, unwanted “play”, undesirable load shifting and premature wear of the components.
There are numerous products that address this problem but no one device fulfills the needs of all applications. Currently available devices may add components to the insert, add an external tensioning mechanism or require a special insert.
Hitch Cinch's patented design eliminates looseness between the receiver and insert. Once installed, your hitch stays tight.
Hitch Cinch breaks from convention by modifying the receiver hitch. This consists of boring a hole in the receiver and welding the Hitch Cinch unit to it. This allows for all standard inserts to be used without modifications and is as simple as tightening the tee bolt. Hitch Cinch's design features a captured floating piston that seats against the insert and tightened by a tee-bolt to sixty foot pounds of force. This clamping action forces the insert against the opposing receiver-tube wall with roughly four tons of force, preventing the insert from moving. The close tolerance fit between the piston and cylinder eliminates unwanted motion within the mechanism. Since the tee-bolt is attached mechanically to the piston, it cannot loosen and fall out. The bolt is tightened by an 1 1/8" wrench or included tee-handle. Hitch Cinch’s’ design allows for the unit to be used on both 2" x 2" ID (Class 3,4) and 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (Class 5) receiver hitches, either with or without spacer sleeves.
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