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Trailer locks
Had a rude awakening tonight. I rarely leave my trailer out. When I do, I put a lock on it.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-U...4244517&sr=8-5 Been using this light weight little bugger; and discovered just how light weight it was. Could not get the key to turn, so got a hammer and tapped on the key thinking I could bump it loose. Would not come loose. Hit the top with a wimpy claw hammer and it popped the whole unit off. Not much of a deterrent. What do you guys suggest for a trailer lock? This is the style of coupler I am using. https://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufact...34012700&psc=1 |
This is the set up I use on my Bulldog hitch. I removed the safety pin and chain and leave the collar on, lock on the downside, while towing as a safety too.
https://www.yenko.net/forum/cache.ph...amp%3Bnofb%3D1 This is new to me and interesting, but it gives a thief clear access to cut the pin and go. https://external-content.duckduckgo....png&f=1&nofb=1 Now THIS looks interesting... https://external-content.duckduckgo....jpg&f=1&nofb=1 |
Sorry about the HUGE pic, I can't seem to get it to post smaller...:mad2:
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When the trailer is connected, I also use a combination anti-rattle/lock pin on the receiver like this one.
Attachment 196823 https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-...HP2040-XL.html :biggthumpup: |
This is what I use, watch the video of how long in takes to break the most common trailer locks. https://www.provenlocks.com/
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The one I use called The Collar, is made of stainless steel.
https://collarmarketing.com/ AND, it's made in Oklahoma...:wink: |
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My nephew lives in Piedmont, OK where The Collar is made.
Seems to be unavailable at the moment. Don't need the biggest and best; just something that will at least take some time. Not the biggest or baddest (or most expensive; but bought this one today: Blaylock TL-22 Trailer Coupler Lock. Hopefully it looks intimidating enough to discourage thieves. They normally want easy pickins. |
Found the Collar on another site. It is available (without the padlock) for under $50. Another $10 to include the padlock. I like that it works with or without the trailer being hooked to the hitch.
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Same place I bought my set up from several years ago. The $10 lock is a cheap chinrose. Mine had one and it was OK, but seems experienced people can pick it too easily. I was going to order the Abus lock for $40, but the shipping quote was $19 ! WTH, to ship a small lock ? They are gone on vacation until the 28th, so will wait and call when they get back to see if they can get the shipping cost down to around $10. |
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