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.

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Now THIS looks interesting...


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Sorry about the HUGE pic, I can't seem to get it to post smaller...:mad2:

When the trailer is connected, I also use a combination anti-rattle/lock pin on the receiver like this one.

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https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-...HP2040-XL.html


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This is what I use, watch the video of how long in takes to break the most common trailer locks. https://www.provenlocks.com/

The one I use called The Collar, is made of stainless steel.
https://collarmarketing.com/
AND, it's made in Oklahoma...:wink:

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.

Nice lock, but.... damn... spensive sucker.

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.