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Erik D_lux · 09-16-2002, 04:16 PM

I have my trailer parked on the street and just went out to get it and the lock I had on it has been cut/gone

I am using a regular master lock and it goes through the part on the trailer that releases/catches on the ball (if that makes any sense). So what are you guys using for theft prevention? I dont know if I am just going to go put another lock on it. I would hate to come out one morning and see the whole trailer gone.

randii · 09-16-2002, 04:59 PM

This is the easy way:
http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/cat...ion&linkid=273

They have a bunch of other locks, as well, but I'm less impressed with them:
http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/cat...kon=subsection

These will really only stop a hobbyist thief, though... you gotta be more creative to stop a serious thief, and given enough time, a professional thief is gonna have your stuff regardless.

Randii

randii · 09-16-2002, 05:01 PM

I believe there have been some other threads on this before in the General 4x4 Forum... the one that I remembered that seemed most secure involved a massive eye-bolt set into concrete, and chain wrapped around the trailer axles. Dunno how the city would feel about you putting a chain-pocket into the street, tho.

Randii

Travis Waldher · 09-16-2002, 07:30 PM

Actually, the best one I have seen... is a tire boot for your trailer.

It bolts on to on 1-2 of your trailers lug nuts. the locking mechanism bolts to the bracked that bolts on to the lug nuts and operates like a standard boot. the bracket covers the lugnuts so they just can't unbolt the entire assembly.

I forget where I saw it though.

DRM · 09-17-2002, 07:20 PM

I use the lock Randii posted a picture of - one of the more heavy duty ones I have seen.

I agree - some kind of method to lock the tires/wheels is probably the best way to go. Seems a little time with a torck/plasma and some steel and welding and you could make a nice lock system that would keep both tires on the trailer from moving, and still be relatively easy to work with.

Oxjockey · 09-18-2002, 10:14 AM

What about pintle hooks and Budd wheels? If you want the trailer, take it...

Bryan

Big Elmer · 09-22-2002, 05:25 PM

I use a tongue lock, and also a chunk of hardend chain thru the spokes on the tires. Dual to Dual. I have a hardened lock also. I tried a 4' set of boltbiters on it, will hardly make a mark.

09-16-2002, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Erik D_lux Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 1007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,355	trailer locks I have my trailer parked on the street and just went out to get it and the lock I had on it has been cut/gone I am using a regular master lock and it goes through the part on the trailer that releases/catches on the ball (if that makes any sense). So what are you guys using for theft prevention? I dont know if I am just going to go put another lock on it. I would hate to come out one morning and see the whole trailer gone.

09-16-2002, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
randii Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 10,082	This is the easy way: http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/cat...ion&linkid=273 They have a bunch of other locks, as well, but I'm less impressed with them: http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/cat...kon=subsection These will really only stop a hobbyist thief, though... you gotta be more creative to stop a serious thief, and given enough time, a professional thief is gonna have your stuff regardless. Randii __________________ *Pack it ALL* out... you pick up after your dog, so clean up after YOU, too. - VIRTUAL RALLY for the HAMMER TRAILS in JOHNSON VALLEY Post 1349 - VIRTUAL RALLY for TELLICO Post 716 and Post 924 - KOH Pledge Drive:** for 4405 KOH Pledge #4

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DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,958 Blog Entries: 1	I use the lock Randii posted a picture of - one of the more heavy duty ones I have seen. I agree - some kind of method to lock the tires/wheels is probably the best way to go. Seems a little time with a torck/plasma and some steel and welding and you could make a nice lock system that would keep both tires on the trailer from moving, and still be relatively easy to work with. __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

09-22-2002, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Big Elmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5163 Location: Arizona Posts: 609	I use a tongue lock, and also a chunk of hardend chain thru the spokes on the tires. Dual to Dual. I have a hardened lock also. I tried a 4' set of boltbiters on it, will hardly make a mark. __________________ Not one shred of evidece supports that life is serious Freedom has never been free Big Elmer

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09-16-2002, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
randii Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 10,082	I believe there have been some other threads on this before in the General 4x4 Forum... the one that I remembered that seemed most secure involved a massive eye-bolt set into concrete, and chain wrapped around the trailer axles. Dunno how the city would feel about you putting a chain-pocket into the street, tho. Randii

09-16-2002, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Waldher Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4878 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 7,523	Actually, the best one I have seen... is a tire boot for your trailer. It bolts on to on 1-2 of your trailers lug nuts. the locking mechanism bolts to the bracked that bolts on to the lug nuts and operates like a standard boot. the bracket covers the lugnuts so they just can't unbolt the entire assembly. I forget where I saw it though.

09-18-2002, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Oxjockey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7163 Location: PA Posts: 1,863	What about pintle hooks and Budd wheels? If you want the trailer, take it... Bryan