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dameronrpod
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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Posted: 15 Aug 2009 at 11:39am |
Anyone put a lock on the hitch, for towing and/or for storage? I have looked around at local hardware stores and can't find anything that has a skinny and long enough clasp to fit.
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David and Danette
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Walmart sells hitch locks in their trailer section by automotive. David ( walmart associate )
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tedbear
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These yellow ones are available everywhere for under $30, but that's when you're not connected. I also use a thin Master lock through the hole which works when you're hooked up, too.
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Mary & Don
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We got a Reese Coupler lock at Walmart - about $26.00. At home, Don made a dead-man connection. He has a heavy chain that is locked into a hook in a concrete pad that he made for that purpose. You could chain it to about anything solid.
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Outbound
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For towing, I use a brass MasterLock padlock that I bought at Home Depot. In fact, I bought a set of four keyed-alike and, in addition to the one on the tongue, I use one in the receiver pin to lock the receiver onto the TV and I have one on a cable that I use to tie-down the generator (when I bring it). They're just normal brass padlocks - nothing special about them at all.
I haven't yet bought a coupler lock, but with the new trailer, it probably won't be long. I've never been too concerned about someone hitching up and stealing my trailer while camping, but I'm starting to realize that I may be a bit naive in this. For a couple of bucks, I can make the trailer alot harder to steal. When not camping, our trailer is stored in a secure, double-gated, barbed-wire fenced, dog-patrolled lot, which most importantly has about 100 motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers which are worth much, much more than what mine is worth. |
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dameronrpod
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Thanks all, gives me alot of options. I appreciate the feedback. I'll head to Walmart to look around tomorrow.
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tedbear
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Like Outbound, I am also in a secured storage facility - barbed wire, security cameras, even a Doberman - and while I feel as secure as possible the truth remains that if someone really wants your camper they'll find a way to get it.
IMO, it's about making yours look like it's not worth the trouble to steal. Create as many layers of protection as you can (like I do by having two locks on my coupler, including the bright yellow one) so the thieves move onto easier prey. I also don't tempt anyone by leaving the battery on the trailer when it's in storage - I even remove the spare tire rack.
I haven't had my new 171 out camping yet, but when I do I will use both locks on the coupler if my vehicle is not connected - call me paranoid, but it's the ol' "better safe than sorry" thing.
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