How to prevent theft of my trailer?

Vonbrown
Vonbrown Member Posts: 18
in Trailers & Towing

I just purchased a 2018 5Wide T@G and wonder if there is a locking mechanism to prevent persons from stealing my trailer while it is attached to the tow vehicle and when unhitched at the campground.

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  • BBsGarage
    BBsGarage Member Posts: 385

    While nothing is foolproof and if they want it that bad they will get it.

    To prevent the casual thief I use a hitch lock and a chain thru the wheels and around the axle when parked, there are also wheel locks that cover the lug nuts and prevent the wheel from turning. While towing, there are locking hitch pins for both the tow hitch and the coupler lock to help keep it attached to the vehicle.

    Bill

    2017 T@G Max XL, New Jersey.
    You can drive along 10,000 miles, and still stay where you are.

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  • mgreen2
    mgreen2 Member Posts: 193

    I have these and they work well.

    https://www.amazon.com/Connor-Adjustable-Trailer-Lock-Coupler/dp/B00VGL76CM

    https://www.amazon.com/Winner-International-491-Security-Device/dp/B000SDVEU4

    2017 T@G Max

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  • TomD
    TomD Member Posts: 357

    I have the same setup as mgreen2.

    Tom
    Aptos, California
    2015 LG Silver Shadow
    2012 Ford Edge Sport TV

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  • OutdoorEd
    OutdoorEd Member Posts: 109

    At camp, I use a coupler ball lock and a chock-lock. When towing, I use a padlock on the latch. I use a u-shaped tightener on the hitch, which doesn't lock it but would slow 'em down and make it more of a pain.

    Ed & Karen
    2017 T@G Max XL
    2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R

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  • Vonbrown
    Vonbrown Member Posts: 18

    Thank you for your advice. Is there some locking contraption available to lock the trailer to the tow vehicle?

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  • LuckyJ
    LuckyJ Member Posts: 1,239

    A locking pin. The same hole that you are using to keep the hitch from opening accidentely.

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  • Fourman110
    Fourman110 Member Posts: 230

    When stationary, Trimax Chock Lock and Proven Industries Coupler lock. When moving , hitch coupler padlock and hitch receiver locking pin.

    “I'm T@G-ing Out"
    Jay

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  • rickwe818
    rickwe818 Member Posts: 37

    I bought locking pins for my hitch on my truck, and one for the trailer hitch. Like the first comment, if they want it bad enough, they'll get it. But, nothing like a little deterrence!

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  • Vonbrown
    Vonbrown Member Posts: 18

    Thank you all for sharing your experiences with a 1st time buyer!

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  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 510

    One additional tip that I use to discourage theft of my trailer is to put the stabilizers down when it is parked in my driveway and keep the crank handle locked inside the trailer. I use the club tire claw on my trailer and own three of these for use on other trailers too and carry one with me when I travel. I make it a point to place the claw on the side of the trailer where people can see it from the road as a visual reminder. I lock the tongue of the trailer too, but regardless of what you do, if someone wants something bad enough they will go t great lengths to obtain it. These locks and devices merely keep honest people honest.

    Michigan Mike
    Linden, Mi
    2019 T@B 400

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