How to prevent overnight theft of trailer with car on it.
#16
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What me worry. I have towed over 100k miles in the last 12 years with an open trailer. Cars were GT3/GT2, M3's and various other cars. I have stayed in some shady areas/hotels over the years and never had anything stolen or vandalized. I do like to back the trailer up against something and keep it close to room but that's not always possible.
Peter
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#17
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Info on Pucks?
I found this:
#18
You wrote, " puck lock that comes with it is garbage, but there are a couple pucks on the market with strong lock designs from Mul-t-lock and WAR-LOC." Any idea of the models/part numbers of these pucks? I want peace of mind. Wondering if the War Lok Puck will fit inside the Proven Industries Coupler.
I found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=44&v=Sjy9Pp-SFkU
I found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=44&v=Sjy9Pp-SFkU
Typically if the video is from the manufacturer, then you should take it with a massive grain of salt. Lock picking is a hobby of a lot of youtube celebs, so search around and there is some good entertainment on the topic.
Masterlock (easy to pick):
Aluminum lock that came with my proven industries trailer lock (easy to melt off):
#19
I usually leave my tow vehicle hooked up to the trailer. I haven't had any issues...fingers crossed.
#20
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I kind of like having a lock I can cut with a bolt cutter, just in case I loose the key. I mean not that I’ve ever done that, but just in case...
#21
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Thanks Robbie and Martin,
I bought both of those after reading this.
We were using a cheap one with the bar over the top and after watching that video it was clear that it would do no good.
We were using master locks on the back door and are now upgrading to the War-Lok for all 3 positions
I bought both of those after reading this.
We were using a cheap one with the bar over the top and after watching that video it was clear that it would do no good.
We were using master locks on the back door and are now upgrading to the War-Lok for all 3 positions
#22
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I had a lock that could be cut off with bolt cutters and that is exactly what someone did...thankfully my car wasn't on it when they took the trailer... Now I have GPS tracker and Proven lock, thanks to ShakeNBake for the research. ;-)
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As far as keeping the trailer secure, buy good locks and use as many as you can. I use a trailer boot when stored for extended periods in addition to a tongue lock and tongue lever lock. Yes anything can be cut off (lord knows i have to cut off my share of locks for people who have lost their keys), but due to the design, it would take a little time. Most thieves want quick in and out so whatever you can do to slow them down and make them want to move down the road to something easier pickings. Unfortunately it someone wants it bad enough, you just aren't going to stop them. Carry good PTS insurance.
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#25
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All great advice. One added recommendation is to use really good locks like the Atwood AMP locks. DO NOT USE ANYTHING MADE BY MASTERLOCK! They are junk that are easily picked or bumped. I found this out when a homeless person bumped the lock on my trailer and decided to smoke in there with my racecar and spare Racing fuel. Locks are only deterrents and any deterrents can be overcome, but the better your deterants are tends to move crooks to easier pickings.
Charley
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FWIW Atwood AMP has been sold out to another company and their locks are now NLA unfortunately. I talked w/ Etrailer today and they said once their current stock is sold out they don't expect to get more, as far as they know the new owner is discontinuing the AMP line. Bummer, these are some of the nicest locks on the market.
#26
Linxup (GPS tracker) is working well for me. It's not real-time, there is a 10 minute delay between updates. Their back-end software is very solid, and there is a native iphone app that sends notifications (along with SMS and email).
#29
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Have you ever been worried about your trailer being stolen? The best way to keep a trailer from being stolen is probably to keep it attached to your trailer. But I'll show you some simple steps to lock a trailer so it can't be stolen. The first is to secure your trailer with a link lock and latch lock. , making it impossible for thieves to run away with the trailer. You can install a GPS tracker in your trailer or paint your trailer with fluorescent pigments.
#30
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This only applies to very recent tow vehicles but my 2021 F150 STX with tow package has a feature that if the trailer wiring harness is disconnected from the truck a signal is sent to the Ford Pass app on my phone and a notification pings me, just make sure you give the app permission to bypass Do Not Disturb etc. so you actually hear it. I was honestly surprised/impressed that the trim level of my truck had this option.