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trailer tow hitch locks
« on: May 25, 2018, 08:28:38 PM »
 :)anybody use them?  for towing or storage? to keep people from stealing and also are they good while towing?
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2018, 08:38:37 PM »
Yep.   I use both the lock that goes on the top of the latch for towing and storage, and the lock that goes in the tongue on the bottom for storage.   


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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2018, 08:50:45 PM »
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2018, 08:54:17 PM »
Yep

You can get locks now that key to your tow rig.
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2018, 09:18:20 PM »
I use locks on both sides.  Various options for both.  I don't trust anyone, anywhere.
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2018, 09:37:09 PM »
Any certain brand or type?   Thanks for the input
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2018, 11:02:40 PM »
I use a master lock standard lock on my coupler. I haven't changed it yet but regardless you're only stopping the opportunistic thieves. If someone really wanted to take it they will find a way. I will eventually get the master lock trailer kit.

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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2018, 06:14:40 AM »
I use locks on both sides.  Various options for both.  I don't trust anyone, anywhere.


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same goes for any type of wiring plugins, take em off and lock them up
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2018, 08:17:48 AM »
I had bad luck with a master lock on the tongue once. Was an absolute pain to cut off after it completely seized. Probably just a one off bad lock but it was annoying enough I haven't bought another of theirs.

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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2018, 08:29:48 AM »

As with anything, given enough time. They will get in! JMTCW

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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2018, 12:44:29 PM »
Carl, look at www.etrailer.com for ideas.
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2018, 01:10:38 PM »
I just bought a set from home despot that has a tongue pin lock, a receiver ball lock and a master lock for the release it comes with for sets of keys that are keyed for all three locks for about thirty bucks.

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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2018, 01:12:56 PM »
A few years back I bought the Diversitech brand. They had keyed alike sets so I only need one key on all the hitches and trailers. It looks like they're now called Fastway. I've been happy with them so far. As Campmeat mentioned, etrailer is a great resource.

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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2018, 01:49:01 PM »
Be careful with Etrailer.  I bought a replacement lens for a trailer recently and they gigged me more for shipping than the darned thing cost.
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Re: trailer tow hitch locks
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2018, 02:41:34 PM »
Be careful with Etrailer.  I bought a replacement lens for a trailer recently and they gigged me more for shipping than the darned thing cost.




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