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HemiMoparGuy198's avatar
HemiMoparGuy198
Explorer
Nov 16, 2018

Coupler Lock

Hey Guys, I have a pretty rare issue. I am looking to get a coupler lock for my toy hauler, hoping for one that I can fit a regular lock on the coupler latch as well, for added security. Where my issue is, ball and hitch is 2 3/4" where as all the locks only go up to 2 5/16" and I have purchased a couple different ones and tried them and they will not stay up inside. The trailer isn't super old, I mean it's a 1993, but I have never seen a 2 3/4" ball before on the many different trailers I have owned or borrowed or hauled.
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  • Y-Guy's avatar
    Y-Guy
    Moderator
    Nov 28, 2018
    Dirtclods wrote:
    I've zip tied small Hoilday bells to my cables so if they cut the lock our cable I have a surprize awaiting for them.

    Back when we first started ATVing I was warned to lock up our fuel cans, I used a heavy duty cable on our cans and our ATVs. I also bought a LockAlarm with a 15' cable. If its cut or they try to break it the things sounds off at 129db. I'm pretty sure the flashing red light kept a few punks from trying to take off with our gas cans one night too.
  • Dirtclods's avatar
    Dirtclods
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2018
    All locks including puck locks along with your $250 locks and cables can be accessed . As the saying goes, “A lock only keeps honest people out.”.

    At night in the Dez

    I've zip tied small Hoilday bells to my cables so if they cut the lock our cable I have a surprize awaiting for them.
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2018
    Any thief, regardless of their ability, can overcome any lock with today's portable grinders. All you can hope for is that the noise will attract attention.

    Locks with exposed hasps are vulnerable to bolt cutter. A disc lock protects most of the shackle.

    Good locks cost GOOD money. There are nor really good locks made in North America or the Orient. The best locks are typically made in Germany (ABUS) or Switzerland. The internals of a good lock are like the internals of a fine mechanical watch.
  • dedmiston's avatar
    dedmiston
    Moderator
    Nov 16, 2018
    enblethen wrote:
    Why not close the coupler and use a standard pad lock?
    Theif would have to cut pad lock.


    With our old bumper pull, I used to use a coupler lock until I lost the key at camp once. I thought I was in trouble, but I hit it once with a hammer and it came right off. I had no idea it was so easy.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2018
    77rollalong wrote:
    take an old ball, cut off the threaded portion, and then lock the latch. ...


    I NEVER would have thought of this. Excellent idea. Although I now have a 5er and don't need this kind of a lock any more, I do have a utility trailer. This is a great idea. And I do have old balls laying around! Thanks for the idea!
  • 77rollalong's avatar
    77rollalong
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2018
    take an old ball, cut off the threaded portion, and then lock the latch. MTO around here will remove on tire off the trailer, which also makes it very hard to move a trailer, and takes a lot longer to take off with it ...
  • Y-Guy's avatar
    Y-Guy
    Moderator
    Nov 16, 2018
    With my trailers I used a hitch lock but I also ran a cable or chain through the wheels. The hitch locks might slow them down enough to deter them but as Big Katuna noted there are ways around it. The cable/chain through the wheels isn't as noticeable but can really stop them in their tracks.

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