I finally ordered a King Tailgater for my living quarters horse trailer. I was wondering what precautions I should take, or if there are any?

I have an 8' length of cable and padlock that i bought when I first purchased tailgater but rarely use it. Not had any problems.

I generally do not worry much about it. I bought a plastic coated steel dog tie out cable from Home Depot and use it to lock my Tailgater to a tree, post, strut, etc. But I don't always use it. Depends a lot on where we are staying.

Mine is covered as Personal Property on my Homeowners (brick and mortar) Policy. Should it be stolen, I get a new one. I worry more about ants invading the electronics inside the shell. That happened last year in Florida but I caught it when I went to break down camp and move. Carefully removed the cover and used a compressor to blow out the nasty little critters. Now I spray a circle of pest control after setup. Seems to be working, no more ants.

I don't worry in controlled parks. But I cable it up in places that are free range to the general public.

hbillsmith wrote:Mine is covered as Personal Property on my Homeowners (brick and mortar) Policy. Should it be stolen, I get a new one. Most homeowners policies have a deductible that is greater than the cost of the Tailgater.

Do you ever worry about theft of portable dish units?

jeffo
Explorer
Dec 27, 2016
I have a 3ft length of cable and then screw two screw-in dog brackets in the ground close enough to attach a paddle lock thru the handles and the cable. You can not pull them out of the ground when they are locked together. Might slow them down a little.
Junket
Explorer
Dec 19, 2016
I mounted a plate on a flag pole for mine and the pole to the ladder
Ken
photobug
Explorer
Dec 16, 2016
it's a winegard g2+ it will come off and you can put it on a stand if you are under the trees. I've just got it bolted to the roof
IMG_0089 by raindancephoto, on Flickr
Lantley
Nomad
Dec 12, 2016
photobug wrote:
Mine's mounted on the roof, and you have to unbolt it .

Sounds pretty secure however I don't think it qualifies as a portable.
Casi
Explorer
Dec 12, 2016
Thanks everyone for all the great ideas! I appreciate your help.
photobug
Explorer
Dec 10, 2016
depends on if the thieves have tools. Mine's mounted on the roof, and you have to unbolt it to remove, plus climb up on the roof. I suppose if I needed, I could run a bike lock through the roof rack.
EsoxLucius
Explorer
Dec 10, 2016
midnightsadie wrote:
hook it up to a fence charger for keeping the cows inside the fence. it will light up there eyes.
Too much interference. Don't want it stolen, but also want to be able to watch TV.
ventrman
Explorer
Dec 10, 2016
Casi wrote:
I finally ordered a King Tailgater for my living quarters horse trailer. I was wondering what precautions I should take, or if there are any?

I keep ours chained to the Landing Gear on our 5th Wheel with a Chain and a Padlock.

You may never have a Problem. It just helps keep honest People honest.
hotpepperkid
Explorer
Dec 09, 2016
In the 40 years I have been camping the only thing that has disappeared is beer from the cooler. I don't even bother to lock the side bends as most every in the camp ground has a key
Lantley
Nomad
Dec 09, 2016
I never worry about it. There is really no black market for a stolen tailgater.
I worry more about someone stealing entire RV or truck than the tailgater