Theft protection

The_Owl wrote:

mich800 wrote:
Having been through this here is my take. Put on whatever locks and theft deterrents to slow down or stop the lazy or opportunistic thief. But if it is targeted it will be gone. So if you want it back or have a chance of finding it using a lowjack or some other GPS tracking device/service is your best bet.

Exactly. A determined thief will overcome anything, even missing wheels. I use a ball lock to stop the casual and insurance to cover the determined.

This is similar to what I do. My TT is insured. However, I have a lock on the hitch latch, I padlock my BAL X-Chocks, and I have a chain through the wheels on one side. Yes, someone can cut the hitch lock off, wiggle the X-chocks off (or cut the locks), and someone can take an angle grinder to the chain... but that is far more work than what it would take, to steal the rig next to mine.

Get Insurance , let them worry about it !

mich800 wrote:
Having been through this here is my take. Put on whatever locks and theft deterrents to slow down or stop the lazy or opportunistic thief. But if it is targeted it will be gone. So if you want it back or have a chance of finding it using a lowjack or some other GPS tracking device/service is your best bet.

Exactly. A determined thief will overcome anything, even missing wheels. I use a ball lock to stop the casual and insurance to cover the determined.

Remove one or more tires. Hide the lug nuts.

Having been through this here is my take. Put on whatever locks and theft deterrents to slow down or stop the lazy or opportunistic thief. But if it is targeted it will be gone. So if you want it back or have a chance of finding it using a lowjack or some other GPS tracking device/service is your best bet.

mowermech wrote:
In reality, there is little that can be done to enhance security...At the present time, for me, having my 3 trailers parked out in the pasture in 2 feet of snow pretty well keeps people away from them.

Downside is bloody footprints could be "evidence" LOL :C

In reality, there is little that can be done to enhance security.
Locks, chains, or cables? Bolt cutters or a portable oxy/acetylene torch will defeat them in seconds.
Lights, cameras? A truly dedicated thief won't really care.
Wheels and lug nuts removed? New ones are readily available from 6 Robblees, Tractor Supply, Big R Ranch Supply, Walmart. etc.
A fenced storage site with a locked gate and a big watch dog? Again, the bolt cutters or the torch, and something to distract the dog. A sirloin steak, or a squirt bottle full of Parson's Household Ammonia, or bear spray.
A truly dedicated thief will find a way!
At the present time, for me, having my 3 trailers parked out in the pasture in 2 feet of snow pretty well keeps people away from them. In the summer there is very little thievery, so I don't worry about it.

Doesn't take long to jack one side up, block it & remove the wheels. They don't tow very well without wheels.

Good lighting

My sister has a BRIGHT motion sensor light that moves and tracks you around, and takes a picture and saves it on a SD card. Not many people would have the nerve to do anything with that light on them.

Block it in to prevent easy removal, if possible.