Lock for B&W Companion hitch

2012Coleman wrote:
I was fishing for a response from Cummins12V98 since I've seen pictures of his hitch with a lock...

"A Lock"? More like a half dozen of them, none of which will even slow down someone wanting his hitch. I mean how strong can a padlock that small be? And if someone is willing to try and steal a 400 lb. hitch, I'm sure they'll come prepared. Not like hitch theft is a spur-of-the-moment thing. :)

I was fishing for a response from Cummins12V98 since I've seen pictures of his hitch with a lock. It stinks that I have to drill out the hole. I left my truck at a covered airport parking lot recently and although was not too concerned as I have a toneau cover, but just wanted the extra security regardless of the abilities of would be thieves who could get it if they really wanted it.

And, yes - it's a great hitch, although I'm still figuring out the best way to slide the fiver back when backing into my driveway. And yes, I need to slide it with my short bed Ram as I already put out the back window and dented the cab on my brand new Ram! It was flawlesly fixed by my local dealer though. Tough lesson to learn!

ependydad wrote:
I used to think the fan club president was a little overboard... until I sold my B&W Companion hitch to someone who had HIS stolen.

Good info here!

Dang...I was thinking of making a run for Club President in 2020, but now maybe not, as it seems current one is always a step ahead!:(

Jerry

I used to think the fan club president was a little overboard... until I sold my B&W Companion hitch to someone who had HIS stolen.

^^^^^ Mine has never been stolen, keeps people honest!

YUP drill out the pin but also bend them to a 90 as they can be removed!

I will post pics later when I can find them.

Any lock small enough to fit through the pins, even drilled out a little, will be easily defeated by anyone that is serious enough to consider stealing a big, heavy fifth wheel hitch with limited return.

IIRC, I think our B&W Fan Club President, needed to drill out the latch pin holes a little to fit his locks. Your truck insurance may cover hitch theft, but likely with a deductible. JMO, but I'd not be too concerned about someone stealing my hitch, depending where you leave it parked. I would lock the latch handle though, when hooked up, and it is a larger hole.

Jerry