5th wheel goose neck security

[Captain_Skippy]

I have an Open Range 5th wheels with a goose neck adapter. Love it. But I'm constantly worried someone will pull the pin on the adapter when I'm not hooked up and steal it. Maybe that's because I was a cop for 27 years. I've tried to find a long enough pin lock like the dog bone type ( must have a 5 inch reach) but can't. Any ideas?

[csamayfield55x]

Anyone who wants to steal that 100.00 piece of steel is really in need of a life. Not to mention if it is set up right there is a jam bolt on the inside that is torqued to 250 ft/lbs making it almost impossible to just steal. If you are really concerned then drill the hole in the pin out enough to fit a small padlock on it. It won't hurt the pin an may make you feel a little safer.

Good luck
Chris

[fj12ryder]

Ah, an easy fix. LOL

[Captain_Skippy]

I guess I was over thinking it. It attaches with a long pin but (lightbulb moment), I can pull the pin and take it off and store it. Duh!

[fj12ryder]

If you've been a cop then you know if a thief really wants it he'll take it. I doubt that there's a big market in hot goose neck adapters. 🙂 A portable grinder is going to be able to cut through about anything you can try to lock it with. Keep it insured and hope for the best.

[BB_TX]

Not familiar with how it latches. Pull a pin and it comes completely off? They make long shanked padlocks with 5" shanks.

I think you are over worrying it. Unless you leave it in unsecured storage when not using it, I don't think you need to be concerned about someone walking off with it. Certainly not in an RV park or campground.