Fifth wheel hitch theft

[JCher]

Hi all. New to a fifth wheel and just had my hitch installed. I notice that the hitch is attached to the bed rails with four pins. Has anyone ever had their hitch stolen from the bed of their truck? Maybe I am seeing a potential problem that doesn't really exist. Thanks. I pick up my fifth wheel on Thursday. Looking forward to that.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Gib3633 wrote:
I have a cable lock through mine as well. I thought RVers to be reasonably honest until this last trip from Florida. I removed my RV storage sewer hose tube from My Montana and threw in the back of the pick up with a brand new tough hose to mount on the Mobile Suite when we got home. I t never made it home. We stayed in a KOA in Savana Georgia and a KOA in Sutton Virginia and of course stopped a few times to eat where we were away from the truck. That was approximately $100.00. I also had a 1/2 bottle of wndshield washer fluid stolen from the back of the pickup while using the washroom at a rest stop. I'm sure that was a trucker who was standing by his truck when he could have been in where warm. I would gladly given to him had he asked I had enough to get home. I guess nothing wrong in looking out for your own well being

Wow!

Must be those "undesirables" in Florida, Georgia, & Virginia.

Been RVing since 1970.

Never had *anything* stolen.

.......of course, there's always a first time!..;)

BTW - why are you "sure" it was the trucker stole your stuff?..:R

Better use a cable lock for your WW fluid....or was $100 the cost of the meal?..:?

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[Gib3633]

I have a cable lock through mine as well. I thought RVers to be reasonably honest until this last trip from Florida. I removed my RV storage sewer hose tube from My Montana and threw in the back of the pick up with a brand new tough hose to mount on the Mobile Suite when we got home. I t never made it home. We stayed in a KOA in Savana Georgia and a KOA in Sutton Virginia and of course stopped a few times to eat where we were away from the truck. That was approximately $100.00. I also had a 1/2 bottle of wndshield washer fluid stolen from the back of the pickup while using the washroom at a rest stop. I'm sure that was a trucker who was standing by his truck when he could have been in where warm. I would gladly given to him had he asked I had enough to get home. I guess nothing wrong in looking out for your own well being

[Curly2001]

Had the pins stolen once. Some dill weed took them out. Had to buy more and keep spares.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

45Ricochet wrote:

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

Ric Flair wrote:
If I was going to steal one, I'd steal the truck too. Easier on the 'ol back to have something to haul it away in......

unless it was a Dodge or Ford. Hate to have it break down as I was making my get-away. 😛

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Hmmmm....and what auto mfgr has millions of recalls - and is bound to be fined AND sued for their cover-up of the faulty ignition issue?.:S

Sheesh - and "we" bailed 'em out..:(

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Now you just asked for stupid video clips. At least he didn't attach one this time.

You must be driving a GMC product also!..:R

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[45Ricochet]

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

Ric Flair wrote:
If I was going to steal one, I'd steal the truck too. Easier on the 'ol back to have something to haul it away in......

unless it was a Dodge or Ford. Hate to have it break down as I was making my get-away. 😛

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Hmmmm....and what auto mfgr has millions of recalls - and is bound to be fined AND sued for their cover-up of the faulty ignition issue?.:S

Sheesh - and "we" bailed 'em out..:(

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Now you just asked for stupid video clips. At least he didn't attach one this time.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Ric Flair wrote:
If I was going to steal one, I'd steal the truck too. Easier on the 'ol back to have something to haul it away in......

unless it was a Dodge or Ford. Hate to have it break down as I was making my get-away. 😛

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Hmmmm....and what auto mfgr has 2.6 million recalls - is bound to be fined and/or face criminal charges, as well as be sued for their cover-up of the faulty ignition issue resulting in 6 deaths?.:S

Sheesh - and "we" bailed 'em out..:(..:S


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[fj12ryder]

I can definitely see a generator being stolen, there's a pretty good market for generators. I just don't think there's that big of a market for "hot" fifth wheel hitches. Low return for a more than moderate amount of work.

"Pssst, hey buddy, want to buy a cheap 5th wheel hitch?
"What do you use it for?"

[TucsonJim]

My generator is big and heavy, but they are frequently stolen. I say don't give a thief an opportunity. Secure everything.

Now I know somebody must have walked in the house and stolen my glasses. I could swear they were right here.

[Ric_Flair]

If I was going to steal one, I'd steal the truck too. Easier on the 'ol back to have something to haul it away in......unless it was a Dodge or Ford. Hate to have it break down as I was making my get-away. 😛

[hammer21661]

tsetsaf wrote:
On a side note I did add my superglide to my auto insurance as a $2k rider on the policy.

good Idea.

[tsetsaf]

On a side note I did add my superglide to my auto insurance as a $2k rider on the policy.

[2oldman]

stetwood wrote:
I Googled, Binged and Yahooed "stolen fifth wheel hitch" .... the only links were to this forum someone seeking to prevent the theft.

I would expect it's a rare occurrence. They're just too big and heavy.

[stetwood]

I Googled, Binged and Yahooed "stolen fifth wheel hitch" and variations of that and with the exception of someone stealing one out of a garage, the only links were to this forum someone seeking to prevent the theft.

[Supreme_Oppress]

I also use the little clip. There are four in a pack so 1 on the hitch, 1 in the hitch (mine can come off in 2 parts), 2 left over for whatever. I think I gave one to the inlaws. I get to use a couple of my keyed alike padlocks so only the one key.

I have also never had my hitch stolen - and I'd like to keep it that way!