How are you locking your fifth wheel puck hitch to the bed?

[NHIrish]

I have a new Curt Q 25 hitch to fit my Ford puck system. I want to replace the wire coupler retainers with locks.

I'm sure others have done this and wondering which locking device you chose.

By the way, the hitch I replaced was a B and W, and I have to say that the Curt Q is one very nice replacement. Well designed and well made. And the puck system is the way to go...so much easier!

[Cummins12V98]

This is how I lock my US Made B&W 25K puck hitch to my bed. Opposing corners on the base, two on the head to base and one securing the latching handle.



I suppose a small padlock would fit where the pin is.

[Cummins12V98]

Gib3633 wrote:
I looked hard at those hitches and Curt was the only one making a 24,000 or 25,000 hitch for GM at this time. What I didn't like about the Curt hitch was the contact area pulling directly on the king pin was only about 3/16 of an inch of course backed up by about 5/8 inch. The B&W 20,000 lb. had a full 1 inch of contact to the pin. So I stayed with my 20,000 lb. Reese and bought Pullrite adaptors to utilize the puck system. I'm quite sure that down the road B&W will get with the program. I also have a tonno cover when not towing.

Call B&W and talk to them. They rate their hitches to the weakest link. Look at the Ford/GM system compare to the RAM's. Now tell me what is so different?

I would tow my 23K RV with the B&W Puck system with the Ford and GM any day before I would use the Curt. Yea, Yea I am a "FanBoy" but just look at these hitches side by side and then be real honest about what one you would trust.

[cummins2014]

Searching_Ut wrote:
I use a bakflip cover on my truck bed, which keeps the hitch out of sight when not in use, and does lock. I debated locks briefly for additional security but figured they wouldn't even slow anyone down that that was determined to steal the hitch.

Although a bed cover is certainly a deterrent , if they want, that cover won't slow them down much. I have the soft roll up, a knife would make short order if they wanted in. Yours a small crow bar will take care of that.

Just no real good way if they want something, and can get the opportunity.

[Gib3633]

I looked hard at those hitches and Curt was the only one making a 24,000 or 25,000 hitch for GM at this time. What I didn't like about the Curt hitch was the contact area pulling directly on the king pin was only about 3/16 of an inch of course backed up by about 5/8 inch. The B&W 20,000 lb. had a full 1 inch of contact to the pin. So I stayed with my 20,000 lb. Reese and bought Pullrite adaptors to utilize the puck system. I'm quite sure that down the road B&W will get with the program. I also have a tonno cover when not towing.

[NHIrish]

Really more concerned about the hitch com7ng unpinned while towing....

[Searching_Ut]

I use a bakflip cover on my truck bed, which keeps the hitch out of sight when not in use, and does lock. I debated locks briefly for additional security but figured they wouldn't even slow anyone down that that was determined to steal the hitch.

[Trackrig]

Have you seen some of the YouTube videos on how easy it is to steal a truck? If you make it too hard to steal the hitch, if they really wanted it, it will probably be easier to take the whole truck.

Bill