How to keep thieves from stealing our 16' trailer?
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โDec-16-2018 03:16 PM
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โDec-29-2018 10:31 AM
If they deny the claim, have them prove that! Otherwise its called "bad faith" and it really hurts their ratings!
You file a bad faith claim on them and they have to provide the reasoning behind it!
I asked my insurance guy what he suggested because I store mine in a storage yard.
he said lock it and close the window blinds,Take a picture of the locks on it and itself in storage.
Thats about all you are liable for!
P.S. Always check your insurance company for any "Bad faith" claims against them! If I discover ANY,, I will go somewhere else to get insured!
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โDec-29-2018 07:57 AM
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โDec-29-2018 06:00 AM
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โDec-29-2018 05:22 AM
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โDec-21-2018 10:24 AM
I like some of the responses.. good stuff.
I have a hitch lock on mine as well as a lockable pin that fits into the lever to engage/dis-enagage the hitch. Sure, they can be pryed off and/or cut off. Some of these type products are better quality (harder to pry/cut) than others - there's some youtube videos that are good to watch on that subject.
If mine gets stolen, I have proof that I attempted to prevent it so shouldn't have issues with insurance denying the claim (yeah, i know, noone wants to deal with insurance!)
Don't let this keep you from enjoying snowbird lifestyle.
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โDec-20-2018 05:36 AM
Hitch lock did nothing to stop the trailer from rolling. They hooked up the chains, drove away. Happened during the day, neighbors watching! The thieves waved, so it appeared they weren't stealing it.
Years later, I had a travel trailer stored at a gated storage facility. They have a security guard who lives inside the compound. I used a heavy duty bike cable and large lock.
A few months later, thieves broke into the back of the facility, pushed up all the security cameras with a pole, and quietly cut locks at the storage units. I had things stolen that night when they got my unit too. But they didn't take the trailer.
Shortly after that, I bought another house, with a larger lot. The travel trailer is stored next to the house, and I've added a different style of lock.
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As for padlocks, a 36" bolt cutter slices them like butter. It makes virtually NO SOUND. One hand operation. I've tried this on my hardened locks after the storage unit was hit. I was surprised by how easy it was. Locks keep the honest people out.
For those thinking a disc type of padlock is more secure... I had one get filled with sand, and had to cut it off. Less than 30 seconds.
Tip #1, get it insured. Photo document EVERYTHING you've put inside the camper. Those are separate line items on a claim. This process is a major pain, and took a while to get paid. On top of that, State Farm kept 10% until the items were replaced, then they paid the rest.
Tip #2, prevent the trailer from rolling. Locks on the hitch is almost a waste of time.
Tip #3, if you can put a security camera watching it, that's actually a visible deterrent.
Good luck!
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โDec-19-2018 11:40 PM
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โDec-18-2018 10:46 AM
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โDec-18-2018 09:25 AM
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โDec-18-2018 08:46 AM
Most simple thefts are crimes of opportunity. Just make the opportunity harder to come by.
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โDec-18-2018 06:24 AM
My only fear is some idiot will drive up my lane and steal it for a METH lab when I am not home, so I have it insured for replacement cost.
Their fear or course is being met by a person with a 12 ga.
If I lived in a populated area I would use a secured storage facility.
Just right for Grandpa, Grandma and the dog.
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โDec-17-2018 08:15 AM
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โDec-17-2018 07:17 AM
We do that on message boards etc that we leave on the highway for periods of time. Some @$$hat towed one away a few months ago. Only made it a 1/4 mile!
Then it tipped over, lol.
If you want to keep your trailer from going far, leave the wheels on, but loosen all the lugs. Then at least youโll get the trailer back and wonโt have to drive far to get it!!
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โDec-17-2018 06:39 AM
If you pull the wheels, they'll show up with their own. Locks can quickly be cut off with battery powered tools. Thieves will bypass the locks completely and haul the trailer away by fashioning a sling over the coupler.
The good news is that thieves often aren't planning Ocean's Eleven style thefts of travel trailers. These days thieves are pretty lazy. They don't like working and are looking for easy targets. A simple coupler lock alone is enough to deter a lot of them. Thieves are mostly interested in quietly making a quick buck. Hauling a trailer down the road garners quite a bit of attention, especially if it's been damaged in some way. They're probably more interested in the contents of your trailer since it's full of things that can be unloaded quickly and easily like electronics.
I keep it simple. Ensure all doors, windows, and vents are locked. I use a lock on the latch and a lock on the coupler. Beyond that, I keep it insured. If someone walks away with it or something inside of it, at least I'll be compensated for it.