trailer security

[workinallthetime]

anyone have any good ideas or bright inovations for locking a trailer up at home? seems like anything that locks in the trailer hitch can be bypassed with a short link of chain and a truck that sits up high.
i was thinking of an anchor in my concrete pad that the trailer would be chained to. i know the lock is the week link but at least it might take them a little longer than backing up wraping a chain around it and haulin buns.

thanks

 

[Rara Avis]

anyone have any good ideas or bright inovations for locking a trailer up at home? seems like anything that locks in the trailer hitch can be bypassed with a short link of chain and a truck that sits up high.
i was thinking of an anchor in my concrete pad that the trailer would be chained to. i know the lock is the week link but at least it might take them a little longer than backing up wraping a chain around it and haulin buns.

thanks

This is just what you need...

Custom Boots and Locks~The Guardian Wheel Lock

 

[thatguy]

something similar would be a lock/chain that runs thru the wheel holes and is attached around the axle.. It keeps the wheels from turning..

this isnt exactly what I have seen before, but the same concept..

Trailer Lock by Trailer Keeper

good luck

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

This is just what you need...

Custom Boots and Locks~The Guardian Wheel Lock

I had that set-up for my trailer and it worked great. The only problem I had was the one day I hooked up the trailer and forgot to remove it...I was reminded very quickly that I wasn't going anywhere!

 

[DirtyWorks]

Take a look at these Floor Anchor Systems
If these wont slow em down try hookin the trailer to a live power source!

 

[George2615]

I put a chain and padlock through two wheels on one side. I also have a padlock that goes in the latch hole on the trailer hitch. They also make a lock that fits up inside where the ball goes and locks onto the lip. Plus I usually block them in with another vehicle at times. Most places that sell trailers, especially campers, sell security locks.

 

[DieselPower]

Take your tires off and put it on jack stands.

 

[Highbeam]

I use the lock type that has a ball and hoop that locks around and inside the ball socket. It's yellow and can be defeated by running a chain through the tongue as you describe. Really though, the trailer is a relatively inexpensive piece of equipment compared to your pickup or tractor.

 

[workinallthetime]

i guess i should elaborate on why i am working on this idea. sometimes i dont get a job done in one day so i leave my tractor on the trailer overnight. my yard keeps me from putting it anywhere but on the boat/rv pad. behind this pad is a 3 foot drop off so i dont have to worry about someone backing it off. at night i park in front of it so that would stop that but every once in awhile i have to leave for a couple hours unexpectantly and then im worried. the point is to slow them down long enough for the dogs to start barking and one of my neighbors to start shooting,lol. i have neighbors on both sides who love guns. when i had a boat i would chain the tires together (all 4 with one chain) and it was a pain. i think in a pinch i will chain one side together duno why i didnt think about that and i will set an anchor of some kind.
thanks guys

 

[Builder]

Buy a cordless impact wrench. Set a block under the trailer frame. Take wheel(s) off when you leave it at night. If you have a lighter weight trailer, should only be 5 lugnuts. You can rattle them off in 2-3 minutes. Lock the wheel & impact wrench in your truck/shed/garage, etc.

Or, buy a doberman, shepherd, rotty, etc. and leave it out back.