Trailer Security

[Ripcord01]

Another thread sparked my interest in this. Has anyone ever attempted to fab a lock for the Lunettes on their trailers? I have an idea for a lock but thats about it, No means to make it reality! Besides chaining the trailer to poles what are we to do?

 

[Westech]

Google this: lunet trailer lock. You can buy them, many many places make them.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I wrap a chain through mine a couple time and padlock it. No way for a truck to hook up that way.

 

[Chief_919]

I wrap a chain through mine a couple time and padlock it. No way for a truck to hook up that way.

This works, as does buying a lunette lock. I have use 2 flat pieces of steel and an eye bolt to fab a lock before.

 

[Stonepicker1]

You my keep the good guys in check with locks and chains, but if the bad guys want it bad enought they will get it. Best to lock it up and hide it out of sight. Make it not easy to get at.

 

[maddawg308]

Three things help stop trailer theft:

1. Secure pintle or ball hitch locks.
2. Secure site storage/garage/shed.
3. 12 gauge high velocity lead trauma.

 

[blybrook]

Have you read through this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/trailers/34000-lunette-lock.html

There's a couple good locks in there, I utilize the one I mentioned and have had a few people try to get past it without luck.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Atlernate Plan "B":

Remove one or both wheels and take them with you.

(Not a perfect plan, but it will deter the "thief of convenience".)

 

[vtdeucedriver]

My friends that just got stolen which sparked this thread was still attached to the truck.

 

[Ripcord01]

the locks I have seen on google are useless. One could easily take the bolts out with the right tools. I was thinking more on the lines of a simple steel cover for the lunette. Or as others point out bolt cutters..I am always a day late and dollar short. I though I was on to something ..well crappers.

 

[Ripcord01]

My friends that just got stolen which sparked this thread was still attached to the truck.

Dude needs to move out of the "hood".

on other thought, since the trailer was still attached to his truck, his auto insurance should cover the loss. I have Allstate and they would cover any loss as long as it is attached to insured vehicle? And some home owners have written in the policies that it would cover theft of atv's, trailers. sheds, ect.

A free plug..

 

[islandguydon]

RIPCORD01 your funny,


I say remove the lunette or pintal ring.

Thats what I do with my 105

 

[mistaken1]

A school I work for has a large pair of bolt cutters. They use them to cut the locks off lockers that students left in place past the removal deadline. Whatever you do the pad lock needs to be shielded so that bolt cutters cannot reach it.

In reality all we are doing is encouraging the amateur thieves to look for an easier target and inconveniencing the professional thieves.

 

[Ripcord01]

A school I work for has a large pair of bolt cutters. They use them to cut the locks off lockers that students left in place past the removal deadline. Whatever you do the pad lock needs to be shielded so that bolt cutters cannot reach it.

In reality all we are doing is encouraging the amateur thieves to look for an easier target and inconveniencing the professional thieves.

That is not my intent, But thinking of it you are right.

 

[Verkstad]

Qw

 

[M715VFD405]

"Locks are to keep honest people honest" - Unknown If someone wants your stuff they will take it the only thing you can do is deter them.