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03-02-2019, 03:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Western NY
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Locking up my TT
OK, I know ANY lock can be defeated but I have been using this Reese lock and it's just way to easy to remove.
Suggestion for a better replacement?
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Rob
Bereft of TT and looking.
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 6.2L
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03-02-2019, 03:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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I run one of these locks on my trailer although it is either in an improved campground or sitting inside a secured and monitored storage building. They aren't very secure.
Here's a link you've probably seen for one that seems like it might be pretty good but is pretty expensive; and if you read the comments I don't know if it would be worth it.
I do intend to replace mine because it is so easy to defeat - don't know with what yet. Also keep a pin lock on the hitch as well.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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03-04-2019, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Wood River,IL
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This is the lock I bought. Very heavy duty. It’s the AmpLock U-BRP2516.
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2019 F-150 XLT 5.0 Super Crew FX4
Wood River, IL
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03-04-2019, 06:59 PM
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Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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On the expensive side, but my Propride hitch is also an effective theft deterrent.
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2018 Jayco Eagle HT 265BHS (previous: 2015 23RB Passport Elite, ProPride)
2015 F250 XLT SB Crew, 6.2l gas
PullRite 16K SuperGlide w/SuperRail
Reese 5th Airborne (bagged) Pin Box
RoadMaster Shock Kit
X-Factor Cross Bracing
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03-05-2019, 03:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: SE Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slow
On the expensive side, but my Propride hitch is also an effective theft deterrent.
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I was thinking the same about my Hensley.
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2017 Keystone Bullet 308BHS in Saddle.
2017 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 Hemi 6.4L
2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali (SOLD)
Hensley SwiftArrow Control Hitch with 1000 lb Spring Bars
Me, DW, (3) little DS's, and 1 rambunctious Boston Terrier
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03-05-2019, 03:33 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: SE Michigan
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Wheel boots and 1/2 inch security chains around the wheels and axles are visual deterrents. Any criminal who wants your stuff bad enough will ultimately get it. Just make them look for an easier target.
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2017 Keystone Bullet 308BHS in Saddle.
2017 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 Hemi 6.4L
2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali (SOLD)
Hensley SwiftArrow Control Hitch with 1000 lb Spring Bars
Me, DW, (3) little DS's, and 1 rambunctious Boston Terrier
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03-05-2019, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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I use a lock on the ball one on the ball lever and one each x-chock. I would think it would be easier to move on to the next trailer than spend the time breaking 4 locks and having to remove the x-chocks.
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2009 Ford F-150 5.4
2015 Nissan Armada 5.6
2021 Keystone Residence 40FLFT
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03-16-2019, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SC
Posts: 131
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We bought the Proven Coupler Lock " (PCL) after the horse got out of the barn."
Our TT was stolen while parked in our back yard a few years back. Never thought to worry about the possibility it could be stolen. The trailer was subsequently found, interior was trashed. PCL is suppose to be one of the more secure locks on the market. Put our replacement trailer in the same spot with a PCL but didn't have to worry about it too long. We moved & the TT is now in a much more secure area.
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03-16-2019, 05:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Chelsea
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Wow, I am so sorry to hear about your TT. After hearing your story, I am going to get a lock. I live out in the country and it is a safe area but again, you never know.
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03-16-2019, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SC
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Theft of travel trailers are not very common. But, as you say, "you never know."
Even though we believe our TT is now in a more secure area we leave the PCL attached. We'll use it now when traveling. Before the theft we just parked the trailer and drove away without anything on the coupler, no longer.
Take care.....
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