- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
Many on here have had stolen trailers, and some have recently bought new trailers.
So lets discuss how to protect your trailer from theft:
The psychy of a thief is pretty easy to understand:
we've all thought we of how nice it would be to own something we don't have:
Get in, Get out with the material, goods, or property fast and unnoticed.
It's no shocker that most robberies are done in less visible locations or at night and in places where there are none or few onlookers, or apathetic bystanders.
Mine, when it was stolen, had two separate chains through the back around a telephone pole, a hitch pin coupler lock, and a ball lock and they still got it.
Coupler pin and receiver hitch locks are absolutely necessary for when you are towing or leaving your at the trailhead, I think locking your chains to the hitch and locking your spares and cargo boxes is a good idea too.
Non-adjustable coupler and receiver locks are much stronger too.
vs adjustable 
Common sense would say bright colors on your locks is an easy way to get your locks noticed and to be able to visually inspect them at a distance. (but does this help thieves identify where locks are located?)
I don't see a hitch pin lock or a ball lock as the most successful determent because it appears they didn't tamper with those on location when mine was stolen because no pieces were left behind. It seems they just chained it up and took it after cutting the chain locks.
BUT I believe it would deter some less resourceful thieves.
I used to chain through the spokes when I felt like I was leaving it for a while (more than a week) but didn't this last time because it's time consuming to do and undo. I suppose putting the lock behind the tire would be an even better deterrent, but it's an inconvenience as well.
Even then that is still only as good as the lock you secure the chain with.
So what are some better ways to secure your investment?
A wheel lock device?
cheap trailer keeper wheel locks are weak and easy to ever come.
We need stronger stuff like a boot?
or a tension block between two tires or tire and frame?
Some sort of ground anchor?
Hiding it behind a fence or another vehicle is good, if your other vehicle can't be moved and the gate can't be easily compromised.
Out of site out of mind? How many have room for their trailers in their shop/garage? Not me. I think Covering it isn't a bad idea.
How do you secure your trailers?
Discuss:
So lets discuss how to protect your trailer from theft:
The psychy of a thief is pretty easy to understand:
we've all thought we of how nice it would be to own something we don't have:
Get in, Get out with the material, goods, or property fast and unnoticed.
It's no shocker that most robberies are done in less visible locations or at night and in places where there are none or few onlookers, or apathetic bystanders.
Mine, when it was stolen, had two separate chains through the back around a telephone pole, a hitch pin coupler lock, and a ball lock and they still got it.
Coupler pin and receiver hitch locks are absolutely necessary for when you are towing or leaving your at the trailhead, I think locking your chains to the hitch and locking your spares and cargo boxes is a good idea too.
Non-adjustable coupler and receiver locks are much stronger too.
vs adjustable Common sense would say bright colors on your locks is an easy way to get your locks noticed and to be able to visually inspect them at a distance. (but does this help thieves identify where locks are located?)
I don't see a hitch pin lock or a ball lock as the most successful determent because it appears they didn't tamper with those on location when mine was stolen because no pieces were left behind. It seems they just chained it up and took it after cutting the chain locks.
BUT I believe it would deter some less resourceful thieves.
I used to chain through the spokes when I felt like I was leaving it for a while (more than a week) but didn't this last time because it's time consuming to do and undo. I suppose putting the lock behind the tire would be an even better deterrent, but it's an inconvenience as well.
Even then that is still only as good as the lock you secure the chain with.
So what are some better ways to secure your investment?
A wheel lock device?
cheap trailer keeper wheel locks are weak and easy to ever come.
We need stronger stuff like a boot?
or a tension block between two tires or tire and frame?
Some sort of ground anchor?
Hiding it behind a fence or another vehicle is good, if your other vehicle can't be moved and the gate can't be easily compromised.
Out of site out of mind? How many have room for their trailers in their shop/garage? Not me. I think Covering it isn't a bad idea.
How do you secure your trailers?
Discuss:
we are moving to Btown next month... hopefully we can hold onto the rest of our stuff till then.
