Camper trailer security

I've got a pintle hook for my trailer needs.

Noisy - sure.

Strong - very.

Capable? - very (rotates 360 deg laterally and 90 deg up/down)

Safe? - ......... who else do you know that still uses a pintle arrangement? I keep mine in my driveway and after a year or so it's still there! :)

G'day Moose.
If your CT is fitted with a Tregg hitch you can buy a Talon locking pin.
I have one on my Aussie Swag, and it is used instead of the original pin from Tregg, so the trailer is locked on the vehicle as well.

They cost around $100.
Web Site: www.bilock.net or phone: (02) 4272 4922
I've had mine for a couple of years now and have done a lot of klms on and off road without any problems at all.

Safe travells.
Jim-Bob

Moose, I do 2 things
1. I have a heavy duty hardened steel chain that I put through the holes in one of the wheels and around a suspension arm. I use a heavy duty lock. To make it even more difficult, I pull the chain tight and put the lock under the trailer. Very difficult to use bolt cutters due to chain strength and how tight it is against the wheel. Very difficult to break the lock due to it's strength and where it is under the trailer.

2. I also have a lock which fits through the hole on the end of the pin hitch pin. I put the pin through the trailer hitch and add the lock. When the trailer is connected to the 4B, I use the lock as well. Stops any low life from disconnecting and towing away if we leave the rig parked while we shop or explore while travelling.

The main thing with security is slowing the thief down. You will never stop a determined thief with plenty of time. But you can stop the opportunistic thief or make it difficult enough for the determined one that he moves on to an easier target.

Moose,
Have a look in the SHOP section of this site. There are a number of locks depending on your hitch type.
I use a trailer cop, a ball that fits into the hitch, and a wheel clamp.
Vince

We use the Talon type lock that is normally used to lock your tow bar tongue into your Haymen Reece type square Tow bar hole.
These are the correct length to lock the pin hole and go for around $26.00
Regards

5/16 inch stainless steel cable with swaged loop each end. Quality padlock without exposed bolt.

Put cable around solid part of CT and tree. Or tread cable through a wheel and around chassis.

Always have a good spare on the trailer and that way you will not leave it along the road.

I wouldn't lose sleep about it.

EV700

Do you mean mon-fri or while your out camping?

while at home, take the wheels off.
chain to tree
if you use a ball type hitch, use one of them locks for it.
keep in backyard out of sight
if you only use it once a year, sell it and hire one when you need it.
while your basecamping, take the wheels off. chain to tree
lock the legs down so cant move.

there was a thread while back on some dude packed ready for his honeymoon, coming out 5am with wife and daughter only to see no camper in front yard.

I bought a Treg lock from this site. Quick to put on and can use while the trailer is still hooked up to the car.

I also figure just having a Treg hitch in the first place will deter a lot of thieves. Not many opportunists are going to have a Treg on their car...

Also bought a small car cover to put over the trailer. Keeps prying eyes away...

I'm with Norm largely - chain a wheel to the suspension - heavy padlock and chain - unless they cut this off, it can't be towed - I also padlock the trailer safety chains to the car when parking. Though the TREG people consider a padlock and chain as good as any special hitch locking gizmos I might get myself one of those locking pins. While at home, the trailer is well out of site - nothing is surer - thieves are scouting the 'burbs' full time for opportunities. As Norm said, overall you can only hope to slow the thief down, but that might be all of that is required.

G'day Moose, this same question bothered us before we purchased our CT, we had a Tregg coupling fitted. Instead of buying the new locking Tregg pin. I went to a locksmith bought a hardened steel padlock(his suggestion), drilled out the tregg pin with a hole big enough for the padlock and had it all locked up!!. As for locking it up when we do day trips, I make sure the whole CT is secured and locked up( what else can you do) then spend a day out. The way I see it if someone(read LOW LIFE) wants something, having it locked doesn't really matter they'll find a way to take it.
Good luck
andy

I got a length of round bar which goes through a hole on one wheel, under the trailer and out through a hole in the wheel on the other side. Sticks out about 3" each side. 2 steel plates to slip over the ends and a hole in each end for padlocks. Only trouble is, I forgot to pack it the last 3 trips...??? It's even on our pack list. It fits(when I remember it) nicely in the trailer, down one side with about 4" to spare.

Moose,

You could borrow my big black dog that is intent on chewing your arm off if you are within reach of his chain which I tie up to front of caravan on day trips away. Same story when van is parked in front yard except no chain for dog so theif beware (she's a beaut anti theft device).
Reasonable rates could be arranged :-))

Cheers Trevor

Insurance.

Mine is insured for more than it is worth.

50+kg's of rottweiler tied out to the trailer, Guarenteed that when you come back, not only will the trailer still be there, but you might have even gained a shoe, pant leg or jacket sleeve.(its amazing what some people will leave behind) hahaha