Hitch Helmut

phil don't waste $200 onthat device i bought mine from super cheap ,think it was about $30/$50 stainless high tensile with a key lock in the top,made by a mob in sydney can't remember the name off hand.will have a look monday for the name & let you know. bob.

SuperCheap have a good one for $35. It allows you to leave it fitted when travelling or when statonary. The padlock supplied could be improved but the functinality of the lock and construction is sound and strong. Importantly it is simple, quick, strong and works.

Mine looks like this

http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=138&item=91171&intAbsolutePage=1

Phil

I now have the HH for the work trailer ($40k inc traler) after the padlock on the $30 job was easily broken. The supplied padlock (cheap) was forced not cut. I don't see space for a bigger or better lock.

HH. Bottom of towball needs to be correct length to allow fitment while on vehicle, I had to cut 10mm off mine to attatch HH. Locking pin for tounge is also req'

Luckily for me my neighbour disturbed the thief 3 times, I didn't hear anything. They finally woke me and while I was out the front working out how to secure the trailer for the rest of the night the thief drove into the street again, 4th time. I hid and got the rego and rang the cops immeidiatly, he saw us and bolted. Rego' to car yard, no word for cops since Oct.

It won't stop a tilt tray, but.....
Marine shop might be helpful, Bias, Whitworths etc
Wisey

Hi Wisey,

Is this the HH?
http://www.familyboats.com.au/accessories/graphics/antitheft-hh.jpg

Can you leave it attached when driving?

Thanks
Phil P

Whats wrong with just using locks on the chains with the shackles (not suggesting instead of the shackles, but as well as). Just an idea, I've not got a trailer to worry about, and with my reece hitch there would't be any other way I could do it if I did have one to worry about.

The only problem I can think of, is dust/grime/mud/water seizing the lock, solvable if you use one of those weatherproof type locks.

Why not also have a look at the Trailer & Caravan Security devices sold right here in ExplorOz in the shop.

phil the brand name of the one i have is called simply ark from super cheap i bought it about 18 mths ago , i tow a gypsy car trailer on my motor home & it is also locked permantly to it while in motion & towing.bob.

Thanks for the replies.

This makes good reading regarding trailer security.

http://www.clubmarine.com.au/internet/clubmarine.nsf/docs/MG17-1+Theft

I'm already using the supercheap type trailer lock and the loackable hitch pin. I'm a little paranoid at the moment as I have just forked out a small fortune for a new Jet Ski and want to do as much as I can to keep it mine. The insuarance company don't view a chain and padlock as security. The problem with the Super Cheap type trailer lock is that they don't recomend driving with it on. While the Helmut Hitch is expensive at least you can leave it attached all the time.

Regards
Phil P