Locks for Camper trailers
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 09:05
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Locking the various parts of a Camer Trailer, such as the gas cylinder bracket/s, jerry can holders, tailgate, etc is advisable, but the question I have is, What is a common type of lock preferred for Camper Trailers? As I see it, a normal size padlock will swing around whilst the Camper is in motion, banging up against the Zincanneal, scratching it off and starting the rusting process. Using specific types of locks keyed alike that resist the weather would be the way to go. Anyone have any answers? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 18:10
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 18:10
We only lock when in busier areas, and just to keep the opportunist thieves at bay. If some was serious, they would get what they wanted. Try and minimise our time in busy areas anyway. :o)
Spare tyre has a cable lock on it.
Jerries have padlocks.
Gas cylinder and one jerry is under the side that lifts, and you can't get it out with out lifting the top.
The top and tail
gate have padlocks.
All padlocks (4+2) keyed the same.
Have a pad lock on the draw bar pin which stays on instead of the R clip. Have a pad lock that I can use on the tregg pin instead of the usual clip.
Put a dab of lanolin grease over the hole on the padlocks that don't get removed to keep the dust out. Usually regrease the tregg coupling every week or so anyway.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 18:18
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 18:18
PS - usually wrap the locks in tape but I like the bike tube idea above.
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