Treg Lock
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:19
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Welchy
Hi,
I know this might have been posted before but i am looking for a way to secure my camper both on and off the vehicle. I have looked at a few and i am worried that the locking mech will get gunked up and then I wont be able to get the camper off.
Anyone had experience with this?
Cheers,
Welchy
Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:28
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:28
You can see the echo of this reply further down the page re trailer chains.
nevertheless...buy a lockable treg gizmo , available on this site for bugger all,
use it in place of the "R" pin. You can lock it on the vehicle or onto the camper
when disconnected. Wrap some leco tape around lock when in dust or rough
conditions & it will stay clean & not vibrate loose..dead simple...oldbaz.
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Reply By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:31
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:31
I have a big hi tensile bolt the same size as the pin with a hole in the bottom for a padlock. I use it when the camper is off the car but as it's the same dia as the pin, I can use it for towing if need be.
Cheers
Dave
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Reply By: Welchy - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:35
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:35
yeah i tried to buy one from this site but they dont sell them anymore.
Also like i said how do they go with mud/dirt etc.
Cheers,
welchy
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:44
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 16:44
Just like I said...oldbaz.
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:11
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:11
Any type of lock that uses a key can be a headache on dirty roads. Consider taping over the key slot with some robust tape. As for security - campers can still be dragged away short term, even if the hitch pin is locked - suggest some nice meaty chain through the wheel and around a
suspension arm, plus a pro class padlock.
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Reply By: DIO - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:22
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:22
1. High tensile bolt with hole and padlock
2. Decent padlock and chain.
Either work for me. Keep it simple, less chance of problems.
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:22
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:22
I have 2 smaller padlocks keyed the same, one to replace the rclip, and the other to replace the treg pin clip. The padlocks fit through the holes,
well I did drill one out a little.
Usually run with them off and the correct pins in just in case I need quick unhitching on the track, but when in a big town (going shopping etc), swap them over for security.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:26
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:26
PS working on the fact I might slow 'them' down, or make it impractical for the quick snitch. If people really want to steal the trailer, they will get it anyway, and hopefully not damage the car too much.
If in serious doubt, one of us stays with the car and camper, or we don't stop.
The camper is locked up at home with a chain through the wheel and around the axle.
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Reply By: WYSIWYG (Bundaberg Qld) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:23
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:23
Hi Welchy,
Couplemate still sell the pin/lock.
Site Link
I use one on my camper trailer and so far haven't had any drama's after being in the mud, just brushed it off and it worked fine. Maybe just lucky so far I guess. Like any lock it does need a bit of oil now and then.
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Follow Up By: WYSIWYG (Bundaberg Qld) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:28
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:28
Sorry I don't think that link sends you to the right place. Try looking under off road couplings
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Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:35
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 17:35
Look up Talon trailer locks.I have one for the hitch pin and one for the treg keyed alike. Comes with a dust cover / cap for both that works. Expensive, but a lock of high quality.
stan
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, Dec 20, 2009 at 17:49
Sunday, Dec 20, 2009 at 17:49
Sounds like the best bet to me.
As far as the dust issue is concerned, like Old Baz says, just put some leccy tape around it or (if it's round), why not get a couple of rubber boots (like they fit to bottom of stool legs, walking sticks etc). These would just push over the lock so no dust could enter. Drill a hole in the end and use a short piece of chain or string, to attach the rubber boot to somewhere solid, so you won't lose it when you take it off to undo the lock.
Personally I never bother about locks. My camper is locked away in the shed when I'm here at home.....and once you're on the road, there's not much chance of having the trailer knocked off (I hope), when you pull up at a town for supplies etc.....I suppose it could happen, but I really can't imagine it happening.
Cheers
Roachie
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Reply By: Outnabout.. - Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 19:32
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 at 19:32
Just run with your normal pin in the dusty stuff or mud and then carry two spare bolts?pins with holes to take a padlock when you are leaving the camper for the day. No one will steal it when you are with it so no need to lock it when you are with it.
Oh and don't forget you need to pins one for the towbar tonge to towbar and one for the hitch coupling. I always laugh when I see only one with a padlock as you can still steal it by removing the tongue.
Also these extra pins come in handy as spares if you misplace the original ones.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, Dec 20, 2009 at 17:52
Sunday, Dec 20, 2009 at 17:52
2 padlocks is a great idea....but if the mongrels want the trailer, what's stopping them just unbolting the Treg fitting from the tow vehicle's tow bar?
You really need to put a spot of weld on that exposed thread to prevent that from happening; or install a 3rd padlock on the thread too. Where do you draw the line??? hahaha
Roachie
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Reply By: Member - Allan B (QLD) - Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 00:22
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 at 00:22
There are specialist trailer/coupling locks available out there and may be highly theft-resistant.
BUT don't kid yourselves. A chain and/or padlock is no match for a pair of bolt-cutters. They may stop the village kids from fooling but anyone who seriously wants your trailer will have the chain/padlock off with bolt-cutters faster than you can get the keys out of your pocket.
Padlocks marked as having "hardened" hasps merely prevent a hacksaw but have no resistance to bolt-cutters.
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Reply By: Member - Alan John C (WA) - Saturday, Dec 19, 2009 at 19:01
Saturday, Dec 19, 2009 at 19:01
If you do not have your treg lok yet you will find pin/lock combo at a
BCF outlet or your Camec outlet or if you feel like it google the bloody thing and you will find hundreds of them and they do not give problems just a little silicon spray from time to time will keep it healthy.
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