OkieG
Veteran Member
How do you keep your trailer safe from thieves??
I've had occassion recently to visit the trailer store where I first bought my trailer. They reminded me that trailers are a high theft item. No attempted theft has been made on my trailer as far as I know. A few folks in our neighborhood have trailers, but they have not had any trouble either...so far.
The safety chains and a lock are used to tie my trailer to a steel "eye" set in the concrete pad where it is parked. Also, there is a "muzzle" for the bull nose hitch that locks in place. I was told this was a good system 4 years ago when the trailer was new. Now, I'm told thieves don't have too much trouble drillling out the lock on the "muzzle". I would think drilling out the lock would be a real chore, but who knows? Anybody have any ideas, advice on good security for a trailer, experiences, stories??
I know (or believe) an experienced thief could steal anyone's trailer, but if the difficulty factor is great enough they may opt for easier pickings.
Our lot is about an acre...no place to hide the trailer. It is visible from the road, though it is in the back yard about as far from the road as I can put it. I think locking it up is my best option. I'm looking for ideas for the best way to do that.
OkieG
I've had occassion recently to visit the trailer store where I first bought my trailer. They reminded me that trailers are a high theft item. No attempted theft has been made on my trailer as far as I know. A few folks in our neighborhood have trailers, but they have not had any trouble either...so far.
The safety chains and a lock are used to tie my trailer to a steel "eye" set in the concrete pad where it is parked. Also, there is a "muzzle" for the bull nose hitch that locks in place. I was told this was a good system 4 years ago when the trailer was new. Now, I'm told thieves don't have too much trouble drillling out the lock on the "muzzle". I would think drilling out the lock would be a real chore, but who knows? Anybody have any ideas, advice on good security for a trailer, experiences, stories??
I know (or believe) an experienced thief could steal anyone's trailer, but if the difficulty factor is great enough they may opt for easier pickings.
Our lot is about an acre...no place to hide the trailer. It is visible from the road, though it is in the back yard about as far from the road as I can put it. I think locking it up is my best option. I'm looking for ideas for the best way to do that.
OkieG