Best lock to keep camper locked to truck.

[walleyewizard]

Originally Posted by Petes6.7

I used to put a pad lock on the coupler thinking it was smart to lock it to the truck.

Then my father-in-law gave me some advice. He told me he doesn't lock the couplers (other than a standard removable pin) because if something happens to the trailer (like it catches fire) he wants to get it disconnected from the truck ASAP.

Made sense to me.

Besides that, I realized I'm rarely, if ever, away from both the truck and trailer when they are hooked to each other.

X2 I never lock any trailer to my truck when going down the road

[HappyCamper1962]

Originally Posted by CrescentSun

I am picking up my new Geo Pro next week and want to know if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to lock my new camper to my truck. I will be parking it over night and I really want it to be there in the morning. Thanks!

I use a hitch lock, but moreso because it's really sturdy to keep me connected while driving, not because I worry someone would steal my camper off my TV. They would really have to want it to pull that kind of stunt!

[pilotpip]

I have a bolt brand hitch lock that uses my ignition key. It's not so much about keeping someone from stealing it, as it is keeping it hitched on the road, and I like not having a bunch of extra keys.

[Cruzrtwdgt]

Originally Posted by hobienick

When we had our popup we stayed at a hotel overnight while on a long trip. Not important why. I backed the trailer up to a curb/cement parking block until the wheels contacted it. Then I unhitched, dropped the tongue low enough so I could back the TV over the tongue. The only way to get the trailer was to move the TV.

My main concern was the battery and propane tank being stolen. I put the battery in a locked metal box that was bolted to the frame and I used a bicycle cable lock on the propane tank.

That was the last time I stayed in a hotel. I was too worried about something happening to sleep.

We towed 4 trailers with about 16 Harleys to Stugis SD from SC. Half a million dollars in Milwaukee Iron. We backed up to curbs as stated above. Cable locks on bikes. You didn't sleep ?

[michalsee]

I was told long ago that it's illegal in some states to lock the hitch while on the Interstate.

I was really glad the hitch was easy to release after my wife stabbed the brakes, did a 180, and jacknifed the old pop-up into a guardrail on a bridge. (a couple of trailers ago)

I dropped the chains, pulled the hitch, and got away from that leaky propane tank rolling down the freeway real quick after that. YOU REALLY DONT WANT TO BE LOCKED IN and MOVING.

[frankraney]

Originally Posted by flyflotrtim

Lots of hitch locks on the market.

https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Recei...%2C255&sr=8-48

and trailer coupler locks
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-6...%2C255&sr=8-44

Those loch the hitch to the truck. I think he is wanting to stop someone from disconnecting the trailer.

[frankraney]

Originally Posted by CrescentSun

I am picking up my new Geo Pro next week and want to know if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to lock my new camper to my truck. I will be parking it over night and I really want it to be there in the morning. Thanks!

I know nothing to keep the trailer locked to the tow vehicle. If you are worried about someone stealing your trailer. Get a Hurbo Wheel Lock Clamp Adjustable Tire Boot Lock Anti-Theft Lock Clamp Boot Tire Claw for Parking Car Truck RV Boat Trailer. They are on Amazon and other places. Some police departments use them.

[CampB2016]

If you lock it or not double check all your connections every stop you make. I know of more than once when someone just stopped at a rest area and had someone pull there pins. I use the locks more for the trouble makers than I do for stealing.

[McFord94]

2 long shackle “Open Sesame” locks. One thru trailer coupler other thru hitch to lock safety chains together
If needs additional security cable thru spokes on trailer wheels
BUT if they want it bad enough they will have the tools to take it
I’d be more worried about breaking into trailer

[frankraney]

Originally Posted by CrescentSun

I am picking up my new Geo Pro next week and want to know if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to lock my new camper to my truck. I will be parking it over night and I really want it to be there in the morning. Thanks!

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