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04-18-2018, 03:10 PM
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Location: Greenville, SC
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Securing against theft
Here is what I do to help keep my camper secure.
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04-18-2018, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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While a great idea, how strong are those Lippert cables? Would they resist a big cable cutter? Most of just figure if a determined thief wants it, with enough time he's going to get it so that's what insurance is for. Happy Camping!
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04-18-2018, 06:49 PM
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Location: Kalamazoo
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waste of money. I have a pair of 15$ bolt cutters that would tear that up in about 2 seconds. That's why I tow with an Anderson ultimate. No one is going to take off my block to get to my king pin. If they want it that bad its insured and I sure would love to go camper shopping.
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04-18-2018, 06:53 PM
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Location: Western Iowa
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You could also put two new tires on. 
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04-19-2018, 03:28 PM
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Member
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Location: Greenville, SC
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security
Folks. if someone wants it bad enough you cannot stop them from getting it.
This will only keep the opportunistic thief from backing up to your unit and driving off with it. I didn't expect people to think this to be a fool proof anti-theft device.
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04-19-2018, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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For my FR Vibe Xtreme Lite 227RLS, I purchased a SPOT GPS tracker from Amazon. I get instant email notifications if the trailer moves at all. With the app, google maps will show the exact location of my travel trailer. Only downside besides the $99 hardware cost is a $150 annual service fee. I realize that may be overboard for some folks, but it just adds another level of comfort for me. Besides the GPS tracker, I have a hitch lock, a cable lock around my propane tanks, and I run a chain with a master lock through one of the axle wheels and around one of the suspension springs.
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04-19-2018, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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I'd be happy as heck if someone would steal my trailer. I have insurance and I'm looking to buy a new one anyway.
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05-01-2018, 05:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Oregon
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I like the idea of the tracker. You might get it back, but most importantly, the thieves might go to jail!
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05-01-2018, 06:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
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Like my dad used to say locks are to keep honest people honest.
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05-01-2018, 06:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
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We use a Proven Industries lock. One of the best for security.
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05-01-2018, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
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The best security is to hide a switch, when they plug in the 7 way plug the switch you have hidden hooks the brakes to the battery. Hook up the brake lights or 12 v charge circuit. They will drop the trailer and run!
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05-01-2018, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NE Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimber45
waste of money. I have a pair of 15$ bolt cutters that would tear that up in about 2 seconds. That's why I tow with an Anderson ultimate. No one is going to take off my block to get to my king pin. If they want it that bad its insured and I sure would love to go camper shopping.
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While your bolt cutters will do a job on a solid lock or bolt, they will jam and only mar a cable. You will need a cable cutter with its crescent shaped blade to do any real damage.
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05-01-2018, 11:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: St Peters, MO.
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I was watching a story on the tv about people are using a battery powered grinder with a cut off wheel to steal bicycles, motorcycles and trailers. It seems you aren't safe at all. If someone wants it they will get it.
I just bought a tow dolly and trying to figure how to secure it. That reminds me I need to call my insurance company for insurance on the dolly.
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05-02-2018, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Summit Township
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Never thought about it until now, but our Hensley hitch is a bit of a deterrent. Would take a while to get it off to steal the TT. Unless of course you brought a stinger along.
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05-02-2018, 06:25 PM
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Location: Texas Coastal Bend
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05-02-2018, 06:27 PM
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That is why I have insurance. Im sure not going to worry about it and buy something that may or may not prevent the theft. Save the money and buy something useful.  Later RJD
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05-02-2018, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Middle Ga
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Master lock padlock on coupler and insurance.
If it happens, it happens.
Mike
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05-02-2018, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Montrose, Colorado
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This is a little sideways from the topic but thought its ok to post on this thread. A couple years after moving into our new home (we never locked our house) we were about to leave on a vacation for two weeks. As we were leaving my wife asked if we should lock the door...? I said I don't have a key, do you? She said no. "Did we even get a key when we bought it?" I asked. Neither of us could remember. That was seven years ago and we still don't have a key.
Ironically I have a key to my TT.
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05-02-2018, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidBo
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I have one of those too.
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05-02-2018, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Texas Coastal Bend
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mblee21
I have one of those too.
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I just hope the crooks don't have a tennis ball!
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