anti theft wheel lock ?

Geo-TH,In · Dec 4, 2011

Been thinking of adding a wheel lock to trailer to slow down thieves. Short of removing the wheels, is there something out there to clamp to the wheels that would stop thieves? It wouldn't take long for bolt cutters or cordless grinder to cut a padlock or chain. Please list the item you use and where you got them. Thanks George

Anonymous-0 · Dec 4, 2011

You can get boxes here that slide over the coupling and can be locked. Also a ball that you stick in the coupling and turn a key to expand/lock it in place....

http://www.ebay.de/itm/HGW-Diebstah..._Anhänger_Ersatzteile&hash=item19bcfed4d7

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Diebstahlsic...semobil_Caravan_Teile&hash=item20b0833a91

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Anhangerdieb...?pt=Nutzfahrzeugteile&hash=item48431824a6

If this would work for you and you don't have them available, I could send you something.

Dave

Geo-TH,In · Dec 4, 2011

Dave,
Already have coupler locked down with a gorilla guard inside the ball and a master lock on the latch.

A wrecker could hock on to the hitch and there goes my trailer.

Looking for a wheel lock.
George

Anonymous-0 · Dec 4, 2011

(quoted from post at 13:01:53 12/04/11) Been thinking of adding a wheel lock to trailer to slow down thieves. Short of removing the wheels, is there something out there to clamp to the wheels that would stop thieves? It wouldn't take long for bolt cutters or cordless grinder to cut a padlock or chain. Please list the item you use and where you got them. Thanks George

are things that bad???? Here's something...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULTON-TK10...cessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item53ea5c99e5

Aaron Ford · Dec 4, 2011

Take the lugs off of one side when you park it. It may leave, but it won't go far.

Aaron

Ray · Dec 4, 2011

good insurance,you can't stop thieves.

Nebraska Cowman · Dec 4, 2011

I always wondered why people didn't just lock the jack down? But then I have never had mine stolen yet so what do I know? I did have my pickup ransacked while I was in WI. They threw my checkbook on the floor. I guess they were looking for cash or drugs. At least the window was down so they didn't have to break in.

Billy Shafer · Dec 4, 2011

Had a 72 F-150 one time. Someone broke into it and stole my dirty laundry bag. Thing that made me mad was the door was unlocked,but they broke in through the vent window.

dave9252 · Dec 4, 2011

(quoted from post at 13:01:53 12/04/11) Been thinking of adding a wheel lock to trailer to slow down thieves. Short of removing the wheels, is there something out there to clamp to the wheels that would stop thieves? It wouldn't take long for bolt cutters or cordless grinder to cut a padlock or chain. Please list the item you use and where you got them. Thanks George

If it has brakes on, is there anyway you can 'lock' them on manualy. That way they can't take it unless is lifted onto another trailer....

Geo-TH,In · Dec 4, 2011

What are you going to use to lock the jack down with that bolt cutters can't cut?

That was the point of my post. I can cut a lock with a cordless grinder in less than 30 seconds.

Still looking for recommendations on wheel locks. So far, no one has even mentioned one.

S2710 · Dec 4, 2011

George in my thinking a lock will keep a honest person honest. If some one is going to steal your trailer there is not much that you can do to stop them if they really want it that bad. JMO

Bob

bill mart · Dec 4, 2011

here something for tandem wheels. bill m.
tandem lock

Nebraska Cowman · Dec 4, 2011

If the thieves are coming equipped with bolt cutters and angle grinders they are serious and you are not going to stop them. An old plank burried just below the surface with big spikes in might slow them down.

keh · Dec 4, 2011

Bite the bullet and take the wheels off, let trailer almost down to the ground. If you are really serious, take the hubs off too, wrap spindles in plastic to keep rain off, leave spindle well greased.

KEH

MeAnthony · Dec 4, 2011

I did a Google search for "wheel boot lock", got a lot of results.

If you're making your own, what about a piece of square tube mounted under the trailer that can be extended out through rim holes when parked? Maybe operated with a small motor and screw shaft that extends/retracts it? Would have to keep sliding section greased. Hidden switch, or switch mounted in your tow vehicle. Could draw power either from trailer battery(if equipped) or trailer plug.

I like the idea of putting a GPS unit on trailer. Then if it's stolen, it can be recovered, charges pressed and hopefully perps will be locked up. At least that would keep them out of circulation temporarily.

Good luck,

Anthony
Wheel Lock

Geo-TH,In · Dec 4, 2011

That is a lot of work, expecially if you plan to use the trailer a few times a week. My original post stated I didn't want to take the wheels off.

Pitch · Dec 4, 2011

If you are that concerned about it being stolen move it to a secure location. You already have a ball lock what more can you do? A dedicated theif is gonna get your trailer no matter what. Chain the rims together, go home and get a good nites sleep.

chevytaHOE5674 · Dec 4, 2011

Make sure your insurance is paid up and don't worry about it. If a thief wants it then they can and will get it.

JDseller · Dec 4, 2011

Where do you live???? I have not heard of trailers being that hot of a theif item. You already have a ball lock. So that should stop most theives.

Here is a link to a product called the wheel club.
The Wheel Club Immobilizer

Don-Wi · Dec 5, 2011

Some trailers I've been around ahve that safetey cable that you put around your ball before lowering the jack down. If it gets pulled out it locks up the brakes. Probably something easy for a guy to bypass if he knows what to look for, but it could probably be hidden too.

Donovan from Wisconsin

Anonymous-0 · Dec 5, 2011

(quoted from post at 16:30:39 12/04/11)Still looking for recommendations on wheel locks. So far, no one has even mentioned one.

don't be so cranky..it's not becoming :roll:

I put a link to a wheel clamp in my second post.... If it's the wrong idea, sorry..... try google....

Geo-TH,In · Dec 5, 2011

Sorry Dave, need to work on my people skills. It seems that no one has one to share with me the best one.
George

Anonymous-0 · Dec 5, 2011

like the others said, you're not gonna stop a thief if they want it.... I'd just get a set of stamps and stamp your name and last 4 of your social (?)
in an inconspicious place under the trailer, take good pics of it and have on hand in the worst case, and maybe run a cable thru the wheels andover the axel for discouragement and let it go......

good luck.

jCarroll · Dec 5, 2011

I had this issue a few years ago - posted the same question.

Got the same answers.. Took a wheel off. After lying in the mud to replace it, I decided $40 a year for insurance was my best solution.

mkirsch · Dec 5, 2011

(quoted from post at 04:35:25 12/05/11) Some trailers I've been around ahve that safetey cable that you put around your ball before lowering the jack down. If it gets pulled out it locks up the brakes. Probably something easy for a guy to bypass if he knows what to look for, but it could probably be hidden too.

That is the emergency breakaway switch. The brakes will only stay locked as long as the battery holds out. Once the battery goes dead, no more brakes.

There is no way to lock electric trailer brakes without electricity, and if you leave them locked with a charger on the battery, the magnets will burn out after a few hours.

Frankly, there are no suggestions because there are no solutions.

Your coupler lock will deter most thieves. Adding a chain and padlock will scare off all but the most determined thief.

If they want your trailer so bad that they bring a wrecker, bolt cutters, and a cordless grinder, LET THEM HAVE IT. Just make sure your insurance is paid up.

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