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Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by parker44, Mar 13, 2020.

  1. Mar 13, 2020 at 5:32 AM
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    I've got an older utility trailer I was able to fix up just with some new tires, and built some sides to it. I don't have a lot of money in it, but I'm looking to see if there are any good trailer locks for it while towing? This trailer was homemade back in the 80's, and the coupler that was used and welded on doesn't have a way I can lock it with a normal lock.

    Most of what I will be using it for will be hauling to the dump and other properties, but if I have to go pick something up from the store, I'd like to have peace of mind while I'm inside that someone can't just unlatch it and take off.
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2020 at 5:52 AM
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    I use an aircraft cable with loops on both ends and big padlocks and lock it from the truck frame to the trailer frame and dare anyone to try to part the two!
     
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    I have a harbor freight one that has been going strong for 10 years now.
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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    Post pictures of coupler please.
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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    I’ll post one when I get home this afternoon.
     
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    Do you have a picture of the one you use?
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2020 at 6:24 AM
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    not at the moment, but ill get one this weekend
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2020 at 6:27 AM
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    If it’s not a normal coupler that can take a coupler pin lock, what about a ball lock?

    DB95D466-82AF-4F3F-8DB6-D674C685C87A.jpg
     
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    I was looking for something similar to this, but something that I can use while pulling it.
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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    I'd put a padlock on the safety chain. It's not perfect, but it will at least require that the crook has tools.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    Will something like this not fit?

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    if not then padlock with a good lock to the chains like tvpierce said.
     
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  12. Mar 13, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    Here is my coupler. I guess i could drill down right behind the little clip that keeps it locked and put some type of big lock through it or a locking hitch pen.

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  13. Mar 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    Or just cut/grind that coupler off, drill a couple of holes, and for $15 put one of these on there.

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    Even better!!!! For some reason I thought he had an A frame coupler.

    I would do this @parker44
     
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