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Yes, I see what you mean. The concept seems good though.
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Originally posted by furpod

Pretty sure that won't work on our couplers..
Agree. Ours, at least, flares out right behind the coupler (and into the A frame), and is welded on.
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Originally posted by StephenH

I just came across one called Trailer Gator. It looks to be very secure and about half the price of the Proven Locks models. I will look at them more closely and may order one.


Pretty sure that won't work on our couplers..
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I just came across one called Trailer Gator. It looks to be very secure and about half the price of the Proven Locks models. I will look at them more closely and may order one.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 2:37pm
Originally posted by GlueGuy

Har! Sorry about that!

The pin on that puck is near the top, and when I watched it being installed, it sure "looked" like it rocked around a lot. So I thought you could tip the bottom end out enough to insert a wedge, like a screwdriver, and then insert the crowbar. Maybe not. How wide is that opening, and how much of a gap can you create?

It's OK to wait until the snow melts... Wink


Mine fits snug enough that I have to smack the front of the lock to get the pin up. It doesn't rock or move at all. The whole thing fits good and tight. I have to get the chains in exactly the right place, or the shroud won't seat far enough to get the puck on either. There is no play in any direction with it.
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Thanks for venturing out brother. And putting the naysayers to rest.
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Har! Sorry about that!

The pin on that puck is near the top, and when I watched it being installed, it sure "looked" like it rocked around a lot. So I thought you could tip the bottom end out enough to insert a wedge, like a screwdriver, and then insert the crowbar. Maybe not. How wide is that opening, and how much of a gap can you create?

It's OK to wait until the snow melts... Wink
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Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by furpod

Pretty sure the answer is "maybe not". The way the puck lock interfaces with the shroud makes it impossible. See the shroud is built in such a way that you can't get "behind" the puck. BUT.. if a guy was worried, they make stainless steel, hardened steel, mil spec, etc, puck locks.

Here is one..
Not completely convinced, but that hardened steel puck would probably convince me.

What I'm talking about is the opening at the bottom. I think there is enough room to get the business end of a crowbar in there:


                                                 


There is not.

Thanks for making me go out in the snow and mud.. LOL
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Originally posted by furpod

Pretty sure the answer is "maybe not". The way the puck lock interfaces with the shroud makes it impossible. See the shroud is built in such a way that you can't get "behind" the puck. BUT.. if a guy was worried, they make stainless steel, hardened steel, mil spec, etc, puck locks.

Here is one..
Not completely convinced, but that hardened steel puck would probably convince me.

What I'm talking about is the opening at the bottom. I think there is enough room to get the business end of a crowbar in there:


                                                 
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 11:24am
Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by henryv

and Glue Guy? I don't think that lock is coming off with a crowbar! Maybe a howitzer!
Maybe. Maybe not. Consider that the video was produced by Proven, so they are not going to show you any of their weaknesses. Looking at how loosely that puck fits into the cutout, I think there is enough room to get the hook end of a large crowbar behind it, and just stomp on it. Since it's made of aluminum, I think it might just pop off.

BTW - We use the same coupler lock as StephenH. Our goal is to "encourage" potential thieves to go somewhere else. I do still think the proven is the best, but I'm not wearing rose colored glasses either.


Pretty sure the answer is "maybe not". The way the puck lock interfaces with the shroud makes it impossible. See the shroud is built in such a way that you can't get "behind" the puck. BUT.. if a guy was worried, they make stainless steel, hardened steel, mil spec, etc, puck locks.

Here is one..
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