Wheel Locks for Rpod 179 - Event Date: 25 Apr 2016

I had friends that were on a road trip staying in a wal-mart in Texas and they had
Someone cut the chain/lock of their bikes/ rack and steal them while they were sleeping inside their camper.
Sad!

Thanks, have lug nut in hand, will check out an auto parts store tomorrow.

Metal strap over the battery box, or better yet take the battery elsewhere.  Wheel lock and chain through the wheel wrapped around the axle, as mentioned.  Won't stop them, though, I read a sad story of a camper left on the side of the road on another forum.  Didn't take long to remove batteries, LP tanks, and most of the equipment and appliances inside even though everything was secured well.

Wheel locks are probably not going to stop someone from stealing the wheels: they'll just take the lock with them when they remove the wheels. I'd recommend a thick steel cable over a chain. A chain can be cut with bolt cutters; a steel cable would require a hacksaw or circular cutting saw, which would increase the risk of the thief being caught in the act.

As for hitch locks, I'd recommend one with the steel rod that goes over the top of the coupler and then make sure you hook the rod through the chains. Thieves have been known to tow a trailer by just the chains.

Originally posted by Leo B I use the hitch lock...........................and a sign beware of owner

Are you talking about something like this?   



Personally, I have not experienced anyone having their entire camper being stolen.....though I'm sure it probably has happened. Batteries, propane, tires, etc. - yes. I, too, use a hitch lock and that is all. If someone wants it bad enough, they will get it. Then, I'll get a brand new camper for the price of my insurance deductible.