Locking up the trailer - R-pod Owners Forum

I use a U shaped lock that has a ball that fits into the hitch.
You can get one online or Walmart. Not very expensive. Others on this forum get even more elaborate

Gregm
2014 171
2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

I use one of these.

http://www.trimaxlocks.com/locks/umax25.html

2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB
2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD
2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper
2014 Toyota Tundra DC

We also use the U shaped lock. Make sure you loop the chains through the U to keep someone from towing it away by the chains. We also have a lock on the hitch ball latch.

If thieves really want to steal it, they'll find a way. The trick is to slow them down as much as possible. The longer it takes for them to steal it, the greater the risk they'll get caught, so the less incentive they'll have to go through with the theft.

I read and was told that most of those locks are useless. They can be broken / compromised in 2 minutes.

In addition the wheel locks some people use that wrap around the wheel / tire are useless. My neighbor's brother had one stolen. The locks that wrap around a wheel are useless because the people that are looking to steel trailers simple pop off the wheel and put on a spare they carry and drive away leaving your locked wheel. I opted for an expensive solution that I feel comfortable with. I purchased extremely hardened tamper/pick proof lock and chain that I fish through the wheel and around the axle. To cut this lock or chain you need to work on it with a grinder on a bench for 30 minutes.....

I thought better than coming back to no camper.

It is extreme but now I don't worry about leaving it anywhere.

Chain:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UMCCZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lock:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GE9H8W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

R-Podder by process of elimination
2014 RP179
2011 GMC CrewCab Short Bed

Sometimes we lock the door. That's it. We've traveled from KY to FL to the southwest, to Mexico to Canada. Never felt a need to lock stuff up.

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kenkolen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2017 Location: Miami Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Topic: Locking up the trailer Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 9:26pm
	I am curious what do others do to lock up their trailer when unhooked at a campground or in storage?
	2018 RP-179 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Gregm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Statesville NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 103	Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 10:15pm
	I use a U shaped lock that has a ball that fits into the hitch. You can get one online or Walmart. Not very expensive. Others on this forum get even more elaborate
	Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 5:20am
	We have used just a coupler latch lock. Have never had any problems.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

geewizard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347	Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 9:22am
	I use one of these. http://www.trimaxlocks.com/locks/umax25.html
	2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC

ParPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Location: Manitoba Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 3:30pm
	We use a lock that is similiar to the one posted by geewizard. It's made by Reese. Seems to supply enough of a deterent!
	Bob&Margaret 2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 05 Jul 2017 at 10:54am
	We also use the U shaped lock. Make sure you loop the chains through the U to keep someone from towing it away by the chains. We also have a lock on the hitch ball latch. If thieves really want to steal it, they'll find a way. The trick is to slow them down as much as possible. The longer it takes for them to steal it, the greater the risk they'll get caught, so the less incentive they'll have to go through with the theft.

Gregm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Statesville NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 103	Posted: 05 Jul 2017 at 12:39pm
	I never thought to put the chains through the U. Good to know. Thanks.
	Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

WillG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 May 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Posted: 06 Jul 2017 at 3:00pm
	I read and was told that most of those locks are useless. They can be broken / compromised in 2 minutes. In addition the wheel locks some people use that wrap around the wheel / tire are useless. My neighbor's brother had one stolen. The locks that wrap around a wheel are useless because the people that are looking to steel trailers simple pop off the wheel and put on a spare they carry and drive away leaving your locked wheel. I opted for an expensive solution that I feel comfortable with. I purchased extremely hardened tamper/pick proof lock and chain that I fish through the wheel and around the axle. To cut this lock or chain you need to work on it with a grinder on a bench for 30 minutes..... I thought better than coming back to no camper. It is extreme but now I don't worry about leaving it anywhere. Chain: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UMCCZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Lock: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GE9H8W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
	R-Podder by process of elimination 2014 RP179 2011 GMC CrewCab Short Bed

kenkolen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2017 Location: Miami Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 8:00pm
	I purchased two Mul t lock padlocks used from ebay today, these are virtually not able to be picked. I also picked up a 6' piece of hardened chain. I have a heavy cable. I plan on using the cable/padlock on one side and the chain/padlock on the other wheel. The only way to get these off is with oxygen acetylene torch. Not that I am paranoid but I just rather be cautious. That is if I have the rig in storage If I am there I have a 12 gauge alarm.
	2018 RP-179 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

sailor323 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 9:04pm
	Sometimes we lock the door. That's it. We've traveled from KY to FL to the southwest, to Mexico to Canada. Never felt a need to lock stuff up.