Bracket Talk
Trailer Tongue Lock

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November 15, 2018, 10:54 AM
J101
Trailer Tongue Lock
I thought I remembered a member on here making a heavy trailer tongue lock but can't find it. Any recommendations?
November 15, 2018, 01:07 PM
J178RED
I remember seeing info on this before, check out the link.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMu_GnNnnBE


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November 15, 2018, 04:51 PM
Alaskaracer
Best hitch lock made. Have one myself.

https://megahitchlock.com/


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November 16, 2018, 05:29 AM
Mr Bill
I just purchased the Proven Inds couple lock for my new Trailer and it's really a great piece. I can even lock up the chain hook with it. I feel very comfortable my stuff is safe now, also purchased locks for all doors all keyed the same as the coupler lock. Love only having one key for the trailer were I use to have 5 keys.

Also Great Customer service and quick delivery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMu_GnNnnBE
November 16, 2018, 06:47 AM
KWig
Greg Dillman made the one I have. All stainless and heavy ! I think this is the best one out there. Sorry the pics, are big !



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You have to put in the effort, to get anything out of it.
November 16, 2018, 07:08 AM
J101
That's the one. Thanks KWig! Any website or contact info?
November 16, 2018, 08:42 AM
SP310G
I got that same lock from Dillman, it's a beast.
November 16, 2018, 01:22 PM
KWig
I tracked him down on Facebook. I dont have a number for him, sorry. Its a hoss, for sure. Well worth it ! I've been asked severla times where I got that.


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November 16, 2018, 02:18 PM
AlkyIROC
That's an awesome looking lock however locks are only for honest people. If someone wants to steal your trailer, they'll still steal it. A good lock just makes it harder.

I use a lock similar to this one.






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November 16, 2018, 02:38 PM
CURTIS REED
Alky what I have always believed is that like you if they are determined to steal your stuff they are going to. I just try to put enough things on my trailer to inconvenience them enough to run them to my neighbors house.

I have a tongue lock, padlock on the latch, change run through the wheel and around the suspension with a hefty padlock on it and the electric jack is disabled and I have changed the style of crank hookup so it is unique to something I machined up. Plus it is hooked to my house alarm system. They might get it but they are going to put in a decent amount of work for it. LOL

Curtis
November 16, 2018, 11:36 PM
Hotrod Corvette
I have one of these for my BullDog coupler it is really secure
https://gushill.com/

These are the same style that are a custom fit...pricey though
https://www.provenlocks.com/collections/all


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November 17, 2018, 04:04 PM
Mike Beck
If your trailer is at the track, you want to make it harder to steal than the guys next to you! Smile

Like the saying goes, I don't have to out-run the bear, I just need to out-run my friend next to me! Wink
November 18, 2018, 05:25 PM
Toad1
If they have targeted your stuff, they won;t be using a trailer ball. They will use a lift with a large pin, scoop it up and be gone. They can fix it up a little later. For about $400.00 you can get a wireless alarm that when it is taken out of "electronic border you set" or if it moves the motion sensor it makes cell phone calls and you can track it on the website that comes with it.
I have sold them for years or you can look up Advanced Wireless, Tommy Johnson Sr owns the company.

Locks are weak but a big cable tied to an anchor in your parking spot, to the axle, that will be a surprise when the thief find their teeth stuck in their steering wheel and the cell phone calls have started that the trailer has moved.

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November 24, 2018, 07:15 AM
gd31
J101 you have a PM




November 24, 2018, 07:42 AM
Curly1
In this day and time I think you need multiple layers of security and while they can still be stolen you make it hard enough they do not want to.
I have two locks on hitch, one on my gate in backyard and I park my truck in front of gate so they will have to break into it and move it before they could get to trailer.
Also have electronic security that I will not discuss here.
Something has changed in the last 10 years, we never had to worry about our cars and trailers. Now it is rampant. Our stuff is not even safe at some of the tracks we race at while we are running. Some people are now locking up everything when they run, we never had to do that or worry about anything. Times have changed.


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November 24, 2018, 05:38 PM
Cashflow
This^^^^^

We now lock our stuff before heading to the lanes. Sucks!


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