Trailer Coupler Lock Opinions

[zagfreak]

New to the boating world. My boat came with a 2004 22 ft. Zieman Trailer with Swing Tongue and Surge Brakes. Is there preferred locks for trailers? I understand they all are deterrents but just looking for opinions.

The Coupler is flat, and does not have the "hump" on top. Thanks in advance!

Zagfreak

 

[Redneck_Randy]

Re: Trailer Coupler Lock Opinions

Like this ?

http://www.guardianhitch.com/g44.htm

 

[zagfreak]

Re: Trailer Coupler Lock Opinions

YES-- Is this a good one? I assume there is a ball type thing inside the lock? I have also seen these type:

http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Master-Lock/378DAT.html

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Trailer Coupler Lock Opinions

if you are locking it at your home, the best lock is a heavy high tensile chain and a BIG padlock attached to an anchor set in concrete.... A chain through a wheel and around the frame works well too although a readily available spare can defeat that one pretty easily.

For a cheap lock you can just cut the shank off an old hitch ball and lock it in the coupler too

 

[Brewman61]

Re: Trailer Coupler Lock Opinions

I have a set consisting of locking coupler like the one in the Master link, also has a hitch pin lock and receiver pin lock all on the same key.
I keep the coupler and hitch pin lock on the trailer all summer (boat is on a slip), so i know where they are and to hopefully deter anyone tempted to drive off with my empty trailer.

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Trailer Coupler Lock Opinions

I also pull the pin from the swing tongue and run a lock through that so it can't be closed.