Trailer security

jdkoepsell

Any recommendation on trailer hitch locks when trailer is (1) being stored outside in a gated storage facility and (2) when attached to parked tow vehicle.

BandB

@jdkoepsell for our 320s BD that we keep in our driveway we use a Fort Knox Lock that fits over the entire coupler. It's bright yellow, very heavy duty and uses a keyed puck lock. Good customer service when we had a little bit of trouble figuring out how to install it. No problems in four years of camping. It gives me great peace of mind.
In addition to that, we also keep the stabilizers down. Sometimes, if we leave the trailer in a parking lot, etc., we'll also install a wheel lock for another layer of security.

Grumpy_G

Get a wheel lock, thieves often don't bother hitching up the trailer. They just wrap the safety chains around their hitch and off they go. Then deal with the hitch lock later. 

marleecamps

While my Tab400 is stored in my driveway or at a campsite, I use the following:  1- Trimax wheel lock, 2-coupler pin lock, 3- coupler lock, and 4- padlock on chains wrapped around the front wheel crank lever so they can't be used to haul the camper.  Stabilizers down.  A thief is going to have to work hard and make a lot of noise in the process.

While towing, I use the locking coupler pin.  Can easily be broken off with a hammer but again they are going to make a lot of noise.

I also have an Air Tag hidden inside my Tab.

jbajor

I have a Proven Industries https://www.provenlocks.com/ hitch lock.  Super secure and it locks the safety chains inside too. Great peace of mind.  

Horigan

I suggest a good hitch lock and a basic wheel lock.  Multiple lock types will dissuade thieves more.

mx4789

I use a tongue lock (fits inside where the ball goes), and then run a pin lock thru the chains and the latch, and then the boot style lock (like the one someone posted above). One bit of advice on the boot style lock... make sure it is wide enough to fit around your tire. Mine barely fits and I can't just clamp it on anywhere (it did fit fine on my old camper, though). And I keep the stabs down as well.  Like everyone else says, they aren't fool-proof, instead they are just a deterrent to make someone pick an easier target. 

You can also get a GPS tracker with like a $20 a month subscription or so. When stationary (like in a driveway or storage lot) I found that the battery lasts many months before needing to be recharged and can be wired into the trailer battery so that it will recharge when the battery is on.

My theory these days is keep enough insurance on it, make it hard to steal, and if it does get stolen file a claim and hope they don't find it or that it gets totaled out... ie, you don't want it back if it gets stolen because the thieves are not going worry about damaging it or taking care of it.