What's best tire lock?

Islandgirl

Hi. We just purchased a 2016 Smax yesterday!  We need advice on good tire lock. And should we be using gorilla lock on tongue as well?   Thanks!  We are so excited!!!!!

Normfun

I picked one up at a auto parts store for a good price it's the Claw. I also use a tongue lock. Congrats on the new trailer!

Nomad

I just lock my hitch with a simple bar pass-thru lock when in campgrounds. Use a claw when in the boonies.

jkjenn

I use and have been very happy with the Trimax wheel lock.

jdargis

This may seem like a stupid observation, but it seems to me, for a wheel lock to be secure, you should have locking lug nuts.  These are standard size trailer wheels, so someone could pull in with a trailer scissor jack and portable rachet gun, raise it up, put a trailer wheel on and take off.  I realize you have to defeat the hitch lock, if you have one.  I can see this happening when boondock camping, without others around.  

jdargis

In fact, they could use your spare tire, unless you leave it in the original spot, below the trailer.

Nomad

Would take them awhile, I think that's the biggest deterent. If they're intent on stealing it, they probably will no matter what you do. The T@B is so unique though, I'm not sure it's a good candidate.

jkjenn

jdargis said:

This may seem like a stupid observation, but it seems to me, for a wheel lock to be secure, you should have locking lug nuts.  These are standard size trailer wheels, so someone could pull in with a trailer scissor jack and portable rachet gun, raise it up, put a trailer wheel on and take off.  I realize you have to defeat the hitch lock, if you have one.  I can see this happening when boondock camping, without others around.  

My spare is in the TV, so it would make it a little more challenging.

jbug10

Before moving, when my T@b storage was more iffy, I used a hitch lock and this wheel lock: http://www.amazon.com/Trimax-TWL100-Ultra-Max-Adjustable-Wheel/dp/B003E1GLSM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1449713126&sr=8-5&keywords=trimax+lock  It has a cover over the lug nuts which alleviates the concern jdargis mentioned.  Where I live now, I am not as concerned for security at the new storage place but I still use the hitch lock.