A good trailer is indeed almost essential for emptying waste, transporting furniture or sometimes going on vacation. The problem is, it won't fit or take up too much space in your garage. This is why most of the trailers are stored outside in the garden or sometimes on the street. A trailer is very easy to steal since it suffices to position a vehicle equipped with a hitch, hook it up and hit the road. Hence the interest in buying a
trailer lock
. This security tool will lock your trailer often with a key lock and prevent malicious people from stealing your trailer.
You will find that there are very different models of trailer locks. The designs differ as well as the materials and principles of immobilization. You can use, for example, a towing head anti-theft device with padlock or a wheel shoe, both of which are intended to prevent criminals from leaving with your trailer. Some cover the hitch handle to protect the trailer. Among the points to consider before ordering: the unique character of the lock key to prevent others from unlocking your padlock and the corrosion treatment to ensure a long life for your lock. All our advice on choosing, mounting and finding the most suitable trailer lock for your equipment and your security system preferences.
Our selection :
Alko Antitheft AK160 / AK300 AL-KO trailer
Carpoint 0410231 Anti-theft device for coupling head
ProPlus Mobile coupling head anti-theft device
Mottez A075B Permanent coupling head lock
Turnart Car Wheel Lock
What type of lock is right for your trailer?
There are three types of trailer locks.
The wheel shoe type lock
The anti-theft type wheel guard aims to prevent the trailer from rolling and therefore to prevent someone with malicious intent to hang it on his vehicle before leaving naturally by the road.
It is recommended to immobilize the trailer for a long time.
The shoe has the advantage of being usable on several types of rolling gear.
For example, you can block a caravan, a motorbike, a motorhome or even a car.
It is simply necessary to check that the size of the tires does not exceed the indication of the shoe.
The coupling head lock
Usually, trailer owners opt for the headstock lock, specially designed to secure trailers.
The trailer can then only leave its hitch if the lock is unlocked by the key supplied with the tool.
It is thus possible to drive while leaving the anti-theft device installed.
The classic padlock lock
You can also choose a classic padlock anti-theft device.
It is simply a chain or a cable to pass around an element of the trailer and a fixed element type pole, as you could secure a motorcycle for example.
How to mount your trailer lock?
Regarding the anti-theft devices for a shoe or padlock type trailer, there is no need for a tutorial. These systems are very simple. However, you may need help using a hitch lock for the first time. If the assembly may depend on the models, it is usually sufficient to assemble the two parts around the hitch handle and then integrate an additional part with a hole in which you will slide the padlock. Once the lock is locked, the vehicle and the trailer are secured and only the key holder can remove the lock to lift the hitch handle. These locks that can be left attached are particularly useful when using your trailer to go on vacation. Thereby,you can leave your car with your trailer in a parking lot without the fear that it will be detached and stolen. A technique also used by caravan shooters.
Where can I find a trailer lock?
Admittedly, there are no vendors of trailer locks on every street corner. However, this type of tool has never been easier to find than it is today. Because you can order the most suitable model for your trailer and your use on the internet. Big platforms have dozens of items that may match your research and budget. You can also visit the online stores of stores specializing in the sale of car accessories. If you prefer to see and test the equipment before you buy, you can visit the store that sold you your trailer and / or trailer hitch. This one will surely have several models to offer you. You can also benefit from the advice of a specialist salesperson.In the event of a failure, it is always easier to operate the warranty in a physical store than on the internet. The advisor can also show you how to install your new trailer lock in record time.
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