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Old 08-12-2016, 05:39 AM   #21
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Most new trailer owners go through the stage of worrying about their new baby being stolen. I certainly did. I used a hitch lock. But over time my fear has lessened. I keep the trailer insured and don't worry much about it. I've moved on to other worries 😉
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Old 08-14-2016, 11:36 AM   #22
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As far as the lock on the hitch latch goes all one needs is a replacement latch, $18, and a 3/4" socket wrench.

With the socket wrench the nut holding the latch on can be taken off along with the lock. Then a new latch can be but on and off they go.

A lock only keeps an honest man out.

Keeping it in an alley I would be more afraid of vandalism then anything else.

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Old 08-14-2016, 11:46 AM   #23
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The best any deterrent system will do is slow the determined thief down. Hence the concept of "insurance".
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Old 08-14-2016, 01:18 PM   #24
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This demonstrates how easy it is to remove many of the popular hitch locks and how long each type takes to remove.
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We had a pop-up, over 2,000 lbs. dragged with hitch lock, the most expensive one on the market at that time, in place to the street and loaded to a flatbed or so the evidence indicated. It was during the night and we never heard a thing. It was in the desert and parked about 20 feet from where I was sleeping with my "watch" NOT dog.

We now use this: https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpowe.../dp/B0016KA9W2 and have for years on different trailers.

I think some of these people have worked doing repossessions and are clever about moving in quietly and existing quietly. This was just north of Tucson, AZ.
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Old 08-18-2016, 03:30 PM   #27
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Wow, I guess i'm pretty happy to be living where I live!
I haven't locked my home in 18yrs. Keys in the ignition. In town.
Me too!
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