Trailer hitch coupler lock recommendations

[statikuz]

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a trailer coupler lock.

Looks like there's a few different styles:

http://amzn.com/B000OC3Q2I
http://amzn.com/B0007M3FJO
http://amzn.com/B000L9QRE8

Just thought I'd see if anyone has strong feelings or experience with any style/brand. Thanks!

 

[Coastiejoe]

I use the middle picture you have for when the trailer is attached to my tow vehicle. I have seen more than one person come back from a ride and heir trailer is gone. You really need to put a lock on the trailer when it is sitting in the lot. It literally takes like one-minute to pop it off your vehicle and put it onto another one...

As far as a lock when it is off the trailer, either of the other two you picture will work fine. I leave mine in my garage and I STILL use the pin-type lock (middle picture). I figure if someone want it they will get it, but I am not going to make it a gift as far as making it easy for them.

One step further,,, If you have a receiver on your vehicle and do not use a lock on the pin, then there really is no use to lock the trailer to the ball as all you have to do is un-pin the receiver and slide it into another hitch..

You can buy them as a kit for 20 to 25 bucks...

 

[Coastiejoe]

I use a receiver lock like this one with a key and it is keyed-alike to my trailer pin-lock...
(It comes with a sleeve as some receivers has larger holes than others)

 

[LouDoo]

Maybe I've just been lucky over the years, but this is all I've ever used.

http://www.pacifictrailers.com/FULTON-Gorilla-Guard-Brass-Trailer-Coupler-Lock-BHLO-0600/

I figure it's kinda like home security, you just need to make it a little tougher than your neighbors.

I don't tow my boat, just my ski's.

Lou

 

[sgoyal]

I got same as Lou plus wheel coupler for winter storage.

 

[statikuz]

Hey everyone thanks for the info. I ended up getting this kit at OReilly:

http://www.masterlock.com/products/product_details/2848DAT

 

[YouCanDooIt]

It looks like you found yourself one, but if it helps anyone else looking for one, I bought this set at wally world this spring. It was a good price for everything you need and works great.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-Towpower-Keyed-Alike-Lock-Kit/15125826?findingMethod=rr