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Subject Topic: Wheel lock for a trailer? Post Reply Post New Topic
19/7/2010 at 9:55pm
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I've just got a trailer, just fitted the number plate onto it all by myself! Get me, Miss Independent Woman!! And am sorting out the dodgy lightbulbs.

However I don't have either chocks or any sort of locking device, and I feel this would be a worthwhile thing to have.

I however am definitely on a tight budget!!

Could anyone recommend me a lock for a trailer wheel please? One that would work to stop it accidentally rolling off as well as deliberately being taken.

Ta
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19/7/2010 at 10:10pm
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480

 

got mine from ebay a couple of yrs ago which has a bit on it to stop it rolling,be sure to get the right sized ones though to the size of your wheels lol,i also got a hitch lock fitted too as in the below pic...

 

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20/7/2010 at 6:01pm
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I have just got a new trailer my first time ever pulled anything and have the same worry so will watch this thread with interest.

So far towsure seem fav for a purchase

Dee x x

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20/7/2010 at 10:33pm
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Length of chain, padlock and a tree or something similar!


21/7/2010 at 6:51pm
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Aldi were doing the Wheel Clamps like above for £15 and the steel box type Hitch Locks c/w padlock for £10 add to that a good bit of chain and a decent padlock, then at least you may deter the oportunist thief, a pro trailer thief will have it away whatever you do, I added a motion sensor to the trailer lid and a secondary motion sensor padlock, both quite cheap from CPC, they give of an 110db alarm, which again would freak an oportunist, but of little threat to a pro. almost forgot I added locking wheel nuts to the trailer wheels, along with a locking mechanism to the spare wheel, well you can't make it to easy for them can you lol.


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Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 21/7/2010
Aldi were doing the Wheel Clamps like above for £15 and the steel box type Hitch Locks c/w padlock for £10 add to that a good bit of chain and a decent padlock, then at least you may deter the oportunist thief, a pro trailer thief will have it away whatever you do, I added a motion sensor to the trailer lid and a secondary motion sensor padlock, both quite cheap from CPC, they give of an 110db alarm, which again would freak an oportunist, but of little threat to a pro. almost forgot I added locking wheel nuts to the trailer wheels, along with a locking mechanism to the spare wheel, well you can't make it to easy for them can you lol.

How long does it take you to free your trailer to go camping?


21/7/2010 at 7:56pm
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I have the same clamp as the yellow one in the picture, also mine was brought on Ebay, Its simple to put on and take off (if you have the key)

 



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Hi Stuart.

              Trailer is stored in the garage, so it only takes seconds to get on the move, the security is only for on the journey when the trailer is parked outside a hotel etc, I know my set up is slightly overkill, but it does not hinder me, although for all the various trailer security I have a total of ten different key's to unlock or disarm stuff, but I have it all down to a fine art now, and it works like poetry in motion lol.

Andy.



21/7/2010 at 10:17pm
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oh heck I didn't even think about the services on the way down. Bother. I need to get something sorted in the next week before I go away with it for the first time.

Hmmm big chain might be best. Or not stopping lol.

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2011 So far...
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Taking my sister and family for a trial camp locally 20th May
GLASTONBURY!! And *no* kids this year!! (Working: secure camping too!)
Chy Carne July/Aug 2011...


22/7/2010 at 10:11pm
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Yes I also use the chain to lock the trailer to the car if we need to leave them out unattended at any time.


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22/7/2010 at 10:22pm
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Again, we have the same as the yellow one and never been a problem. As suggested, I would stronglt recommend a hitch lock as well. The more deterrents you have the better. We bought our wheel lock from Argos.


22/7/2010 at 11:03pm
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Gosh I still can't stretch the budget even for an argos jobbie. Bother. It's going to have to be a chain at the moment I think, if I can get one of them cheap enough. Or just a bike lock!!!

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2011 So far...
April - 2 nights in Easter Hols in Haven, Burnham (down the road).
Taking my sister and family for a trial camp locally 20th May
GLASTONBURY!! And *no* kids this year!! (Working: secure camping too!)
Chy Carne July/Aug 2011...



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