Securing the Trailer

[XJBANKER]

Yup. All 3 keyed alike.

Did they come keyed alike or did you have to get with a lock smith?

 

[racingjason]

Does anybody have any experience with bullet locks? I have been thinking about something like the Garalock MK.4 as shown here:

http://www.absecurity.co.uk/Garage_Doors/garage_doors.html

Obviously it would not to be as "robust" as that one but a smaller unit may do the trick and it should be fairly flush to the surface. The only thing I worry about with all locking solutions is the eventual gumming up and seizing of the lock due to exposure.

 

[deadbird]

Master loch high security

http://www.masterlock.com/apps/mast...p?categoryId=HSL_3&target=commercial|security

if they are tough enough for delivery vans in NYC...

 

[805gregg]

I kinda wish I'd seen these before I drilled for the stainless steel marine locks I used.

http://www.marinelock.com/Stainless-Steel-Refrigerator-Lock_p_19.html[/QUOTE

Peel and stick adhesive, not very secure.

 

[Hilldweller]

http://www.masterlock.com/apps/mast...p?categoryId=HSL_3&target=commercial|security

if they are tough enough for delivery vans in NYC...

Same thing that Swiss posted; they're huge. I could fit one on the back doors but not on the nose or sides.

I'm sill liking a traditional hasp with an alarmed motion/shock-sensing padlock. If they don't walk away from the temptation, they get 110 db. Then I can intervene (if I'm nearby).

 

[UNI]

Here is a GREAT portable alarm system to protect your camping gear. Steal Armor alarm/strobe light unit. I think this would deter someone messing with your gear, if your away from the unit (Fly fishing, hiking, etc.). I'd still cable down the gear somehow, with the alarm going off they could still grab and dash. Its sad you even need to think about protecting your gear that you worked so hard to purchase. Spend money to purchase the gear, spend money to protect the gear. (Insurance, cables, locks, alarms)

Click Here: Steal Armor

 

[SunTzuNephew]

These are rough models of my preferred idea. They could be shaped to use the Master Puck locks used on the van door lock assemblies on the exposed end tabs.

I've seen file cabinets with locking bars like that....

 

[Honu]

small padlocks ? I might try some better handles with built in locks ?

have the attitude if they want it they can get it sadly
and like mentioned would rather have them not pry the trailer apart to get a few things inside that are cheap and easily replaced compared to the trailer

but also a sign maybe :Wow1:
" I might be watching you I might not be ? you are taking a chance stealing from me so ask yourself is my $20 Coleman stove worth it. That shovel on the front is for digging deep holes, and that hatchet is for making things fit in those holes "

 

[ThomD]

I've seen file cabinets with locking bars like that....

I think this might be a good solution. The ones at work are "Swing Away" brand. The fixed part is less than 3/4" wide, held in by 5 screws that are covered when the bar is secure.

http://www.zipflockco.com/images/File_Cabinet_Bars.pdf

 

[ntsqd]

I've seen file cabinets with locking bars like that....

Same basic idea, however to give an idea of scale that capped square tube is modeled as 1" x 1" and the model is 48" long.

 

[StumpXJ]

I was about to buy some uber hasps from Overland Hardware but Joaquin informed me that he no longer makes/sells them...
Look at this; it's a marvel of simplicity and function:

Im pretty sure I know someone who could build those or something similar...

The concept is simple, and when done right, it can be very effective.

I need something for my trailer too.

 

[dinoevo]

Im pretty sure I know someone who could build those or something similar...

The concept is simple, and when done right, it can be very effective.

I need something for my trailer too.

Any details yet? I would be interested.

 

[teotwaki]

There is a saying that the purpose of locks is only to signalize honest people that something is off-limits.

Obviously it should not be made too easy for crooks to break into your trailer, specially for the amateurs. On the other hand, if somebody wants to break tha law and break into your trailer, he should be able to do it without causing too much collateral damage.

That said, most delivery vans in Detroit are using these kind of master locks http://www.inlad.com/MasterLockandHasp.aspx

These look pretty good for my trailer

 

[StumpXJ]

No, Bill never brings his stuff to my house so we can build it.

He is scared of the city. Need to fix his trailer electrical coupler/plug also, but I think he secretly enjoys ripping it off everytime he gets offroad.

Its Bills fault.

~ Stump

 

[teotwaki]

Swiss,
I checked those monster hasps; they're too big.

I looked around at stores with truck tool boxes but there wasn't anything interesting there; I'll keep looking that way.

The fridge lock thing looks pretty easy to live with; it would work well with the screaming Xena lock. Like Swiss said, you can't keep out a professional bad guy but you might make it less worth while for him to try.

One of the things that's on my mind is that I might be in a motel on the way out to the Overland Expo if I can't find a campground. I'd rather not have anybody poking through my stuff...

I just saw one of the MasterLock door hasps yesterday and it really was enormous.