caravan tow bar locks
Submitted: Monday, Nov 19, 2007 at 23:04
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polben
Hi , what would be a good recommended caravan tow bar lock.
Done some research on the net but this list is normally best for what works and what does not.
Thanks
Reply By: Member -Dodger - Monday, Nov 19, 2007 at 23:26
Monday, Nov 19, 2007 at 23:26
Super Cheap has a locking device that fits over the Van tow coupling and is locked by a pad lock. This can be done only when the vehicle is unattached.
It would take a very determined thief to get it off.
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Follow Up By: nickb - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 00:49
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 00:49
You can get these that have 2 slots in them so they can be used on or off the car. I believe boat accessory shops sell them. Basically a thick piece of folded steel with a couple of slots and place for the padlock. Works very
well.
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Follow Up By: disco1942 - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 18:14
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 18:14
The thief does not remove the lock. He just carries a bit of chain and a few shackles. He just shackles the chain so it loops over his tow ball and tows the van away that way. It may be a bit of a rough towing operation but you still loose your van. He only has to tow the van far enough to be able to use an angle grinder to remove your lock.
A wheel clamp is probably the beat securing device. Takes more work with an angle grinder than chains or coupling locks.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 02:35
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 02:35
There are several different types of locking mechanisms available depending whether you have an on-road or off-road coupling.
Have a look in the
Shop - Accessories - Trailer & Caravan Security section for ideas.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 11:26
Reply By: DIO - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 08:16
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 08:16
I have alwas used the existing safety chanins (
mine are sturdy/ heavy duty) with a susbstantial (quality) padlock. Works for me, cheap too.
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Follow Up By: Mikee5 (Logan QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 14:05
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 14:05
DIO, do you replace your D shackles with a padlock? Is this when you stop or do you tow like that? Is the padlock rated like the D shackles are, (or should be)?
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Reply By: Keenycruiser - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 14:27
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 14:27
I had my Windsor caravan stolen and was fitted with one of the cheaper locks, they just cut the padlock with bolt-cutters. I was ad vised to get the Tallon lock, made by the Australian Lock Co., at Unanderra. They are more expensive but it would take a big grinder to get it off. If you keep your caravan ten years then it works out cheap insurance. They can be fitted even when the caravan is attached to the car, but not when it is being driven.
Hope this helps as there is nothing worse than getting it stolen, worse than having your car stolen because of all the gear you have in your caravan.
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Follow Up By: PeterInSA - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 18:44
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 18:44
How far do you go, ie; the thief has a spare caravan coupling, unbolts your coupling, bolts his on and then away. Do you weld up the 4 nuts on your caravan coupling.
Peter
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Follow Up By: Matt(WA) - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 21:25
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 21:25
Can vouch for the talon, can also get the talon hitch reciever pin with matching keys as the lock. They are bilocks too which are pretty much unpickable.
Talon
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Follow Up By: disco1942 - Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 00:18
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 00:18
You blokes supporting the Talon locks obviously did not read my FollowUp in Reply 1.
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Reply By: polben - Saturday, Nov 24, 2007 at 13:13
Saturday, Nov 24, 2007 at 13:13
Thanks heaps guys much appreciated. I think I will go with the talon and a wheel lock.
Polben
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