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Old 06-10-2008, 11:33 AM
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Securing Trailer

What's the best way to secure a trailer for storage at a self storage lot?

Trailer is an 18' bumperpull car hauler.

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Old 06-10-2008, 11:39 AM
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I saw a company that made a removable tounge on there boat trailers if you weld or know a good welding shop im sure they could set you up. Just pull 2 pins and the tounge slides out and your gone. The master locks that slide up into the coupling work well to i had to cut one off for a customer and they are tuff.
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At minimum, use a hitch lock like one of these:





But I would also find a way to secure the wheels. Either a wheel lock/chock setup. Or just a chain through the rims so that it can't be towed away.
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I use full coverage insurance & a padlock, keeps the honest folks honest & if the dishonest want it thats what I pay premiums for.
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Maybe something like this http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...&cm_ite=safety

There are better products I am sure but cost becomes a factor when you go for quality.
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when i park my enclosed trailer at home or away i put the tongue lock and the wheel lock on it, locks just keep honest people honest a true thief will get it if he wants it but not go to alot of trouble.
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Originally Posted by Equalizer 2
That's what I was thinking of...just didn't take the time to search it out. Better than a chain.

Or if you could just pull the wheels and take them with you.
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