Theft protection

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by EdColorado

“
Tom usually the thief’s trash your trailer .”

I leave $100 in cash in the first drawer they see upon entering.
That’s enough to give them a score and feed their drug/alcohol habit.
Hopefully they will grab the easy money and leave.

At least that’s the plan.

As long as your proactive that’s all that counts ! Pat

[John in Santa Cruz]

there are some locks that shouldn't ever be used.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqsAjzm-qtA

[John in Santa Cruz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5jzHw3lXCQ

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

there are some locks that shouldn't ever be used.

👍

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

All this talk about mechanical locks etc. Doesn't anyone use an alarm system that tells half the county that someone is starting to mess with the trailer? Ron

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

I do ! Pat

The more I think on it, the more I like the idea of an alarm - as long as it's not overly sensitive. One with a phone app would be terrific! I'd be interested in knowing which one works best for you, because "an ounce of prevention...."

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by brightday

The more I think on it, the more I like the idea of an alarm - as long as it's not overly sensitive. One with a phone app would be terrific! I'd be interested in knowing which one works best for you, because "an ounce of prevention...."

Hi Ava ours uses a remote and if the door is messed with makes a very obnoxious alarm .Pat

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Hi Ava ours uses a remote and if the door is messed with makes a very obnoxious alarm .Pat

Sounds perfect, Pat. Do you recall the make/model?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by brightday

Sounds perfect, Pat. Do you recall the make/model?

Ava sent you a pm Pat

[John in Santa Cruz]

for an alarm to work with a phone, either the trailer would need its own cellular modem and cellular data account, or your phone would have to be in wifi range of the trailer. neither is very practical, especially when many boondocking sites dont have much in the way of cellular service.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Chotch

Didn’t watch the video.That’s probably the most complex of the type, but still far to bulky for a lock I would take on the road.

There are other ones but the better ones do cost . I think it is called the immobilizer . You want the lugs covered up . Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

Thankyou John ! Now for a small 1/4 in shackle lock for the front storage box ? Pat

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Thankyou John ! Now for a small 1/4 in shackle lock for the front storage box ? Pat

I don't lock mine... I use a small carabiner to keep the lock from popping open on the road. anyone with a screwdrvier could pop off that latch in 0-point-no seconds anyways, so a lock is just going to annoy me. I only carry stuff like spare hoses, a hammer, my sewer gloves, chocks, and ramps in there.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

I don't lock mine... I use a small carabiner to keep the lock from popping open on the road. anyone with a screwdrvier could pop off that latch in 0-point-no seconds anyways, so a lock is just going to annoy me. I only carry stuff like spare hoses, a hammer, my sewer gloves, chocks, and ramps in there.

John I was asking because I have the little crappy master locks on the box .we have the batteries in there . So I guess it makes something else they have to do to get in . Pat

[gbaglo]

You need to consider whether the security device you apply will result in more damage to your trailer, if somebody breaks in, than simply leaving it unlocked.
I wouldn't put a NRA sticker, or an Apple sticker, or Sage Rods on my trailer or vehicle. Just an invitation to break in.

[Dee08802]

We have installed a removable jumper wire with crimped pin connectors in the power lead to the tongue jack. Without the jumper there is not enough wire left to reach the battery. We have also hidden an unused cell phone behind the dinette front wall panel connected to a 12V charger. The phone is on a data plan which only costs us when we activate find phone. My son tried it in his luggage on a flight to Germany. The bag was lost and we were able to find its exact location in the London Airport. The data used cost us 60 cents.

[Chotch]

Originally Posted by EdColorado

“
Tom usually the thief’s trash your trailer .”

I leave $100 in cash in the first drawer they see upon entering.
That’s enough to give them a score and feed their drug/alcohol habit.
Hopefully they will grab the easy money and leave.

At least that’s the plan.

🤔 Keep us posted on how that “Plan” works out.

[New Adventures]

There are many levels of "security". Some keep "honest" people honest, some discourage the thief of opportunity and others create headaches for and might discourage professional thieves.



This one works well for me. It is heavy and quite robust.


https://brahmalock.com/


I also like the progressive industries locks described earlier in this thread.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by New Adventures

There are many levels of "security". Some keep "honest" people honest, some discourage the thief of opportunity and others create headaches for and might discourage professional thieves.



This one works well for me. It is heavy and quite robust.


https://brahmalock.com/


I also like the progressive industries locks described earlier in this thread.

That is another good wheel lock . Pat

[JStelly]

Originally Posted by Dee08802

We have installed a removable jumper wire with crimped pin connectors in the power lead to the tongue jack. Without the jumper there is not enough wire left to reach the battery. We have also hidden an unused cell phone behind the dinette front wall panel connected to a 12V charger. The phone is on a data plan which only costs us when we activate find phone. My son tried it in his luggage on a flight to Germany. The bag was lost and we were able to find its exact location in the London Airport. The data used cost us 60 cents.

Now that is interesting. What type of data plan/service provider? I have an extra phone with no SIM card we use when we travel internationally (and buy a SIM card locally).

[Eggscape]

Originally Posted by Dee08802

We have installed a removable jumper wire with crimped pin connectors in the power lead to the tongue jack. Without the jumper there is not enough wire left to reach the battery.