tongue lock for Dorsey trailer?

[dtm8119]

What kind of lock would you guys recommend for this style trailer?

I don't think something like this would work...

http://toolmonger.com/2008/08/22/curb-trailer-theft/

Edited April 14, 2014 by dtm8119

[TURNITRED]

I would discourage the one you posted. Really easy to pry off. This is the one I got. https://www.megahitchlock.com/ their promo videos show how its superior, after I got my last boat stolen I went with this one.

[jwl019]

I use this on my Dorsey trailer:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/master-lockreg%3B-stainless-steel-coupler-latch-lock

It's not much but I guess it's better than nothing. I also use it when I tow instead of using the little pin that is attached to the trailer for keeping the latch from opening.

[oldjeep]

I would discourage the one you posted. Really easy to pry off. This is the one I got. https://www.megahitchlock.com/ their promo videos show how its superior, after I got my last boat stolen I went with this one.

Their demo video is pretty funny. When they take the sawzall to their unit, they try to cut the bolt rather than just making a V from each side (from the coupler) to the furthest hole. That thing would cut off faster than the 6 minutes it took them to sawzall the other one off.

That being said, anything can be compromised. If I lived somewhere that things like that got stolen I'd probably use a wheel boot or chain the rims together on one side - or stop leaving it sitting outside where it could be stolen.

Edit: looking at it closer you wouldn't even need a V cut - just a straight cut about 1/2" behind the front of the thing.

Edited April 14, 2014 by oldjeep

[REHinH20]

The problem with all of those that go over the coupler...that model of coupler only attaches to the actual trailer with a couple of pins. If I was too worried about it I agree with the jeep - better find some way to lock the wheel.