f150camper
WA State
Senior Member
Joined: 05/24/2011
View Profile
|
When I picked up my trailer, the dealer put a bolt through the coupler lock, put a nut on and sent me on my way. Sure works, but is kind of tedious.
So what does everyone else use? I want to replace the bolt solution, but don't really want anything with a key, as with my luck, it will rust and at some point I won't be able to uncouple at the campground.
I am thinking of using an aluminum carabiner as shown below: easy on/off, won't rust, should do the job. I have one, and it fits perfectly. So what do you guys use?
Nights camped 2011: 13 (4 in the old popup) 
Nights camped 2012: 36
Nights camped 2013: 2
2012 F-150 XLT screw 4x4 HD max tow
2012 Jayco X19H
|
Chuck&Gail
In the Colorado Mountains
Senior Member
Joined: 06/16/2004
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
|
I use a padlock. Note every now and then someone reports where kids? have unlatched the coupler, as a joke I suppose, at gas stations and the like. They can't do that if it is locked.
Chuck
Wonderful Wife
Australian Shepherd
2010 Ford Expedition TV
2010 Outback 230RS Toybox, 5390# UVW, 6800# Loaded
Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories
I can't be lost because I don't care where this lovely road is going
|
f150camper
WA State
Senior Member
Joined: 05/24/2011
View Profile
|
Yeah, I always check before I start driving, but I assume I could forget at some point. Never heard that before, but that's a bad joke ....
|
buzzard616
Medicine Hat, Ab, Canada
Senior Member
Joined: 04/11/2001
View Profile
 Offline
|
I've used one of these PTO pins for years. You should be able to get them in the trailer section of any store that has one or a farm supply store.
Stu
Stu & Jackie Metcalfe
2000 Salem 27FKSS
2008 Sierra 2500 HD gasser
|
michael8rc
Here
Full Member
Joined: 11/21/2004
View Profile
|
I have used a keyed coupler lock since day one.
1998 Dodge Club Cab 4x4
2010 Wildwood 292FKDS
|
|
|
WyoTraveler
Northwest, Wyoming
Senior Member
Joined: 11/22/2011
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
exactly which lock are you referring to? I always use a lock for my receiver pin. I have seen kids pulling keepers off of the pins at boat trailer parking areas. I use a bicycle lock for the TT hitch when we are connected to the TV. When my TT is parked and unhooked I use the Divers-tech lock on my TT hitch
http://www.amazon.com/Diversi-Tech-DIVDT-25013-Generation-Maximum-Security/dp/B005JJ8TYQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335
2013 Monaco Monarch motorhome
2012 Jeep Wrangler toad
AC6CV/7 ex-W8RUR since 1954
|
zip0
NY
Senior Member
Joined: 03/14/2002
View Profile
Offline
|
No my coupler I use on e of these
On my receiver I have a hitch safe with spare keys in it I keep it on even when not towing as the DW has a habit of locking her keys in.
Moderator edit to re-size picture to forum limit of 640px maximum width to avoid scrolling.
* This post was
edited 04/25/12 02:21pm by an administrator/moderator *
" A day without camping is....WORK"
2003 Bounder 35R
3 Jack Russell's
|
mowermech
Billings, MT
Senior Member
Joined: 06/28/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
I use the pin that came with the coupler, or, in the case of the old coupler that isn't drilled for a pin, nothing.
I have never used a padlock or other locking device on any hitch. Never had a problem.
CM1, USN (RET)
2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10
Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ
Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly
Toy: 1977 Dodge W100 CC SWB, 3/4 ton axles & springs
"When seconds count, help is only minutes away!"
|
skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
Senior Member
Joined: 12/17/2003
View Profile
|
My keeper pin is a circle with a pin that is spring loaded. Just insert the pin and pull the circle over the end to lock it in place. The circle covers the latching mechanism to prevent the pin from coming out while traveling. What you show may work if the part that goes through the latch is large enough but mine only needs to move a little bit to get past the pin so I needed one that filled the hole completely. Whatever works is best
2011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. 2550 payload, 17,100 GCVWR -
2004 F-150 HD (Traded after 80,000 towing miles)
2007 Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
US Govt survey shows three out of four people make up 75% of the total population
|
Jamboree89
Pennsylvania
Senior Member
Joined: 05/08/2008
View Profile
Offline
|
When towing my trailer, I use a four digit combination lock on mine. No keys to loose or keep up with. Quick to open.
1998 Monaco Dynasty
Scion Xb
2 Labs
|
|
|
