locking the pod while stored

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The goal is to make it hard enough to make them move on to the next victim.  With enough time they can defeat anything.  Not being pessimistic, just realistic.
Latch locks and ball coupler locks (like the first link johnmaci posted) are easily defeated.  Even if they don't defeat them they will just back up so they are close and wrap a chain around the tongue and around their hitch, then pull the trailer somewhere else where they'll take their time with the locks.

The problem with the wheel lock in johnmaci's second link is the wheel can be removed and replaced with the spare.  There are options that cover the whole wheel (like police departments use) which help with that.  Another wheel-related option is to use a heavy chain through the wheel spokes then wrapped around the axle, with the usual problem that a bolt cutter can defeat it or the lock you use.

One of the best things you can do, where possible, is out-of-sight-out-of-mind.  Also a conspicuous video camera where they know their details are on tape, if you park it at home.

Use all of the methods and hopefully they'll just move on to an easier pick.

Edited by techntrek - 15 Apr 2015 at 8:10pm

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: locking the pod while stored Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 8:07pm
	The goal is to make it hard enough to make them move on to the next victim. With enough time they can defeat anything. Not being pessimistic, just realistic. Latch locks and ball coupler locks (like the first link johnmaci posted) are easily defeated. Even if they don't defeat them they will just back up so they are close and wrap a chain around the tongue and around their hitch, then pull the trailer somewhere else where they'll take their time with the locks. The problem with the wheel lock in johnmaci's second link is the wheel can be removed and replaced with the spare. There are options that cover the whole wheel (like police departments use) which help with that. Another wheel-related option is to use a heavy chain through the wheel spokes then wrapped around the axle, with the usual problem that a bolt cutter can defeat it or the lock you use. One of the best things you can do, where possible, is out-of-sight-out-of-mind. Also a conspicuous video camera where they know their details are on tape, if you park it at home. Use all of the methods and hopefully they'll just move on to an easier pick. Edited by techntrek - 15 Apr 2015 at 8:10pm
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johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 8:39pm
	We use both a tongue and a wheel lock (just to be extra confident while we're away). http://www.amazon.com/Trimax-UMAX50-Universal-Hardened-couplers/dp/B000F3RYGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1429058339&sr=1-1&keywords=trailer+tongue+lock http://www.amazon.com/ProSource-Heavy-Anti-Theft-Wheel-Clamp/dp/B005FG1AG2/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1429058239&sr=1-3&keywords=wheel+lock edit: made the links clickable - techntrek Edited by techntrek - 15 Apr 2015 at 7:59pm

Whatmud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Aug 2014 Location: Tennessee Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 8:01pm
	We use a tongue lock.
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Jules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 7:46pm
	Does anyone have a recommendation on how to lock the pod up so it can't be towed away while stored outside?