The coupler on my toy hauler has a really fat lip, measures at 4 5/8" width. I have not found any lock online that will accommodate that size. Anyone know where I might look or alternative ideas? The coupler lever just slides front-to-back, so putting a lock through that will do nothing.
Need help finding coupler lock solution
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Rene T
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If you slide it to the rear and install a padlock, I don't believe you'd be able to insert a ball. It would be no different then locking it when there is a ball in there.
grashley
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Or cut the shank off a ball and lock it into the coupler.
Rene T said:
Already tried it, nothing prevents anyone from sliding it to the front. Padlock holes are exposed in either position, the 'claw' that you would expect it to have to prevent movement is not present. And besides, the hole is so small you can only fit a small cheap lock in there that can be cut in 5 seconds. I know no lock is fully secure, but looking for one that will fit around the coupler.
Does your trailer have a power tongue? Disconnect it, hide the wire. Most criminals aren't that smart to figure that out in the 'rush' of the moment. I have a battery disconnect, works with a micky mouse plastic key, but does disconnect the Battery (a good thing for storage) and literally makes someone ponder how to raise or lower that tongue. I suppose an additional secret switch would be better. What a Batman idea. 
NY_Dutch
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When our shop was hired to recover a repo'd trailer that had a tongue lock installed, we just wrapped the safety chains to shorten them, hooked them to our truck and drove away. Cable/chain wheel locks are much more effective...
John From Detroit
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What about one like this
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Coupler-Locks/Fastway/DT25013KA.html
and I might consider a bit of machining on the lip if I had to. But this one is fairly wide.
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Coupler-Locks/Fastway/DT25013KA.html
and I might consider a bit of machining on the lip if I had to. But this one is fairly wide.
Rene T
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I agree with Gordon, just put a ball inside the socket and lock the hitch with a padlock. You wouldn't have to cut the shank off and you may be able to get way with a 1 7/8" ball.
John From Detroit said:
Maximum coupler width: 4-1/2"
Just a bit short. Every one I have looked at that documents its max width has the same issue. Nobody makes one that goes up to 4.75-5"
I will look into a wheel lock solution that someone else mentioned.
