Hitch Lock

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Whether you are storing your trailer or just parking it for the night, it is essential to own and use a proper hitch lock. By the time you finish reading this page someone could have hooked up and drove off with your expensive investment. Although theft is a major issue, there are other benefits to a hitch lock.

But first, we need to know exactly what a hitch lock is. In short, it is a mechanical device that is locked in place on the ball towing mechanism to prevent someone else hooking the trailer up to their vehicle and driving away. There are sound alarms for hitches but many can be easily disabled. So it is important to have this device to safeguard against the hardcore thieves out there. There is a hitch lock for ball-less hitches as well.

Insurance companies across the world have become extremely picky on what they will and won’t insure. Any extra security measures you take will definitely help you save on an ever size increasing insurance bill. In fact, something as simple as a hitch lock can save you hundreds of dollars a year. If you have ever had to get a claim from your insurance company you will understand that it is worse than pulling teeth. That is why I cannot stress enough to protect your assets as best as you can. A simple hitch lock can be bought for about $70 and the heavy duty versions less than $200. Think about it, $200 or your $10000 trailer? No brainer, right?!

Since you aren’t familiar with what a good hitch lock involves, let me tell you. First, the Pintle, Yamika, and Master Lock hitch locks are brands you can rely on. You will want to make sure that the hitch lock kit contains pins, grease, and rubber lining. You should also consider the design and how easy it would be to break off with some simple tools. If there will be an easy way to pry it off with a crow bar, or the pins cut with hand held cutters or a simple hand held torch, you will want to check out something else. Even in the middle of the night people are able to break hitch locks without noticeable noise. That is why you must make it as difficult as possible.

There is another device to compliment the hitch lock as well. A hitch lock security alarm will sound off when someone is tampering with the device. Most have wires that will ultimately connect to your vehicles power supply. However these wires can be cut. But the geniuses who have created the SAS Lock Alarm have created a model that uses an internal battery. This way if any wires are cut, the alarm will still function. In fact it will probably sound off if the wires are cut.

Well there you have it! If you want some extra peace of mind, save a few dollars on insurance, and protect your hard earned investment, a simple hitch lock can do it all. Don’t skimp out on something so simple, because it just may save you one day.