Trailer Theft Security

[R68GTO]

Looking for recommendations on best way to deter trailer theft both when the trailer is hooked to a vehicle and detached. I'm specifically looking for hitch/tongue lock solutions. I know nothing is theft-proof, just looking for something to slow them down or create a bunch of noise to defeat the device. TIA
Jim

[1967 4K]

Kentucky theft deterrent.

[70 copo]

Coming from the experience of thieves attempting to steal my entire rig (and failing to do so) I upgraded the protection for the trailer as follows:

I got a "Carry the Big stick" before the 2008 financial crisis put the company out of business along with the two mounting hub option. The idea there is so you can move the stick boot to the side of the trailer that is most visible.

The lock cannot be drilled because it loose spins. Breaking the lock with a freeze technique will not work either due to the physical construction of the lock housing, You cannot beat it off, you cannot pry it off. I think the only way to defeat it would be with a cutting torch, and to complicate matters further the lock can be installed on the physical bottom of the enclosure housing.

This and a layered suite of theft deterrents on the tow vehicle will make your rig a fairly hard target.

I did find the old sales video:

[Too Many Projects]

This has been discussed in detail on many travel trailer forums and now FB. Lots of good information on those.
My car trailer has a bull dog style hitch. Not many of those around. If that is what you have, I use a stainless collar and discus lock. It is on 100% of the time and serves as a safety to prevent the hitch from opening on the road. I install mine with the lock on the bottom and it works just the same. There are much better discus locks than the Master suggested. Reviews indicate they are easily picked.

https://www.amazon.com/Collar-Traile...8329789&sr=8-4

My receiver lock free rotates to deter drilling.

[markjohnson]

https://ftknoxlocks.com/?gclid=Cj0KC...EaAngrEALw_wcB