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    Looking for a decent trailer hitch lock

    Howdy all,

    I'm looking at a decent trailer hitch lock, a ball type for my caravan.

    I've heard too many unfortunate stories lately of people loosing their trailers and caravans.
    As I am now leaving my caravan at the front of the house I am a bit worried.

    Sooo, what is a good one from your prospective??

    I've seen these on eBay but they seem a bit cheap and I'm not sure if they are bullet proof.

    Anyone have any knowledge on these or others???
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    Borrow andys chain mate that,ll scar,m off lol
    or take the wheels of one side

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    Quote Originally Posted by roofy View Post
    Borrow andys chain mate that,ll scar,m off lol
    or take the wheels of one side
    Yeah, I'm thinking a chain as well but these look pretty easy. Taking two wheels off is just not an option Roofy...you know I'm lazy...LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by nisshead View Post
    yeah, i'm thinking a chain as well but these look pretty easy. Taking two wheels off is just not an option roofy...you know i'm lazy...lol
    i know that but theres another one thats made of flat steel
    would need a hack saw to cut threw it not as flash as that one
    buti think it would be better

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    Quote Originally Posted by roofy View Post
    i know that but theres another one thats made of flat steel
    would need a hack saw to cut threw it not as flash as that one
    buti think it would be better
    You mean like this one mate??

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Coupling-...2dda4ab&_uhb=1
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    Quote Originally Posted by nisshead View Post
    thats the one good find mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nisshead View Post
    That's what I use and I reckon it's as good as it gets mate. If they are prepared to cut that off then you will loose your van regardless mate.
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    i bought a Hitch Helmet in 2008, paid about $80 for it then.Not sure of cirrent prices. I think a different company now produces them. Solid bit of gear & well designed IMO. Reason I bought it was that most can't be used whilst actually towing. This one can.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cuppa View Post
    i bought a Hitch Helmet in 2008, paid about $80 for it then.Not sure of cirrent prices. I think a different company now produces them. Solid bit of gear & well designed IMO. Reason I bought it was that most can't be used whilst actually towing. This one can.

    Cuppa

    Hmmm, I like this thing...I'll do a bit of research

    Thanks Cuppa
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    Put a chain around 2 wheels.

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