Posted 2006-02-22 10:05 AM (#37671 - in reply to #37661) Subject: RE: GN locks
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I would recomend the TL-50 Gooseneck Coupler Lock from Blaylock Products. You can pick them up at most any Trailer Store that deals with Redneck Trailer Supplies. They cost about $40 and they are aluminum so they won't rust.
Posted 2006-02-22 10:17 AM (#37672 - in reply to #37661) Subject: RE: GN locks
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Most of them can be easily defeated.
Locking the trailer's landing gear (Jack) in the down position, and/or removing the cranking handle is probably a (cheaper and) better solution.
Posted 2006-02-22 10:51 AM (#37676 - in reply to #37661) Subject: RE: GN locks
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As Reg says I haven't seen one that can't be easily removed in the lock position, I don't know if anyone else does it but Kiefer has a removeable handle on the landing gear, I used to put mine in the LQ, hide it and lock it up. The door locks on LQ's are also easily comprimised. The best thing I have found is my two dogs one looks mean, makes alot of noise, but is very safe(Rottweiler). The other looks sweet, makes no noise, loves to bite people(Blue Heeler).
Posted 2006-02-22 11:20 AM (#37677 - in reply to #37676) Subject: RE: GN locks
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The crank handle on my 4-Star is easily removable.
My 100 lb dog is on a very irregular schedule, might be out there, might not be. Anyone wanting to take a chance either way should probably bring steak - and their own crank handle, plus ways of defeating the other safeguards that I won't disclose in a public forum.
Posted 2006-02-22 11:48 AM (#37679 - in reply to #37677) Subject: RE: GN locks
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I have to agree with Reg, After our trailer was stolen in Tennessee (it did not have a lock on it), I talked to many people about locks, most of them law enforcement, and I was told that if you have a spare tire in the bed of your truck that you can lower the trailer into that tire and drive around all day with it like that provided you don't have to stop fast, even with a lock. You can also remove the bolts to hitch and replace it if it has a lock on it. They do make locks that prevent the bolts from being removed. I was told the best way to lock up the gooseneck trailer is with a wheel lock, by removing the jack handle or locking the jack in place. I do not have a wheel lock as of yet but what I have been doing is lowering my trailer below the bed of the truck, removing the jackbar, and putting a big chain through the wheels of the trailer. Can it still be stolen, I'm sure it can but not without going through a bit of trouble. I have been talking to my buddy who is a welder and we've devised a contraption that locks the jack. We'll see how that works out.
Posted 2006-02-22 12:24 PM (#37681 - in reply to #37661) Subject: RE: GN locks
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By the way the big dog(Rotwieller) that don't bite, just makes alot of noise, seems to only get mad when someone yells at the little dog(Blue Heeler) i.e. after being bitten.
Posted 2006-02-23 8:51 PM (#37735 - in reply to #37661) Subject: RE: GN locks
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Hubby made this one, a local welder can do the same. It has a 3/4" solid steel pin. We've heard stories of thieves carrying an extra coupler and crank so nothing is truely sacred. But, it may slow them down enough to think again about stealing it!
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