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  1. 06-01-2020, 02:16 PM #1
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    Question Trailer coupler lock - while towing


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    I have the above style coupler. I'm trying to figure out the best item to use, to lock it - while it's being towed.
    I've emailed this picture to a local trailer company, and etrailer.com, to no avail.
    Would a padlock be best? Something else?
    The hole is only on one side, however, I could drill a hole on the other side, if that would help any.
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    I'm really not a big fan of those, I don't think there's any way to really lock them. I'd take some measurements and see if one of these could be welded on.

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    I pulled trailers for years in my auto racing hobby. I will echo the above suggestion. The Bulldog coupler is the safest, most secure you can own.
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    Thanks all! The bugger of it, I recently painted the trailer white, jack re mounted, and got it all wired up.
    Decision time.
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    I crawled under the tongue earlier, it's welded on the bottom also UUGGGHHHH. No way I'm grinder under there, my die grinder isn't near long enough.
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    Drill the hole and use a hitch pin with a keeper.

    Something like this > CountyLine Safety Lock Hitch Pin, 4 in. Usable Pin Length, S071011SPTS at Tractor Supply Co.
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    Thanks, I'll look into that.
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    No way to modify it? I have a trailer with that style of coupler, and it has a pin.

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    I use one of these : Shop Towing Accessories: Trailer Hitches, Tow Bars & More

    It's on the trailer when I'm towing the boat, when the truck/trailer is parked at the ramp, and when the boat/trailer are parked here at home.
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    artcarney_agr - I'll look into that.

    crappiepappy -which one? When I click the link, it brings up all 3000+ trailer items.
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