DIY Travel Trailer Lock - How To Make
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มิ.ย. 2024
- Today I'm making a hitch/coupler lock for the DIY Travel Trailer Project. Overall it is a pretty basic design... just some 4" steel tubing, two lock hasps and puck locks, a 2" hitch ball, and a hinge. And While it might be a bit overkill, I do think it will give me a bit more peace of mind on camping trips when we decide to leave the trailer for day outings:)
As for the next part in this series... that should be the 12V wiring, lights, and the solar setup. After that... camping!!!!
Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.
Joe
Thank you to War-Lok for providing the lock/hasp combos for this build!
Here is a link to the War-Lok hasp and lock combo that I used for this build. amzn.to/2IqOHPb
For more info on the products that War-Lok makes...
war-lok.com/
If you guys like the videos I make and would like to help support the channel at no additional cost to you. Please consider doing some of you Amazon shopping through this link. I may receive a commission on some of the items you buy. Thanks for considering, it’s greatly appreciated ☺ amzn.to/2hWHbgu
Music sourced from the TH-cam audio library and/or from EpidemicSound.com... credits as follows....
lightdrops by Peter Sandberg
via Epidemic Sound (license/subscription via partnership with Studio71)
Subscribe to homesteadonomics: bit.ly/2trs1Iz
Follow homesteadonomics: Facebook: / homesteadonomics Instagram: / homesteadonomics
Business Inquiries: kangaroojoe@msn.com
----------- DIY, Gardening, Outdoors, Home Economics, Preparedness, Permaculture, etc,.
If you have any questions or business inquires feel free to email below or if you prefer, you can send old fashioned mail to this address:)
Homesteadonomics
HC 70 Box 4770
Sahuarita AZ 85629
-----------
Tags: homesteadonomics, coupler, trailer lock, trailer hitch, travel trailer, teardrop trailer, trailer, how to, welding, mig, bulldog coupler, puck lock,
![[TH] 2024 PMSL SEA GF D1 | Summer | แข่งที่ไทย ต้องใส่ให้สุด](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jkuf7nCS7jI/mqdefault.jpg)
Putting in place security measures like this will deter 95% of casual thieves which is what they are designed to do. If someone wants your trailer bad enough they'll take it but that type of determined thief is a lot more rare. Good work Joe. Looks stout as hell. 👍👍👍
Main thing is the professional thief is well prepared before hand and is only keeping an eye out for those valuable, accessible and easy opportunities - this project is a deterrence to that.
thanks Jess! very true... if someone really wants it, they can certainly get it. Just a matter of time and noise.... but I'll have a couple more things that might make that kind of thief sad if they do get it (video/pic/gps ;)
Im a welder and metal fabricator and im very impressed with that design. Nice work. Not to many people will spend the time trying to defeat that set up. Im one who believes in overkill and you have mastered that.
I've wanted to learn welding, to make my own designs. Is this a difficult skill to learn?
First thought was the hinge but waited to watch the whole video. Looks awesome.
Thanks for the video. You are quite the Craftsman. 👍
Nice little lock project! Should be a good deterrent, and also hold up to quite a bit of punishment. I agree that the WarLok’s should be adequate for pick resistance... especially when you’re using two.
Also, thanks for the kind words about my channel, and good luck finishing up your travel trailer. 👍
Your reputation proceeds you LPL. Good to see you in the comments!
As soon has he mentioned youtuber that picks locks I knew you were involved.
LockPickingLawyer oh man, so sorry I missed this comment! I appreciate the kind words and also really appreciate your videos which were incredibly helpful in my lockselection and decision to build this lock! Such an awesome channel you and have kept me watching you defeat locks in so many ways! 😀🙏
Best regards!
Joe
Love your channel
@@Sethjxl ..
💟🚎💾🏁🇦🇱🇦🇱
“Nice warm welcoming”... 😂. Great job! Great video! Love the humor 👍
the bigger the criminal, the bigger the axe....lol ;)
homesteadonomics 😂👍
Привет всем с России, с Урала.
Сколько роликов смотрел этого чувака, за что возьмётся, в его руках всё спорится, всё чётко.
Английским туго,но как он показывая объясняет начинаю мужика понимать)))) класс чувак, с руками золотыми.
That's a great locking setup. There really is nothing you can do to stop a thief if they are determined to take something. My strategy is to make it inconvenient, laborious, time-consuming, difficult, noisy, well lit and videotaped.
RedHotFiat yes very true! They can get it if they absolutely want to. And in that case I will be more than eager to lead the police to them ....not all the aspects of the trailer are shown 😉
Beautiful craftsmanship. As they say, locks keep honest people honest. These days, with cordless angle grinders that have tons of power and a long run time, I’m a bit more paranoid and I think hiding from plain view goes a long way.
Except that hiding gives mister bad a secluded place in which to work their mischief, so add those digital cameras to keep it under your eye.
thank you Steve! yes, I agree... and don't worry about being paranoid.... I just spent a few days making a lock for my trailer....haha... I've got even more measure that will be added but not videoed... (gps/camera monitoring )
You should 100% patent and market this design.
thanks BP! I'm really am liking Greg's 'BAMM' lock name... haha.. thanks Greg!
Julianne Philips. What a babe! And the song rocks too!
Lock picking lawyer is a great channel
The Lockpicking Lawyer is amazing.
Sociopath Mercenary yes, very cool videos for sure and really opens the eye to how quickly most locks can be defeated by a skilled pro
@@homesteadonomics I've never seen him reveal his face... I picture Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad.
Give him three seconds and his in lol
Sociopath Mercenary Thanks. 👍
Sociopath Mercenary ģ
Awesome design. I bet a thief will keep walking when they see that lock. 👍
RetroWeld thanks Douglas! I sure hope so! Haha.... The aim is is make it not worth their time....and more hassle and noise than they’d want to make
As a retiree from the shipyard I thought I was the only one around that preps welds. Our welds are inspected so presentation is important. Nuclear submarines. Beautiful work. You are talented!
I will never question your methods again.
haha... you can always question, because I still make plenty of mistakes :D
What a fantastic design and execution, Joe. Your trailer is a work of love and art and totally worth protecting as much as practical. Thanks for posting!
Best regards, Lloyd C.
b3877896 thank you Lloyd! It’s has certainly been a super involved project that has pushed me a lot! But totally worth it for the memories with my girls:)
wonderful !!!
Once again love your trailer build project.
Diego Quaresma thank you Diego!
Amazing warmly welcoming!
haha.... yes, it would be for sure ;)
awesome work on the coupler lock
Its not over kill, its actually a great prevention tool. Most thieves are looking for "easy pickin's" and will just move on when they see something like that.
Grevlain thanks what im hoping!! 😀👍
Agreed. The second thing i have seen a lot of is trailers being skull dragged by chain only. Most traipers have the chain eyes right next to the hitch, however this has them far back. Whats more, the cover has no real point you could easily connet a chain too.
Its a pretty secure solution, but I'd still go a gps sender for $15/month for peace of mind.
Yup, they are super lazy so anything you can do to make their process of thieving take longer is a boon for you. I lock ALL my doors and windows when leaving for a period of time. If the break into a room, they are essentially stuck in that room, we do not have flimsy doors so trying to break them by kicking will only result in hopefully long term pain for the criminal. Even the inside of my roof is protected against entry from the outside. Hopefully with the perimeter alarm, roof alarm and 64 zone house alarm, each blaring at 150 decibels with strobe lights, the criminals will not like that. The things we have to do to protect the things we love and bought against those that are to darn lazy and a blight on society...sigh.
@@JohanlastZa Hey Johan, do you have a link for the 150 decibels alarm? I am only seeing cheap one on ebay that claim 105, but only measure 80. Thank you.
I was totally impressed with your lock design and the added feature of pyramid style! The red paint looks fantastic! 👍
MAE HAY thank you Mae!
@@icemanhunter1 Proven Industries have a well design coupler and safety chain secure solution. Check it out. This home made one does not allow for the safety chains to be secured, someone can simply backup, hook the safety chains up to their two vehicle and away the go.
William Gates I addressed the removable chains at 12:15
Good idea! If a person has the time and skills, they will get your trailer somehow. BUT, you can make them work a lot harder and longer so that they may search for an easier target.
I would add a way to secure the chains so they could not be attached to a crooks vehicle as they can steal your trailer by pulling it to their hiding spot with the chains. I like this build quite a lot.
Joe Craft I agree, and kind of addressed it...although not securing them but removing them...check out 12:15😉
Thanks for watching 😀🙏
Man, that looks like a Professional built that !! Sweet.
Thank you Doug!
Great job! Love your content, keep it up! Greetings from Germany
the Dude thank you!! I appreciate it😀🙏
Wow, the housing you built for your trailer tongue is outstanding and well built! I am happy for you that Warlock was able to sponsor you!
Thanks John! I was really happy they were open to sending some locks too! They are pricey but seem to be really well made and strong. I asked if they'd be willing to give a discount and they said they'd be just send some out as long as I put a link in there. So no official sponsorship or anything... just some free locks! but I'll take it... as building things can get expensive for a firefighter who likes to build things in his spare time :D
Wow, you REALLY DON'T WANT THAT TRAILER STOLEN! Super build and design!
Thanks LWD! No, I definitely don't want it stolen at all ;D
That is one heck of a beefy trailer lock.
Smart choice for the lock. The LPL has mad skills and if it took him a while, that’s a good lock. Very nice design and craftsmanship btw. I likely would have welded the hinge to the inside to both hide it and protect it from potential cutting attacks. It would be difficult to knock the pin out if it’s blocked by the outer shell as well. The thief would probably still have to do a lot of cutting and/or defeat those puck locks anyway, so...pretty secure as it is.
Make it big enough to put a strip of rubber tire inside of it ...talk about slowing down a grinder lol
Best trailer lock I ever seen
I don't even have a trailer and I want that lock! Super design, build, explanation, and video.
thank you Jack!
tweeted, dang you are getting good at all that welding!
weetreebonsai thank you WTB! Still a ways to go to get to the leve I want....but as long as I’m improving I’m happy!😀👍
I love it! Yeah, if someone wants to steal it they will. But if it is setting there next to another trailer, you know it won't be the one that's gonna be taken. That hitch lock would make criminals look for an easier choice.
thats what I'm hoping :)
I'll def be on the lookout for scrap to make this. Brilliant deterrent!
You do good work! This would stop a opportunistic thief. Like you said, if someone really wants they will get it. You done enough to make most find an easier target.
Hola José! Excelente video. Saludos!
TheHime1983 gracias jaime No me importa lo que James dice de ti. Te amo más de lo que amo la cocina de James. en serio, lo hago 😉😘🚒🚑
@@homesteadonomics ...muy bien El Espanol...buen suerte desde Tucson..
Fantastic work as always! Have you considered adding a hidden GPS device to the trailer, in the event that some very determined thief was able to steal it? That way you could track it and hopefully get it back.
GPS and a pin hole cam at front catching a license plate then when they reach a communication tower you could retrieve the video via the so called " CLOUD "
Henrik and Claude are right and if it’s the you’re standing in there would be several places to install it! I’ll add safety chains….. can really help stopping your trailer from leaving! Safety chains….. myself I crank the tongue to maximum height, I then wrap the safety chains around the crank so crank can’t rotate! It’s easy to pickup the tongue of the trailer and low it on another trailer hitch ball…. Even the wrong size it can be done but with tongue at the top of lift it’s impossible to lower until the lock on safety chains are defeated! Just another step to slow someone down! I crank the tongue to maximum height, I then wrap the safety chains around the crank so it can’t rotate! It’s easy to pickup the tongue of the trailer and low it on another trailer hitch ball…. Even the wrong size ball can be done but with tongue at the top of lift it’s impossible to lower tongue until the lock on safety chains are defeated! This would also slow down the use of the safety chains against you! Just another step to slow someone down! Also as a wrecker/tow truck operator I did bank Re-pulls and found way of defending everyone one of these efforts to stop thieves so make sure you make your payments!
Those were some good looking welds!
dice66111 thanks!
3 Camper trailer thieves hated this video!
I think its 13 at this point.... haha...... I call them the unhappy unpleasables... life must be really hard for them...lol!
"A nice warm welcoming" HAHAHAHAHAHA! Enjoying your videos!
Take this to the show SHARK TANK....I'm sure lots of trailor companies would buy your product. AWESOME WORK !!
Actually, the trailer companies wouldn't buy it, because they would have to admit that this product has value, therefore their trailers are easy to steal.
Dare I say it looks beautiful? Yep, it looks beautiful!
thank you Jess! beautiful in a.... can stare a sledge hammer in the face kinda way ;D
One thing I learned on this video is that I don't have to be the best welder and have the perfect bead. Just a very, very good grinder. Thanks for that. It gives me confidence to try my own welding projects in the future. 💜🌞🌵
yes, I do love my grinder ;)
@@homesteadonomics, Yes, and you are very good with your grinder! 💜🌞🌵
I have been thinking about some sort of better solution for locking a trailer hitch and you just defeated my thought process! So I say to you Great job,
J.A.B. Thank you JAB!
Pretty build, on top of hitch maybe put wheel hub lock like they put on cars when they have a lot of tickets.
FixmyToyota I’ve definitely thought about that for one of the wheels😀
FixmyToyota you can cut that off with a cordless sawzall or angle grinder with a cut off wheel in a heartbeat
Power tools are wonderful
Another top of the mark build!
thank you ET!
Like it! And as to the regards to overkill, no such thing when it comes to protecting your family.
thank you William! I agree 100% !!! :D
Someone's gonna leave the trailer and steal the lock
lol... hope not!
🤣
supercomputer2004 LOL 🤣🤣
I was thinking the same thing!!
Yore correct in the fact that it mostly slows thieves down!
Gerald Richardson yep, that’s her goal...it could still be taken. But hopefully it is more hassle than it would be worth....especially considering the gps tracker would lead LE straight to them. 😉
Good idea for the safety chains. If they're gone, problem solved for dragging away by that method.
Absolutely the best pick proof locks.
Maximum 37. There is no 'overkill.' There is only 'open fire' and 'I need to reload.
Lock looks good
Charlie thank you Charlie!
Schlock mercenary FTW!
I've been waiting for this video!
Dan Neumann awesome! Thanks for checking it out dan!
@@homesteadonomics I saw the pictures on Instagram, sweet build
Nothing is unstealable, but you sir have created one heck of a deterrent!! There aren’t too many thieves running around with a torch rig in the back of a truck to combat something like that.
Wow. Well built security!
John Hunter thanks john!!
You should get a patent ASAP. Great idea. Thank you.
Jesus A O thanks Jesus! Not sure what I’ll do just yet, but happy that it’s built and on the trailer at least :)
Hook the chains together around the ball and drive away. Quicker than latching the ball. 🤷♂️
I'd cut the front hinge off and you're in !! Easy peasy !!
@@weldnerd6922 No, you're not. Watch to the end. ;)
At 12:15 he talks about how he removes the chains to prevent that. The thief would have to bring their own chains to do that.
@@jedironin380cut the hinge, pry it open and slide a long screwdriver to unlatch the ball
Axe!!! I SHOOT THEIR ASS !!!!
This should make you rich! You’re just genius, in a hunk package. Your wife is a lucky woman.
Sorry he’s Gay…..
That thing is badass! Nice job!
Thanks Mark! I appreciate it!
Holy crap! If someone steals the trailer after all that then they earned it.
Ryan Ballard haha...yep! But I still hope not😀👍
Anyone that steals doesn't deserve squat.... except maybe a free ride in the back of a squad car.
@@sferg9582 That and a cellmate named Bubba who likes boys.
Especially if they got a warm welcome with an axe.
IN YOUR TRIANGLE BIT I WOULD HAVE PUT A BIT OF 4140 ROUND .THEN THEY CUT THE TOP THE 4140 WOULD SPIN INSIDE THE TRIANGLE BIT..
downward pressure it'll still cut through.
There may be one on TH-cam but I would really like to find something very similar to what you did that can successfully lock the trailer hitch to the actual bumper hitch of the tow vehicle so that the trailer itself is not vulnerable after I launch my WaveRunner for the day. This is a kick-ass build thank you for posting this!
Brother Joe, your designs are above and beyond anyone else's and that is what draws me to your channel my friend!!! You keep being Joe and keep building Joe things. Btw, a lock ONLY keeps an honest man honest. PERIOD!
Take care and God Bless my friend. Jay. 👍👍
Thanks Jay! But I would hope that a truly honest man wouldn't steal regardless of a lock being in place or not...haha... but I get what you mean ;)
Nice job, only I would have turned the hinge barrel inward. The strength is still on the barrel locks, but being on the inside would stop stupid people from trying to open the clam shell.
Steve 1961P. That would be an option for sure. But I think I’d prefer to add guards outside the pin instead. But I think it will still be good...at least I’m pretty sure 🤔😀👍
@@homesteadonomics
Maybe be more of a deterrent with hinge inside. And could also weld some random steel pieces under your angle so if grinder was used it would explode the cutting wheel.
Also would put it underside as well.
Overkill is best. Nice job.
if thats not patented you should totally do that. Hell you can sell those for a pretty penny. (note to self: watch til the end lol)
denny be rhys lol, I’m guilty of that too
haha... yes, it'd be nice to have a patent on that but I think I'd have to rework the design to be able to fit multiple types of hitches... so one design could fit multiple styles
@@homesteadonomics well keep up the great work, these videos have helped resparked a desire to get out there and just "do". I mean, you built a camper dude...broke it down super easy and used common sense to show us nothin is impossible. Ive been digging your videos for a long time now and always find myself waiting on the next project. THANKS, truly.
I would totally buy this
Your welding skills have grown into professional quality. Seriously good job .
thank you Rob! but I still think I've got a ways to go... but definitely improving, and thats my goal... to get better with each one
Put the hinge on the inside, as it is an easy and quick entry point.
Removing the hinge pin wouldn't do anything
Watch at 11:30. He talks about this.
Inexpensive GPS tracker can be hidden somewhere incase it is taken.
Recovering_Californian it is something I’ve thought about 😉
What brand is a cheap tracker you don't have to have a monthly fee or replace batteries every three weeks
@@hotshoter2 Read my mind. I looked into these and they are pricey!
@Ken Howard You gotta weigh the price of a stolen or damaged trailer to the price of the GPS device. Better safe than sorry. Especially if all of your belongings are inside.
That hitch lock is probably worth more than my current boat, but I really enjoyed the video.
Great design and execution!!
Tim Bowman thank you Tim!
What about the hinge pin? A grinder would have it out in 20 seconds!
You wouldn't be able to split the two halves because they are locked together.
That’s a killer idea. I have tons of square tubing time to get to work
Great looking lock box. Really like the hitch ball with you locking the coupler before installing the lock box. If you are going to leave the trailer long term somewhere pull off one of the wheels. That makes it a little bit harder to drag away.
Tom Truesdale yes that is a great and sure fire way to make it really hard😀👍
What a killer lock design! Bravo!
Nicely done, like a trailer chastity belt.
Great build as always Joe! Your craftsmanship, talent, and ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. Keep up the great work!
That is one hell of a lock system, great job! I am always amazed at the level of thought you put into these builds, awesome!
Great job ! Yes you hit all my Q that I was also thinking ! Really impressed.
Thanks
That is an awesome build! Thanks for sharing. Watching your channel makes me homesick!
I think Proven Industries makes the best manufactured trailer lock.
Very nice security touch to your travel trailer build. Wonderful tool talents and patience in designing and putting it together. You have a great channel and I enjoy all the nuances. Thank you.
Nice, glad to see you have a very high quality lock that you designed this around.
Your trailer lock is pure genius!!! I have enjoyed or more correctly, was impressed by you trailer build videos. You are an inspiration. Thank You for taking the time to share your project.
It looks like it came from the factory! Excellent work. Thanks for sharing this.
Great design...beautiful execution!
Love this lock did one heck of a job on it.
This is a game changer. Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
That really is a great looking and well designed hitch lock. Well done sir!
Very nice Joe. Good that someone else think about things like that. Anything is better then nothing @ all!
Chris from Missouri
You got skills, and I like that lock device, awesome job 👍
Super cool, man. Strong work.
Ledcke thanks ledcke!
I’ve watched almost the whole build this morning...while at work. I couldn’t turn it off. Congratulations on completing your project, it’s fantastic.
Excellent video. Now I'll have to try making one and incorporate locking the chains inside the lock.
Excellent craftsmanship and nice detailed finish.
Thanks for the share. Im glad I watched the video in its entirety. All the concerns I had, you addressed during the closing statements. I will be starting mine soon!
Excellent job making the trailer tongue lock unit with the special warlocks!
That is a great idea,never thought to make my own lock mechanism good job
There will always be a way to steal anything. The more security you put on something, the more attention you draw. Very nice build !! 👍