I have seen a similar tube lock set up. The difference was the puck luck was covered so it couldn’t be drilled. Even the stainless puck lock can be drilled through
The flaw is not the system, it’s the lock itself. There is a small dot on the puck lock that shows you where to drill in case you loose your key. Takes less than 30 seconds with a cordless drill.
(I'm Not concerned about this being a late entry) Nice physical deterrence. Well made & thought out. Not to criticize too harshly, I'd like to suggest few minor upgrades: ¹ weld a plate that not only covers the whole bottom... but, extends out the front to be flush with the outer edge of the puck. This will still allow the key to be used on the keyring, but should not leave the length of clearance for picking comfort. ² stop using tubular cylinders. (Use 6 pin pin tumbler cylinders) ³ paint the whole assembly blaze orange... people value their shins & knees. Thanks for sharing.
Almost got one but cancelled due to bulk weight and the fact that someone can still wrap their own chain and drag it away. Two tire locks and embedded gps locator is the best deterrent. And two alarms triggers by vibration and added blink front and back. GPS locator embedded in frame and motion triggers, alarm sticker x 6. Hitch and pin still have he cheap locks. So it’s 6 layers of defense to defeat and if there is movement I get an immediate text.
I have the AMPLOCK Coupler Lock as well as a wheel clamp on each wheel and the gps is a good idea..it annoys the heck out me that people have the audacity to just take what isn’t theirs … but in the end they will receive what they deserve at a great cost. ..what a shame.
@@mightron motorbike/bicycle shock sensor velcro to the frame. GPS I use Tracki hidden somewhere inside, movement will trigger alert. nowdays I just use the GPS make sure its fully charged, a tire lock and a hitch lock that's all.
Here’s what I would do if I really really wanted to secure a trailer: 1) don’t use a locking hitch pin. They can all be defeated easily with a pipe. Instead use a bolt, and then cover the head with 2000lb epoxy. 2) use an amplock recover lock or one of the ones posted here. I think amo lock is superior. 3) get pewag 12mm chain. Run 1 through each trailer wheel and then around a portion of the frame or trailer arm. Leave some slack but not much. Harder to grind through with battery grinder. Will take a few wheel changes and several batteries. 4) use an abloy or abus high security lock with a good core in it. Those will not be picked in the field. 5) get some apple gps tacked dots ( forget the name - they are new and very small). Hid a couple in the trailer. Now all of that can be defeated with a torch or angle grinder. But it’s going to take a long time to get through all of that security. Plus if they do and drive off with it you can track them. Keep it in a well lit place and it’s very unlikely it will be stolen. They will go on to easier prey.
@@MortenDamm I just meant the amplock they posted here. But you need to add the pewag chain with abloy lock, and also some gps. And if you really wanted to be thorough throw a boot on it. With all that- they are definitely going on to the next trailer unless they have a lot of time and privacy to work through all that stuff with a grinder.
I've had a pick lock on my shed in northern Michigan for about 10 yrs or so. I oil it, but I don't remember ever having it freeze up on me. Water can't get to it anyway.
There's really no lock in the world that could stop theives from bringing their own chains, wrapping them through the arm of the trailer, hooking it over the hitch and driving off with it
use things that would physically s top the trailer from moving even if the connection point is inaccessible. unfortunately in a world like this bad shit happens. Make it an absolute fucking hassle for the thief, but if they're determined enough, anything can be stolen
unfortunately thieves can steal a trailer with no access to the hitch at all. they have very crude receiver hooks that can just latch on to whatever and pull it far enough away that they can spend some time cutting or doing whatever they need to get better access....the lock is useless as long as the wheels can roll. the best way to secure a trailer is to make it so the wheels can not roll.
All that expensive well thought and engineered device, and the thieves can come prepared with their own chains and hook your trailer to their hitch receiver, ignoring the hole bulky metal box. It seems that all these solutions to secure the ball, lock the chains are way too easy to defeat.
FWIW, the new Proven puck locks are junk. They used to be made from hardened steel and have quality cores. Now they're made of soft stainless (not an upgrade) and use low quality import cores. See lock picking lawyer for more. He was able to defeat it in 30 seconds with only a cordless drill.
Hello, I want to start my own business that will require me to have an enclosed trailer. Question, is it better to have wheel boot/locks or a hitch lock?
my dad uses to run a chain around the Axel out of site so if the dogs actually do get the hitch lock off they get a nasty surprise when trying to speed off
For all those referring the the lock pick lawyer, the lock was been redesigned following that, and, while that doesn't help those with the older locks, it should give some reassurance to those who have the new lock.
As always you are going to cost me money. I have just about every tool I own for my work in my trailer. It does have a alarm and GPS tracking but this just says stay the F**K away.. nice video
Nice system Unfortunately the Puck locks appear to be the weakest Link Theives can defeat them quickly and quietly with a LockPick gun made in China for under $20.00 online they have them for almost every lock style now
I'd also take the wheels off and make or find some sort ofg axle lock/ special lugnut incase they try and jack u p the trailer and use their own. Extreme security measures like these are only for when parking on the street. Worst worst case, install multiple trackers just incase. Shit, even get the vin numbers 3D CNC'd and welded onto the fuckin trailer incase they try and scrub them offe.e
You only gotta unscrew 2 bolts, the third one is holding air lol. I have a similar coupler, I'm either gonna weld one or two of the nuts a bit or get an adjustable coupler bolt lock. I park my trailer in my back yard between two vehicles. So it can only be stolen when I'm out and about lol. Add GPS on the trailer and you can track it.
Biggest issue is no matter how badass a mousetrap you have, the lock has to be extremely difficult to pick or remove, IT is THE weak point. No heavy tools needed, just be really good at picking. The lock picking lawyer on TikTok/TH-cam makes picking practically ANY lock look so easy and fast a key is irrelevant. I would question any seasoned thiefs ability to pick before a smash and grab.
I agree the lock IS the weak point, but I would guess 99.9% of the trailer thieves out there are NOT lock pickers. And those that are, probably 90% aren't good pickers (ie they can pick Harbor Freight and Master Locks). All in all a trailer lock is about deterrence (that's a BIG lock!) and making them spend a LOT of time trying to defeat it and make a LOT of noise doing it.
@@1moredayinmo not really. How big the mousetrap is is irrelevant. A lock is a lock. Picking it is extremely easy to learn..for anyone with a functioning brain and a little bit of determination.
Bring extra towing chain and just loop around what YOU have secured in place for me and I can still take Your trailer.. ALSO..my Angle grinder can detroy that pick not to mention drilling.. This design is overrated..
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I have seen a similar tube lock set up. The difference was the puck luck was covered so it couldn’t be drilled. Even the stainless puck lock can be drilled through
The flaw is not the system, it’s the lock itself. There is a small dot on the puck lock that shows you where to drill in case you loose your key. Takes less than 30 seconds with a cordless drill.
(I'm Not concerned about this being a late entry)
Nice physical deterrence.
Well made & thought out.
Not to criticize too harshly,
I'd like to suggest few minor upgrades:
¹ weld a plate that not only covers the whole bottom... but, extends out the front to be flush with the outer edge of the puck. This will still allow the key to be used on the keyring, but should not leave the length of clearance for picking comfort.
² stop using tubular cylinders.
(Use 6 pin pin tumbler cylinders)
³ paint the whole assembly blaze orange... people value their shins & knees.
Thanks for sharing.
I made one for my trailer, the only thing mine is heavy duty ! Made with 3/4" steel plate 😎
I just shared with my Causin he definitely needs this where he lives really sketchy area. Thanks for the review guys!! TIA#1!!!
This looks like an excellent idea. Do you have any tips for securing a trailer more robustly when leaving it hooked to the truck at a trail head?
Almost got one but cancelled due to bulk weight and the fact that someone can still wrap their own chain and drag it away. Two tire locks and embedded gps locator is the best deterrent. And two alarms triggers by vibration and added blink front and back. GPS locator embedded in frame and motion triggers, alarm sticker x 6. Hitch and pin still have he cheap locks. So it’s 6 layers of defense to defeat and if there is movement I get an immediate text.
I have the AMPLOCK Coupler Lock as well as a wheel clamp on each wheel and the gps is a good idea..it annoys the heck out me that people have the audacity to just take what isn’t theirs … but in the end they will receive what they deserve at a great cost. ..what a shame.
what type of gps/alarms do you use? especially the alarm. I'd love the real-time alert before anything even remotely starts to happen
@@mightron motorbike/bicycle shock sensor velcro to the frame. GPS I use Tracki hidden somewhere inside, movement will trigger alert. nowdays I just use the GPS make sure its fully charged, a tire lock and a hitch lock that's all.
Twist your chains a few times first, keep the length shorter
Good Tip
The whole thing is technically protected by your final step and in this case I tiny little key lock which could possibly and easily be picked
So what is the side nut and bolt lock ? I think after locking the ball the next week link is the bolts that secure the coupler to trailer.
LPL drilled into the puck lock and after 20 seconds disabled the lock and removed the assembly. it was a worthy try
Yep just saw that video 🤷🏼♂️
Here’s what I would do if I really really wanted to secure a trailer: 1) don’t use a locking hitch pin. They can all be defeated easily with a pipe. Instead use a bolt, and then cover the head with 2000lb epoxy. 2) use an amplock recover lock or one of the ones posted here. I think amo lock is superior. 3) get pewag 12mm chain. Run 1 through each trailer wheel and then around a portion of the frame or trailer arm. Leave some slack but not much. Harder to grind through with battery grinder. Will take a few wheel changes and several batteries. 4) use an abloy or abus high security lock with a good core in it. Those will not be picked in the field. 5) get some apple gps tacked dots ( forget the name - they are new and very small). Hid a couple in the trailer.
Now all of that can be defeated with a torch or angle grinder. But it’s going to take a long time to get through all of that security. Plus if they do and drive off with it you can track them. Keep it in a well lit place and it’s very unlikely it will be stolen. They will go on to easier prey.
Even better is a 9mm 😎
@@MaryOKC how is 9mm chain better than 12mm?
@@bryceb8331 I’m not talking about a chain….
What the heck is an amo lock?
@@MortenDamm I just meant the amplock they posted here. But you need to add the pewag chain with abloy lock, and also some gps. And if you really wanted to be thorough throw a boot on it. With all that- they are definitely going on to the next trailer unless they have a lot of time and privacy to work through all that stuff with a grinder.
I've had a pick lock on my shed in northern Michigan for about 10 yrs or so. I oil it, but I don't remember ever having it freeze up on me. Water can't get to it anyway.
There's really no lock in the world that could stop theives from bringing their own chains, wrapping them through the arm of the trailer, hooking it over the hitch and driving off with it
What about a boot?
square wheels
@@bullitt3275 😂
use things that would physically s top the trailer from moving even if the connection point is inaccessible. unfortunately in a world like this bad shit happens. Make it an absolute fucking hassle for the thief, but if they're determined enough, anything can be stolen
With the current loss in City Cops you need something like this with a towing equipment! It deters passing by bad roaming people!
The ONLY thing you can do is remove the tire(s). Other than that, its very simple to bring your own chain and drag it away.
I seen a master locksmith just drill a while on the lock and opened in 30sec.you should Invest in a better padlock
unfortunately thieves can steal a trailer with no access to the hitch at all. they have very crude receiver hooks that can just latch on to whatever and pull it far enough away that they can spend some time cutting or doing whatever they need to get better access....the lock is useless as long as the wheels can roll. the best way to secure a trailer is to make it so the wheels can not roll.
The stainless steel puck is a nice option but I'm not sure it is worth the $100 upgrade price.
according to LPL it is easy to drill
I purchase an AMPLOCK Coupler Lock… there’s nothing to prevent thieves but it’s also not going to be easy for them to steal either…
That is so awesome, great find guys!
So you need a special hitch installed to use this? I can't find this setup on your amazon link...
go to the trailer dealer i found there
Thanks for the info, guys. Great video. Where can I buy the lock for the bolts?
What happens when someone drills the key hole out. Does it fall off like the $265.00 amplock review on Amazon?
"TRUE Security is the perfect marriage of time and noise"
What model is that ? I can’t find it
I CANT FIND IT anywhere, I need the one sitting on the table at 6:30 on the left-hand side. I checked out all the links in the description.
www.provenlocks.com/collections/all?page=1
Looks really well built
nice and u right I loaned a drill out and they brought it back with motor burnt !
I own the same lock for my trailer. It's the best lock you can buy.
Where can I buy it at
@@Catedral233 online . Proven industries .
What kind a brand or where I can buy?
So with the Bolt Lock and Coupler Lock we're looking at around $385?
Depends on the model, but what is your trailer equipment worth? Consider it insurance.
440 for both
I ordered that same lock you got but It never came with the lock on the side for the bolts. Where can I find this? I have a pj trailer as well.
Thats a separate lock that they sell over at Proven Lock
All that expensive well thought and engineered device, and the thieves can come prepared with their own chains and hook your trailer to their hitch receiver, ignoring the hole bulky metal box.
It seems that all these solutions to secure the ball, lock the chains are way too easy to defeat.
FWIW, the new Proven puck locks are junk. They used to be made from hardened steel and have quality cores. Now they're made of soft stainless (not an upgrade) and use low quality import cores. See lock picking lawyer for more. He was able to defeat it in 30 seconds with only a cordless drill.
Looks like a portable band saw right behind the puck lock would defeat the entire system in a couple of minutes.
Hello, I want to start my own business that will require me to have an enclosed trailer. Question, is it better to have wheel boot/locks or a hitch lock?
why not both mate. this hitch lock looks solid enough hey
my dad uses to run a chain around the Axel out of site so if the dogs actually do get the hitch lock off they get a nasty surprise when trying to speed off
Please where do we buy this at?
Whats the model number on the first lock
Where can I buy one
What lock is this?
For all those referring the the lock pick lawyer, the lock was been redesigned following that, and, while that doesn't help those with the older locks, it should give some reassurance to those who have the new lock.
thats only as strong as the puck lock, which can be drilled through very quickly
As always you are going to cost me money. I have just about every tool I own for my work in my trailer. It does have a alarm and GPS tracking but this just says stay the F**K away.. nice video
lol
What you CAN do is make it more inconvenient for the thief to steal from you.
So, all the crook has to do is bring his own chain, a couple of D shackles and tow away using his chains threaded through your chains.
i thought these are the locks they drill in the middle and they open
Lock Picking Lawyer just entered the chat
looks pretty decent hey
It is awesome
One min to undo those 3 bolts and swap the couplers lol
Did these guys graduate junior high?? 😳
I love mines👊🏾
I can pull that trailer on a flatbed in 5 min.
a trick : you can watch series on flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@Chandler Karson yea, have been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself :)
@Chandler Karson Yea, been using Flixzone} for since december myself :D
Lockpicklawyer will open that in a moment
I’m not worried about him, just the casual thief.
where there is a will there is a way. and get a gps module
I can have that thing off the tralier hitch in less than 1 min!! 100% guaranteed!!
60 seconds? Lets do it. Can you come here?
@@Toolsinaction yelp!!
If I hear you trying to cut that off I’ll be out there with the bat!
We had a guy drop one of these at our office. It was in the way, so we unbolted the coupler “lock and all” and just put another couple. 5 min
Nice lock, to hard to defeat so just take out the coupler bolts and leave it there when you install a new coupler and steal the trailer anyway.
Never mind, I see that it locks the bolts also. Easier to steal another one.
A drill makes short work of that puck lock.
Nice system Unfortunately the Puck locks appear to be the weakest Link Theives can defeat them quickly and quietly with a LockPick gun made in China for under $20.00 online they have them for almost every lock style now
Came here for the lockpickinglawyer comments
I'd also take the wheels off and make or find some sort ofg axle lock/ special lugnut incase they try and jack u p the trailer and use their own. Extreme security measures like these are only for when parking on the street. Worst worst case, install multiple trackers just incase. Shit, even get the vin numbers 3D CNC'd and welded onto the fuckin trailer incase they try and scrub them offe.e
They'll cut the chain
Looks like it would work great until someone simply unscrews those three nuts and bolts on there own coupler
You only gotta unscrew 2 bolts, the third one is holding air lol. I have a similar coupler, I'm either gonna weld one or two of the nuts a bit or get an adjustable coupler bolt lock. I park my trailer in my back yard between two vehicles. So it can only be stolen when I'm out and about lol. Add GPS on the trailer and you can track it.
take the bolts off.....lmao
Wath model is that ?
2516-E
Can you send me the latest model number like the one in the video we have same hitch setup as the one in the video
An impact driver will remove the six nuts on your coupler bracket and then what
It cant. its locked the nuts are captured
Biggest issue is no matter how badass a mousetrap you have, the lock has to be extremely difficult to pick or remove, IT is THE weak point. No heavy tools needed, just be really good at picking. The lock picking lawyer on TikTok/TH-cam makes picking practically ANY lock look so easy and fast a key is irrelevant. I would question any seasoned thiefs ability to pick before a smash and grab.
I agree the lock IS the weak point, but I would guess 99.9% of the trailer thieves out there are NOT lock pickers. And those that are, probably 90% aren't good pickers (ie they can pick Harbor Freight and Master Locks). All in all a trailer lock is about deterrence (that's a BIG lock!) and making them spend a LOT of time trying to defeat it and make a LOT of noise doing it.
@@1moredayinmo not really. How big the mousetrap is is irrelevant. A lock is a lock. Picking it is extremely easy to learn..for anyone with a functioning brain and a little bit of determination.
Problem is those are the easiest locks to remove
Just watched a man on another video drill through the puck and break these unbreakable locks????
Nothing is unbreakable, it’s for deterrence.
5:48 did you just sneeze or yawn?
I've never owned a boat or whatever but is trailer stealing a big thing??
Huge around here there easy grabs hard to track
Yes
Junk, you can just wrap a chain around the tongue
The locks do not cover the coupler bolts. Therefore are pretty much useless locks.
There is a lock just for the coupler bolts
This isn't the Lock Picking Lawer so I don't trust it...
There's no way.. There's just no way.. as he's holding a handful of chains that would easily loop over a hitch ball.. what a clown
Bring extra towing chain and just loop around what YOU have secured in place for me and I can still take
Your trailer.. ALSO..my Angle grinder can detroy that pick not to mention drilling.. This design is overrated..
Silly boy... No such thing as "no way".
Not the best. Go look at the Altor lock.
Too much going on there