Preventing Theft: Receiver inserts

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Apr 30, 2017 | 02:21 PM

#16

Uzumati

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Originally Posted by bushpilot

i haven't been able to find any 2.5 or 3 pin/locks - and i think they would still be short....

The (red handled) pin pictures is 4 inches (useable), and using a pad lock means i don't need to keep up with a KEY.

Master Lock has a pin that will just fit a 3". Here it is on my 2 1/2" with about 5/8" to spare

Apr 30, 2017 | 02:33 PM

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hinsong

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This is what I use. Works great and uses the emergency key from inside the FOB to unlock it.

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Jun 4, 2017 | 10:35 AM

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ToUtahNow

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Originally Posted by bushpilot

I'm using a 5/8" x 4" hitch pin (found at Tractor Supply), having drilled out the clip hole large enough to insert a pad lock into - to prevent someone from stealing the 2.5 & 3 inch adapter inserts.

I do this on our coach too, to prevent someone from disconnecting a trailer or tow vehicle while towing (or sleeping in rest areas/truck stops etc).

I've heard the inserts are pretty expensive & while this isn't the prettiest solution it works well.

On 2 inch receiver's you have enough length to still be able to insert the clip (close to the receiver).

What size hole are you drilling for your padlock?

Mark

Jun 4, 2017 | 11:10 AM

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shortride

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Sound like someone is a little paranoid. I guess it better to be safe than sorry huh?

Jun 4, 2017 | 07:44 PM

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bushpilot

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Originally Posted by ToUtahNow

What size hole are you drilling for your padlock?

depends on the lock / hasp .

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Originally Posted by shortride

Sound like someone is a little paranoid. I guess it better to be safe than sorry huh?

its not so much about theft for me (not that i have seen any available 3" - 2.5" adapters available for purchase either), for me its about not having to look a KEY to lock/unlock the hitch pin on 4 different vehicle.

Jun 4, 2017 | 08:04 PM

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ToUtahNow

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Originally Posted by bushpilot

depends on the lock / hasp .

its not so much about theft for me (not that i have seen any available 3" - 2.5" adapters available for purchase either), for me its about not having to look a KEY to lock/unlock the hitch pin on 4 different vehicle.

That Master Lock you're using is probably a 5/16" shank. Would a 3/8" hole be too tight?

Mark