You’ve finally chosen the ideal trailer which will solve your transport problems in one fell swoop? Then it’s time to consider securing your trailer too. Fortunately, you now have several tools to help prevent unauthorised access to the tow. The protective equipment described in this article is also available from AUTOFLEX-Knott!
Trailers deserve security too.
The importance of theft prevention is not limited just to cars, since anything that is not nailed to the ground will sooner or later be stolen. This is no exception for trailers and semi-trailers. It is increasingly common to hear of unsuspecting drivers going to the store to pick up furniture or building materials from the building yards, and then, by the time they leave the store, their trailer is gone.
It is not always possible to go with an accompanying person who can stay outside with the car. Therefore, as soon as you get your own trailer, it’s a good idea to get an anti-theft lock to prevent unauthorised people from getting hold of it. For trailers, one of the most popular solutions is an anti-theft lock on the coupling head.
Main considerations when selecting an anti-theft coupling head lock:
- Do you want to secure it in the hooked position, in the unhooked position or both?
- Is it a casting or a plate coupling head? For the former, wider profile locks will be more appropriate.
- When choosing a cylinder, is there a socket on the side of the coupling head lever?
What are the advantages of an anti-theft lock?
- a handy tool
- easy to obtain
- also suitable for caravans, trailers
- prevents unauthorised people from taking the tow with them
- can be used almost anywhere, so you can leave your vehicle anywhere
- easy to use
A coupling head with anti-theft padlock is also a good solution
The device must be pushed onto the trailer coupling head, and then the handle can be pushed through it to lock it. It is very important that you use a sturdy, robust security padlock. With this tool, you can easily prevent the trailer from being hooked up or unhooked. It can be directly locked into the coupling head thus preventing the towing of the vehicle.
Whatever type of trailer you have, at AUTOFLEX-Knott you will find all the parts and accessories you need, and we even think about the safety of your trailer. Visit our website and browse through our wide range of products.