Wandering Sagebrush Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Any recommendations for a hitch lock to use on the Bulldog hitch? I see collar style, but I’m curious if there is anything else that is more effective. Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Are you looking to secure the hitch while traveling or while parked? The collar style works for both situations. The big heavy Proven Industries lock only works when parked. I have both 🙂. The Proven lock can double as a boat anchor. https://www.provenlocks.com/products/model-2178-b 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Sagebrush Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Frank, that is exactly the type hitch vault I was looking for, thank you! When the TV is connected, I’m not too concerned, but it gives me nervous twitch to leave a disconnected trailer when boondocking. We use the Megahitch vault on the Airstream. Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph and Dud B Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 We use a Fort Knox hitch lock. Not as pretty as a Proven Industries but just as tough and a little less expensive. Bulldog Sliding Collar Coupler Lock Includes Cobra-Sidewinder puck lock- BOLT CUTTER PROOF!!! https://a.co/d/gkBIplM I also loop a large padlock through the two safety chains and attach them to the front basket so the trailer can't be dragged by the chains. 5 Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katjo Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 We use Fort Knox hitch lock. 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 2021 Oliver Elite ll Hull #732 Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shhQuiet Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Frank C said: Are you looking to secure the hitch while traveling or while parked? The collar style works for both situations. The big heavy Proven Industries lock only works when parked. I have both 🙂. The Proven lock can double as a boat anchor. https://www.provenlocks.com/products/model-2178-b Looks like a great lock- if you buy from that link, you can use code "BRIANS10" and get 10% off, which puts the total at $249 including shipping. 2 2023 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull #1405, "Rocinante" TV: 2022 F-150 5.0 V8 4x4 YouTube: StevesRoadTripChronicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 2, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said: also loop a large padlock through the two safety chains and attach them to the front basket so the trailer can't be dragged by the chains. Good idea. 3 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 2, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2023 We've used a bulldog collar, towing or not, plus a ball type lock while camped, for 16 seasons. More locks to defeat, more time needed for the jerk... Some people also deploy locks or chains on wheels. We don't. 5 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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