Danno and Donna Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 So ... while cruising the forums I happened upon the topic of Trailer Security & Locks (the OTT forum vortex is really a thing!). Did a general search in "Mods" on "locks" and resulted in over 1000 mentions of the term. Read thru several of the postings, comments, research, recommendations, etc., all providing good input and perspective ... hitch locks, cable locks, GPS trackers, security cams, and so on ... That said, it got me to thinking ... I suspect many of you can make mention of various items "disappearing" from your campsite (chairs, generators, etc.) ... but my question to the group is "has anyone actually had their trailer stolen?" In my travels I've never come across anyone who has had their camper stolen ... nor anyone who knew anyone to have had one stolen. I've gotta believe it has happened as there seems to be a sizable market for security devices and locks ... but I've not heard of any personal experience with this ... especially such an easily recognizable trailer like the Oliver Elite II. Once stolen it would be difficult to re-sell and/or re-title, re-register, re-license without some traceability. Thoughts? Cheers, -Dan Danno and Donna | Pittsburgh, PA | Hull# 069 - 2015 Ollie Elite II | 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYnGATOR Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Never heard of anything personally. I did see a video on YouTube of a camper chasing his trailer being stolen out of the campground. stopped them! https://a.co/d/8BlEZYa You can also add locking bolts to attach the bulldog coupler to frame if you’re really worried about theft. Best Mark Mark & Claudia “Mr. Douglas” 2024 LE ll twin, hull # 1457, Truma AC & WH, Platinum solar, Natures Head 2024 Ford f250 Lariat Ultimate 7.3L gasser / 3.75, FX4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph and Dud B Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 We've never met anyone personally who had a trailer stolen, but there are plenty of online tales and news items of it happening. Most stolen rigs seem to become homes for the homeless or meth labs in the woods, so they're not too worried about registration, title, etc. The Oliver group is a very small sample size, so I'm not surprised we haven't heard of an Oliver being stolen yet. We use a hitch lock and some other measures to try to avoid being the first. 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...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 10 Moderators Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Danno and Donna said: . but my question to the group is "has anyone actually had their trailer stolen?" Yes - A year or so ago there was an Oliver stolen and it was recovered in a field with what appeared to be a couple of guys living in it (kind of). I remember that the Ollie had not been treated well but I don't recall any more than that. When I get a bit of time - I'll try to see if I can find the post(s) related to that situation. Bill 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 10 Moderators Share Posted February 10 THAT didn't take long! HERE it is. Bill 2 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, topgun2 said: When I get a bit of time - I'll try to see if I can find the post(s) related to that situation. That would be interesting to know the back story, @topgun2... In the decades we've been camping, the only theft we've experienced was perpetrated by bears and, believe it or not, monkeys - that wasn't a funny story, however! 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 10 Moderators Share Posted February 10 For what its worth - in order to find the thread - All I did was type the word "stolen" in the search bar. This was one of the first threads to appear. Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman198 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Have not heart of a travel trailer being stolen but a Buddy shared Ring video of his 20’ enclosed trailer being stolen from his driveway. Had a hitch lock and was supported by the electric tongue jack (power disabled). Video shows thieves backing to trailer, hooking safety chains to trailer and dragging it off down the road with sparks flying from the jack. Took all of 5 seconds. Trailer was never recovered. I use a tongue lock and carry good insurance. If someone wants it badly enough they will take it. 2021 Elite II, Hull# 898 2018 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9l SRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Our security includes: The hitch lock, not the BS or the pizza oven... The wheel boot (makes it more difficult for them to drag it up on a flatbed - this one is our's on our friend's AS... Cheers, from Columbus NM - entering into Old Mexico after breakfast for some "shopping"... OBTW: A squadron of quail running by Casa Blanca as viewed by the forward dinette seat... Cheers, amigos! A & D 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 10 Moderators Share Posted February 10 Quail for breakfast?😁 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Sagebrush Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, topgun2 said: Quail for breakfast?😁 Tasty little devils 2 Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 4 hours ago, Wandering Sagebrush said: Tasty little devils in deed... 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snackchaser Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 We also use a hitch lock as seen in MAX Burners photo above. Proven Industries sells them without the locking Puc so that you can use the Paclock brand Puc. Paclock gets top reviews by You Tube's LockPickingLawyer who makes his living demonstrating how quickly and easily most locks can be picked. Paclock makes all sorts of locks, and you can get them all keyed alike. We carry only one key that fits the hitch lock, bike locks, and other locks around the property. Cheers, Geoff 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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