CT Security

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Good Point Scarps..

We use these from Bullivants for our work trailers they are rated and they make hitching and unhitching very easy. But trade off also make it easier for the "grubs" if they want the trailer...
I'm not sure that if a padlock was used in replacement of a shackle that it would be "rated" and therefore legal either?

I guess there is a trade off no mater which way you go.

Suggestion.

Twist those chains and lock them up in that hitch locking "thing" ( I hate those stupid things  )

Shane.

[scarps]

Sounds like the Kerrigan's

yep, it's actually even worse than that. two adults sons, a nephew at uni and one of son's GF stays 3 nights a week.  Here's a pic of the front of our house.  Lucky the council's not so strict up our way.

I've given up trying to mow the footpath. Yes everyone of those cars belongs to someone inside the house including the 80 on the other side which is one of son's mates visiting. There's a VE SS Ute and Lancer in the lower part of the driveway that you can't quite see.

[GraemeL]

Hi Mr Wilson:-)
It's a fair point. I only padlock mine to the tug where I have to leave it unattended for a long length of time. So in effect, if it was to catch fire, I wouldn't be there to unhitch.  My other thought is that due to the articulated hithces (in my instance Ozhitch), it takes me a fair while to unhook the anderson plug, unhook the trailer plug, undo the 2 x 3T shackles, drop the jockey wheel, wind it up to a height that I could pull the hitch pin out. 
If mine were to catch fire, I'd be devasted, but not sure having it padlocked would make it any harder than it already can be if you're talking minutes of safety.

The other thing that concerns me re padlocks to tug is the holes on towbars these days are not that big to take both a padlock and a shackle, so I hope swaggers don't use a padlock in place of a shackle.  Not a safe thing to do!

Very good points and also regarding the use of padlocks while travelling.

I am the same, I only padlock the chains to the ute if we are away. I want to be completely legal when towing, should something happen.

It looks like you either need a bigger yard or a smaller family. Or you should start collecting parking money

[scarps]

Very good points and also regarding the use of padlocks while travelling.

I am the same, I only padlock the chains to the ute if we are away. I want to be completely legal when towing, should something happen.

It looks like you either need a bigger yard or a smaller family. Or you should start collecting parking money

Thnx GraemeL, we love having the kids and their friends around, just didn't count on needing this much parking space when we finalised the plans.  Oldest son keeps saying we should have built the big shed in the back yard like He suggested.  My reply was, then you'd never leave or you'd leave 1/2 your crap here if you did:-)

[GraemeL]

aghhh kids, don't ya love em.

We have 9 and when the last finally left the nest we were at a loss. But now, there is no way in hell they are getting back in 

But that soon turned to Shit, when my son was diagnosed with Huntington's disease. Now he lives with us and I care for him full time.

[Barry G]

Sounds like the Kerrigan's

In which case, how about mounting a GoPro on 'Neville'?   

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

In which case, how about mounting a GoPro on 'Neville'?   

Tell 'im he's dreamin'.

Regards Padlocks as safety chain anchors,  Big NO NO.
You show me  a padlock that's LOAD RATED and I'll retract this statement.

[GeoffA]

Regards Padlocks as safety chain anchors,  Big NO NO.

I agree but, if you have a bit of slack in the chain, the shackle could be fitted a few links from the end. The padlock could then be fitted to the end of the chain without compromising safety.

[Ciscokid]

Regards Padlocks as safety chain anchors,  Big NO NO.
You show me  a padlock that's LOAD RATED and I'll retract this statement.

Yep for sure.  I'm lucky to have enough room on the tow vehicle to fit both a rated shackle and padlock.
At the end of the day, theres not much a portable angle grinder can't get through.  30-60secs and all forms of security will be done with...

Hi Mr Wilson:-)
It's a fair point. I only padlock mine to the tug where I have to leave it unattended for a long length of time. So in effect, if it was to catch fire, I wouldn't be there to unhitch.  My other thought is that due to the articulated hithces (in my instance Ozhitch), it takes me a fair while to unhook the anderson plug, unhook the trailer plug, undo the 2 x 3T shackles, drop the jockey wheel, wind it up to a height that I could pull the hitch pin out. 
If mine were to catch fire, I'd be devasted, but not sure having it padlocked would make it any harder than it already can be if you're talking minutes of safety.

x2 the padlock will prob add another 10s to the 2min it'll take me to unhitch.

[theins]

Just came across this website,  which provides a good overview.

http://www.campertrailers.org/securing_your_camper.htm

Cheers,