Towball locks

[Macca_75]

Hi all,

Starting to think about how I will be securing the van once I pick it up.

I like the look of these - http://provenlocks.com/ - the theory being you lock the chains as well as the ball.

Does anyone know if anything like this is available domestically? I'm not sure if the one in the video would actually fit an AU 50mm ball.

Thanks.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Interesting concept.

I'd like to see if it would fit one of our style of couplings here

 

[Crusty181]

I use one of these, and then feed the chains through the hitch handle and padlock the chains

 

[bigcol]

because I have the Tregg hitch - I use one of these............

 

[dagree]

because I have the Tregg hitch - I use one of these............

Where from @bigcol ?

 

[bigcol]

not where I got mine from, but
have a look on eBay here

 

[dagree]

Saved the link..... And bought one
Also have a high tensile chain looped through two wheels and around an axle!

 

[Vere]

I use one of these, and then feed the chains through the hitch handle and padlock the chains

Make that 2 votes for this. Good quality units.
I bring chains back through A frame and padlock to long security chain and WDH chains

 

[Drover]

I use a modified one of these, extra bit of plate welded on, the ring bit removed and a rod fitted to use on a Tregg but now with a hitch I can add the chains to it and a high security lock...............................

with backup if needed.....

 

[dagree]

with backup if needed.....

I like that idea

 

[bigcol]

with backup if needed.....

funny looking walking stick..........

 

[Crusty181]

funny looking walking stick..........

Funny looking dude walking with it .... perfect

 

[pauljygrant]

I use one of these, and then feed the chains through the hitch handle and padlock the chains

I use this one too - strong and quick & easy to use.

 

[Macca_75]

I use one of these, and then feed the chains through the hitch handle and padlock the chains

If only there was a way feed the chains through this lock as well.

 

[NoWorries]

If only there was a way feed the chains through this lock as well.

I have one of these as well, and Macca you have me thinking now, might give it a closer look and see if I can engineer something into it

 

[Crusty181]

If only there was a way feed the chains through this lock as well.

Maybe a couple of vertical 'spikes' welded to the rear of the main lower lock body section, and loop the chain onto the spikes as you lift the lock under the hitch to fit it. Once the lid goes on and its locked off, you wouldnt be able to lift the chains off the spikes ....maybe; idea on the fly !

I've also welded off the threads of the hitch mounting bolts so the nuts cant be undone ... pointless having hitch trussed up like a pig when the nuts can be undone

Bit like this security gate

 

[KECL]

For clarification could you please provide the name of the Locking device?

 

[bigcol]

Bit like this security gate

its keeping the kids in........... what more do you want

 

[achjimmy]

The hitch is too obvious and where just about every locking device starts at followed by a wheel clamp. If your van is outside / front yard where the thief has time to analysis and scope your van I'd be thinking outside the square on any locking device. Remember battery angle grinders are game changers IMO and some of those old school hitch locks you'd be through in 30-60 seconds and anyway as has been demonstrated you don't need hitchs just the chains Orr if they are not available another set off chains that the thief can bring with them?

For mine , number one well insured. Number two go think outside the square yourself

 

[Tucker]

I use one of these, and then feed the chains through the hitch handle and padlock the chains

I got one of these too work great and easy to use