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01-30-2014, 08:41 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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What do you do to secure your 5th wheel hitch?
Not sure if many of you have to worry about leaving your 5th wheel hitch in your truck unattended but here in So Cal, nothing surprises us.
I've heard of two guys "lifting" one in a matter of seconds. Kinda like locking your tailgates today. Leave it unlocked and it's just a matter of time.
I've tried to use 1/2" locking pins but none seem to fit close enough to lock with the tight clearance. I do use a cable and padlock and go thru both the bottom and top pivot piece but there must be an easier way.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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01-30-2014, 09:14 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 750
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This is an item that may work for you.
http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Reese/RP58093.html
Also if your pins have a hole for a locking pin they can be drilled out to 1/4" then use a pad lock.
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Russ
Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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01-30-2014, 09:45 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, TexUS
Posts: 1,032
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Along with locking my tailgate, I have a bed cover and follow the out of site - out of mind line of thinking.
Hopefully that does it for me ... and thankfully have been able to stay out of the 'bad areas' so far.
besides if they want to pick up my hitch, I'd rather not be around to fight them because it takes a MAN to just lift my old style 18k superslider, much less carry it around !!!
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01-30-2014, 10:45 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
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Originally Posted by Russb
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Wow. Such a simple idea that looks like it will solve my issue.
Many thanks.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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01-30-2014, 02:08 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 393
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I lock my hitch for two reasons.
First possible theft
Second and more important to me is someone pulling the pins which then could cause a serious accident when trailer and hitch leaves the truck.
My nephew has a Reese slider and his 8 year old pulled the slider locking pins. As a result the slider would activate when he stopped and started. If the 8 year old would remove the slider locking pins I can only assume he may also remove the hitch to truck pins if given the opportunity.
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01-30-2014, 02:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
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Lloyd, did you install it yourself? The video they have online looks easy enough. I have a vinyl folding cover, but I really like the looks of this. Amazon has it for a very good price.
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01-30-2014, 02:28 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
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When we are camped for any length of time, we take the fifth wheel hitch out of the truck bed and chain it to the bumper of the trailer.
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2012 Cruiser Sahara 330SS
2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
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01-30-2014, 02:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,160
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavisK
Lloyd, did you install it yourself? The video they have online looks easy enough. I have a vinyl folding cover, but I really like the looks of this. Amazon has it for a very good price.
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Yes I did the install. It's pretty straight forth.
"Do not" buy it from Amazon!!!!
If you want any warranty, or support from the factory, buy it from their authorized dealer.
When I got the first one they sent, (it was cut wrong) I called the factory, and the first thing they wanted to know was where I had purchased it. As soon as it was authenticated that I had purchased from one of their outlets, all was good.
They took my info and built me a new one and made arrangements to have the first one picked up.
They said they will not warranty anything purchased from Amazon.
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01-30-2014, 07:51 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 581
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So far, I've used the "hope my insurance covers it" strategy, but maybe I should consider one of these ideas. Good discussion.
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Mike in Tennessee
2007 Cruiser 30QB
2008 Ford F250 Lariat 4x4 6.4 Powerstroke
Valley 16K slider
Ride-Rite air bags
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01-30-2014, 10:07 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
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Just put one on my truck! For a Roll up cover this is awesome!
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01-30-2014, 11:07 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rcflyer
I lock my hitch for two reasons.
First possible theft
Second and more important to me is someone pulling the pins which then could cause a serious accident when trailer and hitch leaves the truck.
My nephew has a Reese slider and his 8 year old pulled the slider locking pins. As a result the slider would activate when he stopped and started. If the 8 year old would remove the slider locking pins I can only assume he may also remove the hitch to truck pins if given the opportunity.
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I'm sure like most of you, I have a routine for checking the trailer before moving.
I always check the rail pins and swivel kingpin to ensure they are in place and secured besides many other checks.
I sometimes think there are sick people out there to just screw with you. These locks would start to help relieve some concerns.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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01-30-2014, 11:28 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Antonio TX
Posts: 293
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My Anderson 5th wheel conversion can be locked with a cable to my bed tie downs with no effect of the hitch use. Most of the time I pull it out because it's only about 60 pounds. I like leaving it in site wherever I camp, curiosity gets to people so they come ask what it is.
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2013 Ram 2500 4x4 pulling a 2014 Zinger ZF31bh 5ver.
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01-31-2014, 06:08 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 35
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Never had to worry out it until now.
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01-31-2014, 11:00 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gone camping
Never had to worry out it until now.
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Not to stir things up but I know of others that have lost their hitch assemblies.
Again, two guys pulling 4 pins and they can remove it in 15-20 seconds.
Not only a costly thing but can you imagine losing it out someplace where you have find a replace to just get home?
I need a little piece of mind here.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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01-31-2014, 01:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,721
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saw this on a ebay
It's made by Masterlock.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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01-31-2014, 03:33 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
saw this on a ebay
It's made by Masterlock.
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FYI...Have seen these at wally world too.
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Tim
13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
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01-31-2014, 04:50 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Washington
Posts: 591
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Bob,
I do not have a slider but I do lock one of the three legs with a pin lock I found someplace. But then I thought what is more valuable the frame or the hitch (rocker part) so I put a chain through it to lock it down when not towing. I guess something to slow someone down might let them move on to the next hitch.
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George and Debi
2006 F250 PSD, 2005 PF30CK
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01-31-2014, 08:17 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
saw this on a ebay
It's made by Masterlock.
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Unfortunately, I too bought this to try and lock. The amount of room needed to lock this lock just isn't enough. I tried every which way to no avail.
Great idea, just not enough room. Thx guys.
I do like the padlock part shown from e-trailer and will give it a try.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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03-30-2014, 10:54 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,160
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russb
This is an item that may work for you.
http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Reese/RP58093.html
Also if your pins have a hole for a locking pin they can be drilled out to 1/4" then use a pad lock.
Quote:
Originally Posted by r2millers
Wow. Such a simple idea that looks like it will solve my issue.
Many thanks.
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Has anybody used these yet?
I have the Reese Select 16K, and I'm not sure if there is enough room for a padlock.
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