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Old 07-16-2018, 07:59 AM   #1
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5th Wheel King Pin Lock

Hello All,

I just picked up a Montana High Country 375FL a few weeks ago. So far it is great. Only minor issues which I think the dealer will resolve at my 90 day service appointment. I am living in it during the week while at work in VA and spending the weekends at my house in PA. I am leaving the RV at the campground over the weekend and worried about security. Is a 5th wheel king pin lock worth it? If so, can someone recommend one? I purchased the Master lock king pin coupler lock and it did not fit. Would not slide far enough onto the king pin and I could not slide the locking pin through both holes.

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Old 07-16-2018, 08:35 AM   #2
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We use one, normally if stored, rarely in a campground. Ours is a Trimax, no issues with it.
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Old 07-16-2018, 08:47 AM   #3
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I can't remember anyone ever posting about having, or knowing about anyone having, a 5er stolen from a campground. I use one on mine when in a storage facility. But I think I am the only one there who does. But if it gives you peace of mind, go for it. There are a number of different designs and styles. I use one like the link below.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-632...-Lock/35316135
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Old 07-16-2018, 08:50 AM   #4
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I use a Vulcan Heavy Duty Chromed Steel King Pin Lock.
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Old 07-16-2018, 08:52 AM   #5
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At storage, we use one of those pincher type tire locks along with a set of locking lug nuts. If a thief wants something bad enough … he'll figure out a way, but anything that adds time to a potential theft being accomplished will help. Usually they will move on to one they can just hitch up to and drive off.
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Old 07-16-2018, 09:41 AM   #6
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Thanks for the responses. I am not particularly worried about theft of the RV. Though I figure not a bad deterrent for $30.

I did have a 2013 Ram stolen out of my driveway about 4 years ago. A contractor stole the spare keys from my kitchen cabinet when I was having work done on the house.
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Old 07-16-2018, 11:41 AM   #7
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We don't use one because we have a Pullrite hitch and the capture plate will tear their hitch head off on the first turn.
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Old 07-16-2018, 02:07 PM   #8
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We are never in storage and when not on the road the Montana is here on the property. We do have a motion alarm in the RV.
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Old 07-16-2018, 03:47 PM   #9
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Kevin,

First, welcome to the forum!

Unless you feel the campground you are using is shaky, I would not spend $ on a lock.
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Old 07-17-2018, 08:17 AM   #10
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Thanks for the welcome AZ.

The campground certainly isn't shaky but is not gated. I understand any would be thief would have to disconnect power, water, and sewer and then retract slides. I think that is more of a deterrent than anything. Like I said earlier it is only $30 so will likely pick one up this weekend.
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Old 07-17-2018, 09:21 AM   #11
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interesting thread. I always put on a pin lock, in storage and every campground. They are not that expensive. Always locked our travel trailer before we got the Montana too.
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Old 07-17-2018, 03:34 PM   #12
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TT's walk - locks keep honest people honest - that being said, I want to keep someone honest - bought one that was easy to use.
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We have a pin lock only use it when we leave the 5er and go out of town.
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We have a B&W hitch. This might be a little off topic but we lock the hitch locking arm if we are going to be on the road overnight. We had a prankster unhitch our camper and pull the emergency break away switch while we slept.
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A lock will at least be a deterrent to some degree. Maybe enough to cause them to go to another unit.

If nothing else, hang a sign on it saying "Warranty work not completed yet"
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Old 07-17-2018, 07:45 PM   #16
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We have a B&W hitch. This might be a little off topic but we lock the hitch locking arm if we are going to be on the road overnight. We had a prankster unhitch our camper and pull the emergency break away switch while we slept.
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That is hardly a prank. They will also turn the puck handles on those hitches. Mine are locked closed.
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Old 07-19-2018, 03:46 AM   #17
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for a quick cheap insurance buy or make one.
even just a length of chain works. the weak leak is the lock. 99.9999% of all
store bought locks can be cut off in a hart beat. or picked in seconds.
but in saying this i use one on my pin.
in a oark setting slids out all hooked up and a pin lock and chain on two tires will stop 99% of crooks. but if worried inside the coach is more of a thought. how secure is your door?
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[QUOMaster King Pin Lock-Toy Hauler/Trailer Locks w/ BumpStop #387NKA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007L4H7EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tKnvBb9CNDNM3TE=KevinLV;1106608]Hello All,

I just picked up a Montana High Country 375FL a few weeks ago. So far it is great. Only minor issues which I think the dealer will resolve at my 90 day service appointment. I am living in it during the week while at work in VA and spending the weekends at my house in PA. I am leaving the RV at the campground over the weekend and worried about security. Is a 5th wheel king pin lock worth it? If so, can someone recommend one? I purchased the Master lock king pin coupler lock and it did not fit. Would not slide far enough onto the king pin and I could not slide the locking pin through both holes.

Thanks,
Kevin[/QUOTE]
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