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03-07-2021, 02:26 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Anaconda
Posts: 30
M.O.C. #18095
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“Although with the hydraulic jack system, it should be easy to install a kill switch somewhere to just disable the hydraulics to make it immobile.”
The wire that goes from the battery to the back of the LCI panel for the levelers has a 10 amp inline fuse. It is in a plastic enclosure about 1” square. Pop the cover and remove the fuse and then there is no way to operate the external panel. I also have a “Chicago” barrel lock on the battery compartment door
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03-07-2021, 02:31 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: MCCAMMON
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #23865
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I only use a pin lock if I am leaving it parked up in the hills, and I am not going to be around. other than that I don't worry about it, BUT I have Plenty of insurance on the coach.
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03-07-2021, 02:33 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: North Little Rock
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #23896
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BB_TX
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Me too. Same lock, only in storage.
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2013 Ford SD F250 Lariat, 4X4 Crew Cab, short bed, SRW, 6.7L, PullRite SuperGlide
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03-07-2021, 05:12 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #11972
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Mine looks like a more robust version of an old bicycle U-bolt lock. When it is pulled up snug there is no access to the hasp which would facilitate cutting. Probably the weakest link in the design is the keyhole in the locking bar. I don't know if drilling the lock out would make it possible to to retract the locking pins. Remember, no matter the lock, a determined thief with enough time will get what they are after. The purpose of the lock is to make the thief go looking for an easier target.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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03-07-2021, 11:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
Subscribing to the KISS principle, I just use bolts with Nyloc nuts to keep the B&W hitch safe. There are very few locks that can't be easily broken with a few love taps with a pretty small hammer. Try that with a Gr 8 bolt and Nyloc nut combo and it just wont break plus how many thieves walk around with a couple 7/16" or 1/2" wrenches. The 5er itself - a length of case hard chain between two wheels and/or around a spring and again those Gr 8 bolts and Nyloc nuts work great. In both cases, a thief will probably go elsewhere where it's easier. You can also wrap the king pin with a piece of chain and that nut-bolt combo too.
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18V angle grinder.
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2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
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03-08-2021, 02:56 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #26255
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Just noted your picture posted with your name. You might want to check if you are using the picture with out Jason Wynn's permission. That looks a lot like Gone with the Wynn's
Logo. Just a thought. Welcome.
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03-08-2021, 05:26 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Moncks Corner
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #25251
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This lock is a little more difficult to grab or pry or hit than many others.
Sorry but my phone likes to rotate pictures even though I’m holding it upright.
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03-08-2021, 05:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,671
M.O.C. #2283
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Dave has the right idea KISS. Keep it simple stupid.
Lynwood
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03-08-2021, 08:00 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Artesia
Posts: 66
M.O.C. #27061
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewynn
Sorry to have to ask, but I've searched for previous threads and cannot find anything. We just had our new Montana delivered and we previously had a TT, so I don't know what would be a good security device/lock for the hitch/unit? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! TIA!
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I, being a retired locksmith, prefer the Blaylock unit. I understand it takes a separate padlock. Master makes a great one that comes with a black body with a boron alloy shackle that’s extremely hard to cut. They are very bolt cutter resistant. If you want to really get constructive you can grind the pin down JUST where the shackle goes through and use a concealed shackle puck lock. No access to the shackle.
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03-09-2021, 05:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,671
M.O.C. #2283
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Originally Posted by Roy & Georgia
I, being a retired locksmith, prefer the Blaylock unit. I understand it takes a separate padlock. Master makes a great one that comes with a black body with a boron alloy shackle that’s extremely hard to cut. They are very bolt cutter resistant. If you want to really get constructive you can grind the pin down JUST where the shackle goes through and use a concealed shackle puck lock. No access to the shackle.
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Did you ever see a Medico lock. They can’t be picked or at least no one has ever picked one. Medico had a $10,000 prize fro any one who could pick one. There were no takers. The tumblers are all cut on different angles and different heights. You haft to get the angle and the height right to pick it. Not impossible but so close you will never get it. They guard the White House and the Pentagon and most other important buildings in Washington. The last price I saw on them was over a hundred dollars and that was several years ago. But if you wont something really secure.
Lynwood
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03-09-2021, 07:36 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Artesia
Posts: 66
M.O.C. #27061
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Medeco’s are great locks. I was never able to pick one. Another one that was advertised as unpickable was the later model Abloy. 10 free spinning discs that have to be lined up. The Master pro that I mentioned can also accept the Abloy cylinder. TOUGH system. Mind you, Master makes some pretty cheesy locks too. Good hammer picks them.
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03-09-2021, 07:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,086
M.O.C. #20477
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The chances of getting a rig stolen are slim to none unless you are leaving it in a really bad place.
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2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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03-09-2021, 08:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,366
M.O.C. #6433
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For you lock experts, a curiosity question. I seem to be a lock magnet as I have a lot of miscellaneous locks collected over many years. Basic locks. Nothing like the expensive, extra secure locks mentioned. But my question concerns combination locks. I have two that have 4 individual rotating numbered wheels, 0-9, for a 4 digit code. How hard is it for someone to open that type lock not knowing the code?
Specifically this lock.
https://www.zoro.com/master-lock-com...iABEgJRxvD_BwE
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-10-2021, 04:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrvman
18V angle grinder.
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...and how many thieves will be carrying one and how many want to make that high level of noise. That angle grinder is also very useful on any locking device, ie fancy costly king pin locks. This makes any of these locking gadgets next to useless.
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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03-10-2021, 07:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,671
M.O.C. #2283
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I knew the guy who started Medico. He also had a large machine shop Mechanical Development Co. and that is where the name Medico comes from. He had two friends he gave a 25% share each in Medico. The later sold out for 40 million making his buddies wealthy or more so.
Lynwood
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03-10-2021, 07:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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I also use a King Pin Lock, not so much worried about being stolen, but more to keep from getting grease on myself as I try to keep some grease on the pin.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-10-2021, 01:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,898
M.O.C. #24086
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Tracki works pretty good 👍
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03-10-2021, 01:36 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 181
M.O.C. #23433
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We have a Ft Knox Lock on our rig. Saw it on Big Truck Big RV. It's solid steel and heavy. We don't have any worries when we leave our rig in storage. They have locks for all types of trailer and hitches.
https://ftknoxlocks.com/
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2019 Montana High Country 330RL
2005 Ford F-350 "Bulletproofed"
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03-11-2021, 05:57 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Boyers
Posts: 45
M.O.C. #24426
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Look on Amazon they have locks from 11 dollars up. Main thing is Locks are made for honest people. If they want to steal it Well I hope your insurance covers loss. Happy Trails
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