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Old 01-09-2010, 03:15 AM   #1
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King pin lock

Does anyone lock their king pin when parked so someone can't back up to it and take off?
 
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:27 AM   #2
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Always locked when hooked up and towing. We also lock it when in storage and most of the time when we are using it in a Campground.
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:30 AM   #3
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We park and lock ours at the mini-storage as well as when we are camping. Here is what I use:

King Pin Lock

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on edit: I have discovered that it is a lot less painful (and usually doesn't draw blood) when your head comes in contact with the lock that I use rather than the king pin itself. This is definitely from experience!!
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:31 AM   #4
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Only a small number in the storage facility where I keep mine have locks on them. And don't remember ever seeing one locked in a campground.
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:47 AM   #5
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Not me, but we don't store ours either............
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:52 AM   #6
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Bingo I have the same type and I also have another brand that uses a double sided key on my Gooseneck trailer. However as with any Locking device it will keep honest people honest. However I do believe that someone might notice a person or persons with a cutting torch cutting off a locking King pin device in most RV parks. GBY...
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:52 AM   #7
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When in storage, ours is always locked with the same lock that Bingo uses.
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:52 AM   #8
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We keep a lock on ours when in storage.
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Old 01-09-2010, 05:07 AM   #9
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I have a King Pin lock. As for storage? I keep it in the front cargo compartment.

I haven't used it since got the King Pin tripod that works great for stabilizing the front of the rig, but has a very chintzy piece of junk, joke-of-a-lock that is supposed to prevent spinning the tripod off the king pin. I also keep the rig at home with the King Pin tripod since we often open up the rig for various uses.

I would prefer to use the substantial King Pin lock that I bought the day I bought the Monty, but DW prefers the tripod we bought some months later when she wanted more stability. I keep the lock in case I put the Monty somewhere it might need more security, like the RV service area.
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Old 01-09-2010, 05:48 AM   #10
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When is storage and the driveway...it's always locked.
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Old 01-09-2010, 06:08 AM   #11
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Never used one. We do not put the camper in storage. Never knew of anyone who had a hitch taken.. But..It can't hurt..
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I am like Rich, never used one and don't know of anyone that has has one stolen.
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Old 01-09-2010, 12:37 PM   #13
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Simply put- If they want it, they will take it no matter what kind of locking device is attached. A locking device will only slow them down.
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Old 01-09-2010, 12:45 PM   #14
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Like Bingo's, we used the same lock at all times.
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Old 01-09-2010, 02:16 PM   #15
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Simply put- If they want it, they will take it no matter what kind of locking device is attached. A locking device will only slow them down.
We use the same as Bingo, in storage and in the CGs. I figure that if they really, really want mine they will get it, but if mine is harder to get than most others, hopefully they'll go elsewhere. Hopefully not to yours.
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Old 01-09-2010, 02:50 PM   #16
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quote:Originally posted by bncinwv

We park and lock ours at the mini-storage as well as when we are camping. Here is what I use:

King Pin Lock

Bingo

on edit: I have discovered that it is a lot less painful (and usually doesn't draw blood) when your head comes in contact with the lock that I use rather than the king pin itself. This is definitely from experience!!
That looks like it will do the trick. Thank!
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Old 01-09-2010, 02:51 PM   #17
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We have a lock that is different than Bingo's but does the same thing. I have heard of a trailer being hooked up and towed off. I guess if someone really wanted the rig they could just grind through the lock or remove the whole hitch and put their own on it and be on their way.
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Old 01-10-2010, 03:19 AM   #18
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Use the lock when in Storage. I know if they want it they will take it. But hope if they have to work at it a little bit they will move on to a easier target. There are plenty of trailers at the lot that are not locked.
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