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Title: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Wyattboche on May 25, 2011, 01:21:40 AM: There has been alot of enclosed trailers being stolen in our neighborhood. Like fifth wheel horse trailers, and snowmobile trailers to name a few. So i wanta make mine so they can't hook on and take the fooker when I'm gone. What are you guys doing to keep them safe? Have any pics of your setup?
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on May 25, 2011, 06:02:16 AM: I use insurance to protect my property.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fastcorvairs on May 25, 2011, 07:30:37 AM: Quote from: Wyattboche on May 25, 2011, 01:21:40 AM
There has been alot of enclosed trailers being stolen in our neighborhood. Like fifth wheel horse trailers, and snowmobile trailers to name a few. So i wanta make mine so they can't hook on and take the fooker when I'm gone. What are you guys doing to keep them safe? Have any pics of your setup?

Using just a tongue lock dose not work. The SOB's will use the safety chain's crossed under the tongue and lay the tongue down on them and drive off. When they get down the road a ways they will then take the time to get the tongue lock off. I rap the safety chain's around the frame and lock them down with a pancake lock that can not be cut because there is not enough room to get a pair of bolt cutters in between the lock and the chains. That way they have to cut the chain's and then they have nothing to set the tongue down on. The more time they have to spend on a job the less they want to stay around. Most of the time they will move on the the next one.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: dsrace on June 15, 2011, 08:15:49 PM: off and on there are a bunch of trailer thefts around here. one thing I have learned from the police is they take plain trailers instead of ones with names or pictures or graphics on them. just a thought.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Carlriddle on June 16, 2011, 05:48:29 AM: So a big POLICE sticker on the side should work.

If its gonna sit a bit and thats not good for tires. Pop wheels off one side lock inside. No need for a lock on tounge.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: nagel on June 16, 2011, 08:05:22 AM: Quote from: Dsrace on June 15, 2011, 08:15:49 PM
off and on there are a bunch of trailer thefts around here. one thing I have learned from the police is they take plain trailers instead of ones with names or pictures or graphics on them. just a thought.

Here's a question though..

Mines got racing stickers, a GIANT "Quadbuilder" logo and its obvious I race ATV's...

Don't ya think the stickers may advertise whats inside the trailer?

I can see why they wouldnt want an APB out on my trailer though.. Easy to spot for sure..
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on June 16, 2011, 08:07:42 AM: Easily distinguishable= bad for thief.
Generic = thief payday.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Carlriddle on June 16, 2011, 09:06:46 AM: Easy enough,

Paint it Pink
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on June 16, 2011, 09:11:10 AM: LOL!!!! THAT WOULD DO IT!!!!!!
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Wyattboche on June 16, 2011, 12:31:33 PM: Who can make me a Big DTSFAB sticker? Or better yet a vinyl that I can put on both sides? That's if it's ok with masterfabr ;D
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on June 16, 2011, 12:39:01 PM: FIne as frogs hair with me. I think whiplash can maybe hook you up on the big sticker?
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on June 16, 2011, 12:42:10 PM: Maybe it was just banners whip could get done. Hell i don't know. ???
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: nagel on June 16, 2011, 03:32:11 PM: Quote from: Carlriddle on June 16, 2011, 09:06:46 AM
Easy enough,

Paint it Pink

For Breast Cancer Awareness! Real men wear pink :)

(I actually use pink duct tape on my quad for that very reason, to raise awareness)
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: LiveWire on June 16, 2011, 03:53:15 PM: Maybe I should put a big sticker on mine that says "If this trailer is not being towed by a black Ford Excursion, pleases call... immediately"
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Wyattboche on June 17, 2011, 02:41:40 AM: Quote from: masterfabr on June 16, 2011, 12:39:01 PM
FIne as frogs hair with me. I think whiplash can maybe hook you up on the big sticker?
You should pay me, or free vip membership for advertising the site on my trailer?!
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on June 17, 2011, 05:52:19 AM: Earth to Wyatt,earth to Wyatt. PLEASE return to earth Wyatt.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Carlriddle on June 17, 2011, 06:19:35 AM: rofl rofl rofl I think he may be out of range. rofl rofl rofl

Pretty sure Whip has some high res stuff he could send you to have made local also. And dont forget to paint it pink. ;D
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: LiveWire on June 17, 2011, 08:07:53 AM: I think a pink trailer will help with awareness that you are gay.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Wyattboche on June 17, 2011, 11:55:45 AM: Quote from: masterfabr on June 17, 2011, 05:52:19 AM
Earth to Wyatt,earth to Wyatt. PLEASE return to earth Wyatt.
It was worth a shot :(
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: Carlriddle on June 17, 2011, 12:03:38 PM: Pink's not gay, brown is gay. wrong forum
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: LiveWire on June 17, 2011, 12:11:57 PM: Pink with brown streaks would definitely be gay.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: nagel on June 17, 2011, 06:59:02 PM: Correction...

RAINBOW is Gay....

Pink I actually am very serious about. Lost a sister to breast cancer 11 years ago, so yeah, I got NO problems with pink.. Now who wants to tell me pink is still gay???
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: fabr on June 17, 2011, 08:43:08 PM: Quote from: Wyattboche on June 17, 2011, 11:55:45 AM
It was worth a shot :(
;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: dsrace on June 17, 2011, 11:56:21 PM: Quote from: Wyattboche on June 17, 2011, 02:41:40 AM
You should pay me, or free vip membership for advertising the site on my trailer?!

lol
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: dsrace on June 17, 2011, 11:57:55 PM: you don't have to advertise what's inside just single it out. hell if you really want put al's porta potties on the side LMAO or get some rv vynal and have some fun.
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: dsrace on June 17, 2011, 11:59:07 PM: Quote from: Carlriddle on June 16, 2011, 09:06:46 AM
Easy enough,

Paint it Pink

lol
Title: Re: enclosed trailer security
Post by: dsrace on June 18, 2011, 12:00:10 AM: Quote from: nagel on June 17, 2011, 06:59:02 PM
Correction...

RAINBOW is Gay....

Pink I actually am very serious about. Lost a sister to breast cancer 11 years ago, so yeah, I got NO problems with pink.. Now who wants to tell me pink is still gay???

sorry to hear about your sister!
the color choice is all up to you.