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Eyetattoo
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What are all of you using to lock your king pin when parked? Thanks!
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Bierp
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RobWNY wrote:
I use this one King Pin Lock but although it works fine, I don't like that you have to keep turning the key to lock/unlock it. Kind of a pain in the neck.


I have that one as well. I've come to realize that life gets easier if you twist the side opposite the key and just hold the key steady. ๐Ÿ™‚
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DelB19702
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I used the same lock as Helmsey. Probably more important than the king pin lock was replacing the exterior storage locks with CH751 key with some nicer cam locks. Theft of items in the storage compartments while the camper is in storage is probably more common.
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Splashers3
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I have used the same one that ependydad listed for the last 10 years....even in my own yard.

It takes, what, 5-8 seconds to put on.
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laknox
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ACZL wrote:
laknox wrote:
If it's stored at home, in a separate fenced yard, a hungry rottie could be pretty effective. :B

Lyle


30.06 works too wouldn't you say?


Overkill. I prefer a 12 ga. :B

Lyle
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ACZL
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laknox wrote:
If it's stored at home, in a separate fenced yard, a hungry rottie could be pretty effective. :B

Lyle


30.06 works too wouldn't you say?
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ependydad
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I use a simple king pin lock when it's in storage and unattended:
http://learntorv.com/fifth-wheel-security-king-pin-lock/
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cummins2014
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Eyetattoo wrote:
What are all of you using to lock your king pin when parked? Thanks!



Check with Cummins12V98 ,he has several locks for everything :B

mhbell
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Never used one in 50 years of rving. Buck and Duck may be on to something.
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john_bet
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Nothing, in over 18 years.
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laknox
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Nomad
If it's stored at home, in a separate fenced yard, a hungry rottie could be pretty effective. :B

Lyle
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RAS43
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azdryheat wrote:
I have insurance and no pin lock.


But a pin lock is a lot less then a deductible. And a whole lot less
trouble. Just a thought.

memtb
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Helmsey wrote:
I have been using this since 2012: Clicky


X2
We used one of these on our semi-trailer in the mid-โ€˜90โ€™s, and have continued to use them on our 5erโ€™s. Nothing will stop a determined thief.....but this may send him/her ( notice how politically correct) to โ€œgreener pasturesโ€!
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dpgllg
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I have a king pin lock and only use it when I feel the need. Typically when stored. I had a storage place that was less than desirable. Someone broke into the front compartment but didn't take anything and another time they attempted to steal my awning and hardware. Needless to say I'm no longer there. I think theft of articles is a lot more common then the actual theft of the 5th wheel.

Go to sBay and search on king pin lock. There are many differat brands.

Good luck!

Dave
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azdryheat
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I have insurance and no pin lock.
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