I bought same trailer last year. If you will note, Texas Pride allows the removal of the safety chain via pins. When I park my trailer at sites, I remove the coupler and the chains. Trailer theft happens when they wrap the chain around the hitch of a truck and go. Removal of the chain limits that type of theft. Removal of the coupler adds another degree of difficulty, as most thieves won't go buy a ~$80 coupler to steal a trailer. I also use a wheel boot, GPS tracker and normal car alarm. Absolutely best theft protection is insurance. I have all my trailers insured for theft, If I recall, ~$4 a month ea or something near. I shall agree the krakenlock would be a wise investment, but I'd install it without the coupler, thus adding another degree of difficulty. The issue with securing the trailer is it MUST be simple and quick for the end-user. The harder and longer it takes to implement the security, the more likely it'll get skipped. EXAMPLE, if it takes ~14 min to setup and install all the security, and its COLD out. The driver may say, " It's only here for 3 days, I can skip these 2 locks and just put this one lock on..." Eventually, he will stop using the 4 security methods as and just use 3. Then after a few times of that, and nothing bad happening, he will just use 2 of them. And after a few times of nothing happing with just two of the security measures, he will just default to one, the easiest one to setup. So, in short, the install and use of the security measures needs to be quick n simple.

@GMT3190

3 жыл бұрын

What insurance company do you have??

You bring good things to those of us who watch your channel. I for one appreciate your highly competent, well thought out offerings.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

LockPickingLawyer: Well, hello there.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

LockPickingLawyer: "I'm a lawyer that wouldn't be caught dead breaking into someones storage facility and picking a random lock off someones dump trailer in Texas, when I can pick my own locks in my air conditioned mansion"

You bring good things to those of us who watch your channel. I for one appreciate your highly competent, well-thought-out offerings.PROtect your trailer! I like your approach to change through Infomation education!

Wow JD you have the Ultimate truck and now you have the ultimate dump trailer so jealous already went on the website to check it out and they have your trailer listed they’re on sale all specked out love your videos keep up the good work

Great, this is very nice to have I love the fact that they are made in the U.S.A I will be getting one for my 5th wheel.

Never heard of kraken lock or ft Knox lock until now and think its time too get ft Knox lock for my enclosed trailer and get rid of the el cheapo one i have. Thanks JD.

Here's my trailer securing method that works for enclosed or other trailers with a lockable box. i install a viper or other car alarm that has relay control outputs. it attaches to the battery that a thief doesnt have access to(additional reasons to follow) just like a car alarm if trailer is tampered with or moved, or if a door or lid is opened (pin switch needed) the alarm will go off , make noise, flash the lights, and most importantly that controlled output relay is connected to the electric brace circuit (in a non visible location) or to the electric over hydraulic system. if the alarm is triggered power is applied to the electric brakes locking the wheels making it nearly impossible to tow. a trailer with an alarm siren going off, blinking lights and smoking tires(if thief is trying to drag down the road) draws lots of attention. this is great for tradesman or musicians who have to make trips back and forth getting tools or loading trailer since you dont have to keep putting padlock on and off doors. its just a press of the remote. you can also put electric locks on cargo trailer doors making it very easy to secure property in trailers. I have seen many times a trailer with motorcycles that is connected to a truck stops to sleep at a hotel and the whole truck and trailer is stolen. now imagine if thief tries to steal truck and defeats vehicle alarm the trailer alarm will still go off so in effect it is also protecting tow vehicle.

Im glad i still live in a area where you don't have to lock everything up. Even leave vehicles running while stopping at a store on a cold day unlocked

Love the Ft Knox lock for my 24' bay boat aluminum trailer.

@ft.knoxlocks4790

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you are happy with it!

When I but my dump trailer in early 2020 I will buy both of these locks!

I use a hidden 4Track gps tracker on my trailer. I then set Geo zones to text me when it moves. I also have locks but that just keeps honest people from taking it.

Very cool

Nice lock setup Out my way I’ve seen guys with a low pintle hook and ball coupler one lower than other His pickup is way taller than the pintle hook You would think the dot would say no but don’t

Even a slightly motivated thief can devise a way to lift and tow away or simply modify a tow truck unfortunately. Also use chock locks that also cover the lug nuts (or use wheel locks) on at least 2 trailer tires, for another hurdle. I also design and add "decoys" which I wont disclose here (another tip: I keep an old throw-away wallet in the driver side door pockets...it is filled with junk like expired gift cards that look like credit cards, some real looking fake money, some illegible receipts stuffed in to make the wallet look juicy, and a little note that says FU, etc) ...the art of misdirection

Cool videos

Damn that's nice.

But 2 grade 8 chains around the axle through the wheels is a little more budget friendly

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

The problems with chains are that they are relatively easy to cut. It isn't very loud when you do cut them and takes far less time.

@edstueve1786

4 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't wants to scratch them polished aluminum wheels!

@jamesnm21

3 жыл бұрын

Pewag security chain is 63 rockwell hardness and cannot be cut with bolt cutters or hacksaws. An angle grinder will go right through it however. It's not cheap either.

@joegonzales7509

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing’s safe.. especially at a storage facility. A tow truck/snatch truck stole my Texas pride dump trailer a couple years ago. The storage manager/worker’s brother drove one and had gate access 🙄

I've been looking for a way to secure my adjustable height coupler! Thanks I just ordered a Kraken and it was on sale so bonus there . As for the tongue the Ft Knox looks good but I ended up using a Proven Locks hitch vault and also use an Abloy puck lock. And for those talking about LPL, yes he can pick it I'm sure but a lock is just a deterrent. You don't have to be the fastest runner to get away from the bear, you just don't want to be the slowest. :)

You don’t need that, just weld the bolts

You need go one more step cut off the chains and reattach with quick links. If you don’t they will back up to your fancy trailer and wrap your chains around their ball or pintle hook and use them to drive off with your trailer, it takes just 2 minutes to do. Quick links allow you to take your chains off when parked.

I'd look to see if you can put the plug inside the Fort Knox Lock. I have used wheel locks.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm I'll try that

What do you think about using locking hitch pins instead of the Kracken? Maybe one in addition to the bolts.

I've seen many products currently on the market that would have replaced that Kraken Lock; it's called a mig welder. I don't have the same type of ball mount you do on my trailers, but if I did and was worried about any of them getting stolen, I would have just welded those nuts to the bolts. I mean seriously... If not for you installing that Kraken Lock, you would have never removed that; nobody would. Weld it to save the money and be done with it. On the rare chance that some idiot backs into his trailer drunk at 90 mph and messes up the ball hitch, the nuts could easily be cut off and replaced. As far as the other type of ball hitch locking device, I would never be without the ones I use. Because you're right... If you just leave it like that other fool next to you did, the damn thing gets stolen.

Hello, hopefully you can help. What lock wht you use when the trailer is currently hooked to your truck? For example if you unload a sxs and your truck and trailer are going to sit all day in a parking lot etc.. thanks for the info appreciate it

i wonder if you can add some kind of gps tracking , location system on the trailer as well. My brothers trailer was stolen and he had a lock on it . He thinks the thieves just picked it up and dragged it. Nice locks btw.

hell yeah! exciting video, and I don't even own a trailer!

Cool

Order if defeat: Crackhead will move on. Opportunist contractor will use cut off wheel or torch. Professional thief will use Ramset or pick the lock. There really is no security that's perfect. At least this will slow them down.

Can you do a video about the proper Jack for heavier cargo/dump trailers curious as to what have is on yours

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Are you referring to the front A frame Jack or a tire repair jack?

@kennethclarke4748

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRV the a frame I have a 10,000lbs concession trailer that gets used twice a month and have been through 3 bulldog 5000lbs jacks this year. They're cheap @$50 but I can't seem to find anything bigger thats reputable for a A frame

Kool set up. I curious to see what's gonna be your solution to secure the chains on your beautiful trailer! I hear it can be use to steal the TT even if secured with the Ft. Knox Lock on...

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I usually just run a thich padlock through them and chain them to the sides of the trailer.

id just paint that orange lock red or black cause that looks like you just keep it on till your needed to adjust

I just use a wheel lock same lock they use at the trailer dealer. They sell it there.

Will this work on where the weight distribution head bolts onto the shank?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure

I’m pretty sure your trailer is safe now :)

They've changed the key, it is no longer as shown in this video. Now it's the standard ubiquitous "cylindrical" key that has been demonstrated to be overridden with a Bic pen...

with these all expensive locks, the thieves now will do is backup to the trailer, wrap their chain to your trailer, then raise the trailer jack and off they go to a safe place to remove all expensive locks.

Lock picking lawyer ? His level of skills 😂 💪💪💪. Send it to him. I promise he will find it's failures.

@yzhang8629

4 жыл бұрын

That’s the first thing comes to my mind when he said “keep it safe”

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I would assume any professional lock smith could figure some way to pick or crack almost any lock. Otherwise they wouldn't be a professional locksmith.

@akbychoice

4 жыл бұрын

Big Truck Big RV some locks are so vulnerable that a paper clip will open them faster than a key. The abloy seem to be some of the better ones out there.

I live in lower crime area of a relatively high crime city. I have a hitch lock on our camper and my dad's utility/landscaper trailer. But I haven't been able to find anything for the lunette ring on my M1102 HUMVEE trailer. I've considered just putting the pintle hook on it and using hitch locks on it so that it wouldn't be able to be removed or inserted into a receiver hitch. Any other suggestions? From anyone, I'm open to anything.

@ft.knoxlocks4790

4 жыл бұрын

When i looked up the Lunette ring it appeared that our standard pintle lock would work on it, though it is possible i'm missing something.

@The_Opinion_of_Matt

4 жыл бұрын

@@ft.knoxlocks4790 Thanks, when I wrote my comment I'll admit I hadn't actually checked the Ft. Knox Locks website. I had always just done general searches for hitch locks and never found anything for lunette rings. Having looked at the one Ft. Knox Locks sells I believe it will work. The M1102 has the smallest size lunette ring made (I don't currently remember the rating).

The problem is when you get pulled over carrying more than the down rated trailer limit you will be ticketed.

The Workhorse is all locked up, exceptional theft deterrent, the trailer next to yours has none and yours does, theft is mostly about opportunities and you’ve taken that away or made it extremely unappealing to a would be thief.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You should see if Fort Knox locks wants to sponsor the channel and give the subscribers a discount code 😉

Which puck lock did you choose to go with? I see there are a few different options to choose from on their website.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I did the abloy cylinder

How tall is your bed?

My trailer was stolen and I have a suspect who was working for me,wish I had locked it up like this and a tracking device,problem I have is if I could prove he stole it,then I would be harrassed and threatened by him and his friends, so it's always a bad situation dealing with them type of people.

Can those lock withstand 32 oz sledge hammer? Or perhaps a grinder? Has anyone really tested these?

@BigTruckBigRV

Жыл бұрын

Seriously brother, it was a 20second search my friend. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pa1_vNKdp8bgqbg.html

It's a shame they don't have a spring brake affair that locks the brakes solid.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

True. Like an airbrake system with all the air released to lock the brakes.

You could defeat this housing and the Kraken bolt lock with a cordless grinder with a cutting wheel, the housing, cut the hinge, the bolt lock, cut the lock flush with the body, pry off, enough said....in 5 min your trailer is in another state...

I just weld it....

It may slow them down. But I can pick the lock in 3 minutes

@Chadwickodom92

2 жыл бұрын

Not an abloy you won't lol

I did not catch the type of lock that was used. I currently have an inferior Reese lockset.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

It's a puck style lock. Ft Knox sells them and so does Amazon.

i've heard that trailer thieves just use the safety chains to tow the trailer away.

Looking good. Nice and safe. But if ya lost ya keys use oxy-acetylene torch. Torch it off.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I could probably drill or cut it off given the right amount of time to work on it. It's easier to explain doing that type of work when you own the trailer :)

Not sure why people get hung up on protecting the chains. A smart thief will just bring a set with them. If you're dealing with idiots, then why not use a quick disconnect (aka shackles) where the chains connect to the trailer and simply take them off when not in use? Riddle me that?

Seems like the Kraken could use some thicker steel & or harder steel. Pry bar or Battery Portaband would not last long. Someone tried to steel my 20ft 14K lb trailer out of my driveway. Tongue lock was broke off but my 11$ Harbor Freight pin lock kept it from being stolen. It was bent but was not broken. I made my own out of 1/4” plate, old 2” ball & a puck lock. It is not perfect but a start.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

It's made out of 3/16" plate steel. It's pretty beefy. The same thickness as most aftermarket bumpers.

@TBJK07Jeep

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. It looked thinner than that, like closer to 12 gauge. They didn’t have the specs on their website that I could find.

Looks nice, but after all this couldn’t one just hookup that chain to their truck using a d-ring, pull the jack up and take it?

@sticktoFL

4 жыл бұрын

Jason yep that’s why he should use a proven lock shield instead of the thing he says he uses. You can wrap your chains inside the proven lock shield it’s perfect

Are you into landscaping now. That’s a pretty unique trailer for only specific uses. With access to one already, on a 2sr come 1st serve basis you must be branching out. Enjoy

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I've always considered a dump trailer to be the Swiss army knife of trailers. I can haul equipment, debris, move things, and even a small vehicle. It will get plenty of non landscaping use.

Doesn’t look like it would be too bad to drill it out from the stud side

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be hard if you have 30minutes of loud noise time to kill, in a secured facility with cameras and 24'7 guards.

Thieves don’t care about the safety of your trailer, so they can always use your or their chains to tow. I think securing the axles is a far safer solution.

Cant someone just drill the Cracken lock out?& also I've seen where ppl will just pull it away with the Chains.

blood sweat and tears = 99 percent inspiration, 1 percent perspiration... once proof of concept, farm out laser cut, welding , lather rinse repeat, money rollls in

Another thought, have you thought about adding a GPS tracking unit on the trailer?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

:)

But I've seen these Locks Picked quickly by The Lock Picking Lawyer on KZread. Check him out and videos with these cylinder locks. I don't care how they are built, but the cheap locks not designed the same for protection.. Get a Locksmith to check out the locks.. Save $$$$

Simple fact of the matter is if they want it, they will take it. My idea is they are at least going to break a sweat taking it...

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

True! The fact remains that time is never on their side. So if the difference between steeling two different trailers is 30minutes and hard work, they might go for the easier target.

This is the lockpicking lawyer stealing btbrv's trailer

Send those locks to either The Lock Picking Lawyer or Bosnian Bill, bet they won't last more than 2 minutes of simple attack and trailer will still be gone.

how much are those locks? my insurance deductible is $500

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

But then you must file a claim, wait for your check, shop, and hopefully you don't lose a job in the process of not having a trailer.

@Ramdodge582

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRV who uses checks these days? LOL but really it's 3 days, still no trailer found by police then direct deposit next day. i don't haul for income and i would get a 16' deck over dump next time around.

Couldn’t you just weld the end of the nuts, and do away with the kraken lock?

@davidparker4501

3 жыл бұрын

A cut off wheel will take care of that.

Neither of those devices are cutting torch proof or using a zip disk.

@ft.knoxlocks4790

4 жыл бұрын

Actually im not aware of anything that is cutting torch proof, or power tool proof in general. Locks are a deterrent not a guarantee.

:-)) :-))

AAAAA+++

Ha the LPL has already picked the puck lock with no trouble at all.

@ft.knoxlocks4790

4 жыл бұрын

I believe you may be mistaken LPL refuses to touch Abloy Sentry on camera, as he has told us personally when we asked him to do so with our locks

@ft.knoxlocks4790

4 жыл бұрын

However, Bosnialbill (another youtube locksmith) has said "You are more likely to win the lottery than to successfully pick an abloy sentry"

Has anybody ever tried to break either of those style locks I know that by using a 3/8 drill bit and drilling into the brass part of the key section you can break open a pad lock 🔐

@ft.knoxlocks4790

4 жыл бұрын

On our youtube channel we have tried to defeat one of our own locks (granted no power tools) we were unsuccessful. As for the drilling, with the puck locks we sent JD they have a stainless steel spinner inside the cylinder that will catch with a drill and prevent it from being able to drill any further. We do offer a puck lock with a brass core like what you mentioned, and about a year and a half ago someone tried to drill it out and they were unsuccessful (granted the customer then had to have a locksmith come out and finish what the thief couldnt do and replace the puck lock).

@stacyreid5077

4 жыл бұрын

Ft. Knox Locks how about the hinge on it I'm just trying make sure no one is able to break it. Like with a pry bar prying it open at the split or a chisel close to the hinge Maybe these ideas would make for y'all a great selling point if they do not work and if they do well it would tell y'alls r&d department to try something new. 👍🏻. I love the idea you have and I'm sure that what I mentioned is not going to work, for I believe in American work🇺🇸

Seen theives use those safety chains to pull trailers off Stolen!!

They keep showing my hands, But not my face tv. 010101010101

fyi all you do is rap your chains and bind them on your ball drop jack and pull away....toung jacks are a scam youtube it....

Why not just park it at the ranch?

@ramrunnr

4 жыл бұрын

He'd still have to lock it, otherwise it would get borrowed like the other trailers at the ranch.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Bingo, and then I'd have the uncomfortable conversations about why it's locked

@ptcclatlptcclatl1683

4 жыл бұрын

Big Truck Big RV Good point. Yes, family can be a pain sometimes.

Ha the Lock picking Lawyer will have it open in 30 seconds or less and good by trailer..

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Dang better watch out for LPL coming down to Texas and stealing a random dump trailer.... Security must be needed up.

Two 9K axles doesn’t equal 20k! Come on man. Your reach for masculinity is embarrassing. You have a 14k trailer there with higher capacity axles. Go ahead and load that trailer down to your crazy idea of 20k capacity and record that one. Btw, DOT doesn’t just go off the sticker. Anyone can put a sticker on their trailer. They go by your tires most of the time.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Mike, your attempt to be a troll would be more successful if you understand how trailers are built and rated. If ALL the weight rested directly over both axles, then you would need two 10K lb axles to support a 20k lb Fully loaded trailer. Fortunately, that's not how trailers are designed EVER. Since roughly 10-15% (and even more since the axles are positioned towards the back of the trailer) will rest on the hitch of the truck at 20k lbs GVWR, you will only have around 17-18k lbs that would ever be positioned over the axles since 2000-3000lbs would be supported by the hitch. Also, because it's a 20k designed trailer, the wheels are tires are 17.5" J LR tires, which have a 6k lb rating each, totaling 24,000lbs of GVW Capacity. Brother, I know you probably just go around posting unfounded comments on videos, but it can get embarrassing if you're not careful. Have a great day friend. Oh and DOT (DPS in my case) goes by the GVWR sticker to determine what tires will meet the minimum weight requirements for that specific trailer. With a 12k GVWR, my trailer only needs D LR tires. So yeah, J LR is quite a bit of overkill.

I live in lower crime area of a relatively high crime city. I have a hitch lock on our camper and my dad's utility/landscaper trailer. But I haven't been able to find anything for the lunette ring on my M1102 HUMVEE trailer. I've considered just putting the pintle hook on it and using hitch locks on it so that it wouldn't be able to be removed or inserted into a receiver hitch. Any other suggestions? From anyone, I'm open to anything.

@crazyeyez1502

4 жыл бұрын

I'd try contacting FtKnoxLocks directly. Im sure something like JD's newest lock, but bigger, would work. Might be a new product line for them to look into

@The_Opinion_of_Matt

4 жыл бұрын

@@crazyeyez1502 Thanks! Somehow my comment posted twice(?) and Ft. Knox Locks contacted me on the other one. They do actually have one that might work. I hadn't checked their website specifically when I posted (not that I remembered anyway). I had just done searches for hitch locks on the Lowe's, home Depot and e-trailer websites.

@crazyeyez1502

4 жыл бұрын

Yea. I saw that after i commented