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Locking up a utv
#7910001
07/23/20 04:08 AM
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Figured I would ask the THF brain trust, I’m traveling next week with my UTV on trailer and will over night in N Tx, how would you lock it up on the trailer?
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7910020
07/23/20 05:01 AM
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cxjcherokec
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If you have a trailer with ramp, lock the tailgate and for dang sure lock the hitch. Back into a solid wall if possible. If you have wheels with large gaps, chain them to the trailer.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7910154
07/23/20 12:57 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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There comes a point it’s easier to steal the whole truck w/trailer. Basic would be a locking pin for your truck trailer hitch, lock for trailer hitch, and either chain lock the utv to trailer or lock ramp.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7910201
07/23/20 01:28 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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get a driveway alarm with two motion detectors, set one on each side facing out, if anyone comes near it, it will alert you in your room. I set mine under my mule.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7910638
07/23/20 06:23 PM
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There comes a point it’s easier to steal the whole truck w/trailer. Basic would be a locking pin for your truck trailer hitch, lock for trailer hitch, and either chain lock the utv to trailer or lock ramp. This is what I do except I use a cable instead of a chain. It’s lighter and scratches less. As with everything, just keeping people honest. Somebody wants it, they’ll take it.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7910667
07/23/20 06:41 PM
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TX_LT230FH
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If you can, back the whole rig up where the trailer back end is against something immobile. I run a cable lock through the rims on my tandem axle trailer as well.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7910982
07/23/20 11:30 PM
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Re: Locking up a utv
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07/24/20 02:57 AM
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DON’T DRIVE A FORD DIESEL. That’s the best way to prevent the entire rig from being stolen. And like everybody else said, chain it to trailer, lock the trailer ramp, and lock the hitch. That’s the best you can do
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7911473
07/24/20 01:54 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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DON’T DRIVE A FORD DIESEL. That’s the best way to prevent the entire rig from being stolen. And like everybody else said, chain it to trailer, lock the trailer ramp, and lock the hitch. That’s the best you can do I sure hope you didn’t just jinx me, I can’t afford another total loss
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7911522
07/24/20 02:42 PM
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68rustbucket
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DON’T DRIVE A FORD DIESEL. That’s the best way to prevent the entire rig from being stolen. And like everybody else said, chain it to trailer, lock the trailer ramp, and lock the hitch. That’s the best you can do That’s what insurance is for.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7911536
07/24/20 02:58 PM
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Rustler
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Mostly depends on where in N Tx you're talking about stopping for the night.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7912823
07/25/20 05:27 PM
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wp75169
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I’ve always used a long cable. Run it it through the frame on the bikes, the generator, chainsaws, whatever is on the trailer. Loop one end around the frame at the back of the trailer, lock the other to the chain hook ups on your hitch.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7913351
07/26/20 02:48 AM
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Reloder28
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I have a starter kill on my truck & I back the tailgate of the trailer against a solid object.
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Re: Locking up a utv
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07/27/20 01:31 AM
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I’m stopping in Amarillo for the evening
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Re: Locking up a utv
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#7918987
07/31/20 12:34 AM
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Wilhunt
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Correct me but can't you turn off the fuel on your Ford- Chevy truck with a switch under the dash passenger side.
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