A Review of Proven Industries Wheel Lock or Tire Boot.
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2019
- This is a detailed review of a Proven Industries wheel lock, or tire boot that I use on my converted cargo trailer camper. Before making this video we put the boot to the test to see how it would work while camping and traveling. How easy was it to install? How well did it stow away? Most importantly, how secure is it? We've been using it for the last two months on a long camping road trip and this is what we've found out. Also, here are some additional ideas for keeping your trailer, or RV, secure from theft.
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I'm glad you changed your mind about DOING REVIEWS!
Love you information on safety. I noticed on your trailer you didn’t have center cap. They cover the carter pin and nut. Love your approach to keeping it in your position
Hey guys! Very informative video! Looks like a handy piece of kit for sure. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cures!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a blessed one
Thanks for checking in! I hope you and your family are doing well.
I just watched this and like the great information provided. Thanks Rick!
Informative video. It's sad when some folks invest so heavily their time and money in these great builds but "cheap out" on security. I like the idea of both physical and electronic security. Those GPS sensors that have an "electronic fence" that is capable of notifying you not only of the trailers whereabouts (for recovery) but also send an alert when it leaves a designated area. Again with all things there are ways even the GPS can be defeated electronically (jammer) just before the theft occurs. I think the funniest story was someone who painted their trailer with a sign that read "If this trailer is being towed by any vehicle other than a [insert description, and plate of truck], please call 911!" easily defeated with paint, but a fun story either way.
Thank you!!! This video is very helpful. We love watching you both in your adventures.
Thank you Marcelle!
Wonderful video. Thank you for your well-considered advice.
i own a landscaping business i got proven industries locks, but 1 tip ill add is that during the winter when i don't use my trailer for a long time,, i take 1 wheel off the trailer and just put it on jacks, i dont think your average drug addict carries a 40 pound wheel and nuts
That's true, and you can go one step further with that and actually take off the wheel using the hub nut instead of the lug nuts. It's even harder to steal when you don't even have the bearings!
Great informative video, he's definitely thought this through. Thank you.
Whoa! Did you throw a shaka at the end of the video? Dude.... awesome.
Because of an older video you made i removed my chains and used the quick connects on the chains. I reworked the front of my trailer before that for a dog bone style high angle hitch which i slide out of the receiver tube i added and put my cross pin lock back through the tube.
That's it! Make it difficult and you should be alright. At least that's the plan. Thanks for watching AZBADBOYz!
@@gonagain do you have a link to the "chains" video AZBB is referring to? Thx!
Insightful advice... Thank you!
Thank you for making the great videos
This looks like a great lock. If a person was still concerned, they could put one of these on the front and the back of the wheel/wheels.
Excellent video. We just dont see those massive storage trailers in our streets down-under but usually box trailers or tradesmans trailers. Either way, most are either not secured or poorly secured.
We have poor trailer security products here, but crime has geared up alot since Covid. Thanks for getting good info out to the people. :)👍🤠🇦🇺
Thanks for watching from the land down under! Appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing this video.
Great video Rick.
Thanks John!
Awesome product.
Darn good info on locks an wheel locks.
Thanks Rodney!
Very informative Rick.
Thanks Explorer 867!
Excellent once again!
Thanks Todd, hope it helps.
Thank you. Great video .👍🏻
Excellent review! Thank you!
Hey J W, in case you missed it, put 5 anti-theft lugnuts on that wheel of two different designs. Make it hard so that the thief passes you by.
@@gonagain thanks!
Thanks for this video. I actually have a GPS tracker laying around that I don't use anymore. The next chance I get, I will be wiring that up to have a charging cable and secure it some way. I can't exactly weld on a metal box, since it wouldn't get signal, but I want it to be concealed enough that a thief doesn't see it. I'm thinking solid on top, mesh on bottom, the signal can bounce off the ground. And placing it right next to a jack - also to be installed soon - so it doesn't look out of place.
I think you're right about getting the signal to work efficiently. What about on the roof?
@@gonagain my trailer is a 5 x 8 utility trailer (no roof) I use for lawn care. The worst part is that people can see what they are stealing and know it's a good score.
Oh, I see. Yeah, you could lose a lot!
Love your post
Great video. I have been looking for a wheel lock for my jeep.
These are still the best. Thanks for watching Brandon!
@@gonagain I subscribed
@@BrandonClark-StocksPassports thanks Brandon!
I wish Proven made this one for the 13" rims. That's what we have on our new Trike Trailer.
Very helpful info.
Thanks Todd!
Just ordered three pucks, wheel lock, and coupler lock! Gonna get rid of trailers plus copy they bated and switched on me when I bought my trailer.
I'd like to replace my original Proven locks with their newer solid stainless ones.
@@gonagain I tried to get stainless puck and keyed same (proven website not correct) . Customer service held up my order and bunch of back and forth . Apparently the stainless has to be separate key (looks like car key from 80’s) so you either upgrade to all stainless with tumbler style or downgrade to circle key. I wanted one key so I downgraded . Stainless would have been awesome though. I just don’t trust tumbler locks too much but it’s another layer regardless. They wanted pictures of my trailer tires and rims before they would release my order. Never seen so much complicated purchase. When I asked the lady why don’t they correct the website so we don’t have to go through this, she said she told the owner but he doesn’t listen to her cuz she’s just a customer service lady. Anyway, today they released my order from checkpoint Charlie and now I will be free to get the stuff lol
Well the quality is great anyway! Ours is several years old and has been through a lot of dust, mud, wet and freezing weather without any problems. I hose those locks out and then spray them again with a dry lube.
One thing to keep in mind when it comes to locks (more specifically padlocks) the more common the lock the more likely the person will know how to pick it. Never get a lock from Wal Mart or Lowes. Go for something rare that they have most likely never seen. Take those old common brass case combination master locks. If someone knows the trick it takes 2 seconds and a piece of metal to open that lock. Faster than putting the combination in it. I had come by a locking picking channel not long ago and learned a lot lol
True Adam, and one thing I learned from that channel is that every lock can be picked. That's why I just try to use layers of protection to make things as difficult as possible.
@@gonagain you have to these days. My job is slightly related to security. I handle the tech side of an electric company that does a lot of casino work. Surveillance systems, electronic doors, alarms, panic buttons and so on fall into my wheel house usually. So i have a lot of interaction with techy security.
Get a NY kryptonite lock and chain. Run through tire and leaf spring. Can not break that chain. They drive off and it rips leaf off disabling trailer. Just don’t forget you put it on!!!
Proven Industries seems right now to be the leader in discouraging thieves. My cousin had a cargo trailer stolen (with 2 locks on it) in Oklahoma City about a year ago; the police said they have a problem there, and they don't care what's in the trailer -- they cut it down and take it to recycling and just dump the contents... no way to trace. I wonder if any other areas of the country are experiencing this. ~ Kir in Tennessee
Oh heck yes! It's happening all over the country and at a time when these trailers are becoming very popular for converting to campers. I hate thieves and have been ripped off too many times. Thanks for watching Ron!
Interesting video
Thanks for watching Emil!
Thank you sir awesome video and I also have cameras too
Cameras are good to have.
Thank you so much!
I just emailed them to see if they have those wheel locks for my truck I have an 87 F250, 4X4 BUILT 460, 5 speed
LT 235/85/ R 16 LR E
It has 56,000 miles on it it's pretty clean it has an 8-foot Western Plow on it I don't want it stolen so I asked them if they made wheel locks for it. I told them I saw the reviews on your Channel and that I frequently visited your Channel.
It'll be interesting to see what they say.
Bill, get back to me when you find out.
@@gonagain they asked me to send them to send them pictures of my stock rims and tires. So I sent them pictures and told them I would like the wheel & tire locks that you described on your video... I think them pictures of my truck with the tires on it they said they did not make those.
@@billthompson5644, thanks Bill. I see they specialize in trailers. I have a couple of suggestions; first, get a good steering wheel lock. Second, get an "immobilizer" installed or else install a switch up under the dash that turns off the power to your ignition switch. This was brought up by another viewer and I think it's a good idea too.
The lug nut idea would have prevented my buddy's new 24ft equipment trailer dual axle from being stolen in broad daylight. He had a wheel lock on it. All they did was remove the tire that had the wheel lock on it and drive off. Came home to his tire still locked up in his drive.
I wish all this wasn't necessary to begin with.
I have to leave our Trailer parked for 4-6 months at a time on our property which is 750 miles away from where we are living until the cabin is finished. I told my neighbor and his wife that I was worried about leaving it and he said " Tim, you don't have to worry about your trailer. If anyone tries to steal it they better call 911 first because they're going to need an ambulance" And his wife says "And I'm a better shot than he is" As Joe nodded his head "Yep, damn sure is" LOL
Sounds like my wife!
I have the coupler lock just like you guys have as well for my little 2012 18' trailer by Forest River. I know it's not much & I when I do use it if not using my Class A, I will still put the lock on it when I know I will be out driving my pull car. I know the trailer isn't worth a lot but again, like you said thieves go for easy pickings. I have always said this very thing I am about to say. I have been saying it for YEARS! If you didn't pay for it. It's worth stealing. That even goes for a used pencil.
I've ben ripped off too many times in my life (sometimes by people I trusted...) and it made me more aware in my old age. All we can do is our best!
I have a tandem axle trailer, so I'll install 2 of these, but face them inwards so the lock isn't visible. I dont move the trailer very much, so it shouldnt be too much of a hassle.
Great video. I would be really surprised if someone made off with your trailer with those locks. Video surveillance GPS signs stuck to the outside deter theifs as well.
I could see how that would help. I have a video coming out today or tomorrow and I tagged you at the end. It has to do with ten questions about living the RV life (Linda and I are part time), things you like and what you'd change.
@@gonagain Thanks for the tag! Look forward to the video. 😀
The lock on the tire is easy to remove just jack up the trailer and replace the tire
Thanks !!
O almost bought from local hardware store the wheel cover.he told me didn't even have his on....so looks like the one I want.wonder if they are in Canada?
Their U.S. based company Eric. I do think it's a very good product and I personally continue to use it.
Thank you so much what your show me
You are so welcome!
Wondering what your thoughts are of Proven Industries Wheel Lock Model WL-200 relative to the their wheel chock lock?
Combined with a Proven Industries ball hitch lock (or other similar lock), that could be ok for a smaller trailer. The main thing I didn't care for is the need to get down low to reach under the trailer to install it. If you're younger and more agile then it might be ok!
curious if you have a second one of those proven industries wheel chock locks on the other side on the front of the wheel so that you have one axle protected from going in reverse and the other side preventing forward motion?
I can see 4 of these Proven Industries Wheel Chock Locks in Taj-Ma-Haul's near future!
Those Proven Industries wheel chocks are the best and I say that even though I have no affiliation with them. But, as you know, you need layers of protection, such as the wheel locks, antitheft lugnuts, a ball hitch lock, etc. My problem is that I went with larger tires and now my Proven Ind. chock won't fit over the wheel any longer. I'm back to a motorcycle lock and chain.
I bet they would send you an appropriate sized replacement@@gonagain I bet they would send you an appropriate sized replacement... They aren't cheap at $300 each, I had to sit down...
Wonder if you could find a way to make that boot double as a charcoal grill.
Probably!
How does the wheel chock lock the 2 pieces from being separated. And is it a single position or can it be adjusted to fit snuggly against the tire?
The bar has a large hole in the end that the large lock pin passes through. Unfortunately it's a single position, which wouldn't fit the larger tires that I am currently running. I had to go back to using a motorcycle chain and large lock. Otherwise this is a great product.
At 5:27 is the coupler welded on in addition to being bolted on? If not, it's easy for a thief to simply remove it, along with your $250+ lock.
Hi Chris. It's a steel coupler on an aluminum frame so it's not possible to weld it, but I did get the nuts welded to the bolts.
Without the “boot” covering the lug nuts, what keeps the thief from just zipping the entire wheel off, and sticking another on? Travel trailers often have the spare right on the back of the camper.
In one of my my videos I mention having two different brands of antitheft lug nuts on that one wheel. That should at least discourage a thief. Thanks for watching!
Remember he say only drug addict are out there not smart people I can probably take the trailer truck and wife is call doing your homework simple
I have abig heavy gooseneck with no manual jack , only electric, and one of the things i do is to disable the electric jack ina place that is locked snd cant be accessed. Or would be at all obvious even if they did get it open .Not the onlything but just one of them.
My question is couldnt they just unbolt the wheel and put on another one. Also with the hitch lock couldnt they unbolt the 2 bolts and bolt on a different receiver
He got 2 sets of anti-theft lug nuts.
Thanks
Thanks very much for this informative video. I also watched your video about the coupler locks from Proven Industries. I have an A-liner and want to move up from the standard hitch latch lock. Since these are expensive what would you purchase first as the most effective starting point- wheel or coupler lock?
Oh, that's a good question! Probably the Proven Industries Couper Lock because it's the easiest to install after you park and it also locks up your chains (which I was unaware of when I made this video!). But adding the extra security of the wheel lock, along with the 5 anti theft lugnuts that keep a thief from simply removing the wheel and putting on the spare, really makes it more secure and gives us the peace of mind to be able to head out for a day of fun without worrying about the trailer. Expensive, but worth it.
Hi Rick,
Thanks for your recent videos, I have been mighty busy detangling my life in London and getting ready for a my new adventures late December when I fly out to Canada to collect my truck and hit the road to Seattle to collect my Truck Camper i bought last year. I was thinking of getting a Tire Boot for my truck, for piece of mind while out hiking or exploring a town/city. I dont want to loose my house. Would you think its work getting a tire boot or putting the money into steering wheel lock and immobilizer for the truck? Best wishes Amanda
I was just thinking about that situation this morning as a matter of fact. At this time, Proven Industries doesn't make a wheel lock big enough for a truck tire. They deal with locks for trailers only. Personally, I think you'll be fine with a good steering wheel lock and the immobilizer, providing that the immobilizer can't be bypassed somehow. Another, cheaper option to the immobilizer is to have a switch hidden up under the dash that turns off the power to the ignition. Or all three! You know how I insist on "layers" of protection! You must be very excited about starting your new life.
Hi Rick, thanks for the reply always a pleasure to correspond with you. Yes I am very excited, I recently joined Overland Bound a great community of worldwide overlanders so I don’t feel alone while traveling. I have found an immobiliser www.ravelco.com/product.html. I think this would be perfect for me and give me piece of mind and maybe a discount on my insurance?
Amanda, the largest one they make is for a 235/80/16 tire. All of the boots are for steel rims only.
Hi Rick, thanks for checking it’s much appreciated. Have a good day to you both 🤓
Where can I get those tire clamps? I've looked at president industry site, I can't find it.
They only sell them direct, not on Amazon. The name is Proven Industries, try looking for that online.. Thanks for watching, nelia.
Can't find these one online where did u buy yours?I found a claw
That boot is made by Proven Industries: www.provenlocks.com/
Looks very secure lock but what if someone just remove tire with lock on it and use your spare and drive off ok you have locking lug nuts 🤔 but good information 😊 the cost
Great info!
Thank you Jonathan!
Nice...effective....but their sure proud of them$$$$$
They're not cheap, but I can tell you that they're very well designed and made. I used them for a couple of months before doing the review and think they're with the price, not to mention the peace of mind. Thanks for watching The Unit!
correct me if I'm wrong, but all I would have to do is bring a spare, unbolt and replace. There are only so many security lugs around and could get the lug key easily. I could pass by, take a phone pic of the type of lug nut, bring a spare and jack. I'm gone in 5 minutes. No??
You're kinda right. I put on 5 anti theft lugnuts of two different designs to discourage a would-be thief. Even with the special tool it would make it too much trouble for anyone to fool with because the job would take too long. That's how I think about it.
Like# 1,3?? - I just added one more layer to my security!
Weak spot on your trailer is the side door where the latch comes down . The top part where the lock latches the piece of metal that flips over to lock it on gets cut across in 1 minute !! Happen to ours
To bad we're not allowed to hook up some electricity to the frame.
if the tire is deflated will the boot be easy to remove?
No, because it's on the rim itself. I still like the boot and always use it.
Like other things in life, you do not really notice them how many are around, till you go looking for them then they show up like a sore thumb right? and it surprises me so few are secured, or maybe they got really good neighbors that watch out for them where they are at home , on the road is different story...
That's true Jimmy!
@@gonagain still like those tire stops...
what neighborhood is that? I want to get a cargo trailer. (bad joke)
uhm, i am no thief, but i would assume there is a spare underneath? Just take the tire off and put the spare on or scope it out and get the same size tire?
I'm glad you're not a thief! The tire that the boot is on has 5 antitheft lugnuts on it of two different manufacturers. It would be a bit of a chore getting them all off. The spare is on the back and it also protected with locks. We can only do so much but we have to do our best.
What do you think about painting that wheel boot and tongue lock a bright color to help criminals loose interest before they even get close to your camper?
I think that's a good idea.
They can remove the bolts that are holding the trailer tire on and remove that tire and replace it with another tire and drive off.
There are five anti-theft lugnuts on that wheel, two different brands, so it would take them awhile to do that. But that's the point of the video; make it difficult so that they pass you by. Thanks for watching Denton!
Are those bolts removable?
Hello Dan. The lug nuts on the wheel are all of the anti theft variety and there are two different types on there. If you're asking about the bolts on the wheel boot itself it would take a disc grinder to remove them. A disc grinder defeats most any theft preventative measures and is why I tell everyone to use more than just one antitheft device. Make it hard so that the thief passes you by.
Is his the WB300 model?
Yes, that's the model. I've since gone to a slightly larger tire and the lock no longer fits.
Would be nice if the lock covers the entire wheel , the type parking enforcement uses!
You can get one of those if you don't mind hauling such a big unit around. I just replaced all of the lug nuts with two different styles of anti-theft lug nuts.
Can still remove the wheel tire assembly with cordless impact, put mine on, drive off
You missed the 5 locking lugnuts of two different designs. It would take you awhile.
A friend had his cargo trailer stolen out of his back yard behind a locked gate. Got the whole thing on his surveillance camera.
I hate thieves. They make innocent peoples lives miserable.
It want keep them from removing the whole wheel
So no lugnut protection ? Hmmm
I have 5 anti theft lugnuts on that wheel of two different designs.
Especially on a rim like that a damaged nut remover socket and a cordless impact would zing that oof in 3sec
The Lockpicking Lawyer drilled this puck out in about 30 seconds with a cordless drill.
Quite awhile ago Proven Industries came out with a better lock.
A very determined thief will defeat any level of security even to break into your house. The point is to deter as much as possible.
Good area, good economy. = No thief's
I like the Glock 9mm lock.
That's a particularly good model.
whaaaa! They dont make it for 13" tires
Dang man, what do you do? Live in the land of cargo trailers?
Montana. Everybody is hauling something someplace.
@@gonagain Yes, you do live in Montana neighbor, your video shows a lot of the area. I would be nice if you blurred some of the street/Ave signs, phone numbers, the name of the park you live next too, and plate numbers. I do like the wheel lock you showed.
Where can a guy buy those locking lug nuts you have?
Amazon or any auto parts store has them. I used two different kinds just to make it more difficult for a would-be thief.
Couple layers of security buy insurance and don't worry about it
There's an ever-growing nastiness going on out there these days ..we towed a small utility trailer behind our class-c motor home...when we were doing an arts and crafts show up in Eugene OR ..we were bringing out the first load of our stuff after the fair ended and saw the two tires on the trailer were flat ..what had happened was some thief tried to pry open the trailers doors and when he couldn't decided the right thing to do was slash its tires ... thank the traveling gods he did'nt have the time to do the same to the motor home ...unfortunately..nowadays we have to not just be aware that scum want to steal our stuff ...they are petty nasty creatures who will do as much damage to our rides they can just out of spite ...
There's a lot of hate in the world and it's getting harder to avoid it these days. Stay safe you guys!
Yep, iT iS TerribLe.
Couldn’t they just remove the wheel and put another one on? Would take a good thief only a few minutes to swap out the wheel.
You may have noticed in the video that I have 5 anti theft lugnuts on that wheel of two different styles. They could do that, but it's going to take some time and noise.
Didn’t really show why that boot is better than the one they can drag. (?)
Because this one won't drag. It's also very thick and wouldn't be easy to cut through. Not impossible (nothing is) but not easy either. No one item is going to protect your trailer from being stolen, but locking up the wheel and ball hitch is a good start! On top of that, just being aware and being careful where you leave it are probably equally as important. Thanks for watching Don!
My issue with this, they will just remove the tire. The thief’s might have an extra one. I’d rather buy that trailer coupler fortknox makes or proven industries.
This is a Proven Industries wheel lock, but what I did was to install 5 anti-theft lug nuts in that wheel of two different types.
How can I buy it, please provide contact info. Thanks.
Here you go:
www.provenlocks.com/collections/wheel-locks/products/wheel-boot-model-wb-300
@@gonagain Thanks a lot, this will be big help for me .
Like the old joke - two guys encounter a bear and start running. Guy 1 asks Guy 2- "Hey, can you outrun a bear?" Guy 2 says, "I don't have to outrun the bear - I only have to outrun YOU!"
That pretty much describes it. Thanks for watching Jollyprez.
looks easy to defeat all they have to do is remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel and put another wheel on
you need a hub cover
I don’t need to defeat the lock just need a hub, tire and a pair of channel locks and your trailer is gone in less then five min
There is also the likelihood of thieves watching lock picking and portable angle grinder videos on UA-cam that show how to defeat the types of locks they may encounter. Then they can be better prepared.
2 " leaf locks" from ebay is all you need for cargo trailer to prevent theft ($218)
It will take a grinder and crawl under trailer to cut 1 diameter inch of sst.
Using any trailer coupler is useless to spend a lot of money on.
Most thieves have chains they buy cheap at harbor freight and wrap around and tow.
Proven industries locks are too expensive.
It just takes a portable grinder to cut right through em.
Those look pretty good but they don't work on a trailer that's equipped brakes and it's still just a matter of cutting through the bar with an angle grinder. I think you're right about having two of them because that makes it a headache for anyone trying to steal your trailer. Having a couple of layers of protection like that is definitely your best bet and those leaf locks could fill the bill.
@@gonagain
Prior I cut a small hole inside my trailer by the leaf springs at first and used a chain to wrap 2 holes thru the wheels and leaf springs. Didnt need a lock inside trailer just a curved piece of unistrut ...can do more chains if needed. Would work on trailer with brake setups too. A thief would need to cut through a bunch of chains to move it.
I had a guy change my tire on my trailer recently which had 2 different sets of lugs on the wheel just like you did. He used a " portable impact wrench" came off in 2 seconds. Even though you put on a wheel lock it really won't serve any purpose if the wheel comes off. The tongue lock probably is your savior if the thief doesn't have some chains in the back of his pickup Still the "leaf locks" on both wheels are better money spent.
Proven Industries leaf lock is $200. Cheaper than your option.
My cargo trailer is hidden in back yard.
Out of sight, out of mind.
For $300 I could buy a whole lot of chain and an alarm.
You can get some pretty good case hardened chain. I like this set up for its simplicity though. I used to use chain but got tired of getting dirty by reaching under the trailer to wrap it. Thank you for watching!
Just saying some thieves like a challenge I have met a few
Have inland marine insurance and you're golden if it's stolen. Just get a new one
Not completetly foolproof without a hub covering the lug nuts. Instead get some bolt cutter proof heavy duty chain and run it thru your wheel and around the axle locked with a really good shroud protected lock. Add a tracker and voila...bout the best that can be done.
I added 5 anti-theft lug nuts just to make it harder.