How to Build a Trailer Lock - DIY

Building a Trailer Hitch Lock that can be used for a Camper, Travel, Toy Hauler, Enclosed, Off Road, Boat, Utility, Car, Heavy Equipment, OverLand, Kayak, Mower, Or Tractor Trailer
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[@st3v3n3aker]

Great idea! Great production as well. I would have welded the hinge on the inside of the box to protect the pin. Other than that this is great!

[@randomlikes]

I agree. That hinge is definitely a weak link. If you scroll through the comments there is a link of someone who built one inspired by this. He put locks on both sides and did away with the hinge altogether. This was a good idea. Thanks for commenting. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@woodywood1890]

Great job!!

[@randomlikes]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@southern_merican]

I like the "ingersoll rand" paint theme !

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@casper5286]

Weak point would be the hinge. File one side knock out the pin and it’s loose. Don’t know what it would take from that point but getting that far is about 60 seconds. I would at minimum weld one side of the hinge pin. Great idea though.

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for the suggestion. I like that idea. I did think about that as a weak point. I was thinking about tabs on both ends to cover the hinge bolt or mounting the hinge internally. I will try yours first. 👍

[@southern_merican]

He can just Weld the hinge pin to one leaf

[@BelindaClark-v5h]

Awesome ideal.. however shouldn’t your thing be inside the box ? Because now you lock is only as strong as your hinge pin.. which can be tapped out with a hammer and nail,,,

[@randomlikes]

I definitely agree. If I were to build another one. I would do that as you said. I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.

[@jomar55108]

Nice video. I am going to make one of these as well! I agree with the other comment, the hing should be inside and I think I am going to make that change.
Otherwise great job!

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for watching. I hope the video gives you some ideas when building your own.

[@ZShogan]

The Master Lock is definitely the weak link. This particular lock can be opened with a comb pick almost as fast as if you had the key:
ua-cam.com/video/uxmmwWwW6TY/v-deo.html
Also, if the surface appearance is anything to go on, the body is made from cast zinc, which means you could probably melt a hole through it with a propane torch, like in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/YjFd_3cZ-i8/v-deo.html

[@randomlikes]

Nothing is a 100% full proof with the right tools. Version 2.0 will have upgrades. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@peterdarr383]

Add short chain links inside the box - so when the "Thief" defeats your hinge he is demoralized at his failure. Like your paint booth.

[@randomlikes]

Great idea. Thanks for watching and the comment. It makes me glad I added the bonus material for the paint booth.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

My kid can pick a Masterlock. They are the bottom of the barrel in security.

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for watching.

[@chandracarol232]

U. SHOULD HAVE PUT THE HINGE ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR BOX

[@randomlikes]

I agree. Version 2.0 will definitely have an upgraded hinge. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

I can still drag it away using the safety chains.

[@wheatstatedude8343]

Have you done that before?

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for watching

[@southern_merican]

If a thief wants it bad enough he'll get it. This type of stuff just makes them think about another target