Sled Security

[KFD070]

My guess is that this thread, or one similar to it, has been on here before but with all the thieving little Ba$tards out there, how about sharing some ideas how you attempt to secure your sleds and trailers. I know the old saying applies, "if they want it bad enough they're gonna get it", but what measures do some of you take to slow em down? Remember...we don't pack heat here in Canada.
Here's a couple of methods I use.

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[Ex-Member]

I have a cable through the bed of my truck, run that through the ramp, a ski, and spindles then lock that in my truck...

Sled's key is out, not that that'll stop anyone who knows anything about sleds...

Strip all the easily removable stuff off the machine and put it in my truck... tunnel pack, toolbox, belt...

I usually try to back up to something (Wall, another vehicle, fence, etc) to make it that much more difficult to pull it out of the bed.

 

[TruckerBallZach]

If its on a trailer, which looks like yours is, you could run a chain or one of those big U bicycle locks through the wheel and around the leaf spring. Or for tamdem trailers, chain the two wheels together on one or both sides. Or get a pitbull and chain THAT to your trailer! JK!

 

[Hemi]

KFD:

Problem is a set of bolt cutters from Princess Auto for $29.99 ruins most security.
Theives are now carring extra fuel relays for trucks so I'm doing something different this year. I hope they find out my little suprise.

 

[milehighassassin]

Back the trailer in if possible to make it harder to unload them from the trailer.

How about this?
http://trailer-alarms.com/protecsys.htm

 

[Clarke673]

Colt 1911... Im not joking, i carry one in my pack.

The only thing i do to keep some one from stealing my sled is just to take the tether cord with me. The way i have my sled set up you would have to unbolt the hood and pipes just to get to the back side of the tether.


Usually i park in town on Main Street with the trailer still on my truck so most people would know if something is going on.

I also have to come back to the truck a few times.

 

[titmouse]

Colt 1911... Im not joking, i carry one in my pack.

The only thing i do to keep some one from stealing my sled is just to take the tether cord with me. The way i have my sled set up you would have to unbolt the hood and pipes just to get to the back side of the tether.


Usually i park in town on Main Street with the trailer still on my truck so most people would know if something is going on.

I also have to come back to the truck a few times.

Conceled weagons permit? Why pack a gun sledding?

 

[Lyle Clark]

KFD, use a lock like this for your second picture. Less likely for bolt cutters.

In the first picture, make sure your lock your safety chains as we have seen trailers stolen by dragging them down the road by those.
Milehigh,
That alarm is great for enclosed trailers. If you have an open trailer, we have a system from Armed Guard and from DeWalt.

If anyone has questions about locks or alarms, shoot me an e-mail or call me.



Lyle Clark
Trailer-Alarms.com
877-604-7381
lyle@trailer-alarms.com

 

[whitefish]

Cables are a lot more resistant to cutting/sawing than chain is. When securing your stuff, try to position the lock where bolt cutters can't get into. For example, if you use a cable and snake it thru your skid, attach the ends of the cable to a piece of suspension deep inside with a good lock.

 

[whitefish]

My guess is that this thread, or one similar to it, has been on here before but with all the thieving little Ba$tards out there, how about sharing some ideas how you attempt to secure your sleds and trailers. I know the old saying applies, "if they want it bad enough they're gonna get it", but what measures do some of you take to slow em down? Remember...we don't pack heat here in Canada.
Here's a couple of methods I use.

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No offense but those locks will slow somebody down by 5 seconds max. I would recommend the barrel lock type for the coupler to minimize the bolt cutters and force them to use a saw or torch.

 

[KFD070]

Thanks for some great tips guys.
I know the padlocks that I presently am using will do little to nothing to stop bolt cutters. Definitely on my list to replace those. Good point about locking up the safety chains too. I am not able to get those U-locks through the wheels but I will run cables through the wheels and around the leaf springs and lock up with good locks.
Keep the tips coming if anyone any more

 

[rednytro]

id try to use a big moutain bike lock , or dirt bike chain . either one will run you around 200$ each though http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/List.aspx?cid=1000
as for youre pad locks ive split them open with a single axe blow many times .

 

[lookslikpolaris]

locks

Anyone else use Gorilla lock on the tongue of the trailer, and I also put one through the coupler!

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

I think I am paranoid because I take my Boss seat off at night. I guess I need to worry more about the whole sled.

 

[vickie1234bb]

I am glade we dont have that problem down here, we let sleds sit out all night in front of the lodges all night I feel sorry for you all.

 

[GMCRMK]

Anyone else use Gorilla lock on the tongue of the trailer, and I also put one through the coupler!

I use it AND one through the coupler. I also put a lock through my Ski Kwik Clamps and have my clam shell locked on my trailer. I better not loose my keys!

A wheel boot lock (like the parking cops use) would work well too if you want even more security for the trailer. The Super Clamps lock for your sled also also.

 

[Coxy]

I am glade we dont have that problem down here, we let sleds sit out all night in front of the lodges all night I feel sorry for you all.

Oh boy... There will come a time, especially with an outlook like that. Never any issues of any real magnitude around here either... Till a brand new outlander quad was rode right out of a fellas yard and onto a truck, buddys sled was picked up right out of his yard, and mine was backed into my driveway up to the garage, motion light, 5 neighbours in view. Just enough room to sneek a pickup beside my truck, cut my tiedowns, and lift the sled over my box side into another truck. No insurance because "nothing like that happens around here". Lesson learned, the hard way. Worked hard to pay off that one, now i had to cough up and buy another. Sled goes in the garage every night where my 125 pound american bulldog can roam around, or backed up into the corner between the tree's under my bedroom window.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

Oh boy... There will come a time, especially with an outlook like that. Never any issues of any real magnitude around here either... Till a brand new outlander quad was rode right out of a fellas yard and onto a truck, buddys sled was picked up right out of his yard, and mine was backed into my driveway up to the garage, motion light, 5 neighbours in view. Just enough room to sneek a pickup beside my truck, cut my tiedowns, and lift the sled over my box side into another truck. No insurance because "nothing like that happens around here". Lesson learned, the hard way. Worked hard to pay off that one, now i had to cough up and buy another. Sled goes in the garage every night where my 125 pound american bulldog can roam around, or backed up into the corner between the tree's under my bedroom window.

Man that would suck. That takes balls to lift it from one truck into another in your own driveway.

 

[Coxy]

Yeah buddy, you aint kiddin. Took me about 20 minutes of standing there to figure out what happened. Thought at first my buddys or neighbour played a joke on me, till i realized that cutting all my tiedowns wasnt that funny of a joke... Tire tracks, footprints etc finally made it quite clear, nothing like a little 10 G lesson in the heart of the season thats for sure.

 

[wasatchrider]

Conceled weagons permit? Why pack a gun sledding?

i carry mine too. mostly just shoot a few rounds a lot cheaper than a range i suppose it could come in handy for other stuff in emmergencies