Padlock cannot be used as a locking device on the tow hitch
migra said
02:56 PM Jul 10, 2015
I have been advised by the RMS inspectors that the use of a padlock to stop the handle of your caravan from lifting off the tow ball when towing is not acceptable.
You must use a quick release device e.g. D-shackle, R-clip or similar.
woolman said
03:26 PM Jul 10, 2015
Must be safety issue for the criminals. Too much risk of them injuring themselves cutting off a padlock.
Neil
Diggings said
03:48 PM Jul 10, 2015
Think the rule is that you must be able to unhitch only using your hands
Hey Jim said
04:47 PM Jul 10, 2015
Really,
Only yesterday, we got our E safty NSW check for the boat trailer and our guy commented. that we used a quality padlock, and he did the same.
Every boat trailer I have seen, does the same.
I do use an R clip on the old box trailer. Its the strongest part on the trailer.
Hey Jim said
04:49 PM Jul 10, 2015
Must have been implemented by criminals Dave.
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Friday 10th of July 2015 04:49:47 PM
Desert Dweller said
07:05 PM Jul 10, 2015
Been using a padlock on the hitch of anything that I've towed for over 30 years & will continue to do so. Currently using ABUS padlocks on the hitches of our caravan, boat trailer & off-road camper trailer.
ShortNorth said
10:14 PM Jul 10, 2015
I've got various locking devices for the Aliner (4 different ones so far).
I also have a heavy duty box trailer - it normally lives in the locked garage - but when I take it down to the Big Green Shed carpark, I always ensure the tow hitch is padlocked - I want re-assurance that when I come out with all my goodies, my trailer is still attached to my car !
Cupie said
11:44 PM Jul 10, 2015
Son in Law lost an expensive almost new tandem boat trailer a few years ago. Was removed from the hitch & towed away. Police advice was to lock it on & to park with the trailer reversed solidly into the gutter, jamming it firmly onto the hitch.
They said that professional fishers had been known to target this sort of trailer & then paint them up roughly with thick grey or black pitch type paint to make them daggy looking and less recognizable.
I have been advised by the RMS inspectors that the use of a padlock to stop the handle of your caravan from lifting off the tow ball when towing is not acceptable.
You must use a quick release device e.g. D-shackle, R-clip or similar.
Neil
Really,
Only yesterday, we got our E safty NSW check for the boat trailer and our guy commented. that we used a quality padlock, and he did the same.
Every boat trailer I have seen, does the same.
I do use an R clip on the old box trailer. Its the strongest part on the trailer.
Must have been implemented by criminals Dave.
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Friday 10th of July 2015 04:49:47 PM
I've got various locking devices for the Aliner (4 different ones so far).
I also have a heavy duty box trailer - it normally lives in the locked garage - but when I take it down to the Big Green Shed carpark, I always ensure the tow hitch is padlocked - I want re-assurance that when I come out with all my goodies, my trailer is still attached to my car !
Son in Law lost an expensive almost new tandem boat trailer a few years ago. Was removed from the hitch & towed away. Police advice was to lock it on & to park with the trailer reversed solidly into the gutter, jamming it firmly onto the hitch.
They said that professional fishers had been known to target this sort of trailer & then paint them up roughly with thick grey or black pitch type paint to make them daggy looking and less recognizable.