What padlock

Just a tip.. keep the lock well oiled. Dip the key in motor oil and insert into the lock. If you don’t you’ll be struggling to unlock it in no time..especially with winter and road salt.

 

Good tips. Another...
If lock is frozen up. Dip it in a cup of hot water.
Once opened...Then I like the idea of soaking it back up with oil or... ????

 

Just remember. Locks are only good as long as the thief hasnt watched youtube.

 

Locks just keep honest people honest. Most crooks are opportunists.

 

These are the two I have. I prefer the one on the left because it's not quite as easy to cut. Both are weather proof...

 

It's a good thing thieves aren't real bright, a couple hundred bucks for a blow torch setup and no padlock will even slow you down.

 

Most medium to large companies seem to be going to Abloys. They're unpickable and the brass ones won't corrode, while the hardened steel ones are much more secure. They just make the thieves look for an easier target. They're ungodly expensive though. PL342 should fit most trailer doors and has the high shackle guard.

 

Pair of tin snips is all a person really needs. Use the snips to stab a hole in the side of the trailer and start cutting. in 5 mins there is a gaping hole

 

i would recommend ANY brand...EXCEPT a Master Lock..they seem to be about the worst for security, in my opinion.

I have had ABUS locks and they never rusted on me

i always had a butane cigarette lighter with me, even though i did not smoke. i would just heat up the lock from the keyhole.

but to even prevent the locks from getting moisture in them?

i'd use a sandwich bag, and tie it closed

i just went to the basement, and looked, i also had an American Lock Company, padlock

this is what i got..but mine was made in the USA......(series 700)
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...C-xdL19THGiIeOkbv5AhmCqIyvm149YxoCqHAQAvD_BwE