Gladhand Locks, Kingpin Locks vs GPS tracking: Which do You Use?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Ikamob01, Apr 15, 2023.

  1. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    I use all three
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    They are too cheap to worry about doing just one. Add all three to prevent the issue. And if something happens it can be documented
     
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  4. Animosus

    Animosus Heavy Load Member

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    Just add your own and roll.

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    The best option is definitely going to be a hidden gps unit without 100 stickers everywhere telling everyone about it.
     

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  5. silverspur

    silverspur Road Train Member

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    Remove the dolly handle.
     
  6. kros

    kros Light Load Member

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    Just don't lose your keys. Seriously! A good friend of mine cut down these locks to pick up his trailer.
     
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  7. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    I can knock a king pin or glad hand lock off in less than a minute with a mini-sledge.
     
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  8. GreenPete359

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    Dang it. Now i have to take the kingpin with me when i leave too.

    good looking out lol
     
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  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    It's trivial to remove a gladhand and kingpin lock without a key. They give a false sense of security, IMO.
     
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  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Freeze it and then hit it with a sledge hammer. They will shatter.
     
  11. Ikamob01

    Ikamob01 Medium Load Member

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    So a thief will freeze it and shatter it with hammer.
     
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