Trailer locks

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  1. snowlauncher

    snowlauncher Road Train Member

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    The high end Abloy locks are extremely high quality, weatherproof, and nearly indestructible/theft proof. My company requires us to use them on our trailers. I have seen pro locksmiths review these locks on YouTube with only good things to say.
     
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  3. snowlauncher

    snowlauncher Road Train Member

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    Check out this vid! This guy seems to really know his stuff, and he talks about high security, high quality locks(not MasterLock). He also has some other interesting vids on his channel.
     
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  5. snowlauncher

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    If you're worried about scratching the trailer, you could probably purchase some rubber bands to put around the body of the lock to act as bumpers. Just a thought.
     
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  6. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    I tried using duct tape, but it didn’t work well. It just started coming off. The problem is that the poles are too close to the metal plate. So scratching and metal bending may be inevitable.

    Different trailer brands and years may be different. On Utility reefer trailers, there are always scratches and dents because of the lock. That was my experience with fleet reefer trailers.
     
  7. Ironwindow

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    Get you a piece of radiator hose and a reusable zip tie. Cut the radiator hose down the side and put 4 holes in it. 2 on the side and 2 in the top. Wrap the lock with the radiator hose the run the zip tie through the 4 holes securing it to the lock.

    If you're really handy you can make a cover that slides right over the lock and uses the shackle to hold it on. Just use some black rtv silicone on the bottom to glue the hose together and make the top look like a hot pocket microwave pouch.
     
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  8. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    I think there is a misunderstanding here. What I meant to say is that the lock “clamp” (?) scratches the trailer every time I put it on or remove it. Now it’s not as bad because the lock clamp has made some room between the two poles and the trailer door metal plate.

    The lock clamp does not move or bounce while the truck is in motion. So it doesn’t scratch this way. The poles are so close to the metal plate that it requires a bit of force to install the lock clamp.
     

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  9. Snow Monster

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    I picked up a couple good quality locks from an RV dealer, had rubber covers, slipped over the lock like a condom.
    (I might be onto
    something with the condoms)
    Still have to shoot a little WD 40 once in a while and twist the key back and forth, moisture still gets in from the top, but the keyhole is protected from road dirt.
     
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  11. Fliggt857

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    it's Called Lock Maint. About Once a month spray key slot with WD-40
     
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