Thread: Watch your boat. Thieves about.

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

I reckon the main thing is they need to be out of site, they won't get stolen if no-one knows they are there. If in plain view, they'll come equipped to get around any anti-theft implements you have used in seconds. If I wanted to steal a boat/box trailer that was both clamps and had a hitch lock ......................... I'd steal a car trailer with a winch first. It would be dragged on and gone in less than a couple of minutes.

There is NOTHING easier to rebirth in Victoria. ring up vicroads "I've made a trailer, can you please supply me with a VIN". Grind off any numbers on the trailers, stamp your "new" VIN and and you now own your very own trailer, registered in your name with a new VIN.

I've got the smae problems with my trailers and caravan. I'm open to good suggestions on theft prevention too

seeya,
Shane L.

Try fitting one of these. A McHitch coupler. Unless they have one themselves, your van will not be going anywhere. Oh .. and a good bit of kit too. NAY_3141.jpg

When we leave light towers or VMS boards on the side of the road for work, the only way to keep them safe is to remove the wheels and take them back to the workshop. Although they could still be stolen like this, we don't lose them when the wheels are off.

Chains through the wheels is second best, but allows the trailer to be dragged onto a tilt tray easiy.