Has anyone here tried the California Immobilizer for AS?

[rmojo]

Has anyone tried this?

http://immobilize.com/products/coupl...r-coupler-lock

[Troutboy]

I use these two, like them very much...

https://www.provenlocks.com/collecti.../model-2516-as

http://brahmalock.com/?gclid=CjwKEAj...MhDRoCvXjw_wcB

[slowmover]

Several locks: coupler plus two wheels and remove other two wheels. Don't store them in trailer.

Battery powered tools make short work of locks.

[Troutboy]

Also, search the forums for GPS trackers like The Spot Trace. Extra insurance at a reasonable price.

[mikeinca]

I have the California Immobilizer. It seems pretty heavy duty, fits securely, and provides some level of protection though I've never had anyone try to pry it off nor have I tried myself so I can't say how difficult that would be. I use it in conjunction with locks for the safety chains, spare tire, and propane tanks.

As has been pointed out many times, there are many complex, time consuming, and expensive ways to try and protect your TT, but none are completely foolproof. I'm just trying to make my trailer a little more trouble to get at than the next guy's.

[pt.reyesfan]

Originally Posted by Troutboy

I use these two, like them very much...

https://www.provenlocks.com/collecti.../model-2516-as

http://brahmalock.com/?gclid=CjwKEAj...MhDRoCvXjw_wcB

I also have this. Easy to install. Very secure. Good design. Will take quite a lot of work to get it off. (I add an additional heat treated heavy duty chain to secure it even more to the alloy wheel.) Yes, I know a high powered grinder tool can cut through it, but that is the case fro every lock.

[Troutboy]

I saw a great YouTube video of a guy with a sledge hammer destroying all of these high dollar locks. The proven industries lock was the only one that withstood that. I'll try and find the video when I get back to a computer. It's amazing.

I agree with previous poster. That the intent is to make our trailers be passed over. A dedicated pro will find a way.

That's why I like the GPS and of course the last layer of defense is good insurance.

For paranoids the GPS is also nice because it sends a text each day saying my rig is safe. It also sends a text when it detects movement.

So if the bad guy does beat the systems, at least you will know as they drive off, and you can track it.

[YippieKiYa]

There's another thread going where 'molly's dad' is swearing by the product and service of Proven Industries.

[NorCal Matt]

We use the CA imbolizer. All I can say is that it's better than the cheap ones. To date, we've never had our trailer stolen! We live in a low crime area, rarely locking our daily vehicles. The most I worry about our trailer is when we are using it in a campground.

[4riveteers]

We haven't tried the CA Immobilizer. We went with Proven Industries. I think my years as a truck body mechanic has given me mad skills to help me decide which coupler lock to buy. To me, this lock has the most substantial construction. Crime is everywhere. It's when you let your guard down when Murphy's law can prevail. Security isn't 100% but it's based on layers of security and deterrence. Securing the safety chains, padlocking the x-chocks, cabling through the wheels, wheel locks, etc...I just want the thief to move on to an easier target.

Troutboy-is this the video you were mentioning?

https://youtu.be/NMu_GnNnnBE

[Troutboy]

I haven't seen that one. There is another thread with a great video of a guy taking a sledge to 4 different locks and they done off.

Here is another one:

https://youtu.be/qMRHenmVLds

[NorCal Matt]

Just curious if anyone has found a video where they defeat the CA immobilized?

[Adventure.AS]

Originally Posted by NorCal Matt

Just curious if anyone has found a video where they defeat the CA immobilized?

Not the CA Immobilizer specifically, but any hitch lock.

https://youtu.be/Z9tbSzWkY1s

[openroad118]

The CI is fast on and fast off, heavy duty too.

[Troutboy]

Look on Amazon and other places for reviews. Some folks say that the design of the CA I is defeated with a crow bar because of design.

When I look at it, the two wings are open in the side providing pry bar access or a big surface for a sledge

Any of these can be beat, but I would look for solid and slim fit. The less surface area to enter or get leverage, the better.

That's why I like proven industries, but now I am reading that the puck lock is easy to beat, thus rendering the proven industries beatable.

Layers of defense is key, make it not a target, make someone else's rig more desirable.