So, you’ve got yourself a shiny new trailer on your driveway, and doesn’t it look lovely! …But you might not be the only one who thinks so, trailer theft is a big problem in the towing world, and it is only getting worse. Thankfully here at TrailerTek we sock a huge selection of SAS accessories, dedicated to keeping your trailer safe and secure when you’re not keeping a watchful eye on it.
Trailers that aren’t secured correctly represent an ideal opportunity for a thief, they can be coupled up and towed away in seconds. You will also find the correct security measures will reduce the insurance for your trailer due to its better protected status. Trailer security accessories can come in many different forms, with a large range of shapes & sizes. We will take you through a few of the must-have trailer security items that SAS recommend, all of which are insurance approved!
SAS Wheel Clamps
SAS have developed a huge variety of wheel clamps for trailers. These are great accessories to fit when you are storing your trailer for longer periods of time. They are simple to use and very effective at stopping the trailer being towed away. Items such as the SAS Supaclamp Duo Gold Wheel Clamp provide an excellent level of protection from thieves by stopping the rotation of the wheels of the trailer. High quality wheels locks, like those from SAS, ensure the wheel nuts are also covered to make it impossible to remove the wheel of the trailer in an effort to tow it away with a replacement wheel.
SAS provide wheel clamps that are suitable for both single axle and dual axle trailers. One downside to wheel clamps is their size. Although their size can be reduced for storage, there are smaller trailer security accessories which are easier to use if they need to be transported often. We would recommend an SAS wheel clamp as a security device that is fitted where the trailer is stored for days at a time rather than a few hours between use.
SAS Hitch Locks
Hitch locks are an extremely effective way to stop your trailer being hitched up to another vehicle. SAS hitch locks cover the hitch head of your trailer and stops thieves from tampering with the hitch and any of the bolts surrounding it. A hitch lock is not only effective at stopping your trailer being hitched up, but also stopping it being unhitched from your vehicle, adding an extra level of protection that stops any damage occurring to your trailer. SAS hitch locks such as the SAS Fortress Hitch Lock are effective when couple and uncoupled.
Hitch locks are a great deterrent to thieves due to their robust design, requiring a substantial amount of force to break them. All of the SAS hitch locks we stock here at TrailerTek are insurance approved, meaning they have had to pass various security checks, this ensures they are of the highest quality. Hitch locks are a great accessory to take with you on any journey as they are small enough to be transported easily, while remaining highly effective against any theft attempt.
SAS Chains & Ground Anchors
Chains and anchors are a more traditional way of securing your possessions. But just because they are slightly more old school doesn’t mean they are any less effective. When it comes the chains and ground anchors, size matters! SAS chains, such as the SAS 13mm Heavy Duty Security Square Chain & Padlock (2m), have hardened steel chain links measuring a whopping 13mm in diameter, they are tough! Chains are a great way of securing both trailers and any other items you might have that you don’t want to go wondering overnight. All the SAS chains we stock have been designed to be extremely tough, they are covered in protective material to making it even harder to cut through, while also stopping the chain damaging your trailer while you are using it. Chains are a fantastically useful security mechanism as they are highly versatile in their use, and very easy to transport.
Now what is all the use of these chains if you have nothing to connect them to, this is where ground anchors come in. SAS ground anchors give you an extremely strong point to lock your chain to. SAS ground anchors such as the SAS Concrete in Ground Anchor provide an immovable anchor point, with cross brace pins to stop the removal of the ground anchor itself. Although you must concrete in a ground anchor, once done, you will have a safe and secure locking position for years and years!
Investing in the correct security accessories for your trailer is a fantastic idea, we would always advise doing so on day one of your trailer ownership. Security accessories will give you peace of mind when you are leaving your trailer outside, and also result in a lower insurance premiums due to their recognised security advantages. For the optimum theft protection, it is a good idea to combine a few security accessories on one trailer to make the ultimate theft deterrent!
