TonyBerkshire
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Everyone's have epic fun in the sun ?
So you link the trailer to the boat battery first somehow? Then connect this up ?
My first boat - buying tomorrow fingers crossed (advice pls)
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Everyone's have epic fun in the sun ?
So you link the trailer to the boat battery first somehow? Then connect this up ?
TonyBerkshire
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Look on Facebook marketplace for one in your area. More than likely will be a 10" wheel so a TrailClamp or get one where it pinces the rim and size won't matter. Need locking wheelnuts in that case.
Brill thanks. Going to try find one today.
limecc
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Not the trailer, hide the unit somewhere in the Sunray's hull or behind the instruments. Cable tie or Velcro it where it can't be seen. That way you're covered for the thing of value. Nearly had my RIB taken once, country pub in the middle of nowhere, private mooring. Four youths around my boat and one actually on it. What a nerve, good job they were amateurs. It's considered bad form to lock it to a mooring, but now if there's high risk I'll use my Python lock and take the flack, or else move on. They were going to use the oars and the river current would have taken them out of sight downstream until they could get the engine started. Members of the public continued to feed the swans either unaware or not bothered what they were up to.
TonyBerkshire
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Perusing through my trusted screw fix catalogue.. Will this suffice and also satisfy the insurance? Seems cheap at £35 I'm guessing 13 to 17 inch is ok? Can't tell the size from the pic ? Or perhaps the one from Halford... £125
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Bigplumbs
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That wheel is most likely the one linked below............... This is my best guess from some one that has many boat trailers and has been towing boats for many years. Wait till you get it though to be sure. Virtually any wheel clamp will fit that wheel
165R13C 94/92R 165 x 13 inch trailer tyre on 4 stud 5.5" PCD rim Ifor / Wessex 5060375932912 | eBay
165R13C 94/92R 165 x 13 inch trailer tyre on 4 stud 5.5" PCD rim Ifor / Wessex 5060375932912 | eBay
Bigplumbs
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The clamp linked below is good value and will deter a chance it type of thief. It will also most likely be sufficient for the insurance. It is not the strongest but is ok. A determined Thief will get into almost anything. Also you dont want to make it a pain for you to put on and off
Heavy Duty Wheel Clamp Security Lock Safe Car Van Vehicle Trailer/ 2 Keys | eBay
Heavy Duty Wheel Clamp Security Lock Safe Car Van Vehicle Trailer/ 2 Keys | eBay
limecc
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BP's right it's 13" and the Maypole lock looks like it will take more grinding, plus is cheaper so..
Nemesis on Amazon Prime looks best of a bad bunch.
Screwfix probably won't have it for collection in time.
Nemesis on Amazon Prime looks best of a bad bunch.
Screwfix probably won't have it for collection in time.
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TonyBerkshire
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Thanks.. ordered from screwfix before 6pm... Will be here before 1130am tomorrow. I'm setting off in the afternoon.
TonyBerkshire
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Thanks. Ebay will take time to deliver. Thoughts on this one looks similar in halfords. Can pickup tonight... put on the other wheel in addition to the one I'm buying from screwfix?
TonyBerkshire
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Shocking behaviour... gotta be vigilant... wonder if you can setup a nice electric current so they get a shock when they touch it (I jest... maybe ?)
limecc
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Naah useless unless you can protect the wheel nuts. Get a hitch lock.
hinch
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you guys should you tube lock picking lawyer see how useless all these wheel and hitch locks are
Hangie
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When I was trailer boating I got bulldog titan - Bulldog Titan 180/F - 180F Wheel Clamp - Free UK delivery
Only problem is it was very bulky and heavy. If you need something more to not only target opportunist then you need something of this caliber. I was also using hitch lock Bulldog AW Trailer Hitch Lock | for Avon Ride hitches | Safe
Of course every security will eventually give up, but longer it will take the better chances they won’t take the risk to try to force it.
Only problem is it was very bulky and heavy. If you need something more to not only target opportunist then you need something of this caliber. I was also using hitch lock Bulldog AW Trailer Hitch Lock | for Avon Ride hitches | Safe
Of course every security will eventually give up, but longer it will take the better chances they won’t take the risk to try to force it.
limecc
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We know but irrelevent. Argument won't wash with an insurance company.
TonyBerkshire
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TonyBerkshire
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What do you mean ?
limecc
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It's a condition of insurance. No wheel lock, no payout in the event of a claim. I took a photo of mine fitted.
Notice it says AND hitch lock
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Hangie
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Doesn’t look too serious. Looks like longer bolt cutter will go through it no time
depend what are you after, more serious protection look for design like from bulldog that I’ve shared.Hangie
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As for insurance some require certified devices and not “Chinese toys”
Check out this website Sold Secure - Security Product Testing & Approval look for trailers and caravan. Bulldog products are there plus you support local economy. not like I get any affiliation to them
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limecc
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Yes it satisfies Craftinsure's requirements.
Waste of money getting an expensive one when they can unbolt the hitch or use a loop of chain around the tow ball.
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