Even on those older trailers you will need a trailer lock. Lock Mate is a great deterrent to thieves. Fits 2" trailer coupling devices and is made from Cadmium plate steel to prevent rust. Use either a padlock or one of the new hitch latch locks.
Lock Mate is an approved security lock that helps prevent your trailer from being stolen from ouitside your home or when your trailer is not attached to your vehicle.
Most trailers are stolen from either unfenced or unsecured storage areas. Some small trailer locks are easy to break with a good whack from a standard hammer, Lock Mate is made from solid steel and is designed to withstand tampering with hamers, bolt cutters and even hack saw blades.
Lock Buddy is mate from 8mm heat treated solid steel plate and is cadmium plated to prevent rust.
NOTE: If your investment is to be protected then in our opinion the value of your trailer locking mechanism is relevent to the value of the investment you wish to protect.
If you have experienced theft then you need to look at some type of trailer lock. Even the best type of heavy duty lock can be accessed.
Padlock or latch lock included.