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Theft

by Dakota Storm Waterfowlers , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 07/18/2011 11:44 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Dakota Storm Waterfowlers

Joined: 11/03/2009
Location: ND
Alright I realize this isn't the biggest deal in the world but its sure annoying to go out to your pickup in the morning to find someone has stole your hitch. Looks like I'm buying a lock pin this time.



Re: Theft
by Swanson on 07/18/2011 11:42 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Swanson
Joined: 09/07/2007
Location: ND
I have had my hitch on for a good yr or 2 with no problems, I never think about it though, maybe I should take mine out as well

Re: Theft
by tinker on 07/18/2011 11:45 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
tinker
Joined: 10/30/2006
Location: ND
i had that happen also...frustrating....then i went thru 2 of the locking pins because the dang lock seized up, extremely frustrating when you need to change ball sizes. you could also use a large bolt and double nut it, which i have now done
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Re: Theft
by Allen on 07/18/2011 11:45 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND
Just put a Towtector on the hitch.  That thing's about as good as a padlock for trying to get the hitch off the truck. 

Then again, the Towtector costs about $280.


Seriously though, stealing a hitch is pathetic.  The damn things aren't even that expensive!
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Re: Theft
by johnr on 07/18/2011 11:46 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
johnr
Joined: 02/18/2004
Location: ND
Have lost 2 this way, right in my driveway. It is now locked in place. Nothing worse than backing up to the boat and realizing at 5 am you have no hitch and need to make a walmart run. Only thing worse is opening the beer cooler in the middle of the lake and only having one beer left.
 

If we're not supposed to eat animals, how come they're made out of meat?
Re: Theft
by wood duck 30 on 07/18/2011 11:48 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
wood duck 30
Joined: 03/23/2006
Location: ND
Yeah that sucks!  I took one of my extras and took a grinder and cut it about 2/3 of the way through the metal.  Filled it in and painted.  Then I left that one on all the time while I kept my good one locked up.  The cut one was stolen and about 2 weeks later we knew who took it.  And if you are not in a smaller area, you can have peace of mind that you will fu%# there day up!!!  Even if you don't hear about it.
Re: Theft
by Swanson on 07/18/2011 11:48 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Swanson
Joined: 09/07/2007
Location: ND
johnr Said:
Have lost 2 this way, right in my driveway. It is now locked in place. Nothing worse than backing up to the boat and realizing at 5 am you have no hitch and need to make a walmart run. Only thing worse is opening the beer cooler in the middle of the lake and only having one beer left.

That has to be one of the deadly sins

Re: Theft
by murdock1978 on 07/18/2011 11:50 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
murdock1978
Joined: 07/12/2003
Location: ND
Must of needed it pretty bad,heck, i had to use a hammer to get my hitch offI dont how many times i have hit that hitch with my leg or almost bump my leg on them damm hitches!!
Re: Theft
by Dakota Storm Waterfowlers on 07/18/2011 12:00 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Dakota Storm Waterfowlers
Joined: 11/03/2009
Location: ND
 I know if I ever catch someone stealing mine I'll let them keep it right after I'm done throwing it through there windshield.



Re: Theft
by Captain Ahab on 07/18/2011 12:04 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Captain Ahab
Joined: 12/01/2008
Location: ND
Allen Said:
Just put a Towtector on the hitch.  That thing's about as good as a padlock for trying to get the hitch off the truck. 

Then again, the Towtector costs about $280.


Seriously though, stealing a hitch is pathetic.  The damn things aren't even that expensive!

You can buy a hitch and a ball for about 35-40 bucks.  This thievery is just plain dumb.  I have never had mine stolen likely because it looks really used.  I had a friend that had a chrome one and that sucker was gone in a heart beat.

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
Benjamin Franklin
Re: Theft
by yelowjackt on 07/18/2011 12:05 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
yelowjackt
Joined: 08/31/2005
Location: ND
Dakota Storm Waterfowlers Said:
Alright I realize this isn't the biggest deal in the world but its sure annoying to go out to your pickup in the morning to find someone has stole your hitch. Looks like I'm buying a lock pin this time.


Does any one have any good lock pins they use?  I have had a couple and they all seem to rust up and you can't get the dang key in to unlock them???




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Re: Theft
by bullheadmaster on 07/18/2011 12:09 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bullheadmaster
Joined: 11/29/2002
Location: ND
yelowjackt Said:

Does any one have any good lock pins they use?  I have had a couple and they all seem to rust up and you can't get the dang key in to unlock them???
Yeah... Here is an idea for you.  Don't be such a pithy....

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Re: Theft
by yelowjackt on 07/18/2011 12:27 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
yelowjackt
Joined: 08/31/2005
Location: ND
bullheadmaster Said:
yelowjackt Said:

Does any one have any good lock pins they use?  I have had a couple and they all seem to rust up and you can't get the dang key in to unlock them???
Yeah... Here is an idea for you.  Don't be such a pithy....

Big J


that's good to know I'll just come borrow yours next time mine shows up missing




… brindle is as brindle does 
Re: Theft
by Enslow on 07/18/2011 12:31 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Enslow
Joined: 02/13/2006
Location: ND
I should put a chrome hitch on my pickup and park it outside a busy apt complex and then hide with my bow.  Once the thief pulls the hitch, I would release an arrow right into the thigh of the perpetrator.  You think that would deter them?
Re: Theft
by Captain Ahab on 07/18/2011 12:35 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Captain Ahab
Joined: 12/01/2008
Location: ND
Enslow Said:
I should put a chrome hitch on my pickup and park it outside a busy apt complex and then hide with my bow.  Once the thief pulls the hitch, I would release an arrow right into the thigh of the perpetrator.  You think that would deter them?

I wonder if you could some way "electrify" a hitch deliver a nice shock when armed.

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
Benjamin Franklin
Re: Theft
by sportsman | on 07/18/2011 12:51 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
sportsman |
Joined: 03/10/2009
Location: ND
Captain Ahab Said:
I wonder if you could some way "electrify" a hitch deliver a nice shock when armed.
Easily done. But with our current "Legal System" the liability involved would not be worth it. Just like when thieves get hurt/the snot beat out of them, sue their intended victim and actually win.  



wood duck 30 Said:
Yeah that sucks!  I took one of my extras and took a grinder and cut it about 2/3 of the way through the metal.  Filled it in and painted.  Then I left that one on all the time while I kept my good one locked up.  The cut one was stolen and about 2 weeks later we knew who took it.  And if you are not in a smaller area, you can have peace of mind that you will fu%# there day up!!!  Even if you don't hear about it.
The liability on this too would not be worth it. The POS would claim his "buddy" said he could borrow it and accidentally got the wrong address. The justice system sometimes delivers none.

It's not that bad.
Re: Theft
by Jiggernaut on 07/18/2011 1:05 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Jiggernaut
Joined: 12/16/2010
Location: ND
I lock mine in my truck tool box and attach when I need it.
Re: Theft
by 40's-or-Bust on 07/18/2011 1:21 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
40's-or-Bust
Joined: 03/03/2009
Location: nd
 would a graphite lubricant work on these locking pins? we use it on many paddle locks year round and never have any issues.
Re: Theft
by yelowjackt on 07/18/2011 1:25 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
yelowjackt
Joined: 08/31/2005
Location: ND

The couple that I have had use a key that looks similar to ones used in pop machines…there is usually a rubber cap that goes over the end…if this rubber cap is lost or comes off dirt and gravel and moisture get in the lock and dang near impossible to use again.




… brindle is as brindle does 
Re: Theft
by yelowjackt on 07/18/2011 1:27 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
yelowjackt
Joined: 08/31/2005
Location: ND
Anyone use this type ???




… brindle is as brindle does 
Re: Theft
by fullrut on 07/18/2011 1:31 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fullrut
Joined: 09/28/2005
Location: ND
I even had to go so far as welding the ball to the hitch. Jerks I work with use to "borrow" the ball or complete hitch and never return it. After I had to cut off a couple of locks I've resorted to the quick pin and all my hitches get stowed behind the back seat when not in use. The pin has an end on it that cams over and slides down. No hairpin clips to loose or bust your knuckles pulling out.
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Posted On: 07/18/2011 11:44 AM
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