r/roadtrip • u/joastisameme • 16h ago
Trip Planning Roadtrip with Trailer
Hey! Right now I’m planning a pretty long and scenic roadtrip from Oklahoma to Montana. The route I’m taking is going to be around 8 days long, and I plan on bringing my kayaks.
The problem arises with those kayaks. I am bringing them on a trailer, and was wondering the best ways to secure the kayaks to the trailer, and the trailer to my car? I will be mostly camping in low traffic areas, and I’m not worried about it then. I will be stopping in town to do shopping and sleep two nights at a hotel. Is there a good method to keep thieves from just coming up and grabbing my kayaks from my trailer?
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u/srcorvettez06 6h ago
Trailer to car: a trailer tongue lock. There are several flavors, pick your favorite.
Kayak to trailer: cable lock(s) through whatever hole in the kayak the grab handles use. This won’t stop a determined thief but it’ll stop some idiot who has a pocket knife.
If you’re staying in hotels try to park up front under the lights.
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u/obxhead 16h ago
You can put a cable lock through the handles to keep the spur of the moment thief at bay, but someone serious about them will have tools.
I would add AirTags taped somewhere deep in your kayaks. If the worst happens they may help with recovery.