Hitch Locks

Secure Your Vehicle With Insurance Approved Hitch Locks

Popular hitches include Alko, Al-Ko, Winterhoff or Bradley and you will need to choose a hitch lock that is compatible with your trailer or caravan. As with wheel clamps, our Bulldog hitch locks are tested by Sold Secure to different ratings which meet the standards to be insurance approved.

Please call or email us if you are not sure which tow hitch lock to choose.

Caravan Hitch Lock and Trailer Hitch Locks

Hitch locks are an effective and visible anti-theft device that can provide a deterrent to opportunist thieves. These locks cover the hitch and prevent thieves from attaching your caravan or trailer to their own car and towing it away.

This gives you peace of mind when your valuable trailer or caravan is being stored over the winter period or even when your using it on holiday.

All our listed hitch locks, with the exception of GA95 and AV, are tested to Gold Standard by Sold Secure and therefore insurance approved. Some brokers based on this will offer you a discount on your premium.

The purchasing of caravan hitch locks can be just as important as the purchase of a new caravan. This is due to the high value of caravans and motorhomes in today's market.

Choosing the Right Hitch Lock?

To choose your hitch lock you first need to know the type of hitch head that is on your trailer or caravan. If you are not sure, please feel free to email us a picture and we will help identify the right model.

Most of the hitch locks we feature are of an enclosed type which provides protection from the elements and makes it extra secure and guarded against tampering. These locks are ideal if you live in an exposed area or anywhere that is exposed to the elements.

Selecting the correct trailer hitch lock or caravan hitch lock is important as you would want to protect your valuable property as best possible. Making sure that the hitch locks available too you match up to your hitch head is paramount to security.

Mini Hitch Locks

Mini Hitch Locks are suitable for touring as they are compact, easily stored and ideal for when stopping at service stations. These models can be used hitched, unhitched or in conjunction with a security hitch post.

Heavy Duty Hitch Locks

Designed for use only when unhitched, examples of this would be for long storage periods securing your trailer or caravan over the winter months when on site for an extended period of time. Heavy duty hitch locks could even be used when positioned on a campsite during a summer holiday.

Security Products and Advice

Of course preventative methods are not just limited to a lock or hitching post and we recommend like with car security that you ensure your trailer or caravan when not in use is stored at a site that is secure.

There are dedicated companies whom you can contact to store you caravan when it is not in use and the CaSSOA (Caravan Storage Site Owners Association) has a directory of accredited sites which will ensure your pride and joy is secure from theft when it is not in use.

These sites are based all over the UK and have different ratings depending on the standard of the facilities. Similarly, you may want to also consider where you store your trailer when it is not in use to ensure it is suitably secured.

Having your caravan in secure storage along with the purchase of the best possible caravan hitch locks will add greater strength in the security of your property.

Other protection worth considering is a tracking device, CCTV and security lights. We also recommend removing all belongings and ensuring you have the serial numbers of any accessories if you have a caravan or trailer tent.

Other types of security products available for caravans and trailers are hitching posts, these are secured into concrete and work in conjunction with a hitch lock. It is also worth noting that some caravan insurance companies will give you money off your policy if you install both these methods of security.

Bulldog Secure: UK’s Most Trusted Hitch Lock Brand”

In the UK one of the most established security brands for a trailer lock or caravan lock, are a company called Bulldog Secure. They have been running since 1984 and specialise in security products for caravans, motorhomes and trailers.

The vast majority of products that have been manufactured with Bulldog have been tested to Sold Secure Standard or Secured By Design.

Free Advice from Security Specialists

If you would like any further information or advice on the selection of the best hitch lock, then please contact our helpful team.