Indespension Trailer key issues!

[jacko]

Earlier today my only key to remove the trailer from ball hitch fell to pieces, it is the only way to remove the trailer from its ball hitch.

The company have quoted me £17 and 2 weeks to get a replacement and only other help they could offer is to drill the lock out and replace completely, this seems ridiculous, I know im the fool without a spare (lost within first week of ownership) but unless im going to totally destroy the locking mechanism there doesnt appear to be any other way, any ideas?

[treedave]

Don't want to state the obvious - locksmith?. At least it'd be off, but not a long term solution.

[niftysteve]

think i d order the key and just unbolt ball hitch for few days to disconect trailer

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Earlier today my only key to remove the trailer from ball hitch fell to pieces, it is the only way to remove the trailer from its ball hitch.

The company have quoted me £17 and 2 weeks to get a replacement and only other help they could offer is to drill the lock out and replace completely, this seems ridiculous, I know im the fool without a spare (lost within first week of ownership) but unless im going to totally destroy the locking mechanism there doesnt appear to be any other way, any ideas?

I mangled my indespension key up and my dealer ordered it within 5 days for about £5.

Trust you've the got the key number? My dealer if it helps is Western Towing, Newton Abbot - speak to Richard - it might get things done more efficiently...

[jacko]

I mangled my indespension key up and my dealer ordered it within 5 days for about £5.

Trust you've the got the key number? My dealer if it helps is Western Towing, Newton Abbot - speak to Richard - it might get things done more efficiently...

Thanks ill give him a ring and see if he can help.

 

Cheers also to Dave ill try the locksmith option in the morning, about the only tradesperson I dont know, sods law!

[madmatt]

why not just undo the two bolts and and take the ball off the tow bar, a new ball is only a tenner from halfords so you can tow other things for a week or two, if you need the trailer again just back up to it and bolt it back on!

[Pro Gard]

Lock smith will be a lot more than £17.

 

A trailer spares place should have a lock body in stock.

 

 

Easy to change, A big screwdriver hammered in to the lock and turned with mole grips to open then wedge the handle in the up position and drive out the hidden pin with a drift.

 

Screw latch catch from old lock and screw to lock body and assemble back together, drive in new pin. Once you've done this once you'll realize the value of never relying on the non existent security these locks provide. 10 min job maximum.