Options For Securing Items In Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier
Question:
I am looking at purchasing the C18110 cargo carrier to put on the back of my fifth wheel trailer. I am wondering if you have a suggestions for securing items on it to prevent theft. Seems like it would be fairly easy for someone to take items off of it even if it was strapped down. Thank you for your feedback.
asked by: Rob F
Expert Reply:
Although nothing is completely theft-proof when placed in an open cargo carrier like part # C18110, you can take some measures to make it a lot tougher for thieves.
If the cargo can be placed in one container or bag like the etrailer Cargo Bag, part # e98990, that can deter would-be thieves from taking anything because it is tougher to get to.
Another option is to use some locking straps like part # RRRTD35L. These are 1-inch wide and 11-1/2 ft long and comes with locks and keys to secure cargo. They can also be used to wrap around the cargo bag I mentioned.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Cargo Bag w/ Mounting Straps - Water Resistant - 9 cu ft - 40" x 20" x 20"
- Hitch Cargo Carrier Bag
- Water Resistant
- Medium
- 40L x 20W x 20H Inch
- Black
- etrailer
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Rhino-Rack Cam Buckle Cinch Straps - Locking - 11-1/2' Long x 1" Wide - 496 lbs - Qty 2
- Boat Tie Downs
- Padded Buckles
- 2 Straps
- Manual
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Cam Buckle Strap
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 851 - 1200 lbs
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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