Customer Reviews

Reese Towpower 72783 Universal Coupler Lock

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

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The security on these things is a joke. I lost the yellow part to one of these, so I bought a new one. My old key works in the new one. Is that a coincidence?

So the only chance you have is against somebody that doesn't know this... Well now everybody knows this.

Anyone looking for a spare key for these locks can get them free at 1-800-234-6992 ext. 4 (Kim Schmit). They will send you two keys free all you need is a key number that is on the keys.

I ordered this moderately priced "Universal" lock, and it didn't fit over the tongue of my trailer. This not why I rated it with 3 stars. The locking mechanism does not appear to very high quality, but I guess it's what you might expect for around $20. I ordered a different model for about twice the price and it seems to be worth the extra money.

The "key" if you want to call it that is a total joke. They almost all have the same keys and at that its a very easy lock to pick. Also the pin (I believe its technical name is a "locking dog") that holds the shackle from sliding out does not protrude much which makes it possible to, without much force, force the lock open. It appears to be heavy strong steel and might be somewhat hard to cut but very easy to pick or force open. I would try another lock.

I bought this unit at a local "Wally-World" for 25 bucks. Only had it a couple weeks. I know it's not the best, but I just thought it would at least slow someone down to the point that they would not be able to run off with my camper before drawing a lot of attention. So I went to hook up my camper for a trip, and as I unlocked this thing, THE TUMBLER CAME OUT! Lot o' good that is!
That said, I found a MUCH better unit- just a shame Amazon does not carry this one:

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Sure, it's a good bit more. But as they say- you get what you pay for!

Don't bother with this lock. I noticed my trailer gone and this lock laying on the ground in two pieces. Apparently they shoved a prybar between the chrome U-bar and snapped it. I doubt the lock slow down a thief for more than 5 seconds.

I bought this at wally mart and returned it because the key I got was completely straight save for one notch. Must take 10 seconds to pick.

Unhappy With Product,Locks Only On One Side.It Was Sent To Me Unpackaged And Key Was Broken Off Inside Lock....

This will not stop a thief. Easy to pick or shim, easy to break, all the keys are the same with a single notch. I'm returning it.