Quote Originally Posted by Crappie ciller View Post
Feel I should know the answer but what is a locking wheel nut? Have to admit I never considered that someone would steal my trailer. I use some really remote ramps at times.
Many different types to choose from :

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...ng%20lug%20nut

Some lock with a key, while some can only be removed with a special socket. Keyed ones are probably harder to remove, though. I have the special socket type on my spare, and it can be (& has been, by me) removed with a pair of Vise Grips. Even if they couldn't get the locking nut off, it wouldn't take but a few minutes longer to remove the spare tire carrier, tire & all. Might be a good idea to have that welded to the trailer frame.

We've had instances where trailers have been removed from vehicles, by undoing the bolt & taking the trailer with the hitch ball still in the receiver. Welding the nut to the ball stops that, but doesn't protect the wheels from being stolen or damaged.

... cp