Lock for Piggybacker XL

[yamadawg]

Some time ago I read about someone changing the locking mechanism on their Piggybacker XL but can't seem to find the post. The cylinder on mine broke in half and fell out during vacation this year and I must come up with a replacement. The lock is probably the weakest feature of the trailer and I had planned to eventually replace it. Has anyone else had this issue? If so, how did you fix it?

 

Thanks!

Don

[pakidaho]

We also have had lock problems with our piggybacker and actually called the manufacture to inform him about our lock problems. Nice trailer for the dough and the lock as you said is the weak point. We told him it would be better to add some thing that actually worked and charge a bit more. He wound up sending us another latch where he had drilled the holes out a little bigger. In amazement we just shook our heads in wonder asking is this the best this guy can do. Mean while we continue to have lock issues.

I would think if enough folks were to complain to the manufacture, and continue to inform him that this is a word of mouth venue that reaches his potential customers and thus far it ain't looking real good, maybe..MAYBE.. things would change.

We have tried to find other locking mechanisms but really have not had much luck.

Wondering if we just have not thought that far outside the box at this point.

[bongobobny]

I drilled a hole thru both lips on the top and put a long padlock thru them. Works for me...

[utadventure]

I haven't looked at my Piggybacker yet but I've had one of the keys come apart on mine. The lock itself appears to be like the locks used on desk drawers and should be available at most hardware stores.

 

Dave

[Condor]

I've noticed that the lock on mine is pretty flimsy too. I think I'll try some WD40 or dry lube on the thing. Maybe that'll avoid future problems?? It also didn't appear to be very tightly mounted. I'll address that too when I reemove all the piled junk off it...

[friesman]

I've noticed that the lock on mine is pretty flimsy too. I think I'll try some WD40 or dry lube on the thing. Maybe that'll avoid future problems?? It also didn't appear to be very tightly mounted. I'll address that too when I reemove all the piled junk off it...

 

Geez Jack say it aint so! You dont have junk around there, your garage is full of errr,,,ahhhhhh,,,,errrr valuable stuff..

 

Brian

[Cougar]

Email Tom, He will send you a new one at no charge.

[Condor]

Geez Jack say it aint so! You dont have junk around there, your garage is full of errr,,,ahhhhhh,,,,errrr valuable stuff..

 

Brian

 

Nah.... All the good jun...er.. stuff is in the garage, and slowly taking over the office. The trailer's in the back yard....right over there... buried...

[yamadawg]

Thanks for the responses! I did receive an email back from Tom with a number to call them with so they can help. They were very helpful when we bought the trailer and even included spare bearings and etc in the event any should fail. Fortunately after over 6,000 miles we have never had any issues aside from the lock and the hydraulic cylinders weakening. The trailer pulls well and holds WAY MORE than we should be packing. The customer service they give is excellent. I was just wondering if anyone had came up with a better idea for replacing the OEM lock...