[390] Trimax T5 Hitch Pin Lock Picked and Impressioned

[@jimratliff16]

I would love to see recommendations for harder to pick/break locks. For those of us looking to purchase a decent lock, like this, would be nice to see what was harder to get into.

[@tonythies1827]

Is there a locking hitch pin that you would recommend?

[@doyleswearingen6262]

Thankyou Thankyou and Thankyou!! I put this pin in two plus years ago. I forgot how it operated. You and Google!!

[@huxleypig69]

Nice job! There's a technique for tubular picks which is how they were originally intended to be used. I suppose it is a refinement of the 'wiggle like hell' technique. It will open many locks that wiggling alone won't. So you reset he tool and insert it into the lock but before you tension, withdraw the tool a very small amount. Then tension and take your impression. Repeat. The amount that you want to be withdrawing the pick is the amount of 'wiggle' that you would get when a pin is at the shear line and under tension.

[@myreeflife7072]

Love the variety of locks you show/pick!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@starcitizen890j5]

I remember seeing my bike lock opened using a simular core like that with a half chewed end of a Bic Biro pen by my friend. This was in the 1980's. I can't believe they still make em. lol

[@lockpickinglawyer]

When well-executed, these locks can be effective... but this one was NOT well-executed. :-(

[@tonyholt90]

nicely done! and a super quick opening with the impression tool..

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@mattmiller4353]

Thanks. I think I'll go with this lock. It's cylinder style means not as many random people are going to have the impressioning tool to open it quickly. I just need to get across the country.

[@livydman]

Hmmm. I think you should do this while the lock is on a hitch receiver. Picking a lock in ideal conditions is no challenge compared to picking it in the field, where it was designed to be most effective.

[@DonzLockz]

Thanks for sharing. I spent alot of time searching for a descent hitch pin lock. I ended up with a stainess one similar to this but with a wafer lock, had a 9mm hole machined in it (before the wafer lock) and have an all stainless marine Lockwood 334M45 and added some commercial serrated pins. When I get my new trailer, I'll put a BiLock core in it. I see so many fantastic devices around like for couplings etc but all fail on the cylinders like this one! Damn frustrating. Thanks for confirming it's demise LPL.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

There are not many good commercial solutions in this country.

[@mr.e.436]

Smoothly demonstrated. Will be interesting to see you defeat some disc detainers some day too. Cheers!

[@lockpickinglawyer]

+Mr. E. someday you may see me working on the disc detainers... I occasionally pick on them, but I've never devoted much time.

[@elusiveeskimo3013]

Quicker then picking this kind of lock if it's still on the vehicle is to place a length of galvanized pipe over the locking end. Give a slight pull and the lock snaps off at it's thinnest weakest point, every time. Replace the lock with a Grade 8 Bolt, secured in place by a Lock Nut on the threaded end. It's cheaper than these locks and takes longer for thieves to remove. Adding a bit of J-B Weld to the remaining exposed threads greatly increases the time and effort needed to remove, most thieves don't want to work this hard.

[@gabe0043]

Thanks for the video. It really helped me.

[@danielroglich3309]

Interesting looking lock,kind of reminds me of a recorder pipe lol great job picking as always brother and thanks for sharing it with us!

[@lmars5933]

GREAT VIDEO MAN. LPl I just like tubular locks no matter what there on or in .this lock i belive is designed to actually spin in the hitch makeing it harder to pick as if you had a pad lock on the hitch it would stay in one position. just my opinion. THANKS FOR SHOWING. 😎😎😎😎😎

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks. I wouldn't be too concerned about spinning... just lean against the hitch and it would lock the pin up.

[@raymond4189]

I wonder if you could modify a core spinner for tubular locks, that would negate the need for multiple picking

[@keithparker117]

I am a beginner in locksmithing now.i am trying to learn the basics of it thinks for showing is video

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Good luck learning the ropes. On picking videos, you may like scrolling through the comments. There's usually a few from locksmiths who add some practical real-life anecdotes to the mix.

[@towerclimber7277]

Are there any that you suggest? Of course Master or Reese are not an option lol. Thanks for the videos

[@sigor2011]

Can you add your personal opinion or personal rating of locks? Every lock you pick looks easy to pick, so they all seem useless. But how easy is it really?

[@NoctisMotus]

Thank you for the warning. Looks like it would make a better kubotan than a lock.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

The thought had crossed my mind (as someone who keeps a kubaton in his car).

[@yankeesusa1]

It's great to see how you do this, but no recommendation???

[@samueltaylor4989]

Could you replace some of the springs to beef up this lock?

[@thepnwtest2124]

what locking pin would you recommend? I need one for my 2018 tacoma I just bought

[@senextyro8546]

Thank you LPL for great info, and great instruction. I really like the multi function tension wrench. Can you share model and purchase info? Is your pick tool modified or purchased as seen. Thanks again,cheers

[@lockpickinglawyer]

The tool is from usalockpick.com :-)

[@dexagalapagos]

I had a hitch pin lock of a very similar design that completely seized up on me. Anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation and is looking for an easy solution - get a 1" iron pipe from your local home depot or lowes plumbing department, slip it over the lock side of the pin, and break it off. Took literally 1 second and almost no effort.

[@Weretyu7777]

That moment when he uses a tensioning tool made specifically for tubular locks...and then just grabs a broken pick to pick with. Anyone else wonder how many of those he has?

[@thepnwtest2124]

I need a lock pin what would you recomend?

[@Potti314]

Stupid question maybe, but what would you lock up with that "rod"? And yeah, unbelievable that they still sell locks that can be impressioned.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

It's made to fit through the receiver tube on the back of a vehicle into which you insert the trailer hitch... it locks the trailer hitch to the vehicle.

[@billbacardi3262]

Very nice looking lock but again JUNK core. As always nice job picking it.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@anthonymalatesta5412]

The tensioning tool reminds me of a space invader.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

LOL... it can't be unseen!

[@shakeandbaked1]

I use a locking hitch pin because someone removed mine while parked one time. Yeah it wasn’t a good day, always check your load and get a locking pin to prevent pranksters.

[@gmsmolen]

why no responses to the many comments asking for which is the BEST hitch pin. OR for any of the locks you post videos on.

[@davemartin9774]

have u tried the bulldog that take square keys?

[@monarchco]

even if it wasn't a crummy lock, the materials used elsewhere are cheap. Even a basic setup, and the paint(it's not powder coated), comes off and the metal starts rusting. It's not even a slightly resistant alloy.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Good to know. Thanks.

[@will6334]

Why go through all that trouble when you can snap of the end with a pipe

[@peteo4454]

where can i get that tension wrench??

[@drewestes2010]

Nice picking LPLAWYER! Where did you get that tubular impression tool?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks... you can get these at any of the usually suspect Chinese websites. Search HUK TUBULAR LOCK PICKS

[@BillPrevost]

one day they could become a belly button ring 😛 nice video

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Nose ring! :-D

[@BD90..]

I thought it was a bicycle pump at first lol

[@lockpickinglawyer]

I can see that... it's actually about the same size as the pump I have on my road bike.

[@JessHull]

Well if all else fails you could at least use the lock as a truncheon...that might detour someone from stealing... I'm going to sound like a broken record but its to bad these lock manufacturers don't take advantage of the one and only security feature most tubular locks have, the need to pick multiple times to rotate the core...

[@lockpickinglawyer]

LOL, I was thinking this wouldn't make a bad kubaton... and it wouldn't seem out of place in my SUV.

[@eclipsedave]

Beefy. I wish it had a better lock inside.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Agree,

[@JBesq]

Tubular lock without that middle notch requires a different tool

[@sheadjohn]

the problem with picking this lock is that when mine gets dirty i can barely open it even with the key.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

No dust/weather cover? Every one of these locks I have ever seen has one. But I agree... gritted up locks can be tricky!

[@josephkent3238]

Yes my cover fell off....trying to unlock now

[@dwb178]

Where did you get the tension wrench from?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

usalockpicks.com

[@dwb178]

Thank you.

[@bsowhat]

Realistically a thief is not going to pick this lock. A their is going to put a pipe on the end of it and break it off the tapered locking end is particularly vulnerable to snapping off.

[@Jack_all]

funny how the people who actually know their stuff (BB, LPL)never give recommendations on the best locks to buy.. I've now watched like 50 videos trying to find the best locks for securing my RV.. Maybe not giving recommendations is a strategy to keep us watching?

"watched like 50" There is a few recommendations but he won't tell you directly what to buy

[@lazurm]

I wonder if my guitar can be picked.

[@CJayC253]

What would this lock be used for, anyway?

[@dirk4926]

This is a hitch pin lock, they're used to hold a ball mount (the part that holds the trailer ball) in a trailer hitch receiver on a vehicle so it can pull a trailer.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

What Dirk said. :-)

[@DavidMedina4All]

So, it’s to prevent hitch from being stolen? Is this not something that’s put away when not being used?

[@onat3095]

​@@DavidMedina4All nope. Folks like to leave them sticking out so others can bust their shin open.

[@CamiloSantana]

sheeeeeeenanigans. i have the same tool - the same lock. i can single-pick it in time... after a while but i can't pick and impression it like he did. of course, i'm nto as good as he is but neither is your 99.999999996% of meth heads out there trying to steal your trailer. the lock is good. worry not.

[@SeriesOfTunnels]

I have no faith in locks.

[@davewilson3360]

don't buy this had for 3 months and siezed very disappointed with this company