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Keyed AlikeRack'em Manufacturing's Lock'em wheel lock can be used to deter theft on almost anything with wheels.
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Today, we're going to be reviewing Part Number RA-25. This is the Rack'em Manufacturing Lock'em Magnum Wheel Lock. This system is designed to go around your wheel. It is reversible, so in this side, you're going to be able to fit 12" to 15" wheels, on this side, you're going to be able to fit 15" to 20" wheels. You can see how it separates. Nice steel construction with rubber-coated arms, so it's not going to do any damage to your wheel.
Now, this system is going to be perfect for trailers, different types of trailers, vehicles, agricultural use, so can even slap this thing on a tractor and lock it in place. It's going to help prevent theft. We're going to put the Rack'em Wheel Lock on a few different applications today. The first one is going to be right here on our truck tire. Now, there's a few things to keep in mind when installing this. For an easier install, it's nice if you go ahead and set the keys towards the outside of the vehicle so it's going to make your install a little bit easier as far as getting access to the key into the lock.
The other thing to keep in mind is you definitely need to choose the right side. It has a sizing chart right here. Our wheel today is a 17"-wheel, so we're going to use this area down here. When we flip it, it's going to allow it, the key, to be on the outside. Then all we have to do is place one unit behind the wheel, then we're going to take the other half and slide the two pieces together. Then all we have to do is move the key to a lock position.
You can see here that it's going to hold the wheel lock in place, so if we try to drive forward, it's not going to go anywhere. That's going to dig into the ground, and if we try to reverse, this is going to come up and eventually hit our bumper or the frame of our vehicle. It's really going to do a good job at preventing anybody from being able to take off with our vehicle. Now, we're here at our trailer. We're dealing with a 13" wheel, and so, again, using a sizing chart, it's going to indicate that we need to use this size for a 13"-wheel. We're going to go and separate the two units, place them back together, and then simply move it to a lock position.
If we try to move our trailer forward, you can see here that that wheel lock is going to prevent it from being able to move in a forward motion. Keep in mind that the wheel lock may not fit some low-profile tires. It's going feature one lock. It's going to come with two keys. Now, you want to be sure that you record your key number. They include a little tab, that way, you can write the key number directly on there. We also offer extra keys or replacements with Part Number RA25KEY. You can find that right here at etrailer.com. Simply go to our website, type in your part number, and then you can type in your key number for your specific locks. That's going to do it for today's review of Part Number RA-25. This is the Rack'em Manufacturing Lock'em Magnum Wheel Lock. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (101 Customer Reviews)
Rack'em Manufacturing's Lock'em wheel lock can be used to deter theft on almost anything with wheels.by: Matt N.05/02/2013
Etrailer always has good reviews, good customer service, and great prices. Time will tell if the RA-25 is effective in preventing theft. It is really easy to attach - once its unlocked, you can remove the key and just clamp the 2 halves around the tire - done! I have a medium size atv trailer with 13" wheels and it fits good - the tips of the arms just touch the rim inside and out - there is no way its coming off. It is nice and flat making it easy to store when not in use. The keys and locking mechanism seem well made and work smoothly. Yes, I got locking lug nuts too, so its not easy to remove the wheel. 78653
I still have my trailer so I guess the locks worked!! Seriouslythough, Im quite happy with both items, especially the rackem wheellock - it is so easy to use. It literally takes 5 seconds to attach orremove. Im very happy I bought it.
Matt N - 06/04/2014 by: Robert05/10/2016
As a mentor of a high school robotics team, I purchased this lock for use on U-Haul rental trailers/trucks for out of town and in town events/competitions. It has been used extensively over the year and has never failed to function as advertised. Very easy to apply and remove. Would recommend to anyone looking for a way to provide an additional layer of security to help prevent theft of a trailer/vehicle but not the contents, obviously. When used for its intended purpose it should deter the average thief. I posed the question to my students as a teaching moment and they responded with the two concerns I would have with this product. It can be defeated by carefully cutting through one of the arms using a grinder or sawzall. Granted, that would take some time and would be quite noisy, two things the average thief would like to avoid. The other method would be to jack up the vehicle, remove the wheel with the lock, and put on a spare. Again, time consuming and not something your average thief would want to attempt due to the time and effort involved. I would give this product five stars for its intended purpose, ease of use and price point. 249542
by: Al D.08/26/2013
Great fit! Quick and easy to attach. Provides peace of mind while camper is not is use. 96973
We sold our pop-up camper recently, but kept the Rackem Lock! I didnt wantto part with it!
Al D - 08/27/2014by: Dave M06/07/2015
solid, easy to install/take off, hopefully the bad guys will bypass my trialer! 201310
Great product. I coat it with lanolin and silicon but it is rusting at the parts that link together. Very weird, not tons of rust but noticeable.Good part is nobody has stolen my trailer at boat park lot and they do get stolen frequently in Jupiter Florida
Dave M - 06/18/2016by: Bob N06/23/2016
I'm a little concerned about this lock. Even using the smaller of the two side, the lock doesn't really "grab" the wheel like I had hoped. By twisting the lock to the side I can get one of the arms to fit into one of the slots in the wheel itself. Then if I close the slide as tight as possible, it does seem to hold better. However, I think it could be moved back to the 'in line' position shown in the photo in the product description. Oriented in that manner it appears to me that the tire and wheel could turn inside of the jaws and the trailer could be slowly moved. If so, the only real protection would come from the outside are destroying the value stem and letting the air out of the tire. I'm not sure I would buy this lock again based on the way it fits my trailer. It may fit better on your trailer. 264285
by: little skirts01/23/2014
Wow! Fast shipping! Only time will tell if the RA-25 wheel lock will prevent theft! But for now very happy with it and etrailer.com! 114553
Very HAPPY! RA-25 wheel lock has held up against the weather and my trailer has not been stolen! Very satisfied! Will be ordering wheels from etrailer.com next!
little s - 01/23/2015by: Tlc06/08/2014
Easy on easy off!!! 134731
LOVE IT!!!
Tlc - 06/08/2015by: Michael S.08/19/2015
This will act as a deterrent and that is what we were after. Easy to use and works on our large on small trailer tires. Thanks also for a fast shipment. 220338
No change. Still works fine. No need to send another inquiry.
Michael S - 08/20/2016by: Philip01/10/2016
Have only used one time so far and this product works as advertised, and looks to be of good quality. At a reasonable price as well. 235153
Great product, fair price, excellent service from etrailer.
Philip - 01/09/2017by: Ron V.06/03/2015
Quick delivery. Product looks and feels substantial. 200164
Had them on all winter, came off without a problem.
Ron V - 06/02/2016by: Michael B.06/07/2016
easy to install. fast shipping. Folks tried to steal my trailer last week with my brand new Cub Cadet lawn tractor locked to the side of the trailer. Hope this does the trick. 258560
by: Tom B07/25/2013
I'm using this on a utility trailer but can find many more uses for it. Having the ability to use it on so many different wheel/tire sizes in one package is a major plus. Built tough to with stand many years of use. I originally had my hitch locked with a padlock, but still had concerns of theft. With the Magnum wheel lock, those concerns are now gone. 91454
by: John B.07/03/2012
I purchased the Rack'em wheel lock RA-25 and coupler lock DT25013. Super fast delivery. I picked up my new pop-up yesterday in 110 degree weather with the locks in my trunk. By the time I got to the storage facility, it was sweltering. I was dreading putting on the locks for the first time "thinking it would be so complicated." Wheh, it was not!. The wheel lock snapped on in a jiffy as the did the coupler lock. The Rackem lock definitely works as easily as the video shows. Great service and products. 46620
by: luis06/11/2014
My covered trailer got stolen once before. So I bought a similar producr from amazon. I was not happy it was really light weight. I liked the concept. I noticed home depot uses these. I ordered 2 with matching keyes. . fresh out the box you can feel the difference. These were the real deal. Simple to install. And keeps my trailer safe.. thanks great product. Im looking to buy matching sets for my other trailers. Just wandering if I can get them keyed the same. 135274
by: nebraska teardrop07/31/2016
This is an easy to carry product that simply gives you peace of mind. Leaving your trailer in a hotel parking lot while you are enjoying a bit of civilization. No worries, even though our camper is an easy target, we simply park it and leave. It is not that heavy and it fits nicely in our front storage bin. It definitely gives the look and feel of security. As everyone knows, you really can only be so secure, but this makes the casual thief walk on by. 277807
by: Ronald Singer03/23/2011
Great Communication from etrailer after they received my order. My order was shipped within 24 hours after purchase. I was also notified by email when the items were shipped and the tracking number. I was even emailed after the delivery to confirm that everything arrived without any issues or complications. Great Company to order from. They definately appreciate their customers! I will tell all my friends about your great company. Thanks ! 10223
by: James S.06/02/2016
Great product-- had it now for one year on the wet (oops make that west) coast and it has held up very well to the weather. The paint finish is a bit more faded than I might have expected but really, if that is the only problem, I won't hold that against it. I use this on my boat trailer and was sure to take a photo as proof to my insurer that I have demonstrated due diligence in securing my trailer, both while in storage and when traveling. 255793
by: Frank05/07/2016
This wheel lock is just what I needed for storing a trailer. It is heavy duty and easy to install or remove when needed. It adjusts to fit the wheel and locks down with the turn of the key. Nothing can totally prevent theft, but a thief will have to work pretty hard to get my trailer with this wheel lock and the other anti-theft equipment that I use. Customer service at etrailer has always been outstanding and the shipping is always fast. 249074
by: Jonathan W08/12/2014
This is my second set of wheel locks I've bought from etrailer.com. They're the best quality. They give me peace of mind. Especially after I had a trailer stollen. I wish I had bought these before! Then I wouldn't have had my trailer stollen. Etrailer always sends out a great product in a timely manner! Very items I've bought had been just what was advertised. Great products, great prices, great service. Great company! 146395
by: Corinne03/14/2012
I am thoroughly pleased with this product as well as the awesome customer service I received while ordering it! I couldn't have asked for better. I will also be using locking lug nuts for the wheel so it cannot be removed. "Thanks so much!" You can never be too cautious when it comes to protecting your Trailer! :) I've already recommended this wheel lock to fellow Travelers. 33874
by: Paul05/31/2016
I have only had Thanx! wheel locks for a couple of weeks, but it gives me peace of mind that they are on there. I don't know how hard it would be to break the lock with a hammer and screwdriver but at least the body of it would take a while to cut through it or they will have to take the wheel off and run on three. I do wish it would actually go into the holes of the rim!! 254552
by: Rob01/06/2013
I tried this on some wheels and it works great. The keyed lock is a more "pick-proof" type design. The wheel lock goes on easily and is removed easily. When not in use, I keep it in my pickup bed. Since the wheel lock is relatively flat, it doesn't take much storage space unlike some other designs I've seen. Five stars. 62526
by: Brenda Blackman01/15/2015
We have been buying the RA-25 for a couple of years now and this has become our most used boot for vehicles. We have been replacing our other boots that are old or not in use anymore with these. They are quick to install and easy to maintain. I highly recommend these for anyone who needs to boot a vehicle or trailer. 168999
by: Mark J.04/03/2013
All the information I've read about the RA-25 is true. Very easy operation and the level of security is excellent. 73971
by: Ben D02/11/2012
Seems like a very high-quality product, very sturdy and works well. My only problem is that someone could replace the tire with a spare, bypassing the wheel lock, but that seems like an unlikely scenario. Nevertheless, I plan to get some kind of locking lug nut or hub lock to ensure that isn't a possibility. 31439
by: J.S. Hozey07/19/2012
I love this quick simple wheel lock and will use it often. Your service was great and the products were excellent. For some time I have been worried about the security of my cargo trailer. Now I can sleep soundly. I think your prices were great and I will recommend you to others. Thank you! 48468
by: william roberts05/10/2012
Fits tight (against rim), seems sturdy, easy to use. Only time will tell if it thwarts thieves, but it looks promising. I like the rubber coated tongs to avoid scratches and I like being able to lock without key. I recommend adding lug nut lock as thieves could simply replace tire. 39895
by: sasparilla kid08/09/2013
put lock on wheel as soon as I took it out of the box, fits great , my trailer has low fenders so I've have problems with other wheel boots. What I have to do now is to see if I can get the medal shop to make me a boot cover for the wheel lugs. again thanks for a great product. 94184
by: Rod M.04/25/2012
Work in construction and have compressors, generators, light towers, arrow boards, message boards. We place these items sometimes along the road or in a field. Wheel locks that are keyed alike can be tough. Rack it and etrailer supply a good product for this need. 38280
by: Robert B.12/05/2016
Locks are meant to deter and not completely stop a thief and this wheel lock seems to be one of the best out there. It is simple to use and it shows exactly which side to use. Between this lock and others I'm sure a would be thief will be on to another trailer. 322388
by: Carlos Torres01/07/2016
I've ordered this wheel boot ordered this Monday this week, I paid extra for the delivery as they've promised was delivered ASAP, RA-25 looks very durable, there's no reason why I would doubt of the quality of this item, let's see how good stand against thiefs!!!! 234917
by: Dennis B.02/27/2014
Delivery was fast ordering was easy I haven't used the Rackem RA-25 Lock yet (waiting on the trailer I ordered to arrive) but it seems to be sturdy and just as described so far very happy with it I searched the net for best price and etrailer was it. Thanks 117914
by: Ian W.10/16/2016
The wheel lock we purchased from Rack'em has worked great. Easy to lock in, and easy to unlock. Gives us great peace of mind knowing our trailer and all of our expensive tack is more secure...especially when parking at horse shows and other public events. 307657
by: Don F07/21/2014
Looks like it will work fine, seems to be built tough and received with no problems. Hopefully it will keep the honest people honest . Will try it out on my new motorcycle trailer in a couple weeks. Customer service and follow up has been great. 142388
by: Rob M.03/09/2013
Super easy to use, works great on my tr ailer. 69777
by: jim f04/20/2015
Had a 4 wheeler and trailer stolen in November 2014, had locks and cables, but the thief's cut them, so i have purchased the RA-25 for my trailer it looks like the the answer to deter the thief's. Solid and quality steel. Try and remove this 186738
by: Jeff M08/09/2011
Easy to put on and lock seems to be very secure. I have mine put on a 12" tire for my jet ski trailer. Lock can be put on and taken off with just a few seconds. Very happy with lock and shipping was extremely fast. 21446
by: KAC194504/22/2013
I like it--for all of the 4 hours I've had it. Fits between the tandem wheels on my trailer and grabs both 14" wheels. That way it stays off the ground and a lot cleaner, I'll wager. Easy to apply and remove. 77346
by: Barb H05/30/2013
My order was processed and shipped the same day. Very pleased with the service! Ordered the Lock'em Magnum Wheel Lock for a utility trailer. The lock is extremely sturdy and very easy to use. Thanks. 82493
by: Kevin B03/03/2016
You will find plenty of naysayers for any wheel lock, but this one, coupled with locking lug nuts, appears that it will provide a strong deterrent to anyone who is considering stealing a trailer. 239318
by: Jim01/06/2015
Works perfectly. Just unlock and take apart. Then when ready to install you do not need key. Just push two halfs together until it is tight around wheel. You will hear it ratching while closing 167908
by: Rob C.08/12/2015
A little to much money for this item based on quality. The lock is easy to beat but the common thief wouldn't know how. So I think this will be effective.. So in that regard worth the cash.. 218657
by: Wag02/23/2011
The wheel lock is just what I was looking for and works pefect on a horse trailer. Etrailer was simple and easy to order through. I received my shipment before the anticpated delivery date. 7738
by: Jim R04/10/2014
Excellent product and excellent service. The delivery time was super. Product was as stated and will do my job and give me piece do mind. A small price to pay for the amount I invested. Jim 124545
by: Jim E07/07/2016
Excellent quality; 5 seconds to install and remove; as promised great theft deterrent. Terrific customer service and communication from etrailer.com Recommend this product and company. 269069
by: Miguel05/05/2016
I have been using my Rack'em wheel lock for over three years without any issues. It is easy to apply and remove. The yellow paint has faded considerably, but no rust so far. 248626
by: ALAN G.07/28/2016
RA-25 vehicle wheel lock. Ease of use for install on trailers out on job site that may be left for periods of time. Item was shipped & received very quickly. ***** stars. 277086
by: Mike G.06/26/2015
This product works as described and I am pleased with the ease of use. I especially like the rubber coated legs and how they protect the finish on my new wheels. 207565
by: Gary M.06/25/2014
seems like a quality part, fit well. I also bought a couple of locking lug nuts so the thieves can't just take the wheel off with the rack-em on it 137682
by: Ed B.05/24/2014
Great product, should send a thief looking for an easier target. Super fast service and delivery. Always a pleasure dealing with etrailer. 132289
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