Video Transcript for Hands-On with the Fastway Universal Coupler Lock for 1-7/8", 2" and 2-5/16" Couplers

Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Fastway Universal Coupler Lock. The universal design is going to protect most trailers from being towed away, so it's designed to provide maximum security for your unattended trailer. It's going to protect it from theft. It's going to use a multi-step Uni-ball that fits into any size ball coupler. Now, this piece is a solid construction. It's not hollow, like similar designs and models, and the shackle has a really nice, unique bend.

This is a reversible design that allows it to snug up tight to most type of couplers or coupler latches, including all the ones that you see here on the table, such as A-frame, straight channel, round tongue, flat plate, and serge-type couplers. It's also going to accommodate a variety of latching mechanisms such as trigger, pin, thumb, and wraparound yoke latches. It works great on all the ones that you see here on the table. Really nice, universal design that's going to provide maximum security to your unattended trailer. The unit features a tube key lock cylinder that provides better security than standard key mechanisms. It's a lot harder to pick, and it's more difficult to duplicate keys.

It's also going to feature an anti-drill pin, that discourages attempts to drill out the lock. The unit's also going to feature bolt-blocked locking system, to prevent thieves from prying the lock open. Inside this hole right there, there's going to be a small bolt that engages the shackle. Right now, it would be in the unlocked position. You can see how that comes out just a little bit.

It doesn't take much to secure the unit, but that bolt that runs through there engages the grooves on the shackle, to keep it from being pried off of the trailer coupler. Now, when it comes to the construction, we're looking at a hardened steel construction when it comes to the shackle. It's going to provide maximum cut resistance. Chrome-plated finish does a great job at resisting rust and corrosion. Then, we're looking at a solid, die-cast, corrosion-resistant housing that's very strong and very durable. 2 keys are included per lock. They are numbered, so the keys are going to be unique to the universal lock that you choose.

This is going to fit 1 7/8 inch, 2 inch, and 2 5/16 inch ball couplers. You just need to make sure that the coupler width does not exceed 4 1/2 inches. The shackle diameter is 5/8 of an inch, and the unit's going to be covered with a limited lifetime warranty. I just want to show you how it installs and how easy it is to use. What you'll need to do is separate the 2 components. Just move it to the unlock position. It also has as nice dust cap, that protects that lock opening. It's going to do a great job at keeping out dirt and moisture. When you're ready to use it, all you need to do is make sure that the coupler is in the open position. The ball portion goes in there, and then all you've got to do is secure it, just as if you're hooking up to your hitch ball. Then, install the shackle. You need to determine which way's going to work best for your application. For this one, I just want to make sure that the point is pointing back towards the trailer. It is a universal design, that way, you can adjust it however you need to use the lock to fit your application the best. Then, we just move it to an unlocked position, allow that shackle to go down as far as possible, move the key to the locked position, and it removes from the core. Place on the dust cap, and that's on there. It's not going to come off. The only way to get it off is to use 1 of the 2 keys to unlock the unit. That's going to do it for today's look at the Fastway Universal Coupler Lock.