If your tiny home is on wheels, chances are it has a trailer hitch, which, to a thief, is like a sign that says, “Back up the truck and steal me!” We would rather they didn’t, so if you have a hitch, you should have a hitch lock. Many thefts are crimes of opportunity, and the sight of a large, heavy hunk of metal obstructing their purchase point on your diminutive dwelling makes stealing seem like a whole lot of work, which is what most thieves are looking to avoid.
Hitch locks are not that expensive, but you might have a reason not to want to use one. In that case, you can try to make your hitch inaccessible. You can tow it up against a tree or boulder or park a vehicle across it. Additionally, placing large, heavy objects between your tiny home and the road can make stealing it seem too close to an actual job.
