Spring Maintenance Guide for Your Stabilisers & Bumper Protectors

Thieves have been known to use undersized or adapted tow balls to hitch onto a caravan and drag it away even with a hitchlock fitted — a real enough risk that Metropolitan Police FOI data across 30 UK police forces recorded roughly 500–570 caravan thefts a year between 2020 and 2022. The Milenco Heavy-Duty Durable Security Hitch Ball is designed to close off exactly that loophole.

How it works

It sits inside the coupling when your hitchlock is fitted, physically blocking the hitch head so it can't latch onto a tow ball or hook, whatever size. It's a simple extra layer of protection worth using for storage, driveway parking or overnight stops.

Checking it over

Before the season starts, check the ball hasn't picked up any damage or heavy corrosion in storage, and confirm it still sits snugly inside the coupling with your hitchlock closed over it. It's a tough, durable component, but it's quick to fit and remove, so there's no reason not to check it regularly.

Compatibility

It's designed to work with most Milenco and other brand hitchlocks and standard caravan couplings — if you're unsure, it's worth checking your specific hitch manufacturer's guidance before relying on it.