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Having had to take bolt cutters to a number of illegal padlocks, I would strongly suggest a hardened padlock, unless you will be parking away from cities in a somewhat safe area or you're piling large furniture/mattresses near the doors (less likely to be stolen).
A good pair of bolt cutters can quietly snip regular padlocks in 3 seconds or less.
There is no padlock made that will stop a truly dedicated thief!
If bolt cutters won't do the job, an oxy/acetylene torch will. There are "pack around" cutting torches readily available for less than $200 that will open a door in seconds.
Just buy one of the locks that are sold by U-Haul, and call it good. Yes, you can buy better locks, but why waste the money? You are merely "keeping honest people honest", as the saying goes. The real crook will barely be slowed down by that expensive lock!
Good luck.
If bolt cutters won't do the job, an oxy/acetylene torch will.
This is true.
In my experience, the pros generally leave moving trucks alone, unless they've been tipped off that the cargo is worth the risk. It's generally the "teens" (rank amateurs) who tend to hit moving trucks and bolt cutters are more easily explained than an acetylene torch if stopped and searched by the police.
A hardened lock will cause some to turn away to look for easier targets and will slow down others enough so there is more chance that they will be seen/heard.
Pick up a bike lock like the Kryptonite Chain (available in varying sizes) which is available at most bike shops. They're pretty much bolt cutter resistant and retail for around $25.
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