We picked this up at a caravan show a few years back. It's the horizontal version of the old car scissor jack, it's job is to lock the wheels and act as a chock.
The bonus is it has a place for a small padlock which adds to security.
I hope you are all well.
-- Edited by Phil C on Wednesday 15th of October 2014 01:45:51 PM
Looks like a goodie. I love gadgets. Not seen this one before.
Is it effective?
Phil C said
02:43 PM Oct 15, 2014
Cupie wrote:
Looks like a goodie. I love gadgets. Not seen this one before.
Is it effective?
Yes it is very good. Locks the tyres tight as you want. I've never had an issue with movement after tightening
I share your love of gadgets.
Plendo said
06:05 PM Oct 15, 2014
I also love gadgets, and yes I have a similar unit that I purchased from Award RV in Ferntree Gully.
It works well, and has provision for a lock, but I suspect it would be relatively easy to rip out sideways, as they say it will just slow down the amateur thief, I doubt if it would slow don the professionals much.
03_troopy said
06:45 PM Oct 15, 2014
Do they make one for single axle vans?
Phil C said
07:11 PM Oct 15, 2014
Sorry Troopy, needs the second wheel to bind against..
I hope you are well
Phil C said
07:15 PM Oct 15, 2014
Plendo wrote:
I also love gadgets, and yes I have a similar unit that I purchased from Award RV in Ferntree Gully.
It works well, and has provision for a lock, but I suspect it would be relatively easy to rip out sideways, as they say it will just slow down the amateur thief, I doubt if it would slow don the professionals much.
In thinking about your post Plendo, I recon a 5mm chain through the wheel and gizmo may stop that problem. Worth a try. But im a big bloke and put all my weight on the handle to try to move it (as you suggest) it bent the handle a bit, so probably a bit more secure the tighter you bind on the tyres.
I hope you are well.
Explorer said
10:25 PM Oct 15, 2014
That would work really good until You let a bit of air out of one of the tyres.
Sorry to be negative.
Mike.
-- Edited by Explorer on Wednesday 15th of October 2014 10:26:26 PM
jules47 said
10:35 PM Oct 15, 2014
Crikey PhilC - Darrell will be envious all over again when he sees that photo.
Phil C said
10:25 AM Oct 16, 2014
Yeah Jules, he will....
I must admit Explorer I have never done that, all that a determined thief would need is a spike and bingo one flat tyre and no van. However for extra security I have suggested a chain around the gizmo and wheel.
Safe travels
oldboar said
01:37 PM Oct 16, 2014
From a security point of view a bicycle locking cable through both wheels slows things down markedly. I do like the scissor chock though, definitely stops any movement of the van. Very rare thief that works any harder or longer than necessary so any increase in security provides an exponential reduction in theft opportunity generally.
Darrell
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 16th of October 2014 01:38:11 PM
Blue said
06:01 PM Oct 16, 2014
Explorer wrote:
That would work really good until You let a bit of air out of one of the tyres.
Sorry to be negative.
Mike.
-- Edited by Explorer on Wednesday 15th of October 2014 10:26:26 PM
that is the first thing I thought of when I saw it...
a ball lock on the hitch would be far better
interesting though
03_troopy said
06:02 PM Oct 16, 2014
Phil C wrote:
Sorry Troopy, needs the second wheel to bind against..
I hope you are well
Oh I see
And thanks mate, yes I'm well and hope you are too
signing off with one hand clapping
KeenTravellers said
08:59 PM Oct 16, 2014
Hey Phil I designed my own anti theift device which works a treat. Take a look at this little baby I use on my van. Central Locking Slip in Keyed Pin
They can let down the tyres all they want. They can even try to remove the wheels all they want. But most of all if they do drag the van - it will go around in circles... The horizontal bar is solid through to the brake drums.
Keeps the theives at bay until - someone would notice...
Hey Phil I designed my own anti theift device which works a treat. Take a look at this little baby I use on my van. Central Locking Slip in Keyed Pin
They can let down the tyres all they want. They can even try to remove the wheels all they want. But most of all if they do drag the van - it will go around in circles... The horizontal bar is solid through to the brake drums.
Keeps the theives at bay until - someone would notice...
Cheers
KT
.
Well done, looks like a goer.
Marken said
12:48 AM Oct 19, 2014
Ok for mag wheels but wont work on steel rims though.
03_troopy said
07:02 AM Oct 19, 2014
But it works perfectly on his rig though
Looking closer at the pic though, is the mounting bracket only bolted to the van chassis KT?
KeenTravellers said
06:29 PM Oct 19, 2014
Hey Bob
No its mounted through the chassis with one way - high tensil nuts -
I had to be sure it was exactly right before tightening.
If anyone try's to undo - the left faces (curved) with a normal wrench. (need a special socket to undo)
That was the original Layout No1 version -
No2 has solid tube out from the van - with the same solid tube into the wheels.
Have another /same chassis bracket - forward of the wheels also - For storing when travelling
Also acts as a guard for things flying up on the left side.
I dont have to reach far or store or position.
Cheers
KT
grahos said
09:29 PM Oct 22, 2014
I reckon for plain rims make a plate with the pattern of the wheel nuts and place on to the wheel,
If it was all solid bar it would deter most thieves I am sure,
you could always add used wheel bearing grease to it.lol
We picked this up at a caravan show a few years back. It's the horizontal version of the old car scissor jack, it's job is to lock the wheels and act as a chock.
The bonus is it has a place for a small padlock which adds to security.
I hope you are all well.
-- Edited by Phil C on Wednesday 15th of October 2014 01:45:51 PM
Looks like a goodie. I love gadgets. Not seen this one before.
Is it effective?
Yes it is very good. Locks the tyres tight as you want. I've never had an issue with movement after tightening
I share your love of gadgets.
I also love gadgets, and yes I have a similar unit that I purchased from Award RV in Ferntree Gully.
It works well, and has provision for a lock, but I suspect it would be relatively easy to rip out sideways, as they say it will just slow down the amateur thief, I doubt if it would slow don the professionals much.
Do they make one for single axle vans?
I hope you are well
In thinking about your post Plendo, I recon a 5mm chain through the wheel and gizmo may stop that problem. Worth a try. But im a big bloke and put all my weight on the handle to try to move it (as you suggest) it bent the handle a bit, so probably a bit more secure the tighter you bind on the tyres.
I hope you are well.
That would work really good until You let a bit of air out of one of the tyres.
Sorry to be negative.
Mike.
-- Edited by Explorer on Wednesday 15th of October 2014 10:26:26 PM
I must admit Explorer I have never done that, all that a determined thief would need is a spike and bingo one flat tyre and no van. However for extra security I have suggested a chain around the gizmo and wheel.
Safe travels
From a security point of view a bicycle locking cable through both wheels slows things down markedly. I do like the scissor chock though, definitely stops any movement of the van. Very rare thief that works any harder or longer than necessary so any increase in security provides an exponential reduction in theft opportunity generally.
Darrell
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 16th of October 2014 01:38:11 PM
that is the first thing I thought of when I saw it...
a ball lock on the hitch would be far better
interesting though
Oh I see
And thanks mate, yes I'm well and hope you are too
signing off with one hand clapping
Hey Phil
I designed my own anti theift device which works a treat.
Take a look at this little baby I use on my van. Central Locking Slip in Keyed Pin
They can let down the tyres all they want.
They can even try to remove the wheels all they want.
But most of all if they do drag the van - it will go around in circles...
The horizontal bar is solid through to the brake drums.
Keeps the theives at bay until - someone would notice...
Cheers
KT
.
Well done, looks like a goer.
Looking closer at the pic though, is the mounting bracket only bolted to the van chassis KT?
No its mounted through the chassis with one way - high tensil nuts -
I had to be sure it was exactly right before tightening.
If anyone try's to undo - the left faces (curved) with a normal wrench. (need a special socket to undo)
That was the original Layout No1 version -
No2 has solid tube out from the van - with the same solid tube into the wheels.
Have another /same chassis bracket - forward of the wheels also - For storing when travelling
Also acts as a guard for things flying up on the left side.
I dont have to reach far or store or position.
Cheers
KT
If it was all solid bar it would deter most thieves I am sure,
you could always add used wheel bearing grease to it.lol