We felt we had the security of our van covered to a certain extent with our padlock device on our a-frame coupling,well its not safe at all,the thieves simply by pass the coupling completely and drag the stolen van away using the safety chains , I saw a you tube video on a van being taken ,so the coupling lock is useless device https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tbSzWkY1s
LLD said
01:55 PM Jul 30, 2016
Locks only keep out honest thieves. If someone thinks they deserve your hard earned kit more than you, they will take it.
Behind my gate, my van is locked and chained to a motorcycle ground anchor. However there is an external power point close by for a 240v grinder and plenty of 12v tools available.
-- Edited by LLD on Saturday 30th of July 2016 01:56:01 PM
macka17 said
04:14 PM Jul 30, 2016
Hey.
After 50 yrs doing it near.
The only "security" worth having on any van. or boat.
Is a good Insurance policy.
No matter what you have. or do.
If the b----s want it. They'll take it.
Just cover your butt so it can be replaced..
and keep valuables with you or at home..
Travelling. Specially nowadays.
is a throwaway item.
It's all thievable.
That's why We got a $12k van and a 2010 Ute.
They both insured (agreed) for more than what they cost.
Last rig was an $88k van and $56k Patrol.
No more.
You want it.
Hang on I'll go round the pub for 1\2 an hr mate.
Bruce and Bev said
10:38 PM Jul 30, 2016
mackas spot on about the insurance.
We have all external stuff locked or padlocked and a ball lock in the tow ball, but with a good cordless angle grinder, it will be easy pickings.
Vince said
12:44 PM Jul 31, 2016
Ron-D wrote:
We felt we had the security of our van covered to a certain extent with our padlock device on our a-frame coupling,well its not safe at all,the thieves simply by pass the coupling completely and drag the stolen van away using the safety chains , I saw a you tube video on a van being taken ,so the coupling lock is useless device https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tbSzWkY1s
I have my chains padlocked together under the frame as I have heard in conversations about dragging the van away using them.
The coupling has a security device also
Just to make it a little more difficult I have all four stabilizer legs down as well.
Aus-Kiwi said
01:12 PM Jul 31, 2016
Chains or locked wheels? As in pad lock through disc brakes etc ? Just don't forget though .. Lights or radio on . Vid camera ? Or Atleast look like there is ? Back to base stickers etc .. Prefer not to leave anything valuable .
Desert Dweller said
03:15 PM Jul 31, 2016
If they really want it they'll get it. No matter, it's all insured. If we were worried about getting things nicked all the time we'd never go anywhere. That ''getting them by the chains'' thing has been doing the rounds for years. Some people twist the chains around the hitch & padlock them.
Aus-Kiwi said
03:40 PM Jul 31, 2016
A big RBT sign ? Lol blue and white chequer tape ? lol Radio active sign ?
Ron-D said
04:13 PM Jul 31, 2016
My van like everyone else's is insured,but I don't want to put it to the test,now I know that the ball lock offers no security at all,Iam going to take other measures as well, the vans safe enough at home,it's leavening it when were free camping is the danger.
like Vince the first thing I will do is padlock the chains and maybe a wheel lock as well,I know you can't stop the professional low life piece of garbage, but if you make it hard enough maybe the low life creature will select an easier target...
Bruce and Bev said
04:33 PM Jul 31, 2016
AK - like the idea of blue/white chequer tape as in an RBT - although it might get locals turfing beer bottles at it - and the radio-active - just leave the BOSS inside with her clicking her tongue constantly and anybody nearby will think the van is in uranium meltdown !!
macka17 said
06:55 PM Jul 31, 2016
Just insure them and enjoy your life.
Murraman said
07:27 PM Jul 31, 2016
use an older iphone like a 3gs and hide it using onboard battery to power it and if it gets stolen find my iphone will locate it for you. It is a cheap tracking device as you could use an Aldi sim on Telstra with $15 365 day plan so all it costs is $15 year. Yes have insurance but it gives you a bit more peace of mind that it should be able to be tracked. Then just pay them a visit with 6 of your biggest bikie mates, They should hand your goods back no questions asked lol
AlPal said
10:02 PM Jul 31, 2016
I agree Murraman. In caravan chassis have a Black Box wired to GPS that is activated on movement. But oh dear in the last two years I have been unable to introduce big birtha to
a low life dirt bag. Maybe one day.
AlPal
Ron-D said
08:38 AM Aug 1, 2016
This don't worry it's insured attitude is quite understandable, why worry about something that won't happen, well I don't worry about it ! But having said that if it did happen on the start of your dream holiday,and your left stranded without a van ,having to deal with insurance companies,having to go through finding another van,being left without a van for several months while things are being sorted,who in there right mind would want to be in that position.
Why not take a few precautions that may help avoid all that B/s makes sense to me eh...
kit33r said
10:34 AM Aug 1, 2016
Are those wheel locks any good?
Aus-Kiwi said
12:10 PM Aug 1, 2016
Kinda reminds me of the pub at Threadow .. DONT be the last to leave .. If you leave your skiing gear outside !! lol
dirvine said
09:00 AM Aug 2, 2016
There are also electric brake locks. Insurance is an absolute must. All the mesures mentioned all have a purpose. That is to make it harder for the opportunist thief to take your possession. Nothing will stop the professional thief. But time is their enemy. The longer it takes them to dissable the anti thief items the more likely they will move onto an easier target UNLESS of course they are after a particular item that is on "order". You can buy locking devices that are hardened metal. They require diamond impregnated cutting discs to cut through. Bit more expensive but worth it as bolt cutter will not work unless they are about 5 feet long for enough leverage. Why do I know all this.... I used to work for a security company.
sandgrooper1 said
01:01 PM Aug 2, 2016
Hi
I actually think that using a caravan cover could perhaps be a deterrent as well...take to long to pull it off the van before stealing ..... as driving down the road with it attached would create all sorts of unwanted attention for the criminal types.
Just an idea.
We felt we had the security of our van covered to a certain extent with our padlock device on our a-frame coupling,well its not safe at all,the thieves simply by pass the coupling completely and drag the stolen van away using the safety chains , I saw a you tube video on a van being taken ,so the coupling lock is useless device https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tbSzWkY1s
Locks only keep out honest thieves. If someone thinks they deserve your hard earned kit more than you, they will take it.
Behind my gate, my van is locked and chained to a motorcycle ground anchor. However there is an external power point close by for a 240v grinder and plenty of 12v tools available.
-- Edited by LLD on Saturday 30th of July 2016 01:56:01 PM
After 50 yrs doing it near.
The only "security" worth having on any van. or boat.
Is a good Insurance policy.
No matter what you have. or do.
If the b----s want it. They'll take it.
Just cover your butt so it can be replaced..
and keep valuables with you or at home..
Travelling. Specially nowadays.
is a throwaway item.
It's all thievable.
That's why We got a $12k van and a 2010 Ute.
They both insured (agreed) for more than what they cost.
Last rig was an $88k van and $56k Patrol.
No more.
You want it.
Hang on I'll go round the pub for 1\2 an hr mate.
We have all external stuff locked or padlocked and a ball lock in the tow ball, but with a good cordless angle grinder, it will be easy pickings.
I have my chains padlocked together under the frame as I have heard in conversations about dragging the van away using them.
The coupling has a security device also
Just to make it a little more difficult I have all four stabilizer legs down as well.
My van like everyone else's is insured,but I don't want to put it to the test,now I know that the ball lock offers no security at all,Iam going to take other measures as well, the vans safe enough at home,it's leavening it when were free camping is the danger.
like Vince the first thing I will do is padlock the chains and maybe a wheel lock as well,I know you can't stop the professional low life piece of garbage, but if you make it hard enough maybe the low life creature will select an easier target...
a low life dirt bag. Maybe one day.
AlPal
This don't worry it's insured attitude is quite understandable, why worry about something that won't happen, well I don't worry about it ! But having said that if it did happen on the start of your dream holiday,and your left stranded without a van ,having to deal with insurance companies,having to go through finding another van,being left without a van for several months while things are being sorted,who in there right mind would want to be in that position.
Why not take a few precautions that may help avoid all that B/s makes sense to me eh...
I actually think that using a caravan cover could perhaps be a deterrent as well...take to long to pull it off the van before stealing ..... as driving down the road with it attached would create all sorts of unwanted attention for the criminal types.
Just an idea.
AL