HI ALL, ANY CLUES RE A COVER OR LOCK TO PREVENT LOCAL LOUTS FROM STEALING/WRECKING GAS BOTTLES AS THEY ARE VERY EXPOSED TO NATURE STRIP WHILE VAN SITS ON FRONT LAWN? THANKS KATH
ABNER said
05:37 PM Jun 28, 2017
You could cable lock the cylinder to the drawbar, or because dope turn on cylinders and walk away, I would unhook the cylinders and put them in the van , when not in use.
Bob.
macka17 said
11:01 PM Jun 28, 2017
Ditto to above.
PLUS... Have good insurance.
Kathleen said
04:37 PM Jun 29, 2017
Thanks for your advice -I'm an absolute novice & foolishly believed people when they told me "you'll be right-it's easy!" Hmmmm-very stressful so far & I haven't left home!
jules47 said
05:40 PM Jun 29, 2017
Just sent this to Kathleen by private message - but thought it was worth sharing as well-
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jules47
Hi Kathleen - welcome to the forum, and a good post you put up re gas bottles, when vans are parked in vulnerable areas. We had our trailer plug cut off right at the inward point to the van, few years ago now - it was parked on a pad built for it in our front yard. My husband made a strong metal locking cage to put the new one it, no-one could get it then. Have seen people with their gas bottles on their vans, parked up in streets, etc., and I always think, geez anyone could steal them, or turn the gas on. We always used to put ours in the garage, or inside caravan itself. Having read thjis back, I think I will post it on the forum anyway - but you can read it personally - stay sane and safe!
jules
PeterD said
09:45 PM Jun 29, 2017
If your gas bottle clamp is like this one all you need is a couple of light weight pad locks (one for each bottle) to lock the clamp. If they have the necessary cutters to cut the pad locks they have the necessary tools to circumvent any other security device you use.
You can purchase small pad locks in keyed alike packs. We have three in use, 2 gas bottles and the spare tyre.
the rocket said
07:31 PM Jul 1, 2017
Think i would take them off n put them else
Aus-Kiwi said
08:23 PM Jul 1, 2017
Yep and where there's ventilation at the bottom if in closure ..
gold dandelion said
07:40 PM Jul 2, 2017
just trust people, save stressing, you'll be right.
Happyjack said
10:49 AM Aug 24, 2017
Instal a Limited Neutron Bomb Device - any perps will disappear but your van will be left in one piece.
Peter1059 said
01:33 PM Sep 10, 2017
Hi Kathleen
I'm not sure if anything is truly safe but something like this may help put your mind at ease...
These are good whilst they work . Mine didn't like being out in the weather. Quickly gave up the ghost, even though it never actually got rained on. Note - they come in 2 different lengths.
Cheers John.
-- Edited by meetoo on Monday 11th of September 2017 01:24:54 AM
mr glassies said
10:06 PM Sep 12, 2017
I got 1 of them drilled 2 holes in the step alarm stays inside goes round things comes back in the van
HI ALL, ANY CLUES RE A COVER OR LOCK TO PREVENT LOCAL LOUTS FROM STEALING/WRECKING GAS BOTTLES AS THEY ARE VERY EXPOSED TO NATURE STRIP WHILE VAN SITS ON FRONT LAWN? THANKS KATH
You could cable lock the cylinder to the drawbar, or because dope turn on cylinders and walk away, I would unhook the cylinders and put them in the van , when not in use.
Bob.
PLUS... Have good insurance.
Thanks for your advice -I'm an absolute novice & foolishly believed people when they told me "you'll be right-it's easy!" Hmmmm-very stressful so far & I haven't left home!
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jules47
Hi Kathleen - welcome to the forum, and a good post you put up re gas bottles, when vans are parked in vulnerable areas. We had our trailer plug cut off right at the inward point to the van, few years ago now - it was parked on a pad built for it in our front yard. My husband made a strong metal locking cage to put the new one it, no-one could get it then. Have seen people with their gas bottles on their vans, parked up in streets, etc., and I always think, geez anyone could steal them, or turn the gas on. We always used to put ours in the garage, or inside caravan itself. Having read thjis back, I think I will post it on the forum anyway - but you can read it personally - stay sane and safe!
jules
If your gas bottle clamp is like this one all you need is a couple of light weight pad locks (one for each bottle) to lock the clamp. If they have the necessary cutters to cut the pad locks they have the necessary tools to circumvent any other security device you use.
You can purchase small pad locks in keyed alike packs. We have three in use, 2 gas bottles and the spare tyre.
Think i would take them off n put them else
Instal a Limited Neutron Bomb Device - any perps will disappear but your van will be left in one piece.
Hi Kathleen
I'm not sure if anything is truly safe but something like this may help put your mind at ease...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Security-Lock-Alarm-120dB-4-6M-16FT-Boat-Bike-Caravan-Solar-Trailer-Camping-RV/252485269218?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
Peter
These are good whilst they work . Mine didn't like being out in the weather. Quickly gave up the ghost, even though it never actually got rained on. Note - they come in 2 different lengths.
Cheers John.
-- Edited by meetoo on Monday 11th of September 2017 01:24:54 AM
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