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Handy item for added security

 ·  Posted: 09.03.2020  ·  #1
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 ·  Posted: 09.03.2020  ·  #2
Looks a good piece of kit. I have a looped wire and padlock between the arm rests on the doors
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 ·  Posted: 09.03.2020  ·  #3
Like that don’t think he say how much must watch it again
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 ·  Posted: 09.03.2020  ·  #4
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Like that don’t think he say how much must watch it again


49.90 euro Robert.... Open link and gives all info and prices. Expensive enough but very tidy fitting.


https://www.womo-tuning.de/sho…rt%C3%BCr/
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2020  ·  #6
For our trip to France last year I did something similar although a lot less install work. I bought a length of 10mm steel wire rope with eyelets on either end. I thread it through the door handles and through the steering wheel and then put a big padlock on it. Its clearly visible through the front windows and the logic (hopefully) is that even if they get in they are going to have a bit of work to drive it :-) .
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2020  ·  #7
The downside of 'invisible' security is the scumbag has done the damage breaking in before the protection kicks in.
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2020  ·  #8
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For our trip to France last year I did something similar although a lot less install work. I bought a length of 10mm steel wire rope with eyelets on either end. I thread it through the door handles and through the steering wheel and then put a big padlock on it. Its clearly visible through the front windows and the logic (hopefully) is that even if they get in they are going to have a bit of work to drive it :-) .


I thought about doing something similar. Obviously I would need to gain entry using the sliding van door which would then be the vulnerable point. But I suppose the visual deterrent of a padlock and cable on the cab doors might be enough.
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Re: Handy item for added security

 ·  Posted: 16.03.2020  ·  #9
the Chausson has the benefit of being able to lock the hab door from outside so that it cant be opened from inside. Obviously the windows are a major weak point but my thinking was they would have to come back out the same way they went in :-)
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