Security - How do you secure your truck

[seancampbell]

I'm about to start my camper build but am concerned about making it as hard as possible for someone to steal when it's parked remotely and I'm off on my dirt bike exploring.

I have a 2001 FG and as it's my first diesel vehicle I'm keen to learn the tips and tricks to immobilise them.

Happy to receive PM's if you don't want to make public your tricks.

Sean

 

[Raker]

I use a battery isolator hidden behind the exhaust stack. If needed I can lock it closed with a padlock.

 

[dlh62c]

You might consider some LLumar Security Film on the truck windows to protect against a smash and grab.

Setting up a Game Camera will give you an idea on the activity level when your gone. You can review it if something goes a miss.

 

[gait]

a padlock to secure the lever for the cab tilt - I couldn't find a suitable padlock so have a bolt with a hole drilled through the end for a padlock. Otherwise nothing special (in 34 countries).

 

[LocoCoyote]

You might consider some LLumar Security Film on the truck windows to protect against a smash and grab.
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I second this idea....one of the best ways to improve your vehicle security.

 

[fog cutter]

while having the double door panels out for sound - deadening & insulation, i put an eye bolt with backing plate in each. now with the doors closed i can put a short piece of plastic coated chain between them. this won't prevent a smashed window or someone opening them from the inside, but it is a time taker to unscrew the link holding the chain. the chain could also be cut with bolt cutters from the outside, but it's one more step for a crook.

 

[fog cutter]

I second this idea....one of the best ways to improve your vehicle security.

impressive demonstration

 

[waveslider]

wow

 

[toyrunner95]

I put my dog in the front seat... Cheap and effective. Plus I can move it to any other vehicle!

 

[LocoCoyote]

I put my dog in the front seat... Cheap and effective. Plus I can move it to any other vehicle!

Not so good on hot days...


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[biggoolies]

while having the double door panels out for sound - deadening & insulation, i put an eye bolt with backing plate in each. now with the doors closed i can put a short piece of plastic coated chain between them. this won't prevent a smashed window or someone opening them from the inside, but it is a time taker to unscrew the link holding the chain. the chain could also be cut with bolt cutters from the outside, but it's one more step for a crook.

Can you show some pictures of this? I can't seem to completely understand this without a visual reference.
thanks

 

[SkiFreak]

When I put all of my new fuel lines in I included an isolation valve in the pickup line, so that I could change filters when the tank was full (it would siphon otherwise).
This can also be used as an immobilizer, because when the valve is turned off you only get about 30 metres before the engine cuts out through lack of fuel. I know this to be true, as I forgot to open the valve once after doing a fuel filter change and that's how far I got.

 

[pugslyyy]

When I put all of my new fuel lines in I included an isolation valve in the pickup line, so that I could change filters when the tank was full (it would siphon otherwise).
This can also be used as an immobilizer, because when the valve is turned off you only get about 30 metres before the engine cuts out through lack of fuel. I know this to be true, as I forgot to open the valve once after doing a fuel filter change and that's how far I got.

I have a valve like that. It works really well. I know this because every time I pull my tool box out, I knock the valve off. Probably half the time I don't remember to switch it back on again until the truck cuts off.

 

[fog cutter]

Can you show some pictures of this? I can't seem to completely understand this without a visual reference.
thanks

i will but it won't be until monday. i've never been able to post a picture here/ even a clip & paste from the internet, so i'll try to send you a PM with an attachment.

 

[SkiFreak]

i've never been able to post a picture here

That could have something to do with the Java uploader applet. Have you tried using the basic uploader? (the link is in the bottom right corner of the dialog box)