Securing roofrack

[wanderlust]

How do people safely secure their roof rack to stop it getting nicked. Have just bought a 3 bow rack and want to keep it on the van. However the van is kept outside and a simple bt and nut would make it easily nickable. Don't really want to have to keep fitting and removing it.

 

[jonboylaw]

You could use a computer security cable around it and the end through the door jam into the cab area. Not very elegant though.


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[flyingchimp]

left mine on for four years on the road not had a problem. I think my screw heads are damaged so would have to cut off if some one wanted it! however my ladder is bike locked onto the bumper!

 

[pow]

Security heads on the bolts? Torx with the pin in the middle perhaps?

 

[easy]

Security heads on the bolts? Torx with the pin in the middle perhaps?

I use these or allen key bolts, especially on a 3 bow plus rack its a ball ache to get off even with the right tools! :lol:

 

[wanderlust]

Fitted using security screws and nylon nuts. A right pain trying to get it on.

 

[vwcanuck]

I've never heard of security screws. What are they? Do you have a close up pic?

Also ... I'm considering an anti-theft device for my bus and really like the high visibility of your wheel clamp/lock.

 

[wanderlust]

Security screws only do up. You use a flat head screwdriver. You can't undo them as the heads are angled so the screwdriver just slips off.

 

[Marriedblonde]

Also ... I'm considering an anti-theft device for my bus and really like the high visibility of your wheel clamp/lock.

Bulldog do a very good one, nice and simple to use and will be seen on my bus when I get it back from resto

 

[gvee]

I've never heard of security screws. What are they? Do you have a close up pic?

Also ... I'm considering an anti-theft device for my bus and really like the high visibility of your wheel clamp/lock.

Pics of different screw heads (pinched from http://www.seekpart.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false

2nd from the right.

Also known as TRF screws (Tamper Resistant Fastening)

 

[vwcanuck]

Thanks. Those would work now wouldn't they!