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Alright Lads
Would be interested on any experiences re vehicle security while
overlanding. Any problems encountered and possible prevention measures?
Have sourced some tidy door mounted hasp locks for the 4 doors + one on
the fuel filler from http://www.overlandhardware.com/protect.html one
key fits all job
Also plan on fitting an alarm and steering lock.
Rear side windows will be secured internally with some light weight
aluminium sheeting I can get from a mates printing workshop.
Going to put an old gun safe in the Back and keep it accessible from the
front for ease of storage of bulky valuables when vacating the vehicle.
Another safe will be put somewhere else for passports and other very
valuable documents/cash etc - possibly bolted into the passenger side
footwell?
A third hidee hole might be a good idea for emergency cash also - any
good ideas for locating this
Other possible weak points that I haven't addressed yet are:
- The tail gate window.
- Driver and passenger door window glass
- The sun roof
- Engine Bay
- Wheels
- ???? Anything else?
I plan on teaming up with other overlanders reroute for security and
craic but will be travelling on my own in the vehicle for over 80% of
the time (my otherhalf will be with me only for 1 month). So there will
be times that I will have to leave the vehicle un attended.
I've searched through Horizons Unlimited and a main battery isolator
switch was recommended several times...
Any thoughts or experiences appreciated.
Thanks
Niall
HDJ80
Would be interested on any experiences re vehicle security while
overlanding. Any problems encountered and possible prevention measures?
Have sourced some tidy door mounted hasp locks for the 4 doors + one on
the fuel filler from http://www.overlandhardware.com/protect.html one
key fits all job
Also plan on fitting an alarm and steering lock.
Rear side windows will be secured internally with some light weight
aluminium sheeting I can get from a mates printing workshop.
Going to put an old gun safe in the Back and keep it accessible from the
front for ease of storage of bulky valuables when vacating the vehicle.
Another safe will be put somewhere else for passports and other very
valuable documents/cash etc - possibly bolted into the passenger side
footwell?
A third hidee hole might be a good idea for emergency cash also - any
good ideas for locating this
Other possible weak points that I haven't addressed yet are:
- The tail gate window.
- Driver and passenger door window glass
- The sun roof
- Engine Bay
- Wheels
- ???? Anything else?
I plan on teaming up with other overlanders reroute for security and
craic but will be travelling on my own in the vehicle for over 80% of
the time (my otherhalf will be with me only for 1 month). So there will
be times that I will have to leave the vehicle un attended.
I've searched through Horizons Unlimited and a main battery isolator
switch was recommended several times...
Any thoughts or experiences appreciated.
Thanks
Niall
HDJ80