Locking your classic

[Baggy]

Hi All

Just wondering what everyone does about storing tools and recovery gear in your classic Rangie.

I had the unfortunate situation of my Rangie being broken into at a Scout camp over the weekend.

They jimmied the locked back tailgate ( not hard to do) and the rest is history.

Three toolboxes, socket set taken .... assorted tool collected over my lifetime.
Owning a Rangie you tend to carry them with you :)

I haven't checked insurance (Shannon's) to see if they cover theft as my access may not make it worthwhile.

Just asking what others do and if there are any additional precautions I can take to minimise something like this happening again


Baggy

[Tins]

Not really much help to you now, and believe me I know how you feel. but something like this might help for larger items or complete boxes: TICK Tool and Equipment Tracker (https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/48-21-2000)

[Baggy]

Thanks johntins

Appreciate the link ...... I'll check it out and may be exactly what I need

Cheers

Baggy

[gavinwibrow]

Thanks johntins

Appreciate the link ...... I'll check it out and may be exactly what I need

Cheers

Baggy

Apparently not once it is over 100 feet away and out of range according to one feedback, even though I take the point about loading the app everywhere?

[87County]

Thanks for posting.

Very sorry to hear that the theft occurred - I know that I would be most upset both about the loss and the damage.

What do others do? .. Well it's a bit late now but I have taken to securing the highest quality tool sets at home and try to only carry cheaper essential substitutes in the vehicle in one or two tool rolls which can be less obvious or hidden. In regard to bulkier recovery items, these will fit in a larger bag (which can obviously be a target in some areas anyway).

One problem with carrying entire sets can be that the total weight/bulk will probably include many items in the set that are not relevant to the vehicle.

Reading about this incident reminds me of my annoyance about the habits & policies of the established stolen goods recycling networks (cash-converters/ebay/gumtree etc). Have you checked their online ads?.

I expect that none of us have photos of our sets, but it could assist with recovery if they're spotted "for sale".

[Homestar]

RACV Total care - gets the Rangie home every time, no tools required. 👍

[DoubleChevron]

I have a gas tank in the back. I might make a "box" between this and the inner guard to store all the tools and stuff in (the stuff there is hidden for starters).... sure they can smash there way into that, but it will not be easy (are you going to using a cutting tool or lever against a LPG tank ... :D ).

These days we probably should fit an immobiliser as well..... modern cars cannot be stolen without keys, so anyone driving something like an old range rover will likely be targeted as they are so easy to steal and break into.

[350RRC]

..... modern cars cannot be stolen without keys, so anyone driving something like an old range rover will likely be targeted as they are so easy to steal and break into.

No person who has a propensity for stealing cars would even consider an old RRC. [bigrolf]

Also....... all tools should just be hidden under a cloth or similar. If they can't see what might be on offer they may not try to get.

cheers, DL

[Homestar]

I have a gas tank in the back. I might make a "box" between this and the inner guard to store all the tools and stuff in (the stuff there is hidden for starters).... sure they can smash there way into that, but it will not be easy (are you going to using a cutting tool or lever against a LPG tank ... :D ).

These days we probably should fit an immobiliser as well..... modern cars cannot be stolen without keys, so anyone driving something like an old range rover will likely be targeted as they are so easy to steal and break into.

Modern cars don't have keys and seem bloody easy to steal - boosting the signal of the fob from outside the house to start the car and drive off in it seems to be a 5 second job from the security camera shots I've seen of this. If they are only using the car as parts this works well as the car can be driven as far as the fuel will take it without the key, it just won't start again once switched off but that's not an issue to those knocking them off.

[DoubleChevron]

these days the joy riders have to break into the owners house and steal the keys.... that's why its often old ****boxes that get stolen. You can't steal new cars as you need a transponder key. A simple kill switch will probably suffice.

I'm not talking professional. I talking the assholes that take them up the bush to burn :(

seeya,
Shane L.

[CountryHonk]

Baggy - might help to build lockable storage drawer/s for the rear. I was surprised what you can get on eBay to make your own - runners, locks, handles, tie points, dividers, slides etc - but bought these instead:
DISCOVERY 3 & 4 Drawer System Storage With Fridge Slide 4WD 4X4 – SLX 4x4 (https://www.slx4x4.com.au/collections/drawer-systems/products/discovery-3-4-drawer-system-storage-with-fridge-slide-4wd-4x4?variant=48145313350)

... because - no time. They're heavy and expensive compared to make your own with marine ply etc - you can pay more for aluminium (eg the Tanami I had in my 100 were excellent).

I have a few links to bits n bobs I was looking at when considering DIY, if you're interested.

Cheers
Matt