How do you prevent it from being stolen (other than removing it)?
340706
If you lock your tailgate and close the cover completely you cannot access the release knobs. It's reasonably secure although of course you could easily cut the cover and open access the release knobs that way. I think it's actually pretty secure for reasonably normal neighborhoods. Anywhere they would cut your cover open and steal it your truck is in equal danger of being hot-wired.
340707
Lock your tail gate and no one can get to it. If some one wants to steal it there is really no way to prevented it.
340708
It would require more than a little effort to remove it once installed. If your tale gate locks it could not be removed without destroing it as long as it has the bed fully covered. The bolts that lock the unit to the bed are not easy to get to and could have lock-tight put on then to make things more of a problem.
1995274
You use the screws that you would use to attach your license plate. I have not had any problems with theft.
1412725
Not really, but try to place it in a secure area or an inconspicuous site where folks don't notice it is there.
1298062
Someone else commented that it takes alot to remove this and I agree. Anyone trying to take this will be spending a bit of time trying to remove it. As suggested, tamper proof nuts would seem like a good way to go. A long shank padlock would probably fit over the crossbars and rack and lock it on too.
1867194
I agree it is totally up to you. If you are in an area where it could be stolen, there are holes where you can attach it to the porch (totally optional).
584443
I've never tried removing it, it has never come off on its own - looks pretty sturdily attached. Hope that helps.
1603564
Yes, there is a metal tab attached to the cord above the unit. I attach a length of chain to it, wrap it around the power pedestal and put a padlock on it. It certainly is not theft proof but it would slow them down.
1031688
You can open it with just the combination. Key is just added security, don't use it myself. what if you hide it and forget where it is?
24633
This light is easily detachable and I have had one stolen. After that, I replaced the plastic hand-screws with some cheap bolts from a hardware store so someone would need a screwdriver to remove it.
1522604
You could put a cable through the slot at the end of the device. The slot is about 1/8" by 5/16". A cable might prevent a casual grab of the device, but the slot is just a hole in the thin end of the plastic housing, presumably for carrying it on a keychain or the like. A determined thief could break through the plastic around the hole without much effort. It would have to be a dumb thief, though, since the device isn't much good for anything without the software it is meant to protect.
1317998
This is a really good question. What is stopping someone from stealing this device? Seriously I would never buy something like this if there isn't some sort of security lock.
921413
Seriously????? What kind of question is that? Anything you buy these days can be stolen.
422780
i have mounted to back of rv. it is screwed on and i made a rain guard to stop water damage. dont think it would be stolen. image is very good
2151156
Is it removable? I need to remove as theft seems to be a big problem in SA.
1796999
There is an additional clip and cable that can be purchased. It fits over a window so when rolled up it "locks" in place. Would only keep honest people from stealing as one could easily break the window and remove. It's so simple to remove & reinstall, I prefer to do that. If you want something permanent, then I'd go a different direction - I don't want a fixed rack so this is perfect to put on when needed.
2199973
You can't. Any external or internal lock will be subject to inspection. What I do is keep a detailed inventory of its contents and ask to be witness to inspection.
1657214
It's not exactly easy to remove. But with some engineering it could be secured. I have had mine for a year or so and still have it. Without securing it further than install.