Could the rack be removed/stolen by others?
1055649
It would take someone probably 10-15 minutes and either a ladder or the ability to stand on the door sills of your vehicle, but they are removable. I haven't taken them off since I installed them since its a bit of a hassle since its a fairly high profile vehicle
1055650
It uses torx bolts, so it is not a very common tool, but if someone has one, sure it can be easily stolen. By the way, mine broke using a thule 591 bike rack. not recommended for using with other stuff that attaches tightly around these bars...
353523
Definitely not something you'll be taking on and off regularly. Though perhaps you could just swivel the rack around so its above the top tubestay? Not sure if that would work for you but that would be your best bet. You'll be stripping screws like crazy and its a pain enough to get it tightly mounted that theres no way you'd be taking it on and off often.
333564
What Joshua said and they would need to be rather large wrenches. With that they would end up with a Safari Rack with a shape either needing to be cut with a torch or cut their roof to attach. Really the idea of theft is the least of my concerns with this. A locking pin-not a bad idea but not a necessity IMHO.
218848
The rack-mounting brackets are part of the one-piece side panels. There is no way to remove the brackets without removing the side panels.
218849
The rack-mounted brackets on the unit that I own are removable. However, they remain on because they are unobtrusive.
2107548
Yes. When one the bikes are removed the rack can be positioned to make it flush with the rear of the vehicle
818147
I don't think that it is theft-protected. It is very easy to remove from the trunk of the car, if desired, with out opening the trunk at all. I tried and succeeded. If you are worried about the area you live in---I'd take it home for the night, or just remove it and put it into the trunk. This bike rack is easy to install/remove.
755345
No - the bikes and rack would need to be removed before we could access our trunk.
1775289
The arm and rack both have locks, they are more of a deterrent a prevention. So yes, but if it is on the roof it would take quite a while to do that. You can always use cable lock and lock the bike to the roof rails.
1447374
There are two rubber T-Pieces that get locked in place in the tailgate when you close it. Tailgate needs to be lockable if you want it theft-proof unless you lock the bike to the loadbed. "Rack" does have a lock that locks it to the bike though. Have a look at this pic, but it really is an easy diy http://rackwarehouse.com.p2.hostingprod.com/images/productimages/thule/t501-2.jpg
1138543
In the original packaging and disassembled I'm sure the rack would transport well since it breaks down quite small. Completely assembled it is quite large and would be pretty cumbersome, especially if it had clothing on the racks.
1332111
Sorry! I can't help with that...gave it as a gift and owner of rack is on vacation and i can't reach him to ask. Good luck!
2061596
Sorry I can't help you. The rack we purchased went to another location and personnel is not available to answer.
197614
Once you tighten the hitch, you can 'unlock' the adjustment knob. It will then freespin. So you won't be able to remove the rack
1902302
I don't think so. I wouldn't anyway. Each rack is very stable on its own but no real way to secure a stack.
1664786
Every rack is a bolt on affair. Yes, this one would be lighter and easier to steal but you could always drill a hole in the mounting plate that sits on the bed rail, drop a long bolt or hitch pin through and into your stake pocket and put some kind of lock through a hole drilled into the pin. That's not a bad idea actually. I may do that to my own.
1803535
I'm sure you could. We didn't lock ours we just used ratchet straps to secure them. If you're wanting to lock more than one bike you might want to use a chain with a padlock so you can chain/lock them together as well as to the rack. Good luck