I hike from my Micro camper so it is parked for a full day, maybe more. Is a steering lock the way to go, please suggest a good lock model; or is electric alarm a better bet. Seems to people ignore them if they go off.Steering Lock and Wheel Clamp. Belt and braces.
Good ideas davengf.I always try to do that, Seathwaite Farm is a good example, the last time I went and asked the farmer, Peter I think he was called, said ok just a couple of quid, I was so grateful I gave him a fiver as even at that it was well worth it.
On multiday walks I have used a campsite and then asked if I could leave the vehicle for a few days- worth a sum to park it near the farm; not always charged if you are using/have used the site.
I always try to do that, Seathwaite Farm is a good example, the last time I went and asked the farmer, Peter I think he was called, said ok just a couple of quid, I was so grateful I gave him a fiver as even at that it was well worth it.
Huh! A certain camp site I use in Snowdonia has a charge of £8 a day to leave a car there :(That might seem expensive to you in Wales but to be honest I’d pay more just for the peace of mind knowing my car was relatively safe.
A far better alternative to an expensive Disklok, is a battery cut off switch.Would your car alarm still work with this cut off switch?
Its a small connector that is easy to connect to your battery earth lead, and you just unscrew a special terminal that cuts all power to your vehicle.
To reinstall power to your car, you just turn the screw anticlockwise.
There is no chance of accidental battery drain, and its a cheaper alternative tp a steering lock.
I have one of those bulky yellow disklocks, but have mislaid the keys to the thing, and replacements are nearly £60.
I agree that if a thief sees as Disklock on your vehicle, he is likely to look elsewhere for a vehicle to pinch, but what if your away from your pride and joy for several hours.
Its easy pickings, but with a totally invisible battery cut off switch, under your bonnet, most thief's would simply give up, if there's no electric going to the vehicle.
A cut off switch costs around £20, a Disklock costs a lot more.