Wheel clamp ! OR Hitch lock ?

[jetski]

Ok now I have got my rib whats everbodys thoughts on Wheel Clamp v Hitch lock

I would like to keep hold of my money pit (sorry my Rib) so which is the most effective way of keeping it safe ?

[chewy]

I've fitted both to mine. More as a deterrent than anything, if someone wants it they're going to take it.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by jetski

Ok now I have got my rib whats everbodys thoughts on Wheel Clamp v Hitch lock

I would like to keep hold of my money pit (sorry my Rib) so which is the most effective way of keeping it safe ?

Both.

You'll probably find your insurance company stipulates both anyway-usually of an approved standard such as 'Sold Secure' .

http://www.soldsecure.com/

[Nasher]

I use both, which includes wheel clamps on 2 of the 4 wheels, both on the same side.

You'll probably find your insurance company insist on a wheel clamp anyway.

Nasher

[Nasher]

Who's got the fastest fingers

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by jetski

I would like to keep hold of my money pit (sorry my Rib) so which is the most effective way of keeping it safe ?

Wheelclamp, hitchlock and GPS/GSM tracker

[JABS]

Both for sure.

A hitchlock on it's own isn't much help. Most thoieves havd a 'receptor' on their tow bar. The whole hitch including lock fits in! You can see them on the back of AA vans!

When our first rib was stolen it had a hitch lock on each wheel and the video shows that it took the thieves just a few seconds to remove them both.

A tracker certainly gives piece of mind, provided it tells you that the rib has been stolen.

Trim Trac is a good inexpensive option. it works via the GSM network and has GPS built in. You can set a perimeter and it it moves outside that area, it alarms. You can also sit at home and see where te rib is!

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by JABS

A tracker certainly gives piece of mind, provided it tells you that the rib has been stolen

£70 or so off eBay and no subscription charges. Can be set to alarm when the boat moves or when it's moved out of a pre-determined area or simply lat/long/speed of where it is (plus other stuff) All programmed through text messages.

See HERE and HERE

My view is that you need good visual deterrents - like a hitchlock and wheel clamp - to deter the opportunist and a tracker to attempt to find the professional Clearly, the tracker also works if you're moored

[JSP]

Mine is right outside the room in which my dog sleeps, she can hear an Ant get heart burn. Also thinking about putting a picture of the wife on the front of the console

[Northern Tim]

Mine lives in a locked garage at home, but the rest of the time, it's a hitchlock and wheel clamp for me!