oztent roof rack security

There is a hard case but I'm not sure how big, that is to say you can only fit up to RV3 (I think!)
I have a RV5 and what I do is have the handles facing down, a peice of chain thru handle and then chained to roof rack.
If they want the tent bad enough they'll get it, but often if the gutless bar$tards come across some resistance, they'll leave it and try and flog something else.

Shane

MIne spend so much time on the roof I need a new bag every 6 months. Never had any problems

No problems here. I guess it would be pretty obvious if someone went about undoing it and taking it away.

But then again.... a professional thief works that way.

Mind you, not many people would even know what they are looking at... just a long green sack...

Hi Gav,

I have mine encased in a PVC tarp that I use for the ground sheet. This is just Andy Strapped to the roof rack.

Looks like a dead body when carried, looks like something inconvenient to the casual observer on the roof rack.

Enjoy,

Seanny

I have the RV4 (2.4m x 2.4m) and the hard case (called an Ozpod). No issues at all. Took it around Oz for 7 months last year, and apart from a few curious onlookers who thought it was something to do with the space shuttle, it attracted no attention at all.

If you are carrying a fridge I think that might be a more appealing target.

Jack

Gav,

If you are looking for a little extra security, there is a product called "SPT" lockable Tie Downs, developed for securing surfboards, skis, etc. to roof racks which would be suitable.

I have a brochure I got from Roof Rack World in Adelaide which states they are Slash Proof with stainless steel reinforcing which cannot be cut with a knife, but ovbiously there is other means if a thief is "desperate".

Have a look at:-
Lockable tie downs

Gav

We had many of the same fears for our RV4 afore we headed off in April for a 7000K jaunt around QLD. They are after all expensive!

In truth, I'd be far more concerned at leaving it unattended in the cities than in regional towns etc, and as a result of the trip we had, I never had a concern. If in doubt, I'd suggest parking the twuk as near as you can to the Constabulary, or find a 2.4 metre brown snake and leave it drapped strategically along the top of the tent bag.

Go enjoy!

Cheers

Len

Gav

That's part of the beauty of western QLD; not only is it very bloody large, it is very bloody interesting! Any trip that did not include Windorah (excellent pub and publicans, but don't forget to place coins in the parking meter at the pubs front door), a swim at both Cooper Creek and Lawn Hill, the magnificent scenery that abounds in those remote areas, Winton and the gulf is not a trip worth the price of the diesel to my mind.

Find a good set of maps, do some reading (lots and lots on this site and to take full advantage of the site you should consider becoming a member) and get well and truly into it. The only other two bits of advice I would offer are that you should take your time, wander down tracks that lead to interesting places etc and do it in the cooler months!

Cheers.........Len

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