Nothing to really stop someone from unzipping or slashing the soft top. Other than an alarm (or similar device) to stop the physical theft of the truck, there is not much to stop the theft of contents. My rule of thumb is not to leave anything of value in it and in the rare case do, atleast keep it out of sight (in the passenger seat compartment).
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'06 LR3 SE7
'94 D90 #115
'72 Series III 88
I know there isnt anything to stop the theif, BUT, if something could alert me that something is being stolen, I got a 30-30, a Macarov, and an SKS that will stop a thief
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JC...
1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =(
1965 Series IIa 109 RHD Dsl - Wilks
Three are proximity alarms that have sensors so when you reach in, they'll go off.. jeepers use them.
If you have a soft-top, your best bet would be to leave nothing in there.. if it is, have it locked in bolted down tuffy cases.. also, always leave your doors unlocked.. its a lot better to get your cds stolen then it is to buy a new soft-top from someone slashing it.
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Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery
2001 Discovery II | 1994 Defender 90 #416
Three are proximity alarms that have sensors so when you reach in, they'll go off.. jeepers use them.
If you have a soft-top, your best bet would be to leave nothing in there.. if it is, have it locked in bolted down tuffy cases.. also, always leave your doors unlocked.. its a lot better to get your cds stolen then it is to buy a new soft-top from someone slashing it.
I WISH!!..lol
But I am SERIOUSLY considering chopping!
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JC...
1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =(
1965 Series IIa 109 RHD Dsl - Wilks
If you have a soft-top, your best bet would be to leave nothing in there.. if it is, have it locked in bolted down tuffy cases.. also, always leave your doors unlocked.. its a lot better to get your cds stolen then it is to buy a new soft-top from someone slashing it.
I agree, if you don't see anything worth taking, you reduce the temptation to break in to look around. The one thing about tuffy cases is that you are giving a thief a challenge in a sense. You may deter the casual thief looking for an easy opportunity, but you also are saying "inside this locked box is something of value, bet you can't get it open".
The best alarm system I have ever used was my 120lb rotweiller. Wouldn't hurt a fly, but no one else knew that.......
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'06 LR3 SE7
'94 D90 #115
'72 Series III 88
Three are proximity alarms that have sensors so when you reach in, they'll go off.. jeepers use them.
If you have a soft-top, your best bet would be to leave nothing in there.. if it is, have it locked in bolted down tuffy cases.. also, always leave your doors unlocked.. its a lot better to get your cds stolen then it is to buy a new soft-top from someone slashing it.
he is looking to steal one, asking about alarm info....
one good thing to have to stop theifs would be a big NRA sticker on it, and a carrying permit out on the dash. But a big dog never hurt they just make the place hairy.
The perimeter sensors often used on alarms suck though- get some wind going and the top will move and set it off. They also have problems with fast changes in temp etc. I have a Tuffy box in the back with all the recovery gear etc in it. Most people won't spend the time to bust it open in hopes that something is in there.
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2002 Freelander
2000 DII w/CDL
1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers
2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P.
2004 G4 Disco
2002 Modded Freelander
1995 Modded Disco
1994 D-90 #8
1993 NAS D110
1990 Range Rover County
1973 SIII 88
1972 Range Rover 2 door
I've got a proximity sensor on my alarm system on the YJ. It's got pros and cons alike, but definately worth having in my book. I don't use it all the time, but find it to be a good "piece of mind" in mall parking lots or downtown at night. MuddyOval is right, it can get set off by mistake, but if you get one with a warning feature (like I have) it just sets off 4 chirps and then resets. It only goes off if you get really close (like put your hand in the truck) or if you keep going with movement towards the vehicle. Movement of the softop from heavy wind makes it chirp every once in a while, but that's it. Keeping valuables (even loose change) out of sight is almost just as effective. Between that and the alarm nobody usually bugs you. My jeep got broken into twice before the alarm and I had nothing inside! Since I've put the alarm in, I haven't had any trouble (going on 4 years now).
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Drewfuss
'63 Series IIa: parabolic spring packs, 33x9.50 mud tires, Kodiak Heater, Fairey OD (SOLD)
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