BC_Explorer
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Almot wrote:
Almost.
I saw a Youtube video, expensive bolt cutters with replaceable jaws, don't remember 3ft or 4ft, cost over 300 EU. Very expensive safety chain for a bike. He tried, and couldn't. Dented the jaws. After I've added up the total cost, I didn't bother to bookmark it. Such a chain costs upwards of $80 PER FOOT, a 3ft length will cost more than a pair of batteries, and it deserves a fairly decent lock around $100 - shrouded so that they couldn't get the bolt cutter on it.
Such sturdy chains do exist, and cost a fortune. I think senor Mex bragged recently ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile") about a piece of chain or cable that he salvaged from some aerospace or military place.
OTH, the problem with padlocks is that they can be picked, even the best ones.
I have been following a Locksmith (Wayne Winton) on Youtube. His videos demonstrate brute force attacks on security chains and locks.
For lock picking demos that show how easy some locks can be picked, either of these Youtube channels are good resources
BosnianBill or The Lockpicking Lawyer
After watching both, I will never buy or use a MasterLock padlock again. These locks are garbage security wise and can be opened with a zip tie. After watching Bill's videos, I was able to pick a few locks with very little practice.
The only locks that have any type of security against picking are the Abus 20/70 or the Abus 20/80 of which both are now used on my trailer. In this video, the Lockpicking Lawyer mentions the difficulty in picking these locks. If he and other pros cannot pick them, then the average thief is not going to be able to either.
Of course and as others have mentioned, a grinder with a cutoff wheel will cut through any chain or lock if a thief is determined enough. That said, multiple layers of security at home, such as driveway motion detectors that sound an alarm in the house helps along with door alarms from the same company on the trailer door.
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nineoaks2004
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I have special locks, (used on traffic lock boxes) we tried bolt large cutters on one and it broke the jaws or the cutter. But as stated, a lock is just a temporary deterrent to a determined thief, however our three burglar alarms usually let us know when something is not right. To be honest I have never had anything stolen while camping.
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A long time ago, a bike shop owner advised me: "EVERY bike weighs 100 lbs or more". Just add the weight of the bike to the weight of anti-theft item(s) you need to bring with..."
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Johnny G1
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Any Dremel tool will cut any lock or chain with a 2 in disc and you can get one anywhere that is battery powered.Super quiet cutting.
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2oldman
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The best security is to go to a safe place. Boondocking is about the safest place you can be.
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2oldman wrote:Boondocking is about the safest place you can be.
How is that?
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2oldman
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Sprink-Fitter wrote:2oldman wrote:Boondocking is about the safest place you can be. How is that? Fewer people, fewer criminals. Criminals are lazy too, they don't go driving long distances to seek out victims.
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marcsbigfoot20b27
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They need to make a lock that when tampered with will explode with CS or pepper spray and orange dye.
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marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:They need to make a lock that when tampered with will explode with CS or pepper spray and orange dye.
Did you read all the replies? I put a link with a lock with something like that.
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BC_Explorer wrote:
For lock picking demos that show how easy some locks can be picked, either of these Youtube channels are good resources
BosnianBill or The Lockpicking Lawyer
Those guys are GOOD !!!
I am sure they have practiced before filming, but they can pick locks in SECONDS !!
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