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Clamping up!

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:57 pm
by Andy W
Any thoughts &/or experience anyone on the most suitable wheel clamp for a standard wheeled Traveller?
Cheers!
Andy.

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:12 pm
by amgrave
I hope your not a car park attendant!

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:18 pm
by bmcecosse
If they want it . they will just lift it and tow it away on a dolly..... Otherwise - a secret switch is as good as anything..

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:10 pm
by Andy W
Trust me folks, there is ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER EVER IN THIS WORLD of my being a parking/traffic warden/enforcement officer of ANY KIND..!
Phew! :)

I hear what you are saying about a hidden switch but for me there is nothing like a visible deterrent that can be seen on a "walk round".
Agreed that if they really want it, they'll come back with a HIAB flat bed truck, but at least the less organised naughty folk can be deterred!

Joking aside, I work hard for what little I have & "they" are not taking it from me if I can help it - wheel clamp AND hidden switch is my plan! :o

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:32 pm
by panky
I use a Disclock on the steering wheel. At least they would need to get past the door locks :roll: and alarm system before they had to tackle it. A clamp, although a good visible deterrent, can be worked on before they break in :cry:

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:39 pm
by moggiethouable
I agree with a visible deterrent, parked correctly up against a wall the towers cant do a damn thing with a wheel clamp.
Another simple deterrent is to etch the windows with the number plate, £25.00 the last time I bought a kit.
This simple item means cloning is a pig, scrapping for spares is limited too.

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:53 pm
by M25VAN
panky wrote:I use a Disclock on the steering wheel. At least they would need to get past the door locks :roll: and alarm system before they had to tackle it. A clamp, although a good visible deterrent, can be worked on before they break in :cry:
Do you know what size fits a minor?

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:57 pm
by panky
Yes, they come in three sizes - you will need the large one like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Disklok-Large ... 2a571aaa43

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:41 pm
by M25VAN
Thanks panky. :)

Re: Clamping up!

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:59 pm
by Andy W
Well, as long as you don't mind popping a hub cap off...

I've just bought the Nemesis clamp for my work van but have tried it on the Traveler & it fits a treat!

https://www.tridenttowing.co.uk/securit ... GwodfskNxQ

Also spoke to SAS on the phone & their HD1 will fit the Minor & is much lighter & smaller than the Nemesis.
You still need to pop a cap though!

http://www.sasproducts.com/original-sas ... d1-1-p.asp

I will buy an SAS for the Traveller as it will stow in the back, & keep the Nemesis for my van.
For longer term Minor parking up though, the Nemesis is a serious bit of kit & looks very much the deterrent!

Andy.