deryck the decorator Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Autotrail Delaware 08 when i went to check tyre pressures before going away 1st time this yr some b------s stolen the spare wheel from the back of the motorhome its kept in secure storage inside???? my questions are is this a regular occurrence and any ideas on how to stop it happening again ? Many thanks >:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi Deryck, I imagine yours is similar to our 04 Cheyenne, a panel secured by 2 turn catches operated with a large chromed key. If so you can open them with a screwdriver or even a front door key! I have secured our spare wheel with a heavy duty security cable and padlock wrapped around a chassis member. I plan to replace it with a shorter cable secured inside the spare wheel carrier to prevent the wheel being pulled even part way out before unlocking the padlock. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi Deryck, What size rim is it you need as I may be able to put you on to a one locally. I recently got an almost brand new one at a good price (a new one from Fiat was £115). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Keithl - 2010-02-28 9:00 PM Hi Deryck, I imagine yours is similar to our 04 Cheyenne, a panel secured by 2 turn catches operated with a large chromed key. If so you can open them with a screwdriver or even a front door key! I have secured our spare wheel with a heavy duty security cable and padlock wrapped around a chassis member. I plan to replace it with a shorter cable secured inside the spare wheel carrier to prevent the wheel being pulled even part way out before unlocking the padlock. Keith. Make sure you keep the lock well lubricated, the crap and water of the road will soon s**t it up. It aint nice on a rainy night trying to undo a seized lock :-(Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 nowtelse2do - 2010-02-28 11:18 PM Make sure you keep the lock well lubricated, the crap and water of the road will soon s**t it up. It aint nice on a rainy night trying to undo a seized lock Dave, It's well inside the spare wheel compartment which is all but sealed so it will be ok but I totally agree with your comments if out in the elements! Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I always padlock spare wheel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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