spare wheel theft

[mrgasoil]

If it's a dropside ( like mine ) any muppet with a winding handle can nick the spare well done Ford

[Grenadekid]

If it's a dropside ( like mine ) any muppet with a winding handle can nick the spare well done Ford

Never thought of the dropside not familiar with them but you would think there should be some sort of anti-theft device

[diveccr]

Mine was stolen from outside my house the other night, also from a new Mk 7.... Ford have made it all too easy to cut the winch cable under the back of the van. When I get round to buying a new one, I don't want it in the back of the van because it would get int he way too much. I remember seeing someone advertising a steel bracket and sleeve to protect the vulnerable bit of cable a while ago but I can't think who or where...

I agree with limitedblack on this one - 'Shame on you Ford!'

[CH1]

just make sure that the spare tyre is bald, this way they is no point in nicking it (and a very rusty rim )

[b1jc]

How about if you could somehow cover the cable with the tube things on motorcyle locks, that way they would have to cut them off first before getting to the cable, I know it would put me off, and of course if they're using a hacksaw they'd just spin.

I imagine they get nicked in the night so probably wouldn't even see it, let alone expect it.

[cannyfixit]

where i work 2 vans have had there spare wheel nicked in Manchester,one happened today whilst it was parked on a NCP pay and display
Cables were cut on both occasions

[loot]

There is a bolt that goes into the back to stop the bar going through to wind down the wheel

[cannyfixit]

There is a bolt that goes into the back to stop the bar going through to wind down the wheel

Its made of cheese,i pushed it out of the way the whole set up is a bad idea,Ford should accept responsibility

[bambi mk 1]

A main dealer near me had 18 brand new vans releaved of there spares on the one night.Now why would Ford want to change the set up when they can sell 18 carriers 18 wheels and there mates who make the tyres sell 18 of them for brand new vans in one shot . .Why change the recipe why you can make a nice cake for yourself.

[Hallii]

My motorhome has the stupid wind down spare carrier mounted amid ships.

I have studied the problem and the only way I can see of improving security would be to fit a motorcycle chain round the wheel and through the chassis, there might be a couple of places to fix the chain to.

Geoff

[shovelheadrob]

Had mine stolen a while back, see here for details & my solution.viewtopic.php?f=5&t=128257

[Alec8197]

They stole mine by breaking off the foam surrounding the cable and cutting the cable between the wheel and rear bumper. Never been removed from new. So if it was fitted wrong it came from the factory like that!

[Brains_transit]

They stole mine by breaking off the foam surrounding the cable and cutting the cable between the wheel and rear bumper. Never been removed from new. So if it was fitted wrong it came from the factory like that!

The wind up part on the rear panel is like a fishing rod cut the cable and the wheel drops

[8omber]

Had mine nicked the other day...van was locked, doors not forced, spare was in place tight in its space...came out to find the "locking" cable dangling on the floor, spare and mount cable cut and spare gone...
So this was no chance, someone knows how and has a tested method..
This has just cost me £300 !!
So....is there an alternative/additional way of securing them..?
In the van in my case, is not an option..

[Pinkford]

I do security modifications to make sure it doesn't get nicked again. I've welded a steel tube over the vulnerable cable and use a bicycle D lock in addition to secure the wheel. Let me know if you want me to do yours! I'm Reading based.
07557909594