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Post by Kawishiway on May 6, 2005 20:02:57 GMT -5
Hey, I'm just curious if anyone has ever had a canoe rack stole while away from their original entry point in the woods, from home, or any precautions one might take. Many racks unbolt in minutes and can be stolen virtually silently. I'll probably unbolt mine and put in it the cab of my truck over this summer while away at different entry points as I believe it just may fit?. My rack comes apart, literally. www.canoegear.com is where you will find the one I use, and hope to keep for years to come. |
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Bannock
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Post by Bannock on May 9, 2005 11:51:45 GMT -5
I've never had one stolen , BUT I have always taken it off the roof and stored it inside the vehicle. The exceptions are day trips in fairly popular areas such as the UIR.
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Post by Kawishiway on May 10, 2005 21:35:56 GMT -5
I've never had one stolen , BUT I have always taken it off the roof and stored it inside the vehicle. The exceptions are day trips in fairly popular areas such as the UIR. Thanks, Bannock. I appreciate your advice and will follow it while away at secluded entry points. I have left my rack on the truck at La Tourells and Kawishiwi Lodge while using their parking lots as I understand they have very little trouble with theft overall. I have also left the rack attached at Wood Lake, and South Hegman while on day trips. I'll think twice about it next time, and once again, for over night paddles at secluded entry points the rack comes off. k |
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Post by beaglefur on May 13, 2005 17:50:18 GMT -5
Mine locks, so I don't worry about it.
A locking rack adds peace of mind when I lock the canoe to the rack if I spend a night in a hotel, too. Sure, it doesn't prevent someone from taking off a thwart and/or a seat, but it'll sure slow 'em down.
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Post by Bannock on May 17, 2005 9:16:42 GMT -5
Mine locks, so I don't worry about it. A locking rack adds peace of mind when I lock the canoe to the rack if I spend a night in a hotel, too. Sure, it doesn't prevent someone from taking off a thwart and/or a seat, but it'll sure slow 'em down. I have thule racks that lock. However, the guy at the shop told me that there are something like only a dozen different locks. That is, if you have all 12 keys, you can unlock any thule rack. Once I bought a used, trade-in Saris rack from a shop. There wasn't a key for it. The salesman called another salesman over asked which number key he had for his rack. It turned out to be the same as the one I was buying. They gave it to me saying they'd just get another from Saris. I believe Saris keyed their locks to even a fewer number of keys than Thule. My point is I don't totally trust those locks. I can see someone running around with a few keys testing those racks. |
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Post by arkansasman on Jun 3, 2005 7:35:06 GMT -5
I have a home made portable rack that fits into the back of my truck. All I do is take a length of rubber coated chain and lock it into the bed using the tie down racks in the truck bed... However, I am sure that if someone wanted a rack bad enough... they could get it...
Bruce
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Post by Dan L on Jul 19, 2005 12:26:29 GMT -5
My "Rack" is just 2x4's bolted to the roof with adapter brackets. They are on the car all the time. They are covered with carpet that is unraveling and ugly, no concerns about somebody taking them. I do put all my straps/ropesa inside though.
Dan
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Post by Stonehollow on Aug 7, 2005 14:40:35 GMT -5
Mine are Yakima - I take them off and stow them inside under cover. Takes about 2 minutes.
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