Lock or leave the shovel off the 4x4

[Hodge]

Woke up to a mates SMS this morning, his Patrol got done over last night ... The cockroaches used the shovel sitting on his roofrack to smash their way in, and 2 other nearby cars.
So obvious, But honestly it never occurred to me! You see it all the time, shovels just sitting there mounted to the 4x4 in some way shape or form. Including mine. But it's providing the crooks with a very convenient tool ....
Shovel in the garage unless I'm going away from now on.

[threedogs]

I was of the opinion that only an "idiot" would steal a shovel.
on site they were called Black snakes and who in their right mind
would want to pick one up. It means manual labour lol

Point taken though and Ive been leaving the shovel in the shed till required

[4bye4]

Shovel in the garage unless I'm going away from now on.
because of these idiots, someone will end up getting stuck and then remember the shovel is still in the garage.

[jay see]

Also something that I learnt a long time ago growing up in the northern suburbs is that a lot of things get knocked off when it rains heavy. You can't hear what's going one outside when its pissing down that's when they're out "working".

[Sir Roofy]

because of these idiots, someone will end up getting stuck and then remember the shovel is still in the garage.

Your right you know we didn't get stuck but
ole mate and I where to meet up at a camp
site he forgot his shovel thinking that roofy
always has his on board but id used it at home
and forgot it as well so yes it is easily left behind

could put a bolt through the handle and lock it
to the side of the rack

[jay see]

could put a bolt through the handle and lock it
to the side of the rack

Then the bastards will take the whole rack...

[Woof]

I have one of these, does not take up much room at all
http://www.4x4equip.com.au/showProduct/2.+4x4+Accessories/Off+Road+Shovels/IDH-2-1/Combo+Shovel+-+Ultimate+(3+Piece+Shovel)

[Hodge]

Then the bastards will take the whole rack...

hahaha that gave me a good laugh, But its so true.

[threedogs]

You're correct about theives and thunder storms,
no one will be checking their gear during a storm,,,,except the thief GRrrrrrrrrrr

[Mungrel]

I leave that sort of stuff in the shed until the morning I take off.

[Clunk]

I carry these and get my kids to do the digging

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[threedogs]

I leave that sort of stuff in the shed until the morning I take off.

Same here the shovel is important at camp, first to dig the firepit ,then maybe a bit of trench work around any tents,,
Then for shovelling some coals for the evening meal in the camp oven and lets not forget toilet duties lol.
So For me it would be the first thing packed or on my list and the last after filling in the fire pit after a weekend camping.

[mudski]

I leave nothing in or on my car if it can be removed.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

I leave my 4b unlocked in the driveway, never had a problem

[Bacho86]

I leave nothing in or on my car if it can be removed.

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I'm with Mudski. Anything that could be taken off easily enough by someone else, I'll just remove after a trip.

You're just "advertising" to the scums by leaving stuff on unfortunately these days IMO. Wish it wasn't the case though.


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[threedogs]

Sometimes I forget to lock the patrol, when you add up all your nicks and knacks in your door pockets
cargo area shelves and glove box it can be quite expensive, Fridge is always in the patrol too.
Its out ATM one of a few times its not been running since about 1993 I reckon.

EDIT you pick which days I forget with Billy on guard lol

[Maxhead]

I don't get why you'd want to leave your shovel on your truck all the time:confused:

[GeeYou8]

Sometimes I forget to lock the patrol, when you add up all your nicks and knacks in your door pockets
cargo area shelves and glove box it can be quite expensive, Fridge is always in the patrol too.
Its out ATM one of a few times its not been running since about 1993 I reckon.
I had some low life smash the front fly window on my Hilux, they stole the ashtray full of change, the ashtray was closed but they know people keep change in their car.
New window, new window frame, new ashtray (had to come from Japan) for $5 in change.
Graham

[threedogs]

Go to some club meetings and you see all the ppl who dont
have a daily driver rock up , with RTT and everything else that
can bolt on in FULL touring mode. lol

[GQ TANK]

I keep one of the ex army entrenching shovels in the drawers. When going for a 4wd, I include a bigger shovel.

The little shovel has helped a number of times.

I dont leave any goodies, as i park the truck at the rail way station. I have already had one patrol knocked off from the station