After getting broken into for the 3rd time, duh, think I would have learned
by now, I put an alarm system in, use the Club in  heavily populated or bad
neighborhoods and practice good common sense (like where and when I park my
van).

Yes, the Club is still made, but I found, just as convenient going to K-mart
and getting their $20 version was just as good. In my opinion, the
visibility is more important. Two of my 'break-ins' were just vandalism. The
first they smashed the triangle vent window to get in. They took a bandana
hanging from the rear-view mirror, left the toll money in the ash-tray, the
radio and several other things of value that were in open view. Probably
neighborhood kids. The second break in was just oil poured over the van (as
well as one of my other cars and about 10 others on my street).

The third time was a true break-in and I blame myself. I parked it in
Manhattan while visiting my sister in NYC and left it on the street instead
of putting it in a garage. They stripped it pretty well. They took
everything not bolted down plus the seats, mirrors, radio, wheels/tires,
hubcaps and all the loose stuff in the van. I ended up getting my set of
snow tires from my father-in-law in CT and driving it back home to DC
sitting on a folding chair.

I'll tell you, though, through all the troubles of break-ins, break-downs,
I've had more fun and adventures with my family in our van than you can
shake a Bentley at. At 202k, I wouldn't trade it for a new one! (When is VW
going to come out with a new version of the Westy anyway??? <grin>

Gregg Carlen
85 Westy (starts on her schedule only)

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Fortino [mailto:biker.pride@USA.NET]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 5:27 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: [more anti theft tips]

how about a club steering/pedel lock?? do they make them?

Chris D'Amico <chrisdamico@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
dear listers,
i know we all love our vans and have put alot of
blood, sweat and tears and money towards them. are
there any more tricks and tips on anti theft devises?
someone mentioned a fuel switch a couple of weeks
ago....
chris

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