Oh boy, it's not an area we actively work on. And to be honest, it's not an issue where I live.

But I did make a brake lock for Simon to take on his trip. Got feed back on that and someone (forgive me that I can't recall name) suggested a locking handbrake .

That might be worth working on?

Cheers

Alistair

Btw, the foot pedal lock is here

https://shufti.blog/2017/03/01/vanagon-rude-and-crude-pedal-lock/

> On May 31, 2017, at 2:52 PM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote:
> 
> Ok Alistair … what does Bell Enterprises have in response to the the Fielder Industries theft deterrent system?
> 
>> On 31-May-2017, at 18:48, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Handcuffs, a stack of porn, and an oil drain pan full of bones in it in
>> plain view has worked for me.
>> 
>> : )
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 4:22 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Also use "The Club," it's a visual deterrent as well as a practical one.
>>> These vans are stolen for joy rides and are usually found when they run out
>>> of gas. Since there is no "chipped" ignition key they can be started with a
>>> screwdriver, so a kill switch will prevent that.  With visual deterrents
>>> these freeloaders will move on to an old Honda or Subaru.
>>> 
>>> Ideally, you want to keep people from even considering getting in. For
>>> your parking situation get a camo tarp and throw it over the back seat and
>>> floor, then position this sign inside the van where it can be easily seen:
>>> https://www.amazon.com/DakotaLine-Warning-Bear-Trap-Sign/dp/B00ITVJMGU.
>>> If you want even more effect, splash some ketchup on the tarp. I doubt
>>> you'll have any further problems.
>>> 
>>> Stuart
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Christophe Guilbert
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 12:27 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: best way to install a killer switch
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> I often park my Vanagon (camper 1983 air-cooled) in an area with a lot's
>>> of homeless in SF. Some times, parts which are hard to find "disappear"
>>> on my van ! Well this is not life threatening and somehow homeless need
>>> to make a living !!! ;-)   What would really upset me however would be
>>> that someone steal my van !  I would like to install a killer switch which
>>> would make things harder to thief ! something smart requesting time to
>>> figure it out !
>>> 
>>> Any idea or experience ?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>>