I am looking at either getting the Dish Tailgater or just a portable dish and am concerned on how to secure it so it will not be stolen while slepping or out to get something. Is there something on these units that you can put a chain or some other way.
Thanks
bjoyce said
03:58 PM Jul 11, 2012
This is a non-problem. I have not heard of anyone getting one of these stolen including the more expensive setups like the internet satellite dish we used for many years on a tripod. Don't worry about it. The main problem is a sudden wind knocking the dish over.
Workinrvers said
06:52 PM Jul 11, 2012
the Dish Tailgator unit has a metal "loop" that you can stick a padlock through. I use this and a sturdy cable made for use as a bicycle lock to lock it down. Of course this just keeps the honest people honest, if someone really wants your stuff the cable and lock will only slow them down a little.
Phil
GENECOP said
10:48 PM Jul 11, 2012
Never heard of dishes being stolen especially the standard dish you set up manually, they are all over most campgrounds....
The Bear II said
12:08 AM Jul 12, 2012
I have heard of the portable units like the Tailgator & VUCube being stolen. There is a theft problem in a lot of the state, county and some private parks in the Southern California area. Stuff left out over night disappears even if it's secured with a cable or chain and lock.
Cordless Dremel Tools with carbide blades or a spray can with Liquid Nitrogen are favorite tools to bypass the locks or bolts. One RVer was watching a movie, he had his VUCube secured to his ladder, all of the sudden the picture disappeared. By the time he got outside,there was no one to be seen. He heard and felt nothing.
I've begun installing security cameras on my 5th wheel hooked up to a monitor that sits next to our main TV. When completed I should be able to see all the way around the RV. In addition I plan to add some solar powered motion lights to shine down from the roof. Not only will these help deter thieves but will provide light for me if I need to do something outside and forget to turn on the existing outdoor lights.
It boils down to trying to make it as difficult as possible to take something, but if a thief wants it bad enough they will get it.
bjoyce said
04:22 PM Jul 12, 2012
If the Tailgator is like a VUcube then it might be a target. I see people mount them to the top of their RV. The normal portable dishes are too cheap and easy to get to be targets. I have heard of locking chains with alarms that scream when the chain is cut since it includes a wire like this one - http://www.alarmlocks.com/camping.htm .
Hi All,
I am looking at either getting the Dish Tailgater or just a portable dish and am concerned on how to secure it so it will not be stolen while slepping or out to get something. Is there something on these units that you can put a chain or some other way.
Thanks
Phil
Cordless Dremel Tools with carbide blades or a spray can with Liquid Nitrogen are favorite tools to bypass the locks or bolts. One RVer was watching a movie, he had his VUCube secured to his ladder, all of the sudden the picture disappeared. By the time he got outside,there was no one to be seen. He heard and felt nothing.
I've begun installing security cameras on my 5th wheel hooked up to a monitor that sits next to our main TV. When completed I should be able to see all the way around the RV. In addition I plan to add some solar powered motion lights to shine down from the roof. Not only will these help deter thieves but will provide light for me if I need to do something outside and forget to turn on the existing outdoor lights.
It boils down to trying to make it as difficult as possible to take something, but if a thief wants it bad enough they will get it.
If the Tailgator is like a VUcube then it might be a target. I see people mount them to the top of their RV. The normal portable dishes are too cheap and easy to get to be targets. I have heard of locking chains with alarms that scream when the chain is cut since it includes a wire like this one - http://www.alarmlocks.com/camping.htm .