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Date:         Wed, 31 May 2017 18:52:51 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: best way to install a killer switch
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk0oJ7P1Nb1=sYWUiUHh6tc6OivAmfBYcmFBFuHkz+rORA@mail.gmail.com>
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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 >>


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