11-20-2008, 09:24 PM | #1 |
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Cart Security
Just want a refresher on this info. What's the best way to secure a cart from being stolen. I've seen spindle locks, steering locks, kill swithces, but what is a cost effective way to make a "sparky" difficult to steal. How easy is it to bypass a kill switch or re-keying. I don't want any major hardware to lug around...just a deterrent. Maybe a good ole "kriptonite" lock through the rims? Any help out there? I like kill swithces but carts at 1200lbs are pretty easy to roll with a little help...even onto a trailer.
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11-20-2008, 09:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cart Security
I think a chain is best. Highly visible and effective. Theives are techs too. No gadget is around for long that they don't know how to defeat.......
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11-20-2008, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cart Security
I use a hidden kill switch in the Reed circuit and a long vinyl coated bicycle cable with a padlock secured to a post on my deck. They can't drive or push it away without tools.
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11-20-2008, 09:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cart Security
I use 4 dogs and a fence.... the keys are in em...they can have em if they get to them
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11-20-2008, 09:47 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cart Security
Gorno,
How would I go about installing an inline kill switch on my cart (95CCDS48v)...any ideas. I agree, overnight security needs to be tied down, but what about that 15 mins. unattended while cruising around? Thanks. |
11-21-2008, 07:16 AM | #6 |
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Re: Cart Security
BRS, a simple toggle switch in the key circuit will do it. Just cut one of the wires, install the switch, and you're good to go.
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11-21-2008, 09:22 AM | #7 |
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Re: Cart Security
I have a shop, and a fence, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, a Shepard, and a Doberman. Come on, jump my fence. It'll be fun to watch! (The Dobe likes to sleep on the Cushman)
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11-21-2008, 09:36 AM | #8 |
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Re: Cart Security
We have a golden and a Boston terrier. Either one will be happy to welcome you in to the yard and the Boston will go along for the ride when you drive the cart away.
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11-21-2008, 11:43 AM | #9 |
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Re: Cart Security
Thanks Gorno,
Sounds very simple. |
11-21-2008, 06:07 PM | #10 |
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Re: Cart Security
thing to remember is those who are going to take it are probably scoping them out. if you have to lift the seat to hit a switch, they are probably watching.
there are new key switches available from cc as I hear.. an electric can also be hotwired with a aligator clip i think bu sells a thing that will fit on a stock right spindle and the center of the cart. it has a spot to put a padlock. a cart won't go very far if it has to go in circles! you can probably could modify one or make your own that would work on a lifted cart? -Aaron |
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