Nice write up. Thanks for sharing.
With the CAT being out in the open like that, I can see how it is an easy target to rip and go. Your deterrent idea is a good one, it puts the thought of, skip this one, and they move on to easier pick 'ins.
I have heard of the uptick in CAT theft lately even in our area. Fortunately, on my truck, for theft that is, Ford put 2 CATS on my V10 F350 gasser. Think twice as much $$$$. They are in the Y pipe coming off the exhaust manifold. They are a real bugger to get out of there. I had to change mine due to one being cracked inside, and I had the engine and tranny jacked up to do frame rust repair so it was not that bad to get out. But getting it out with everything as normal, the thief would move onto a motor home where it's all out in the open.
Happy camping
John
