Stolen Catalytic Converter
Winnebago Voyage 35L Workhorse W22. Well it happened. Thieves cut off one of the two catalytic converters on our RV. Don’t know why they only took one. Reported and have insurance etc. Normally I wo...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:
Putting the VIN on a catalytic converter seems like a waste of time. If I was worried about someone stealing mine I would use a welder to just write "STOLEN" on the Cat. If they see this, they may think twice, assuming that they can read.
Agreed. I also heard about some people welding a cage around the cats using rebar to make it more difficult to remove.
But NOW I'm thinking....if they made some sort of electrical insulator between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipes, perhaps the entire length of the exhaust could somehow be "slightly" electrified, electric fence style, to discourage anyone from grabbing onto them. Although, with those dang 02 sensors, they'd probably have an issue with that.
But it would be a bit rewarding to know anyone who attempted a theft would receive at least a little jolt in repayment! :)
~Rick
