Taking Bikes and Locking Them Up

Standard chains are not the best security device as they are easily cut with bolt cutters. Security cables are made to make it difficult to cut with bolt cutters or a hack saw because of their flexibility/collapsibility. They are also sheathed with plastic so as not to scratch or damage the bikes. Our travel trailer has a "toy lock" built in at the rear next to the toy rack. This consists of a large diameter security cable on a retractable spool which is welded to the trailer frame. I mount the bikes on the toy rack minus the front wheels and weave the cable through several places on both frames and rear wheels (two bikes). This is more than adequate for travel and stopping to shop or eat. During park stays, I just run the cable through the bike frames with the mikes parked on the ground under the awning at the back corner. We've never had a problem. You might consider ordering a similar toy lock system and having it welded to the frame near the receiver near your bike rack. Of course, if you have $2,000 bikes, nothing is going to stop a really determined thief.