Just a heads up on preventing fastguns theft.I went to an industrial nut and bolt supplier they were able to supply high security blots and nuts that require special tools to put on and to remove .they were inexpensive around $35.00 with the special tools needed .the bolts are stainless .thanks for all the feedback on the stolen fastguns ,I think the bolts will prevent further theft.thank you all and Happy new year and may all your travles be safe and fun. Tony and Linda barra with saminatha the cat.

I just use a set of $12 padlocks from Walmart. I would rather have them cut the padlocks and steal them then deciding they would just cut off the eyebolts which would be very easy to do but very hard to replace.There are only two reasons to lock something. First is to keep an honest person honest. Second is to try and convince a thief that other stuff would be easier.

I've never had any locks on my fast guns, guess I should consider getting some.

Security only has be better than the targets around you. Thieves will go after the easiest gains.A little off topic: My dad used to keep his commuter car unlocked because there was nothing to steal inside and he didn't want a thief breaking out a window to find that nothing. I have a station wagon with a rear security cover - I keep that cover open so thieves can see there is nothing to steal but do keep my doors locked.

I have locks on my fastguns.I also have locks on my Glow Steps. In our area, as in many others, there is a lot of aluminum theft.With mine having 6 steps, that is several pounds/bucks worth of "scrap" aluminum to a tweaker.The steps came with small diameter pull pins to attach the steps to the bolt on bracket.I drilled out the holes to 3/8" and now have a padlock replacing those quick release pins.Those steps might have never been stolen, but I feel better knowing it has the lock there.

tbltony wrote:Just a heads up on preventing fastguns theft.I went to an industrial nut and bolt supplier they were able to supply high security blots and nuts that require special tools to put on and to remove .they were inexpensive around $35.00 with the special tools needed .the bolts are stainless .thanks for all the feedback on the stolen fastguns ,I think the bolts will prevent further theft.thank you all and Happy new year and may all your travles be safe and fun. Tony and Linda barra with saminatha the cat.How long does it take you to install those bolts and nuts with that special tool? I'm a bit biased since I need to remove my fastgun to refuel.For just $20 more(shipped) you could've just got the locks.www.dyersonline.com/torklift-fastgun-4-pack-keyed-alike-lock-set

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AnEv942
Nomad
Jan 03, 2016
I am really curious- When ever the fact that fuel door is blocked by camper tiedown, its described as an issue. How? Even when I had manual turnbuckles, which required using small crescent to remove, it took only a few seconds. I mean the way its portrayed its like a major hassle or inconvenanace. Just really curious.

To OP where is your new hardware used, thru the lock hole of fastgun? Pictures
mlts22
Explorer II
Jan 01, 2016
In a way, having the fuel door blocked by the Fastgun is a feature. Acts as a deterrent from someone trying to siphon fuel out. It won't stop a determined thief or tank puncher, but better than nothing.
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Jan 01, 2016
deltabravo wrote:
DWeikert wrote:
I'm a bit biased since I need to remove my fastgun to refuel.

I have the same issue - driver's front fastgun blocks my fuel access door. I don't put a lock on that one, but I lock the other 3.

Same fuel door issue but opening my fast gun lock only adds perhaps 30 seconds to my tank fill time. All 4 are always locked
Bedlam
Moderator
Jan 01, 2016
McMaster Carr has a good online selection of hardware.
mlts22
Explorer II
Dec 31, 2015
tbltony wrote:
Just a heads up on preventing fastguns theft.I went to an industrial nut and bolt supplier they were able to supply high security blots and nuts that require special tools to put on and to remove .they were inexpensive around $35.00 with the special tools needed .the bolts are stainless .thanks for all the feedback on the stolen fastguns ,I think the bolts will prevent further theft.thank you all and Happy new year and may all your travles be safe and fun. Tony and Linda barra with saminatha the cat.

Just curious -- which supplier? I'd like to go for the bolts, as well as the Fastgun locks.
deltabravo
Nomad
Dec 31, 2015
DWeikert wrote:
I'm a bit biased since I need to remove my fastgun to refuel.

I have the same issue - driver's front fastgun blocks my fuel access door. I don't put a lock on that one, but I lock the other 3.
Bob__B
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
805gregg wrote:
So after you add security measures to your fast guns they become slow guns

:B

Just like terrorism .... You may never experience it, but get inconvenienced to prevent it.
805gregg
Explorer
Dec 30, 2015
So after you add security measures to your fast guns they become slow guns
zb39
Explorer
Dec 30, 2015
I use the locks made for the fast guns. Mostly because I don't want them to come loose. Theft protection is second.
jimh406
Explorer III
Dec 30, 2015
More off topic ... I know someone who left their car unlocked and the thief broke the window any way.

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