Is there a way to lock it to the rack so it cannot be removed? I am afraid of it being stolen when I'm in the store shopping.
1807674
Not without making changes that would void any warranty.....you could drill a hole in the clip that holds it in place and put a pad lock through it but again it would probably void the warranty.
1807675
Not that I can tell. But it wouldn't do any good anyhow since you can't lock the zippers. Its extremely easy to remove and carry around. I treat it like I would a purse and carry it everywhere with me
1807676
Sorry not that I'm aware of. I take my trunk with me at every stop which was the main reason I purchased this model.
1807677
I use my cable lock and thread it through the top handle and rear strap of the Trunk Bag and then under my seat to keep my bag and seat from being removed. The bag itself fits fairly snuggly on the rack, so it isn't something that a thief can remove quickly in any event.
1807678
You would have to modify it to do so. Just take it in to the store with you and put it in your cart.
1807679
This is meant to be a commuter bag and removed upon reaching your destination. There are no security features to prevent theft.
589879
On the bottom of your shelf there are brackets with slots to slide the shelf into. You will not need to uninstall the rack and it doesn't slip over. It would be inserted into the groves at the base. The other customers may have a slightly different rack system but for the one pictured you can see where the rack would slide in without need for uninstalling or disassembling.
1447374
There are two rubber T-Pieces that get locked in place in the tailgate when you close it. Tailgate needs to be lockable if you want it theft-proof unless you lock the bike to the loadbed. "Rack" does have a lock that locks it to the bike though. Have a look at this pic, but it really is an easy diy http://rackwarehouse.com.p2.hostingprod.com/images/productimages/thule/t501-2.jpg
197614
Once you tighten the hitch, you can 'unlock' the adjustment knob. It will then freespin. So you won't be able to remove the rack
336832
I've left it on my car for weeks at a time. The only reason I take it off is because I was worried about someone stealing it. But on my car I can still open the trunk with the rack attached
2151052
There is a tiny screw that you need to open so it will slide out. Once you install it in a box you can put it back and lock the screw.
1952107
No, there is no built in system to lock bikes to the rack itself. The rack has a clever system for locking itself into the hitch so it cannot be stolen.
1336569
There isn't a locking mechanism with the rack. It's easy to use the usual bike cable lock looped through a bracket at the hitch, when leaving unattended. That's a secure fix for me.
705433
This is designed to hook onto the spare. If you remove the spare you would need a different kind of rack. If the top does not hook snugly over the spare then I think it will slide around and maybe fall off.
507400
I was concerned about this as well but I've had mine for almost a year and haven't had this problem yet. The side racks are easily removable and I remove and put them away when i do not use the rack as I ride my bike to and from work every day. If you purchase this item be sure to get a small hacksaw because you will need to cut down the long bolts so that you can tighten it onto your bike.
1273162
Not this model, you'd have to get a separate lock to able to secure bikes or the rack itself. The RS model does have locks however, it might be worth checking that one out.
536810
I have a cable that I place around both bikes and the bike rack and attach it to the car with a lock. When the bikes are off the rack, the cable secures the rack. It could still be stolen, but somebody would have to work at it. Most crooks just want a snatch and grab.
945122
The rack could be taken apart apart and stored in the original box but it would be more trouble than I would be willing to take. You would also have to open the box more carefully than I did so you would have the original box intact.
1107359
There are loops at both ends of the case. There are holes in the zipper handle that I suppose could be used to lock it. (you should consider moving from the PRK ((Peoples Republik of Kalifornia)) )
536812
Parts of it will be locked inside of the trunk. If you still feel unsafe, you can lock the entire rack in the trunk when you are not transporting the bike.
1167390
I purchased a lock for the hitch. You can lock the bike to the rack. I found the lick for the hitch on Amazon
353523
Definitely not something you'll be taking on and off regularly. Though perhaps you could just swivel the rack around so its above the top tubestay? Not sure if that would work for you but that would be your best bet. You'll be stripping screws like crazy and its a pain enough to get it tightly mounted that theres no way you'd be taking it on and off often.