Does the rack have a locking mechanism that prevents someone from stealing the rack?
1796994
It does not come with locking mechanism but you can purchase one or for cheaper but a long wire lock and lock it through your windows.
1796995
In short, yes the rack can be secured to the vehicle. You must purchase the cable anchor (trunk or window) from SeaSucker and then thread your cable/lock through the clip and the rack.
1796996
No, you have to put it on and take it off each time you use it. It is so easy that it isn't that big of a deal though.
1796997
No, you would need to take them off if you see that risk. They hold their "sucking" for 4 hours, so remounting is necessary anyhow.
1796998
No you have to take it off and store it inside your vehicle. But it attaches to the car so quickly it does not matter.
1796999
There is an additional clip and cable that can be purchased. It fits over a window so when rolled up it "locks" in place. Would only keep honest people from stealing as one could easily break the window and remove. It's so simple to remove & reinstall, I prefer to do that. If you want something permanent, then I'd go a different direction - I don't want a fixed rack so this is perfect to put on when needed.
1797000
No, it does not. But it is so easy to install and remove that I just put it in the trunk while out cycling. I can install and load two bikes in around 5 minutes.
1242515
You can buy a separate hitch pin that locks that has a key to prevent someone from stealing it. I believe from Yakima. My wife's rack came with the locking hitch pin, but my son's rack did not.
1447375
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 diyhttp://rackwarehouse.com.p2.hostingprod.com/images/productimages/thule/t501-2.jpg
1901123
No locking device. Security is a bit of a concern, but has not been a problem yet.
1019142
There is no locking mechanism on the rack itself, but I just run a cable through all the bikes and through the loop on my trailer hitch. Keep in mind that if you lock/chain the bikes to the rack itself, you'd also want to make sure you have a locking trailer hitch/pin to prevent someone from simply pulling the pin and taking the entire rack with all your bikes attached to it (albeit, that would be heavy and awkward...but maybe I'm just a bit paranoid ;-) Great rack though. Good luck.
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
2105536
There is a lock, but it is to lock the bike the tray. I suppose someone could still steal your bike if they removed the tray / bike combo from the crossbars, but it would be difficult. There is no lock that I saw that locks the tray to the cross bars.
1844600
There are no locks or locking devices on the mount. I would suggest using security head bolts or machine screws to mount it with if you are concerned about theft.
9236
In my experience, the rack wobbles very little. A well-designed knob tightens the shaft of the rack against the inside of the receiver. Then, a safety pin inserts into a hole through the receiver and into one side of the rack shaft. The locking mechanism is pretty clever. After the rack is installed and the knob tightened to your satisfaction, a key is used to disengage the tightening knob such that it rotates freely. That way, while the system is quite easy to install and to remove, it is not easy to steal because the knob simply rotates freely until the key is used to re-engage it with the tightening mechanism. Very simple design, very effective. My only concern with the design had been that the shaft doesn't sit very deep into the receiver at all. I was really worried that it almost seemed as it if couldn't possibly hold. Nonetheless, in use, it has worked very well and it never loosens or slips, even after long trips. I'm thoroughly satisfied. It's are superior to the previous system that I had been using.
1395121
Yes, this rack does have an integrated lock. Thule has a patent for their locking system for their racks called "one key" and will send you two keys for the rack.
176228
The rack is very secure. Not necessary to re-tighten it. For me it works great
1558162
I think it would be difficult to steal. There is not enough slack in the cables once tightened correctly to remove it easily. I would think someone would need to cut the cables. I have had mine on for a year with no issues. I feel that it is very secure if installed properly. Due to the weight and bulk of the rack it would be difficult to store in the car.
1504264
There is not a locking mechanism. I haven't thought of a great solution for this other than locking or zip-tying the zippers together. If someone really wants to steal it, there's not much you can do to stop them. However, it would be a little bit of a hassle to do so if it's attached at all 6 tie-down points. It is a fantastic travel device for my family, but I am probably going to build some kind of frame for it so that it stays erect with nothing in it.
1443930
I am not sure. Mine came with the cable lock. It pulls out of the top of the rack.
32354
The model shown to the left does NOT lock the bikes to the rack. I used a separate cable lock to do that.
2100930
As far as I know there is not a locking hitch pin for it because you have to screw it in. It does not just slide in like most hitch pins. Maybe you could just lock the rack onto the hitch with a cable.
147553
No. Don't plan on leaving your bike with this rack. I don't know of a way to lock it.