Kevin Dean Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm a Safe & vault engineer by trade I specialize in picking locks & designing them . Over the past few weeks 25 Ford vans have had the contents stolen just in my area .All of these Vans had the Ford Tibbe type lock used mainly between 1994 -2012 models . In my opinion it is someone that has bought a tool sold on Ebay & has been practicing . I can pick these locks in 5 seconds(not all). I would strongly advise to upgrade your locks to anything that is CEN grade6 or Sold Secure , If you fit dead locks make sure the cylinders are anti snap/drilll/bump.Personally I wouldn't go for slam locks because it's to easy to lock your keys in the van . Another tool used is a blocker this blocks the signal from your remote when locking the door , Always check the doors after locking or use the actual key to lock the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismanbass Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks for the info fwiw every van i've ever toured with has had deadbolts on it although i've never looked into the anti drill ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I gigged an old Transit for years - it had large cheap padlocks fitted to hasps welded on to the body/doors (cork on the back of the lock to avoid damaging the van rust patina)....and a resident German Shepherd dog....never had a problem......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 On those few occasions when I have owned a van, the best form of security was to park it with the rear door hard against the wall of my house. Granted, that isn't an option for everyone, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringslow Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Trouble is, a half decent cordless angle grinder with a metal cutting disc will slice through the door panel work and simply cut out the locks and hinges . . . If someone really wants to get inside a van A big fierce dog might be a good idea though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I live in a fairly outdoorsy area with lots of mountain bikers visiting, the Ford vans are being targeted here too leaving no damage behind or finger prints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I think never leaving stuff in the car/van is the only answer. Unloading's a drag when you get back late and tired, but losing your stuff is worse. The only time I did, Iost a power amp and had to replace a broken window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1455983024' post='2984263'] On those few occasions when I have owned a van, the best form of security was to park it with the rear door hard against the wall of my house. Granted, that isn't an option for everyone, though. [/quote] You'd need a HUUUGE house if everyone did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1455986181' post='2984316'] You'd need a HUUUGE house if everyone did. [/quote] PMSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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