Paul wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a way to secure the trays to the Thule T2 rack?
> They are fastened by screws that can easily be removed with a wrench so
> someone could then slide out the trays with the bikes on them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul
You could drill two holes through the tube for each tray, and use a
padlock such as item number 1905A14 from "http://mcmaster.com" over the
entire tray.
I use this lock to lock bicycle racks to Thule crossbars. I slid a
length of fuel hose over the U shaped part to avoid rattling, but I
didn't have to go through any small holes, it went over the entire mount
and crossbar.
For your case you need the holes because if you just put the lock
diagonally across the square tube you could still slide the attachment
off the back (with rooftop bars you can't slide it past the sides).
You could also use one of the Master Python locks (1033A32 from
"http://mcmaster.com" but Lowes sells a similar lock cheaper, Home Depot
doesn't have it). This cable lock is unique in that there aren't loops
for a padlock, you thread the cable through where-ever you want, then
cinch it tight into the lock body. You could probably find a place to
drill holes to secure the trays to the rack with this sort of a cable.
I think any solution is going to involve some drilling for a lock,
either through the single square tube that the trays mount to, or
through the trays.
You could also use tamper-resistant screws in place of the screws that
come with it, but the bits for these are widely available.
Another option is a steel plate that covers the brackets so you can't
get to the screws (are these Allen screws?) Secure the steel plate over
the brackets with big pad locks that go around the tube that the trays
attach to. Use spacers to get it tight.
Thule is really deficient in their design of some products when it comes
to locking.