How do you secure it in a car
1415191
This fan is a bit fragile, so you probably shouldn't try to use it any other way than just sitting on a countertop while you are parked. I doubt it would survive a 3 foot drop onto a hard surface. As others have said, you could fashion a bracket, use Velcro or epoxy. But, I've found that (no offense) people who ask a question at this level also are not up to fashioning their own custom mountings. So, just set it on a table or the floor. Other fan designs are more amenable to safe installation.
1415192
Zip ties, duct tape, gum........It isn't meant to be installed permanently in a vehicle. It is meant to be powered from a car's power socket outlet.
1415193
Good question, sets me thinking of doing the same.Actually there is no catch, only a handle. You can try installing some C-brackets, or those 8-shaped hole brackets, and mount fan on the car ceiling. Because the fan is curved behind, the air intake can enter from the sides behind.Cheers, Ong, Singapore
1415194
I would use two small bunjies and secure the handle first then secure the bottom from the back, bottom of the grid.
1415195
I just prop mine up on something but you could always try something like Velcro strips - they're cheap and can be removed off your car if need be - depends on where you want it placed I guess. I've used Velcro on my dash before and it worked good.
1558166
I've traveled all over the country with this rack (last road trip 7000 mi). I share your concern, but agree with the other answers that it's fairly secure. Just in case, however, I do attach a steel cable to a tow point located on the frame of my Prius under the bumper which is then run up through the rack... Just as added security. You could store it in the car- it folds up small enough- but I wouldn't.
351875
I wish you did I use it in my van and it keeps tripping over so I I'm trying to think of a way to security down
1869286
I have mine concealed along the head liner to the passenger side down the windshield neat and clean the extra cable is stuffed in the glovebox so you can have a passenger who won't get tangled in the cord
100057
When it's out of the car? I haven't figured out how to make it easier to carry. While its in the car I just tighten the wing nuts at the bottom and it keeps it firmly in place.
1089582
You can adapt a lock that goes on the hitch, but now the question will be, What keeps a thief from simply taking the whole car?
2190214
No you must use other means to secure it. Caribiner. Bungees to wrap It around something to secure it if bumpy.
175492
Bottom line... if someone wants it bad enough and you leave it at your car it's entirely possible to steal it. Plenty of good suggestions here to deter. I used a padlock to keep the zipper together and also had plenty of strapping.
578648
Yes and yes. Although I would suggest securing it somewhere in your car because the cord and battery can fall out fairly easily.
774565
I have one in my vehicle. I used a pistol security cord to secure it in place; however, it could be bolted through the metal of the floor board, I am sure. Of course, it depends on your vehicle and what sort of surfaces you have available. It was easiest for me just to secure it through the cord holes on the back/side of the box to a stable part of the vehicle.
536813
There is no real way to secure it from theft. But it is easily enough to remove, put in your trunk, and re-install when you are ready to leave again. It takes about 10-15 minutes to adjust the tension just right, and once you do it a few times, it's even easier. In fact, you should check the alignment, tension and positioning before each trip.
1743946
I use it to mount to my windshield while driving. It holds it really secure.
1726089
I am in the same situation (I have an Accord). I agree with everything you said and I'm planning to do the same thing. For added security you could put a stablizer strap on, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-18050-Stabilizer-Strap/dp/B003721CC8
336833
There's not any way to lock it on your car. To do so would be at risk. It is relatively easy to remove and attach though.
211161
All my cars have also had two holes for attaching the plate. I use the other two holes with some plate security fasteners I got in Pep Boys, which have a nut on the back and a bolt with a pin in the middle of the hex opening [a special wrench comes with it]. This is not required to secure the plate to the car, but I am using this to secure the cover to the plate because here in PA they issue yearly stickers for a multi-year plate, so sticker theft is a bigger problem than plate theft. Call it "Belt and suspenders" security. ;-)
622912
There is a plastic mount you can attach to something. At first I though I would mount it under the seat but it is smaller than you would think. Ended up just putting it in the glove compartment. Not sure about the racing thing.
1779185
I have one it is a backup battery that is hidden. So if the main battery would get cut or disabled the car is still protected. Its just an extra layer of security.