@@EndlessRVing I think they mean why not just put in the alarm instead of the alarm and strap. I'd argue the strap is very visual and they would move on before cutting and damaging anything prior to the alarm going off (32 year LEO myself retired).
Thanks for sharing. Very interesting video. As a shade tree mechanic a few thoughts come to mind. 1. Cut it right next to a clamp where the cables might be restrained by the clamp. 2. Use an angle grinder. I think a grinder would go right through those cables. 3. Exhaust repair down the road is going to be a pain. I prefer an electrical system that delivers a lethal shock to anyone tampering with the exhaust. Additionally; studies have proven time and time again that deceased criminals quit committing crimes. Great video.
@@loosecannon124 The rule in Texas (and some other states) is that setting a booby trap is permissible if and only if the facts are such that the property owner could have used same force and inflicted the same injury had he been present in person. Since "Mischief at Night" is a permissible reason to use deadly force in Texas, this would be easy for someone to prove as justified.
@@randymoy5190 Only 2% of states are Texas, and I bet there are some real nuances to that TX law if it is as you say. Nobody in their right mind, anywhere in the USA, sets a possibly lethal booby trap. You'll far too likely become a jailed felon, lose your right to vote, lose your guns, lose your job, get your butt sued off in a civil trial regardless of whether what you did was illegal, and you sure can't drive while you're behind bars, with or without the cat still on your vehicle. Just because something is legal, doesn't mean you don't have to pay for the consequences of what you do. It is not illegal when your airplane crashes into a jail when a wing falls off, but you can be sure that every dead prisoner's family will win a lawsuit for big money against you. Likewise for injuring or killing an alleged thief with a booby trap, I would guess. Their family would ring the cash register. I do think that super stiff penalties are needed for cat theft, and everything else where some moron making $100 on a crime causes thousands of dollars damage, plus lost days from work while dealing with it, loss of ability to get around, etc. No to mention the feeling of nothing being safe and secure, everything being up for grabs by criminals. Mental anguish is real, for crime victims. I can understand why primitive or harsh societies have penalties like cutting off a thief's hand. And if they do it again, cutting off the other one. But that is done by the justice system, not by the person something is stolen from.
If they made a law being in possession of a stolen cat was 10 years and a felony, including any officer not arresting and any DA that does not prosecute gets 90 days in jail and $100,000 fine, should help. Big problem is thieves getting let off so fast they did not have a chance to rest from the previous night.
Feb. 2023 I had our Catalyic converter stolen while in storage. It was on a Ford 450 C-Cab. I ordered a Cat strap today that is specific for my RV. The expected delivery is Three days. I will order the alarm at a later date. I spoke with them at Cat Strap and found them very helpful and they were able to answer all of my questions.
❤❤ Izzy, good info. I recall seeing on TV years ago about stopping prison escaping. In the bars was a smaller bar. Just like the cables in your device, when trying to saw threw it it would just roll back and forth. Say hello to the RV inspector from all your viewers down here in Delaware. 👍👍
Just had my catalytic stolen from my RV. Did a google search and saw your great video. Purchased two Catstap units - one for my rig and a friend’s rig who also had their catalytic stolen as well. Thank you!
Sorry this is really a huge issue for me as we have lost three in a year on our Fords for our company. The new F-250 was $2800.00 at Lithia Ford. We had the other brand cable protection cut right through it. Nothing lost since we painted it neon red. License Plate of the truck etched on each one now
👍👍 Izzy for another great information video, we’ve been blessed not experiencing this problem. Unfortunately some have, one local car dealership was hit hard. The scrap yards around here will not buy anything without your D.L. If anyone is selling more than one, they will refuse, but not before getting your D.L. first, then they call the Sheriffs Department.
Hello Izzy, 43yr ret/officer. Add me to the statistics, my 97 merc grand marquis parked on the street, we had fresh snow I observed a large area at drivers door ground was distributed. I caught it before I entered my car. I took several pics around my vehicle and into a patio area of foot prints. Here in Toledo it's unlawful for the scrap yard and recycling centers to accept them here in town, so the little devils load up one pickup truck and take them into Michigan and get their money! Sadly Michigan needs to get on board and clamp down on their scrap and recycling centers!!!!! Thanks for sharing your info to slow down the little thiefs !! Be safe and careful!!! ☆
I can't thank you enough, we haven't heard of them and will be forwarding this video on to friends and family I have family in the car recycling business and they have told us horror stories. It is very real. Thanks so much.
Great video and thank you for keeping me safe . I had mine stolen this year 20' from wear I was sleeping . By the time I got up put on my pants and took my already loaded 9mm they were gone with my cat. I painted my new one red with high temp paint . I put 2 straps on 1\4" x 2" and used self taping screws in the frame so they have to cut them or remove the screws to get it out . I scribed my vin no. Before I painted and put duct over that area so when the paint dried I removed the tape so it's very visible to see it . I am still going to purchase the hole kit you mentioned . My home is like yours we have neighbors cars going by and in my dang drive by my bedroom they still got mine . God bless
Be careful with using any lethal force in protection of property. It is not fair but that's the way it is. Get a less than lethal option too, like a Byrna launcher.
Izzy, Ken Martin here from CA. I met you and you wife in Tampa, and gave you a shoulder patch from my dept (and you and MJ gave me two T’s). Emissions controls start in CA and then go nation wide, mostly by the feds. Myself and my brother (he is retired CHP and owns a dismantling yard) have dealt with this for decades. Legislation needs to solve this. Recycling yards must adhered to random inspections and ID all peoples with CATS. Since NJ is small it needs to go to other states. I understand CA is difficult yet our state does not allow dismantle/wrecking yards to sell CATs, only new replacements. I could go on and on about bands of thief’s that stole certain CATs, plus locations, etc, etc. I hate Thieves. Robust legislation is needed. Have your local or state police lobbyist aware of the situation and look up CA legislation that has dealt with this bullish!t.
The big problem is scrap yards buying. Once they cut that off or make fines so steep it is not worth the purchase things will slow down but you would have to have PA, CT, and NY on board also.
Great product! I read on a forum this past week where someone put a Ring doorbell under their RV. They did theirs to stop gas thieves from punching a hole it their tank. Maybe they can adapt the Cat-Strap for Gas Tanks. Yes, I have heard of them, and they make a one for diesels as well.
Do you guy's in Jersey have SET teams on the department that monitor the scrap yards where they take these items ?? Just wondered because it made a huge difference when yards find out the penalties they will receive 😁 Safe Travels guy's ❤
Great review Izzy. Seems to be a problem everywhere. Locally they are proposing a law that would require the scrap yards to report any catalytic converts they purchased. Not sure that’s going to help. This device could help though. Just like a bike lock, make it harder, maybe they move on to the next one.
Found this video after our Catalytic Converter was stolen from our RV at the lot where we store it. Installed the catstrap and a motion sensor alarm. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Izzy for sharing this great product. First I was like, the cat can be cut from the top using a reciprocating saw with a 12in blade, there is space for it but the sticky-metal stripe is impossible to be removed. ah!
That's what I like about my trucks, both made before catalytic converters. I have a 1993 Detroit Diesel, didn't have cats until 1994. Also have a 2003 Cummins, which didn't have cats until 2004. O'Reilly Auto Parts, right down the street from me, had the cats stolen on their entire fleet of delivery trucks. My local U-Haul also got hit. One of the guys here has an old diesel truck, he uses it for towing. He had his entire exhaust system replaced... everything from the exhaust manifolds at the cylinder heads, all the way to the exhaust tips, all of it brand new. A month later, someone stole his catalytic converter. Problem was, his truck is like mine, it doesn't have any cats. What they took was his $25 flex pipe.
Sorry to hear about that I think the scrap dealers should be accountable you could put the vin number on it but that might not work or the dealer should put some deterrent on vehicles I live British Columbia Canada there are big changes coming to how the scrap dealers conduct business they will have to report them all
How about a system that Tasers the thief from multiple directions and also drops down a cage around the thief and calls 911 at same time. I call it the Cats-Ass protection device. Nice.
Theft is happening everywhere. I was at LazyDays in Tampa Florida and it was the victim of multiple thefts. In less than 24 hours they stole thousands of dollars in stuff from guests, a $3,500 pressure washer of the campground and so much more. When they reviewed the footage, the security guard just waved the thieves through the gates and didn't check that they were guests... I agree that all you can do is make your stuff less desirable than the person next to you. Luckily the day the theft happened was our last day and we were already packed up, all our storage compartments locked. IF it would have been 24 hours earlier, I would have had stuff out everywhere and my storage doors would have been open. I think I am going to start locking everything from now on.
We were happy to find out that class b coaches with the ram promaster chassis has a catalytic converter design that is extremely difficult to cut as its high up in the engine compartment
Hi Izzy and MJ! Very good video. I like that strap to hold it so it doesn’t go anywhere. Whoever tries to steal the Cat. they must have industrial strength if it had that strap on. That looks like it’s a great item to get. Glad you got it for your Rv. Thank you for the video. Have a great night and see soon!
Really great and I had mine engraved and coated with a bright ceramic exhaust paint as the Cat Strap kept showing out of stock and I really couldn't keep waiting. I really think 7' is too long, especially on my Class A. Maybe their production has picked up??
Finally sold our Class C after one attempt and one stolen. Our concern. If the Cat Strap stops tem will they then damage the rig? Crazy world we live in. Thanks. Great, great video.
I just my got my special made Catstrap from the company, I guess I was the first to order one for a Class B van,the price was the same as the 7 foot Catstap (because they had to pull a person off line to make it) this told me they are a great company. They wanted me to send pictures of the exhaust system so they can be sure what I need. I will be installing it this week, I have a lift so I can get it 6 feet off the ground makes it easy then for me to install. Exhaust shops will do it if you can't. It is a good product.
It's not just catalytic converters being stolen!! Our entire trailer was stolen! We just found it! 1/1/2 years later. My husband is a retired Mountie and dealt with theft all the time. Here in Canada, not much gets done. The thief who stole our trailer was living in it in his dad's driveway. It was satisfying to find it and take it away from him. But, it's trashed and we were insured so got payed out and no longer legally 'own' the trailer. But, knowing this jerk will not get punished for what he did to us is very frustrating. It's like open season for thieves. Protecting your possessions from theft is the best proactive solution, but, punishing thieves and making them pay for the crime would sure help.
Oh hell Izzy! I bought a brand new gulfstream 6320 class C ,, three weeks after I bought it the thieves cut the cat out! Pissed beyond reproach I was. Hadn’t even taken it out on its maiden voyage. So a week later and $2,700 dollars I’ve a oem cat plus labor. Call cat clamp up and I installed it plus had a friend who is a fabricator put in some strap steel as well. Might not stop them but they’ll work for it if there’s a next time. . Crying shame they do that.
Looks to be a great product from O-H-I-O (had to put that in) like me!! On a serious note you placed sensor on bottom of your liquid spring shock. That is going to have snot shaken out of it. Would like follow up after being driven to heat glue up.
Ours was stolen off ours in Ft Worth, Texas. It was already at a repair shop for some recall when it was stolen. The thieves took them off 6 other units there too
Thank you Izzy !! For another awesome video ! I forgot comment just ordered it days ago when you posted this video.. thanks again give my regards to MJ and Jason!!!
Thank you for the information! We had ours stolen in December at a storage facility. They are gated & have cameras, & someone present on the property during the day, but that didn’t stop the thieves. I’ve had a lot of health issues going on so what really let me down was I didn’t find out until July. The storage facility never called or emailed us. And the unit parked right next to us was hit, so there’s no reason they shouldn’t have checked ours. It only has about 25 storage spots, for what they charge a month I honestly think they should have checked everyone. The lady said she sent emails, but it’s odd because I get the automatic payment receipt from her every month, just not the 2 emails she supposedly sent regarding theft. Ran into the owner of the RV behind us & they also were not contacted. So now it’s time to order some protection & find a new storage facility as well. Every other place is more money too unfortunately 😕
Remember watching your video months ago after just getting our RV, and thinking I would eventually get this product. But went out today to leave for a Labor Day weekend trip and started the RV and it ROARED like a hot rod. I knew exactly what it was. Sure enough the catalytic converter was cut off. Feel so violated and of course our trip was ruined. No way to get it fixed over the holiday weekend. Will most definitely get this immediately.
We had our muffler and exhaust system stolen from right in our driveway. We have lights and cameras but did not catch them on camera. We are parked up against some bushes and think they came in from the front of the RV through the break in the bushes from the neighbor’s yard. The cut off the muffler and exhaust pipe and stole it all. Well the joke is on them as there was no catalytic converter on it because it is a 2000 diesel pusher, but we are stuck with getting the system replaced. We have been able to replace the muffler but are having issues finding the exhaust pipe for it. Winnebago says contact Freightliner and they say contact Winnebago. It is so frustrating trying to find the parts. My son who lives 10 miles from us had his catalytic converter stolen off his Ford Bronco also. They really need to crack down on the junkyards who are buying these stolen items. They need to put serial numbers on them to help track them.
Ours was stolen on the local Ford Dealership. It was there for recall work. Camera caught the theft but, could not clearly see their faces. 3 RV's hit at the same time. We have a new recall and not looking forward to taking it back there. Only Dealership that does recall work in our area.
Unfortunately January of last year my CC was stolen along with about 4 others in a storage yard. Did I say a high end community with cameras that don't mean much when no one is watching the cameras. So I had a welding company to rap rod iron about the CC and welding it to the frame. I relocated my CA to a friend's house. The cost was $400 for welding and $1800 for the CC. Now on my other Class A, I recently purchased I will use the same steel in the Cat Strap and welding it to the frame. If I bought the Cat Strap I would have one on the top of the CC and one on the bottom. Retired LEO from Ohio. The big thing now is that they wait for you to go inside of Wal-Mart because you parked so far away..
Great idea! Thank you Question… let’s say someone does try to cut through it. Alarm goes off they run. Now you have a strap that’s all cut up, now what? Leave it like that? Replace it? Duck tape the open area closed? I also wonder if it can be used to save some money on your insurance And yes how do you do a repair exhaust if needed?
MAnufactureres need to put a plate or strap system to prevent this theft. Putting a skid-plate under the catalytic converter or straps attaching the converter to the frame.
I added the Catstrap and Alarm to my Class C and Jeep last year. So far so good. I'm hoping the the alarm will also help with gas thieves who are now drilling to gas tanks.
Its simple, make it the law that no used catylistic converter is to bought or recycled unless the seller is a licensed mechanic with the license plate and VIN number of the car it was removed from is documented. They need to track all sales and purchases of these catylistics in order to stop this. Theves wont steal them if they cant sell them
Great idea in a perfect world. The only downside is there are 50 states that would have to deal with this legislation. The cost of programming and maintenance, will increase people's taxes. Many states can't even hire enough IT professionals as it is, to maintain the current laws. I know, that is where I work now, and retiring this month.
@@Patty747 progaming what? You dont understand this very well, the whole thing is already in effect for other purposes. Youre making a problem out of something very simple, you must be democrat, you democrats always create problems with other persons ideas, never resolving problems, Why? Ill tell you why, if Democrats actually worked on resolving problems, we would have less problems and less need to have Democrats in office, so they talk alot and resolve nothing.
I just had my CC stolen from my Class A motorhome parked at my home on Friday night 4/22/22. Discovered Saturday afternoon. Spent the rest of Saturday and all day Sunday doing research and came across the CatStrap, and was seriously considering it. Then today 4/25/22 I came across your video and it cemented my decision. Sold! The only problem is their website is showing a 30 day lead time -- they can't keep up with demand!! (I wonder why?) I want to get as soon as possible since I'm in the process of buying a new Class A, and I'm worried that the thief or thieves will realize there is a new unit parked where they already did their cut and run....!!!
Last Month when RV was in for service in South Jersey mine was stolen . Had to replace myself before driving it home ! Plan on installing the cat strap asap.
Here in British Columbia they are stealing them in the daytime by attaching a tow rope onto the exhast and ripping the entire section out and driving down the street and throwing it in the back of a vehicle before anyone can get a plat or description. Cure is to make it impossible to return to a recycler without being a certified muffler business. CHEERS Steve h.
The recycling yards where I live require license identification to recycle anything....scrap yards need to step up 2.... I'm an electrician foreman they come for the wire on every other job
General RV in Ocala had 30 stolen in a week. They jump over the fence and hit a whole line of Class Cs. They will put a new one in when someone wants to buy the coach.
Had our 2021 Jayco Alante 31V cat stolen, $3,500 all in (including tow) from outside storage to shop. $500 out of wallet ins. deductible. In my driveway now. Need more indoor storage options.
Thanks for the presentation Izzy. I ordered one after watching. I’ve been very worried. I also have lights and cameras but the more protection, the better. I’m very worried too about gas theft. Can’t find a locking gas cap that fits. But, then I hear about drilling the tanks? I’m not boon-docking except Harvest Hosts. Thoughts about gas protection?
Correct, gas thieves are drilling a hole to drain your gas tank, don't waste your money on secured gas cap, most new vehicles have a rollover valve and mesh screen that prevent siphoning.
Love it Izzy, another great video. Very cool product and certainly a good bit of insurance for a reasonable price. I’ll have to see if they ship to Canada. We have the same problem up here
If the thief rests the Sawzall on the top of the exhaust pipe he will still remove it. With all the clearance of an RV, the motion alarm would be the most benefit.
Thanks for sharing! Nice installation and demo. It seems there's always something else we have to protect in our lives. Next thing you'll have to carry along with you while camping is a zombie apocalypse combat-kit. Geez, what a world we live in today!
14:00 I can see right off the best and fastest way to defeat that one is cut the clamp u-bolts and then the pipe... Either that or cut straight through the clamps and the pipe under it in one shot... Sawzalll will cut through the clamps just as quickly as the pipe...
It seems the loopimg aroumd the crossbar is not a great idea as it is part of the frame and immovable while the exhaust will bounce around at least 3/4 inch. Also why not cut the orange strip in half and place on either side of the exhaust pipe.
After we had our catalytic converter stolen we painted our new replacement with high temp orange and wrapped it with stainless cable. We also attached a plate with with rivets that had the Vin# and a note that it was stolen.
RV has been with General RV since Jan for warranty service. Got a text from them that my catalytic converter was stolen along with several others on the lot. At least they paid for it but I will say that should have been a phone call to me be a text message.
do not buy a home out in the country that is located 20 feet or less from the road, this type of home is called a hit and run. Park the RV in the rear of the home.
Cordless grinder with cutoff wheel will take care of that strap and wire rope. Alarm is a great addition however. Dirtbags dont want attention drawn to them.
Paint it with high temp paint, bright red or any color. They do not want to take it in. They do not want to remove the paint, it they move on We live in catalytic theft central right now
Painting, This absolutely works in our town as the recycling places do not want it marked. They steal cats in seconds even with loud sounds and they are gone
@@EndlessRVing just a discussion. The Cat Clamp brand protector here in Fresno Ca is why they use a 4-1/2” Lithium angle grinder with cutoff wheel Here it’s Ford F-250’s and Toyota Prius are the biggest models hit. Any of the Hybrids as the Rhodium lasts longer in a Hybrid
What if I epoxy a bunch of razors around the cat? You actually made them a little trap with that loop around the bar, they are going to think "oh it will be easy to cut this part" then it wrecks the blade.
Hi Izzy got my catalytic converter stolen on the 20th of August in my storage area, lighted with cameras here in Texas it is bad, going to get the cat strap and alarm to put on is there a possibility that it will drain the battery over time, great video.
Great Cat thief option and thank you for sharing it. My Cat was stolen overnight from my apartment complex, it was $1,800.00 to replace. I had the repair shop make a cage to go around the new one. Now since I've seen your video. I will also add the Cat strap and Cat eye. Thank you for showing this deterrent
Had my rv at a dealership and my cat was stolen along with 8 more. They was still finding more when I picked mine up. They replaced it but the O2 sensor is on back order.
However, in the Dounut Media videos. They used as the grinder. They were testing anti-theft products. Off it came in seconds. The little alarm was a fail too. Thirty seconds and it stopped. They were stepping on it to kill it. It was funny! Watch the vids. You will see. Oh well... 99%, BS.! Thats way the criminals love grinders. I have a new Ram 3500 and I am looking as well. Thanks for your time though!!!
@@EndlessRVing Oh i did, It still wouldnt save your cat, The alarm might help deter them. But they dont need to cut the full length of the cat, and the adhesive only has soo much pull strength, they can still get it. My advice, take a strap like that, go to an RV junkyard and find an RV that has the same height as yours and clearance of the exhaust and test it, cut from the top down and watch how easily you can lift that thing up and out. A true way to stop thieves would be to weld a plate around that thing or just do what many people do. Rig the sensor to believe there is a cat so you dont need one.
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@@oceanbreeze1397 that is where it’s installed
@@EndlessRVing I think they mean why not just put in the alarm instead of the alarm and strap. I'd argue the strap is very visual and they would move on before cutting and damaging anything prior to the alarm going off (32 year LEO myself retired).
Thanks for sharing. Very interesting video. As a shade tree mechanic a few thoughts come to mind.
1. Cut it right next to a clamp where the cables might be restrained by the clamp.
2. Use an angle grinder. I think a grinder would go right through those cables.
3. Exhaust repair down the road is going to be a pain.
I prefer an electrical system that delivers a lethal shock to anyone tampering with the exhaust. Additionally; studies have proven time and time again that deceased criminals quit committing crimes.
Great video.
You might have a large market share if you can put one on the market.
@@EndlessRVing you probably already know that booby traps (especially lethal ones) are illegal.
@@loosecannon124 I do, but it's nice to have dreams. 😁
@@loosecannon124 The rule in Texas (and some other states) is that setting a booby trap is permissible if and only if the facts are such that the property owner could have used same force and inflicted the same injury had he been present in person. Since "Mischief at Night" is a permissible reason to use deadly force in Texas, this would be easy for someone to prove as justified.
@@randymoy5190 Only 2% of states are Texas, and I bet there are some real nuances to that TX law if it is as you say. Nobody in their right mind, anywhere in the USA, sets a possibly lethal booby trap. You'll far too likely become a jailed felon, lose your right to vote, lose your guns, lose your job, get your butt sued off in a civil trial regardless of whether what you did was illegal, and you sure can't drive while you're behind bars, with or without the cat still on your vehicle.
Just because something is legal, doesn't mean you don't have to pay for the consequences of what you do. It is not illegal when your airplane crashes into a jail when a wing falls off, but you can be sure that every dead prisoner's family will win a lawsuit for big money against you. Likewise for injuring or killing an alleged thief with a booby trap, I would guess. Their family would ring the cash register.
I do think that super stiff penalties are needed for cat theft, and everything else where some moron making $100 on a crime causes thousands of dollars damage, plus lost days from work while dealing with it, loss of ability to get around, etc. No to mention the feeling of nothing being safe and secure, everything being up for grabs by criminals. Mental anguish is real, for crime victims.
I can understand why primitive or harsh societies have penalties like cutting off a thief's hand. And if they do it again, cutting off the other one. But that is done by the justice system, not by the person something is stolen from.
If they made a law being in possession of a stolen cat was 10 years and a felony, including any officer not arresting and any DA that does not prosecute gets 90 days in jail and $100,000 fine, should help. Big problem is thieves getting let off so fast they did not have a chance to rest from the previous night.
And that’s the issue. Very little punishment in this country. We’ve become lawless to an extent and crime is supported and encouraged.
I would think it could be a federal crime since it is equipment required to meet environmental emissions by our federal government.
The interesting thing is if I cut my catalytic converter off it’s a $10,000 fine
@@brianwill4345 IF, they are caught . . .
Feb. 2023 I had our Catalyic converter stolen while in storage. It was on a Ford 450 C-Cab. I ordered a Cat strap today that is specific for my RV. The expected delivery is Three days. I will order the alarm at a later date. I spoke with them at Cat Strap and found them very helpful and they were able to answer all of my questions.
Thanks for sharing
❤❤ Izzy, good info.
I recall seeing on TV years ago about stopping prison escaping. In the bars was a smaller bar. Just like the cables in your device, when trying to saw threw it it would just roll back and forth.
Say hello to the RV inspector from all your viewers down here in Delaware. 👍👍
Just had my catalytic stolen from my RV. Did a google search and saw your great video. Purchased two Catstap units - one for my rig and a friend’s rig who also had their catalytic stolen as well. Thank you!
Our cat is still in place thankfully
Sorry this is really a huge issue for me as we have lost three in a year on our Fords for our company. The new F-250 was $2800.00 at Lithia Ford. We had the other brand cable protection cut right through it. Nothing lost since we painted it neon red. License Plate of the truck etched on each one now
👍👍 Izzy for another great information video, we’ve been blessed not experiencing this problem. Unfortunately some have, one local car dealership was hit hard. The scrap yards around here will not buy anything without your D.L. If anyone is selling more than one, they will refuse, but not before getting your D.L. first, then they call the Sheriffs Department.
Hello Izzy, 43yr ret/officer. Add me to the statistics, my 97 merc grand marquis parked on the street, we had fresh snow I observed a large area at drivers door ground was distributed. I caught it before I entered my car. I took several pics around my vehicle and into a patio area of foot prints. Here in Toledo it's unlawful for the scrap yard and recycling centers to accept them here in town, so the little devils load up one pickup truck and take them into Michigan and get their money! Sadly Michigan needs to get on board and clamp down on their scrap and recycling centers!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your info to slow down the little thiefs !! Be safe and careful!!! ☆
I can't thank you enough, we haven't heard of them and will be forwarding this video on to friends and family
I have family in the car recycling business and they have told us horror stories. It is very real. Thanks so much.
Thanks Izzy. As usual, a great review and hands on how to do it. Being a retired COP, I always appreciate your security minded recommendations.
Great video and thank you for keeping me safe . I had mine stolen this year 20' from wear I was sleeping . By the time I got up put on my pants and took my already loaded 9mm they were gone with my cat. I painted my new one red with high temp paint . I put 2 straps on 1\4" x 2" and used self taping screws in the frame so they have to cut them or remove the screws to get it out . I scribed my vin no. Before I painted and put duct over that area so when the paint dried I removed the tape so it's very visible to see it . I am still going to purchase the hole kit you mentioned . My home is like yours we have neighbors cars going by and in my dang drive by my bedroom they still got mine . God bless
Be careful with using any lethal force in protection of property. It is not fair but that's the way it is. Get a less than lethal option too, like a Byrna launcher.
Izzy, Ken Martin here from CA. I met you and you wife in Tampa, and gave you a shoulder patch from my dept (and you and MJ gave me two T’s).
Emissions controls start in CA and then go nation wide, mostly by the feds.
Myself and my brother (he is retired CHP and owns a dismantling yard) have dealt with this for decades.
Legislation needs to solve this. Recycling yards must adhered to random inspections and ID all peoples with CATS.
Since NJ is small it needs to go to other states.
I understand CA is difficult yet our state does not allow dismantle/wrecking yards to sell CATs, only new replacements.
I could go on and on about bands of thief’s that stole certain CATs, plus locations, etc, etc.
I hate Thieves. Robust legislation is needed. Have your local or state police lobbyist aware of the situation and look up CA legislation that has dealt with this bullish!t.
Also, if you want to be very proactive inscribe your CAT with your STATE DL with a message to not buy/sell without your ID.
The big problem is scrap yards buying. Once they cut that off or make fines so steep it is not worth the purchase things will slow down but you would have to have PA, CT, and NY on board also.
Great product! I read on a forum this past week where someone put a Ring doorbell under their RV. They did theirs to stop gas thieves from punching a hole it their tank. Maybe they can adapt the Cat-Strap for Gas Tanks. Yes, I have heard of them, and they make a one for diesels as well.
Do you guy's in Jersey have SET teams on the department that monitor the scrap yards where they take these items ?? Just wondered because it made a huge difference when yards find out the penalties they will receive 😁 Safe Travels guy's ❤
Great review Izzy. Seems to be a problem everywhere. Locally they are proposing a law that would require the scrap yards to report any catalytic converts they purchased. Not sure that’s going to help. This device could help though. Just like a bike lock, make it harder, maybe they move on to the next one.
It’s a nationwide problem
Found this video after our Catalytic Converter was stolen from our RV at the lot where we store it. Installed the catstrap and a motion sensor alarm. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Izzy for sharing this great product. First I was like, the cat can be cut from the top using a reciprocating saw with a 12in blade, there is space for it but the sticky-metal stripe is impossible to be removed. ah!
Yes it’s clamped and stuck on the exhaust so you would have to cut it off with a blaring alarm going.
That's what I like about my trucks, both made before catalytic converters. I have a 1993 Detroit Diesel, didn't have cats until 1994. Also have a 2003 Cummins, which didn't have cats until 2004. O'Reilly Auto Parts, right down the street from me, had the cats stolen on their entire fleet of delivery trucks. My local U-Haul also got hit. One of the guys here has an old diesel truck, he uses it for towing. He had his entire exhaust system replaced... everything from the exhaust manifolds at the cylinder heads, all the way to the exhaust tips, all of it brand new. A month later, someone stole his catalytic converter. Problem was, his truck is like mine, it doesn't have any cats. What they took was his $25 flex pipe.
Sorry to hear about that I think the scrap dealers should be accountable you could put the vin number on it but that might not work or the dealer should put some deterrent on vehicles I live British Columbia Canada there are big changes coming to how the scrap dealers conduct business they will have to report them all
One of THE BEST DIY RV videos....ever. Thank you Izzy & MJ!
Great product. Be careful wrapping that around the crossmember, it could cause the catstrap to bind up.
How about a system that Tasers the thief from multiple directions and also drops down a cage around the thief and calls 911 at same time. I call it the Cats-Ass protection device. Nice.
Theft is happening everywhere. I was at LazyDays in Tampa Florida and it was the victim of multiple thefts. In less than 24 hours they stole thousands of dollars in stuff from guests, a $3,500 pressure washer of the campground and so much more. When they reviewed the footage, the security guard just waved the thieves through the gates and didn't check that they were guests... I agree that all you can do is make your stuff less desirable than the person next to you. Luckily the day the theft happened was our last day and we were already packed up, all our storage compartments locked. IF it would have been 24 hours earlier, I would have had stuff out everywhere and my storage doors would have been open. I think I am going to start locking everything from now on.
We were happy to find out that class b coaches with the ram promaster chassis has a catalytic converter design that is extremely difficult to cut as its high up in the engine compartment
And defunding the police has had nothing to do about the increase in crime...Got to love.
CatClamp, high temp orange paint and etch your VIN into the converter
Hi Izzy and MJ!
Very good video. I like that strap to hold it so it doesn’t go anywhere. Whoever tries to steal the Cat. they must have industrial strength if it had that strap on.
That looks like it’s a great item to get. Glad you got it for your Rv. Thank you for the video. Have a great night and see soon!
I just installed the 12ga 00-Buck Security System...cannot wait to use it!
How does that work when your RV is parked at a repair shop?
Really great and I had mine engraved and coated with a bright ceramic exhaust paint as the Cat Strap kept showing out of stock and I really couldn't keep waiting. I really think 7' is too long, especially on my Class A.
Maybe their production has picked up??
The paint you all using is heat resistant? Didn't know this problem was happening.
Finally sold our Class C after one attempt and one stolen. Our concern. If the Cat Strap stops tem will they then damage the rig?
Crazy world we live in.
Thanks. Great, great video.
I just my got my special made Catstrap from the company, I guess I was the first to order one for a Class B van,the price was the same as the 7 foot Catstap (because they had to pull a person off line to make it) this told me they are a great company. They wanted me to send pictures of the exhaust system so they can be sure what I need. I will be installing it this week, I have a lift so I can get it 6 feet off the ground makes it easy then for me to install. Exhaust shops will do it if you can't. It is a good product.
Catstrap also has some 3 foot extensions too, you just have to ask.
It's not just catalytic converters being stolen!! Our entire trailer was stolen! We just found it! 1/1/2 years later. My husband is a retired Mountie and dealt with theft all the time. Here in Canada, not much gets done. The thief who stole our trailer was living in it in his dad's driveway. It was satisfying to find it and take it away from him. But, it's trashed and we were insured so got payed out and no longer legally 'own' the trailer. But, knowing this jerk will not get punished for what he did to us is very frustrating. It's like open season for thieves. Protecting your possessions from theft is the best proactive solution, but, punishing thieves and making them pay for the crime would sure help.
Wow so sorry. :(
Yeah the justice system is broken.
@@dirtdogdigital3979 Very!
Oh hell Izzy! I bought a brand new gulfstream 6320 class C ,, three weeks after I bought it the thieves cut the cat out! Pissed beyond reproach I was. Hadn’t even taken it out on its maiden voyage. So a week later and $2,700 dollars I’ve a oem cat plus labor. Call cat clamp up and I installed it plus had a friend who is a fabricator put in some strap steel as well. Might not stop them but they’ll work for it if there’s a next time. . Crying shame they do that.
Thanks Izzy for the vid! Ordered a Catstrap and 4 clamps for my 2016 Winnebago Adventurer. Installation should be as easy as yours!
Looks to be a great product from O-H-I-O (had to put that in) like me!! On a serious note you placed sensor on bottom of your liquid spring shock. That is going to have snot shaken out of it. Would like follow up after being driven to heat glue up.
Thank you for your service Izzy ❤️. I didn’t know you were a police officer 👮♀️👏🏻. This is happening all over CT and I hate it!
Ours was stolen off ours in Ft Worth, Texas. It was already at a repair shop for some recall when it was stolen. The thieves took them off 6 other units there too
Thank you Izzy !! For another awesome video ! I forgot comment just ordered it days ago when you posted this video.. thanks again give my regards to MJ and Jason!!!
Thank you for the information! We had ours stolen in December at a storage facility. They are gated & have cameras, & someone present on the property during the day, but that didn’t stop the thieves. I’ve had a lot of health issues going on so what really let me down was I didn’t find out until July. The storage facility never called or emailed us. And the unit parked right next to us was hit, so there’s no reason they shouldn’t have checked ours. It only has about 25 storage spots, for what they charge a month I honestly think they should have checked everyone. The lady said she sent emails, but it’s odd because I get the automatic payment receipt from her every month, just not the 2 emails she supposedly sent regarding theft. Ran into the owner of the RV behind us & they also were not contacted. So now it’s time to order some protection & find a new storage facility as well. Every other place is more money too unfortunately 😕
Remember watching your video months ago after just getting our RV, and thinking I would eventually get this product. But went out today to leave for a Labor Day weekend trip and started the RV and it ROARED like a hot rod. I knew exactly what it was. Sure enough the catalytic converter was cut off. Feel so violated and of course our trip was ruined. No way to get it fixed over the holiday weekend. Will most definitely get this immediately.
We had our muffler and exhaust system stolen from right in our driveway. We have lights and cameras but did not catch them on camera. We are parked up against some bushes and think they came in from the front of the RV through the break in the bushes from the neighbor’s yard. The cut off the muffler and exhaust pipe and stole it all. Well the joke is on them as there was no catalytic converter on it because it is a 2000 diesel pusher, but we are stuck with getting the system replaced. We have been able to replace the muffler but are having issues finding the exhaust pipe for it. Winnebago says contact Freightliner and they say contact Winnebago. It is so frustrating trying to find the parts. My son who lives 10 miles from us had his catalytic converter stolen off his Ford Bronco also. They really need to crack down on the junkyards who are buying these stolen items. They need to put serial numbers on them to help track them.
Ours was stolen on the local Ford Dealership. It was there for recall work. Camera caught the theft but, could not clearly see their faces. 3 RV's hit at the same time. We have a new recall and not looking forward to taking it back there. Only Dealership that does recall work in our area.
Unfortunately January of last year my CC was stolen along with about 4 others in a storage yard. Did I say a high end community with cameras that don't mean much when no one is watching the cameras. So I had a welding company to rap rod iron about the CC and welding it to the frame. I relocated my CA to a friend's house. The cost was $400 for welding and $1800 for the CC. Now on my other Class A, I recently purchased I will use the same steel in the Cat Strap and welding it to the frame. If I bought the Cat Strap I would have one on the top of the CC and one on the bottom. Retired LEO from Ohio. The big thing now is that they wait for you to go inside of Wal-Mart because you parked so far away..
That’s a very good solution. Thanks for sharing
make it an actual crime stating that you cannot receive stolen property...oh yeah, it already is!!!! Get rid of the market for these things!
Great presentation! Did not know that this product exists. It very practical and thank you for providing an installation video.
We had the one on our church van stolen, thieves hit numerous churches in the span of a few weeks. Great video as always.
So sad, sorry to hear that.
Great idea! Thank you
Question… let’s say someone does try to cut through it. Alarm goes off they run. Now you have a strap that’s all cut up, now what? Leave it like that? Replace it? Duck tape the open area closed?
I also wonder if it can be used to save some money on your insurance
And yes how do you do a repair exhaust if needed?
You replace the exhaust pipe that is damaged
@@EndlessRVing If it is only a saw blade slice it can be welded closed. Way less expensive (and noisy) than a missing cat.
Thanks for bringing some good options for protection. And I’m really glad this is a Made in the USA product.
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Great topic Izzy, thanks for sharing bud!
Thanks. 👍
I just had my catalytic converter stolen recently, 1k for replacement. I just ordered this cat strap, Thank you very much for showing us all this!!
Sorry but glad you ordered it to avoid future issues hopefully!
Thanks Izzy, my daughter just had her cat stolen from her Class C. Big bummer.
Izzy, thank you for your service!
You did a wonderful job of explaining this product and the installation process!!
Thanks Denise!
MAnufactureres need to put a plate or strap system to prevent this theft. Putting a skid-plate under the catalytic converter or straps attaching the converter to the frame.
I added the Catstrap and Alarm to my Class C and Jeep last year. So far so good. I'm hoping the the alarm will also help with gas thieves who are now drilling to gas tanks.
Awesome.
Its simple, make it the law that no used catylistic converter is to bought or recycled unless the seller is a licensed mechanic with the license plate and VIN number of the car it was removed from is documented. They need to track all sales and purchases of these catylistics in order to stop this. Theves wont steal them if they cant sell them
Yes you think our legislatures could do this only common sense thing! Be careful how you vote!
Great idea in a perfect world. The only downside is there are 50 states that would have to deal with this legislation. The cost of programming and maintenance, will increase people's taxes. Many states can't even hire enough IT professionals as it is, to maintain the current laws. I know, that is where I work now, and retiring this month.
@@Patty747 progaming what? You dont understand this very well, the whole thing is already in effect for other purposes. Youre making a problem out of something very simple, you must be democrat, you democrats always create problems with other persons ideas, never resolving problems, Why? Ill tell you why, if Democrats actually worked on resolving problems, we would have less problems and less need to have Democrats in office, so they talk alot and resolve nothing.
I just had my CC stolen from my Class A motorhome parked at my home on Friday night 4/22/22. Discovered Saturday afternoon. Spent the rest of Saturday and all day Sunday doing research and came across the CatStrap, and was seriously considering it. Then today 4/25/22 I came across your video and it cemented my decision. Sold! The only problem is their website is showing a 30 day lead time -- they can't keep up with demand!! (I wonder why?) I want to get as soon as possible since I'm in the process of buying a new Class A, and I'm worried that the thief or thieves will realize there is a new unit parked where they already did their cut and run....!!!
Last Month when RV was in for service in South Jersey mine was stolen . Had to replace myself before driving it home ! Plan on installing the cat strap asap.
Sorry to hear. This would be a good investment then for sure.
Scrap yards need to step up and do more to require proof of ownership also. Like they do with A/C condensers.
Here in British Columbia they are stealing them in the daytime by attaching a tow rope onto the exhast and ripping the entire section out and driving down the street and throwing it in the back of a vehicle before anyone can get a plat or description. Cure is to make it impossible to return to a recycler without being a certified muffler business. CHEERS Steve h.
The recycling yards where I live require license identification to recycle anything....scrap yards need to step up 2.... I'm an electrician foreman they come for the wire on every other job
General RV in Ocala had 30 stolen in a week. They jump over the fence and hit a whole line of Class Cs. They will put a new one in when someone wants to buy the coach.
Had our 2021 Jayco Alante 31V cat stolen, $3,500 all in (including tow) from outside storage to shop. $500 out of wallet ins. deductible.
In my driveway now.
Need more indoor storage options.
My Catalytic Converter was stolen while getting repaired at Camping World. They blew me off and said they were not responsible.
Sorry to hear that.
Had a catalytic convert stolen from our Nexus Class C Ford 450 chassis.
Thanks for the presentation Izzy. I ordered one after watching. I’ve been very worried. I also have lights and cameras but the more protection, the better.
I’m very worried too about gas theft. Can’t find a locking gas cap that fits. But, then I hear about drilling the tanks?
I’m not boon-docking except Harvest Hosts. Thoughts about gas protection?
Correct, gas thieves are drilling a hole to drain your gas tank, don't waste your money on secured gas cap, most new vehicles have a rollover valve and mesh screen that prevent siphoning.
I tried my battery powered bolt cutters,it snipped right through those cables,it slowed me down by about one minute,this system is worthless.
I know 3 people that have had their catalytic converters stolen just this week. All live in good areas.
Love it Izzy, another great video. Very cool product and certainly a good bit of insurance for a reasonable price. I’ll have to see if they ship to Canada. We have the same problem up here
If the thief rests the Sawzall on the top of the exhaust pipe he will still remove it. With all the clearance of an RV, the motion alarm would be the most benefit.
No they would still have to cut through the strap as it is attached with clamps and adhesive.
Great video and product. Thanks for sharing👍👍
Thanks for sharing! Nice installation and demo. It seems there's always something else we have to protect in our lives. Next thing you'll have to carry along with you while camping is a zombie apocalypse combat-kit. Geez, what a world we live in today!
Yes crazy!
I had my stolen from my class b+. I installed a Cat Clamp on it. It is also manufactured in Ohio.
Just put my CatStraps on and it was easy > Thanks Izzy
14:00 I can see right off the best and fastest way to defeat that one is cut the clamp u-bolts and then the pipe... Either that or cut straight through the clamps and the pipe under it in one shot...
Sawzalll will cut through the clamps just as quickly as the pipe...
Anything can be defeated with time and energy
It seems the loopimg aroumd the crossbar is not a great idea as it is part of the frame and immovable while the exhaust will bounce around at least 3/4 inch. Also why not cut the orange strip in half and place on either side of the exhaust pipe.
If you cut the strap it would be compromised. We installed according to manufacturer recommendations.
After we had our catalytic converter stolen we painted our new replacement with high temp orange and wrapped it with stainless cable. We also attached a plate with with rivets that had the Vin# and a note that it was stolen.
Good idea. 👍
RV has been with General RV since Jan for warranty service. Got a text from them that my catalytic converter was stolen along with several others on the lot. At least they paid for it but I will say that should have been a phone call to me be a text message.
do not buy a home out in the country that is located 20 feet or less from the road, this type of home is called a hit and run. Park the RV in the rear of the home.
Thank you so much for doing all the research 💜.
This video is one to save.
Cordless grinder with cutoff wheel will take care of that strap and wire rope. Alarm is a great addition however. Dirtbags dont want attention drawn to them.
Most use sawzall. It’s quick and easy to angle. Like we said anything can be defeated if enough effort is put into it
Paint it with high temp paint, bright red or any color. They do not want to take it in. They do not want to remove the paint, it they move on
We live in catalytic theft central right now
Painting, This absolutely works in our town as the recycling places do not want it marked. They steal cats in seconds even with loud sounds and they are gone
Maybe in your town but many scrap metal places will take it. Does not matter what color it’s painted.
@@EndlessRVing just a discussion. The Cat Clamp brand protector here in Fresno Ca is why they use a 4-1/2” Lithium angle grinder with cutoff wheel
Here it’s Ford F-250’s and Toyota Prius are the biggest models hit. Any of the Hybrids as the Rhodium lasts longer in a Hybrid
@@EndlessRVing ua-cam.com/video/yTaS4lL0pWw/v-deo.html Houston PD Video
I’m not saying to not use this product I’m saying use multiple deterrents that’s all
Seems legit. As you know most crimes are crimes of opportunity. This just sends the thief elsewhere. I’d get the kit.
Thanks for the video. Did you have clamps to attach cat eye to the battery?
O ring
@@EndlessRVing my o ring was too big so used clamps.
What if I epoxy a bunch of razors around the cat? You actually made them a little trap with that loop around the bar, they are going to think "oh it will be easy to cut this part" then it wrecks the blade.
Very cool security device. Not too bad price point. Thanks for sharing 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻
Our pleasure.
Hi Izzy got my catalytic converter stolen on the 20th of August in my storage area, lighted with cameras here in Texas it is bad, going to get the cat strap and alarm to put on is there a possibility that it will drain the battery over time, great video.
It should not we have had ours on all season with no battery drain
Great Cat thief option and thank you for sharing it. My Cat was stolen overnight from my apartment complex, it was $1,800.00 to replace. I had the repair shop make a cage to go around the new one. Now since I've seen your video. I will also add the Cat strap and Cat eye. Thank you for showing this deterrent
Wish I'd seen this video earlier. We just had our stolen off the motor home.
Had my rv at a dealership and my cat was stolen along with 8 more. They was still finding more when I picked mine up. They replaced it but the O2 sensor is on back order.
First heard of this today when it was stolen from me!!!! Omg
Now looking at how to secure my things
Oh no that stinks!
That's going to be so awesome when you're in a nice rv park and a squirrel runs under your rv at midnight and sets off the alarm😄
Great info. Safe travels!!
Local police told us to paint our cat red. Salvage yards will know not to purchase them. We will see.
However, in the Dounut Media videos. They used as the grinder. They were testing anti-theft products. Off it came in seconds. The little alarm was a fail too. Thirty seconds and it stopped. They were stepping on it to kill it. It was funny! Watch the vids. You will see. Oh well... 99%, BS.! Thats way the criminals love grinders. I have a new Ram 3500 and I am looking as well. Thanks for your time though!!!
Just reading the main caption reminds me of the old proverb; ”A fool and his money are soon parted" 😜
Just got it . Had at bit of a struggle took 4 hours to install but it’s worth it. Thanks for the video!!
Glad it helped!
Yea the alarm might work, but with your RV height, the strap will not work, they can cut from the top down and the cat will be able to be pulled free.
No it won’t. Watch the video again and the installation process.
@@EndlessRVing Oh i did, It still wouldnt save your cat, The alarm might help deter them. But they dont need to cut the full length of the cat, and the adhesive only has soo much pull strength, they can still get it. My advice, take a strap like that, go to an RV junkyard and find an RV that has the same height as yours and clearance of the exhaust and test it, cut from the top down and watch how easily you can lift that thing up and out. A true way to stop thieves would be to weld a plate around that thing or just do what many people do. Rig the sensor to believe there is a cat so you dont need one.
This is a great product. I’m going to get one for my F150. Along with my WhereSafe I’m feeling a lot more secure!
Good!