I bought these loop-ended cables for my van equipment. My drawer project shows the wider storage work: measuring the frame, lining it and arranging the hardware around the bins.
I bought Fiada Loop-Ended Security Cables as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought these loop-ended cables for my van equipment. My drawer project shows the wider storage work: measuring the frame, lining it and arranging the hardware around the bins.
Keeping Stored Equipment Together
I planned the storage assembly and simulated the roof dimensions on the patio.
I built the timber drawer frame and base, then cut the rubber lining with scissors.
I fitted the lining with adhesive, screws and washers before attaching the slides to the drawer and cabinet.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.
My Takeaway for the Build
Building the roof-storage assembly made me think about both the container and the equipment it holds. My Fiada purchase provides loop-ended cables to combine with separate locks or attachment points. The Master Lock alternatives incorporate their locks, so the useful comparison is the complete closure arrangement rather than cable length alone.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Length
Four feet
Listed diameter
3 mm
Ends
Coated cable with two loops
A loop ended cable needs enough length for its complete route, including the turn around the object and the space occupied by the end loops. Lay out that path before deciding where the lock or attachment point will sit. A compact equipment kit can use several different loop sizes, so compare the loop opening with the actual hardware. Keep the cable’s resting position clear of a moving drawer or hinge. This is a layout question about access and routing around stored equipment.
Turns, attachment points and end loops use part of the available length, reducing the distance between the two connected items.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
The Master Lock 8143D incorporates a combination lock into the cable. The Python uses a keyed adjustable arrangement, so both alternatives include the locking mechanism instead of relying on a separate padlock.
Product
What distinguishes it
Purchase link
Fiada Loop-Ended Security Cables
Coated loop-ended cables used with separate attachment hardware.
